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Monday, August 24, 2009

Film / Music / Special Events Spike Lee's Birthday Party for Michael Jackson Moved to Prospect Park

Posted by Benjamin Sutton on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Michael Jackson party in Prospect Park
Last week Spike Lee announced his intention to throw a big, loud, joyous party in Fort Greene Park on what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday, had he not died last month. The two collaborated once on the music video for Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" (the prison riot version, not the partying in the streets of Rio version).

Of course, the idea of a big old party that might attract as many as 10,000 people didn't sit so well with residents near Fort Greene Park, so a kerfuffle was raised, and now the party has been moved to Prospect Park. The event will still be free at 5pm on August 29 and feature music by DJ Spinna, but it will be held in Nethermead, which presents obvious marketing fodder for comparisons between Neverland (Jackson's amusement park ranch) and Nethermead. Like, for instance, "Remember the man from Neverland at Nethermead," and "Brooklyn's own Neverland at Nethermead." Spike Lee promises: "All over the world, people are going to be celebrating his birthday. But he's going to hear Brooklyn; Brooklyn is going to be in the house. Deep."

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What time is the Jam?? Is it 12 noon to 5pm or does it Start at 5pm??
Can't Wait to Celebrate MIke**** plus its my nieces Birthday!!! She'll be a straight up 28!!

Posted by chill625 on August 24, 2009 at 2:10 PM | Report this comment

Yep, it's still noon to 5pm. See you there!

Posted by Benjamin Sutton on August 24, 2009 at 2:39 PM | Report this comment

I will celebrate His birthday on Christmas

Posted by notraybourke on September 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM | Report this comment

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