Souvenirs: A Celebration of John Prine

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The Prine family gathers fans at the Chicago Theatre to celebrate John Prine at 80.

John Prine would have turned 80 in fall 2026, giving this family-presented Chicago Theatre gathering genuine occasion and emotional weight. It is framed around his songs, humor, generosity and the community that continues around his work, making it much more than a routine tribute date.

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