Welcome to Elvis Week!
Join in the celebration of the music, movies
and legacy of Elvis Presley during this special
week. Taking place August 10-16, Elvis Week is an
annual, multi-day gathering of
friends and fans from around
the world celebrating Elvis’
life and legacy. This year
marks the 55th anniversary of
many Elvis firsts, including
his first RCA single and
national hit, “Heartbreak
Hotel,” his first movie, “Love
Me Tender,” and his first
television appearances.
Events for this year
feature old fan favorites as
well as numerous new ones,
including Elvis Presley LIVE
- The King in Concert, to be held on Saturday,
August 13, at 8:00 p.m. at the Orpheum. This
exciting, new multi-media music event puts a hot
studio-session band and back-up vocalists on
stage for a theatrical experience in Memphis as
the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is projected, larger than
life, on state-of-the-art screens. This is a virtual
Elvis Presley concert, with Elvis
singing lead vocals, presented
exactly like one of his classic live
performances at
the Las Vegas
Hilton showroom.
The contemporary
staging and
overall production
help create the
illusion that Elvis
is on stage.
Tickets are still
available through
Ticketmaster or at
the Orpheum for
this concert event.
A few of our
spotlight events include the 2011 Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Artist Contest, the “Sam Phillips: The
Man that Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll” Documentary
Screening, the annual Elvis Presley 5K Run, and
Conversations on Elvis. In addition, there are
many other events throughout the week for fans
to enjoy including live concerts at Graceland, the
No matter where
you are from,
how old you are
or what you love
most about Elvis,
there is something
for everyone.
Official Elvis Insiders Event, the Candlelight
Vigil, Club Elvis, Elvis BINGO, and more! Visit
page 18 and 19 of the event guide for a complete
list of events.
Thanks for joining us in Memphis. We look
forward to a great week of celebrating with you!
Elvis 1956: ThE YEar of firsTs
2011 is a significant milestone
year for Elvis Presley fans. Fifty-five
years ago, at the age of 21, Elvis’
career took off in what would be a
whirlwind year for the young
entertainer who had only begun
breaking new ground with his
unique performance and vocal style.
Coined “The Year of Firsts” by
both casual music listeners and
Elvis fans alike, 1956 was when
Elvis enjoyed his first RCA single
and national hit, first album, first
movie and first television appearances on multiple television shows.
Elvis’ first RCA single and
national hit was none other than
“Heartbreak Hotel,” which he
recorded only two days after his 21st
birthday. This was his first
recording session for RCA and was
held at their studio in Nashville,
Tenn. Soon after the completion and
shipping of his record, 300,000
copies were sold and it went to the
top of the Billboard’s pop single
chart for eight weeks. It also placed
at the top of the country chart and
rounded out the top five on the R&B
chart. Later it became the first Elvis
single to sell over one million copies,
thus earning Elvis his very first gold
record award.
A few months later, the country
would soon get their hands on a
much anticipated album release
from the growing musical star, selftitled “Elvis Presley.” That album,
much like his first RCA single,
found its way to the top of Billboard’s
charts. Soon after being released, it
reached number one on the pop
album chart
where it
remained for 10
weeks. It was
the first Elvis
album to reach
over one
million in sales,
thus earning
Elvis his first
gold album
award.
Still on the
heels of his
musical
success, Elvis
soon found
himself starring
in his first
feature film,
“Love Me
Tender.”
Originally titled
“The Reno
Brothers,” the
movie was retitled before its
release and
named after a
single from the soundtrack.
Premiering at the Paramount
Theater in New York City and
opening nationwide soon after, it
became a huge success and opened
the doors for Elvis to become the
leading actor in future films.
When it came to television, Elvis
made his network television debut
with the first of six appearances on
“Stage Show,” a weekly variety
program hosted by Tommy and
Jimmy Dorsey. He followed these
with two appearances on “The
Milton Berle Show,” the second of
which included a performance of
“Hound Dog” that was so
provocative that it caused a national
scandal. Elvis next appeared on
“The Steve Allen Show,” with Allen
mocking the sensation of the Berle
appearance by having Elvis dress
in a tuxedo, eliminate his usual
physical gyrations, and sing “Hound
Dog” to a Basset Hound. Ed Sullivan
had once said he would never have
the controversial singer on his toprated show, but that was before
Elvis’ appearance on “Steve Allen”
surpassed Sullivan’s ratings. When
it was all said and done, Sullivan
paid Elvis $50,000 to make three
appearances on his show. At the
time, it was more money than any
performer had ever been paid to
appear on a network variety
program.
