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50 astounding images of First Avenue, inside and out

Exterior of First Avenue taken on January 21, 2011, celebrating The Current's 6th birthday.
Exterior of First Avenue taken on January 21, 2011, celebrating The Current's 6th birthday.MPR Photo | Nate Ryan

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by Nate Ryan

April 03, 2020

In celebration of First Avenue's 50th anniversary, we are sharing 50 of our favorite photos from our coverage of the celebrated club.

Click the "View 48 More Images" button below to expand the full gallery, and tune in at 5 p.m. Central on April 3, 2020 as we toast First Avenue by playing "Purple Rain" in unison with radio stations across the Twin Cities.

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