With these great achievements,
there is no doubt why many people
continue to say there will never be
anyone like Elvis Presley. For many,
1956 will signify the beginning of
not just great music, but also great
entertainment. While many things
have not been able to stand the test
of time, Elvis continues to be loved,
cherished and discovered by
generations of fans who weren’t
even alive in 1956 when Elvis was
just breaking ground on his way to
becoming the most celebrated
entertainer in the world.
Turn to Pages 18 - 19 for a Full List of Elvis Week Events
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Tuesday, August 9
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Rock ‘n’ Roll Anniversary Concert at Levitt Shell
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Hard Rock Last Chance ETA Contest
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
11:59 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Children’s Activities
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Club Elvis
Midnight Southern Breakfast
Wednesday, August 10
Thursday, August 11
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet
Elvis Presley Fan Appreciation Reception
Children’s Activities
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal – Round One
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal – Round Two
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Friday, August 12
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event
Children’s Activities
Lowell Hays Trunk Show
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Meet Up at Marlowe’s
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Graceland Trivia Tour
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Saturday, August 13
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Elvis Presley 5K Run, Walk, Rock & Roll
“Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll”
Documentary Screening
Children’s Activities
Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ Greet
Youth Karaoke
Official Elvis Insiders Event – Rollin’ on the River
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Elvis Presley LIVE – The King in Concert
Elvis Presley LIVE Post-Event Party
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Southern Gospel Singin’ with Elvis’ Imperials
Children’s Activities
Lansky Bros. Historical Marker Unveiling
Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ Greet
Conversations on Elvis
Lowell Hays Trunk Show
George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion
On Stage at Graceland with Terry Mike Jeffrey
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Sunday, August 14
Monday, August 15
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden
On Stage at Graceland with Andy Childs
Children’s Activities
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ Greet
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Al Wertheimer Autograph Signing
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Memorial Mass for Elvis Presley
Youth Karaoke
Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel
Lowell Hays Trunk Show
Young Man With The Big Beat Box Set Presentation
Candlelight Vigil
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Walk up to Meditation Garden (tentative)
George Klein’s Elvis Memorial Service
Walk up to Meditation Garden
Tuesday, August 16
For details on these and other Elvis Week events, visit page 18 & 19.
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Welcome to elvis Week 2011
Dear Elvis Fans,
Welcome to Memphis and Elvis Week 2011. We have
exciting events planned as well as several new exhibits this
year. We appreciate you joining us as we pay tribute to the life
and legacy of the king.
While all events at Elvis Week are special, one that
should not be missed is Elvis Presley LIVE – The King in
Concert on Saturday, August 13, at the Orpheum. Presented
exactly like one of his classic live performances at the Las
Vegas Hilton showroom, this multi-media music event is a rare opportunity to
experience an Elvis concert in the city he called home. Singing lead vocals, Elvis
is projected larger than life on state-of-the-art screens. It is truly a night with the
King of Rock ‘n’ Roll that you’ll want to experience in Memphis with your friends,
family and fans from around the world.
In addition, at Graceland you will be able to experience many new exhibits
such as The Roots of Elvis, Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking
Story and a 1956 Timeline.
All this, combined with live music, concerts, and especially the Candlelight
Vigil, assures you’ll have a wonderful week as we celebrate Elvis.
Jack Soden
CEO
Elvis Presley Enterprises
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the people of our great city and Elvis fans
everywhere, welcome to Memphis! For over fifty years, we have
held the distinction of being the legendary birthplace of rock ‘n’
roll, the home of the blues, and the cradle of soul. Every road of
American music leads directly to Memphis - and in particular,
to the front door of Elvis Presley’s Graceland residence.
Elvis remains a peerless global figure, a legend of style and
talent whose star remains undiminished to this day. Memphis
is honored to have been Elvis’ hometown and the place where his unforgettable
career began. With every passing year, his importance as an artist and icon only
grows. We’re so grateful that you’ve joined us for the annual celebration of his
music, his life, and his legacy. Memphis prides itself on being one of the friendliest
and most welcoming cities in the country, and I hope you find time to explore
everything our great community has to offer.
During his time in the military, a reporter asked Elvis what he missed most
about Memphis. His answer: “Everything.” Whether this is your first time in
Memphis or your fiftieth, I think after Elvis Week 2011, you’ll agree.
Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
AC Wharton, Jr.
Mayor, City of Memphis
Dear Elvis Fans,
We are fortunate to have the legacy of Elvis Presley in
Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley Enterprises has done a
remarkable job in keeping the attention of the memory of Elvis
Presley around the world.
This is a momentous occasion, and I would like to
personally welcome our friends and visitors to Shelby County.
Our residents and business owners always enjoy hosting the
out-of-town guests of this event.
Our community continues to benefit from the progress and growth of Elvis
Presley Enterprises as it promotes our history, culture, and iconic artists.
As Mayor of Shelby County, I extend my sincere gratitude and warm welcome
to the “Elvis” fans, along with their families and friends, who chose Elvis Week
2011 to visit Memphis, Tennessee.
Sincerely,
Mark H. Luttrell, Jr.
Mayor, Shelby County
Elvis Week Ticket Pickup information
Any Elvis Week tickets
purchased through Graceland
Reservations can be picked up at
the Elvis Week Ticket Table in the
Graceland ticket pavilion starting
on Wednesday, August 10, from
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If you have
not picked up your tickets at
Graceland prior to an event, they
will be available at the door of the
event 30 minutes prior. Tickets to
Graceland-sponsored events can be
purchased at the Graceland Guest
Services desk between 9:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m. or at the door of the
event if it is not sold out.
If you pre-purchased tickets
through Ticketmaster, tickets
should have been received via mail.
To purchase event tickets through
Ticketmaster for Elvis Presley
LIVE – The King in Concert, the
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist
Contest, or Conversations on Elvis,
call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787,
visit any Ticketmaster Outlet
location or Ticketmaster.com, call
the Orpheum Box Office at 901525-3000 or visit the Orpheum
Theater box office.
Sunday, August 14, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 15, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Located in the Graceland Ticket Pavilion
near Guest Services
Pickup Your Free elvis Week Welcome kit
Stop by Graceland Guest Services between August 10-16 and request your
free Elvis Week Welcome Kit. While supplies last. Quantity is limited.
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thank you to our Graceland and elvis Week Partners:
Memphis Marriott Downtown
250 North Main Street, Memphis.
(901) 527-7300. Time to put on your
Blue Suede Shoes and experience
everything Memphis has to offer. The
Memphis Marriott Downtown’s
convenient downtown location next to
the trolley line provides easy access to
all the city’s attractions while their
spacious guestrooms and luxurious
bedding promises to Love You Tender.
you the finest in comfort, convenience,
and service. The hotel is situated
directly across from the historic
Peabody Hotel, next door to AutoZone
Ballpark- home of the Memphis
Redbirds, and two blocks from Beale
Street and the FedEx Forum- home of
the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. The
Holiday Inn Select Downtown is also
within walking distance of dozens of
restaurants and attractions.
Memphis Marriott East
2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Memphis.
(901) 362-6200. The Memphis
Marriott East is the perfect choice
whether you’re traveling for business
or pleasure. Enjoy the comfort in one
of their 319 smoke-free guestrooms,
each featuring either two double beds
or one king bed and a pull out sofa.
Each deluxe room is equipped with a
data port, hair dryer, coffee maker,
iron and ironing board, on command
videos, Web TV and in-room video
games for your enjoyment.
Hard Rock Memphis
315 Beale St, Memphis. (901) 5290007. Located in the cotton-trading
capital of the Delta, Memphis virtually
invented blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll.
Our historic building, set on boogie
street Beale, has done time as a
recording studio and a saloon - the
perfect combination for an
electrifying menu that’ll make you
stomp and shout. So come on down,
y’all, for a taste of Southern hospitality
and “Good Rockin’ Tonight.”
The Peabody
149 Union Avenue, Memphis. (901)
529-4000. Known as the “South’s
Grand Hotel,” The Peabody is
legendary for its charm, elegance, and
gracious hospitality. The Memphis
icon opened in 1869 is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The Peabody has been made worldfamous for its five resident ducks, who
march daily through the lobby at 11:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Select Downtown
160 Union Avenue Memphis. (901)
525-5491. Located where the beat
begins in Downtown Memphis, the
Holiday Inn Select Downtown offers
Marlowe’s
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis.
(901) 332-4159. Family owned and
operated since 1974. Serving World
Famous Memphis style BBQ. Call for
your free Cadillac Limo Ride.
Marlowe’s Gift Shop offers everything
any Elvis/BBQ fan might need. Shop
online or come on in!
Harrah’s Tunica Hotel and Casino
13615 Old Highway 61 North, Tunica,
MS. (800) 946-4946. Harrah’s Tunica
offers a 140,000 square feet of exciting
casino games, which includes at least
2,000 slots. This casino resort offers
the full service Bellissimo Spa &
Salon, four swimming pools, one of
which is indoor, a choice of
Elvis Week
Entertainment Tent
August 9 – 16
Located at Graceland Crossing
FREE Entertainment,
Elvis Youth Karaoke and More!
mouthwatering eateries, tennis courts,
and the Willows Sporting Clays &
Hunting Center.
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. (901)
276-WILD. One of the country’s best
zoos is in Memphis. The Memphis
Zoo is open daily and features more
than 3,500 animals representing 500
species. It’s one of four U.S. zoos to
exhibit giant pandas, and new
exhibits feature polar bears, sea lions,
large cats, primates and farm animals.
Sun Studio
706 Union Avenue, Memphis. (901)
521-0664. Take a guided tour through
the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and learn
the history of the most famous
recording studio in the world.
Experience outtakes from sessions,
touch Elvis’ first microphone and hear
the real history of the studio that
launched Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash,
Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B.
King and many more.
Avis Rent A Car
In celebration of Elvis Week 2011,
Avis is offering a special discount to
Elvis fans worldwide from August
3-23, who use the exclusive Elvis
Week Avis discount code B559799 to
receive the lowest available rental
rates. Fans renting out of any Avis
location in Memphis during that time
will receive an even deeper Elvis
Week discount. To book today with
your Avis rental discount, call (800)
831-1600 and be sure to have your
discount code ready! Don’t need a car
during the special Elvis Week
discount period? You can still get
great lower rates year-round for being
an Elvis fan by using the following
Avis Worldwide Discount
Number B559700 to save up to 25%
anywhere and every time you rent!
Budget Rent A Car
Use the Budget Offer Code (BCD)
R217800 to save up to 20% anywhere
and every time you rent! With
Budget’s free Rapid Rez and
Fastbreak rewards programs, renting
is made easy, and you can even bypass the counter, depending on the
program you choose. Both programs
are always free to everyone. To book
your discounted Budget car rental
today, visit Budget.com or call 1-800455-2848.
Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum
191 Beale St., Memphis. (901) 2052533. Located on the corner of
legendary Highway 61 at the FedEx
Forum sports and entertainment
complex, this museum offers a
comprehensive Memphis music
experience from the rural field hollers
and sharecroppers of the 1930s,
through the explosion of Sun, Stax
and Hi Records and Memphis’
musical heyday in the seventies, to its
global musical influence. The
museum’s digital audio tour guide is
packed with over three hundred
minutes of information, including
over one hundred songs, and takes
visitors at their own pace through
seven galleries featuring three audio
visual programs, more than thirty
instruments, forty costumes and other
musical treasures.
Win a las vegas Experience
During Elvis Week!
Enter for your chance to win two tickets to Viva ELVISTM by Cirque du Soleil®, two
nights at ARIA Resort and CasinoTM and a Viva ELVIS prize pack when you spot
an employee wearing a turquoise blue Elvis Week staff t-shirt.
Just find one of our Elvis Presley Enterprises employees wearing a turquoise
blue Elvis Week staff t-shirt between August 10-16, scan the QR code that appears
on the back of their Elvis Week staff badge they are wearing with your QR code
reader on your smart phone, and then submit your information for your chance to
win on the mobile website!
Entertainers scheduled to perform include:
Alex Swindle
Andy Ray Perry
Andy Wood
Anita Giunta
Ashely Mullens
Bryan Clark
Cliff Wright
Cody Wise
Colin Paul
Dan Barrella
Danny Dale
Danny Dale, Jr
Dean Z
Don Adams
Drew Polsun
Franz Goovaerts
(Elvis Jr.)
Gene Hodge
George Silva
Incognito Girls
Jason Baglio
Jay Allen
Jerry Russell
Jilly Moroziuk
Joe Ramsey
Joe Trites
Johnny Golden
Joseph Hall
Josh Davis
Kim Kredel
Lee Corbett
Livia Pena
Marcos Santos
Mario Kombou
Mike Chioni
Mitchell Johnson
Nick Gutierrez
Paul Hunt
Randy Bloodworth
Richard Cook
Richie Santa
Ricky O’Boyd
Robert Pooran
Scott Michael
Shelby Daniel
Steve Diltz
Tom Burkhead
Tony Nance
Tony Witt
Trenten Oliphant
Wendy Lynn Adams
* Entertainers are subject to
change.
Visit the Elvis Week information table in the Graceland
Ticket Pavilion for a full schedule of events and performers.
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Above is a sample of what the QR code looks like. Please note: In order to enter to win,
you must have a smart phone that has a QR code reader app. If you do not have a QR
code reader on your phone, visit the app store associated with your smart phone, search
‘Free QR Code Reader’ and download the reader of your choice.
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YouTube.com/Elvis
Elvis.com/ElvisApp
Twitter.com/ElvisPresley
Elvis.com/Android
Enjoy videos of events held at
Graceland and interviews with
family, friends and fans about Elvis
Presley.
Get the latest news concerning Elvis
and Graceland as it happens.
Facebook.com/Elvis
Connect with over four million fans
around the world on the official
Facebook page of Elvis Presley.
Get the FREE Elvis Mobile 2.0
iPhone app available to iPhone, iPad,
and iPod Touch users via the iTunes
App Store.
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users via the Android Market.
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music, and other forms of media to
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world will gather in Memphis for
a week of parties, concerts, panel
discussions and more during Elvis
Week. One of the largest events
during the week, and one that has
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Somewhere, lost amid
the conversations about
Elvis Presley’s cultural
impact and the enormity
of his celebrity, is what
first drew us to him:
the music.
This revealing 2-disc set
contains legendary
performances, intimate
video clips and additional
footage that spotlights
Elvis’ extraordinary career
in music, on stage and off.
the bold colors and contemporary
look and feel of this design illustrate
for them how Elvis is still so
relevant today.”
The 35th Anniversary Year
of Elvis will kick off in Memphis,
become a rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage
for many, is the annual Candlelight
Vigil on August 15. Visit page 7 of
the Event Guide for more about
Elvis Week 2012.
“International fan clubs that
normally bring 50 or 100 fans to
Memphis for Elvis Week have told
us they are bringing 500 or more
in 2012,” said Scott Williams, Vice
President of Marketing and Public
Relations for EPE. “And thanks to
the growth of social networking,
fans will be able to join us online
making this the biggest celebration
of Elvis in history.”
Product launches for 2012
include an unannounced special
music release from Sony, a special
movie assortment from Warner
Bros, and product from licensees
including Bradford, Mattel, Mead,
Zippo, IGT and many others.
Licensed merchandise featuring
the 2012 artwork will begin to
appear at retail outlets around
Thanksgiving 2011 with a limited
number of items available during
Elvis Week 2011 at Graceland.
OVER 30 PERFORMANCES
INCLUDING THESE HITS & MORE!:
Tenn., during his birthday
celebration held Thursday, January
5 through Sunday, January 8,
2012, followed by The Elvis Cruise
from Jacksonville, Fla., to Nassau,
Bahamas, on January 12 – 16, 2012.
In August 2012, hundreds of
Hound Dog
Blue Suede Shoes
Love Me Tender
Heartbreak Hotel
Teddy Bear
Jailhouse Rock
Suspicious Minds
Shake, Rattle and Roll
All Shook Up
Blue Suede Shoes
Don’t Be Cruel
Return To Sender
“Elvis has always been an
influence on design through his
unique sense of fashion, personality
and charisma,” said Carol Butler,
Vice President of Worldwide
Licensing for EPE. “Many of our
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Elvis Presley Enterprises,
Inc. has unveiled the artwork that
will be used throughout 2012 on
merchandise, advertising and
in conjunction with events to
commemorate the 35th annual
celebration of the legacy of Elvis
Presley.
In recent years, the 20th, 25th
and 30th year anniversaries saw a
dramatic increase in awareness and
participation by the media, licensees
and fans from all over the world. In
2012, there will be even more ways
than ever for fans, many of whom
were not yet born when Elvis passed
away, to celebrate their love for the
undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
The artwork for the branding
program, which was developed by
Memphis firm Red Deluxe, features
a variety of Elvis silhouettes in
bright, contemporary colors along
with the type, “ELVIS PR35LEY.”
With multiple versions of the
artwork, licensees, sponsors and
other EPE partners will have the
flexibility needed to include the
branding on packaging, advertising,
and merchandise.
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elvis Week 2012 to Feature Air-conditioned entertainment Pavilion
Elvis fans from around the
world are currently making plans
for the 35th Anniversary Elvis Week
Celebration to be held in Memphis
on August 10 – 18, 2012. In addition
to the Elvis Presley In Concert event
to be held at the FedExForum on
Thursday, August
16, and the largest
Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Artist
Contest ever to
be held on Friday
and Saturday,
August 17 and
18, something
brand new will
be in store for
those who come
to Graceland for
the most exciting
Elvis Week
celebration in
history!
Located right
across the street from Graceland,
the 2012 Elvis Week Main Stage
will be in a huge, air-conditioned
pavilion filled with state-of-the-art
audio visual equipment, a giant
performance stage and big screen,
and lots of room to enjoy many
of the fun concerts and events in
comfort.
Included in the eight days of
2012 Elvis Week Main Stage events
will be live concerts, dance parties,
panel discussions with those who
knew and worked with Elvis,
autograph sessions with movie
costars, authors, photographers and
more. From early in the morning
until late at night, the 2012 Elvis
Week Main Stage will be the central
point for the celebration of the life
and legacy of Elvis Presley.
The best value will be an
affordable, “all-access” pass for just
$275, which will be available for
those who want
the freedom
of being able
to come and
go from all
the 2012 Elvis
Week Main
Stage events.
Also, with
a collectible
“all-access”
badge, fans
will be able to
access the airconditioned
pavilion during
the evening
of the annual
Candlelight Vigil. Tickets may also
be purchased individually.
For Elvis Week guests who
look forward each year to the free
entertainment tent at Graceland
Crossing, you’ll be happy to know it
will also be in place for Elvis Week
2012.
A tentative Elvis Week 2012
schedule is now posted at Elvis.com,
with more information coming
soon. Elvis Week 2012 tickets will
go on sale for Elvis Insiders on
Tuesday, September 13, 2011, and
for the general public on Tuesday,
September 27, 2011.
tentative schedule for the elvis Week main stage:
saturday, august 11
Live Concert
8:00 p.m., $20.00
Elvis Week Kick-off Concert
8:00 p.m., $20.00
Elvis Movie
11:00 p.m., $6.00
sunday, august 12
Wednesday, august 15
Southern Gospel Celebration
9:00 a.m., $20.00
Autograph Session
10:00 a.m., free admission
Autograph Session
1:00 p.m., free admission
Live Entertainment
3:00 p.m., $20.00
Panel Discussion
4:00 p.m., $15.00
Open for All-Access
Pass Holders
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Live Concert
8:00 p.m., $20.00
Thursday, august 16
Elvis Midnight Movie
12:00 a.m., $6.00
Autograph Session
10:00 a.m., free admission
Monday, august 13
Elvis Insiders Conference
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$25.00
Fan Club Presidents Event
2:00 p.m., free for fan club
presidents, $12.00 for guests
Live Entertainment
6:00 p.m., $6.00
Panel Discussion
10:00 a.m., $15.00
friday, august 17
Dance Party with DJ
9:00 p.m., $20.00
Dance Party with Live Band
12:00 a.m., $20.00
Elvis Midnight Movie
12:00 a.m., $6.00
saturday, august 18
Panel Discussion
10:00 a.m., $15.00
Tuesday, august 14
Panel Discussion
10:00 a.m., $15.00
Live Entertainment
2:00 p.m., $20.00
Elvis Week Farewell Dance Party
12:00 a.m., $20.00
*All dates, times and details are subject to change.
For up-to-date information and a complete listing of
all the Elvis Week 2012 events, visit Elvis.com.
Elvis and The Beatles come
together for a globally
significant UK exhibition
Elvis Presley and The Beatles are being united in a unique exhibition
presented by Graceland and The Beatles Story. The major new
exhibition launches in Liverpool, England, on 28th September
2011 and will run for two years. The jointly curated exhibition will
explore how The Fab Four were influenced by the King of Rock
‘n’ Roll®. The exhibition – entitled Elvis and Us – will include rare
and exclusive artifacts from both The Beatles Story and Graceland
archives, many of which have never before been exhibited publicly.
Find out more and register your interest at:
www.elvisandus.com
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Get away with the Viva Las Vegas Package!
Two Nights in a Deluxe King Room at ARIA • Two Tickets to Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil®
Reservations can be made by calling 866.359.7757 and mention
offer codes GRACEWD (Monday-Thursday package) or GRACEWE (Friday & Saturday package).
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELVIS PRESLEY ENTERPRISES AND CKX INC
Not applicable on previously purchased tickets. Package is per room, based on single or double occupancy. Total Package price quoted on website is inclusive of taxes and daily resort fee.
Triple and quad rates are available upon request at $30 for each additional person (four maximum). Package includes two nights in a Deluxe King room, additional fees apply to requests for two queen beds or alternate accommodations.
Must be at least 21 years of age to check-in. Offers are subject to availability, blackout dates apply, and are not available to groups or persons attending meetings or conventions, or on major holidays.
Offer is nontransferable, non-commissionable, can not be combined with any other promotion and is not available to existing reservations. Offer may be modified or discontinued without notice.
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With hundreds of sold out
performances, very few locations
have garnered the love that Elvis
had for Las Vegas. Today, that very
city is where both Elvis fans and
entertainment lovers alike can find
one of the biggest tributes to the
King of Rock ‘n’ Roll that is unlike
anything you can see anywhere in
the world.
Through a harmonious fusion
of dance, acrobatics and live music,
Viva ELVIS is a tribute to the life
and music of Elvis Presley. High
energy and raw emotion provide the
backdrop for his iconic voice and the
exhilaration of his music, brought to
life every night by the international
and multi-talented cast.
Comprised of dancers, musicians,
singers, acrobats, lasso artists and an
actor; 75 artists set out to present the
songs of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in
a contemporary form that evokes the
spirit of Elvis in every way possible.
During each show, they seamlessly
channel an exhilarating and
youthful tribute to
Elvis’ life through
imaginative and
inspired costumes,
unique dance
numbers, thrilling
acrobatics, one of a
kind sets and heartpumping live music.
“What would
the songs of Elvis
be like if he were
doing them for the
first time today?”
asks Musical
Director and
6/7/11
DESIGNER: Annie Fox
Arranger Erich Van Tourneau.
“With all humility, I set out to evoke
the soul and the spirit of Elvis
Presley, while building a bridge
between his music and future
generations of fans.”
The styles of Viva ELVIS move
from Delta blues to rockabilly,
soul to gospel, through Dixie and
Southern folk music. Some of the
songs even evoke
garage rock and
punk, steeped in
waves of hip-hop
and urban music.
But one thing
is certain and
remains consistent:
the sound of Viva
ELVIS is pure rock.
Thirty of Elvis’
songs are used in
the production, with
remixes designed
to accentuate and
boost the emotional
charge of his
performances.
Elvis’ voice is the only male singing
voice in Viva ELVIS, joined by
female singers and an energetic
live band that has guests dancing
in their seats. For the first time
in over 30 years, Elvis fans and
music-lovers alike are able to hear
his voice in its true and fantastic
form – live and on stage in Las Vegas
– exclusively at ARIATM Resort &
Casino.
After a year of spectacular
shows, Viva ELVIS is still going
strong with performances that have
many guests saying that it is the
best they have seen. For those who
have not had the opportunity to see
the show, it in itself is enough to
warrant a trip to Las Vegas.
Fun Facts about the Show
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Stay in Touch withViva ELVIS
@ ARIA Resort & Casino
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(877) 25-ELVIS
facebook.com/vivaelvis
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Reliving a Historic Night with “The King”
Inspired by the true story,
Million Dollar Quartet, the smashhitmusical,issetonDecember4,
1956,whenanauspicioustwistof
fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry
Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis
Presley together. The place was
Sun Records’ storefront studio in
Memphis. The man who made
it happen was Sam Phillips, the
“Father of Rock and Roll,” who
discovered them all. The four young
musicians united for the only time
in their careers for an impromptu
recording that has come to be
known as one of the greatest rock
jam sessions of all time.
Featuring a treasure trove of
the greatest rock and roll, gospel,
R&B and country hits from these
musicians, including such iconic
songs as “Blue Suede Shoes,”
“Fever,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do
You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,”
“Riders in the Sky,”
“I Walk the Line,”
“Folsom Prison
Blues,” and “Whole
Lotta Shakin’ Goin’
On.” Million Dollar
Quartet captures
the infectious
spirit, freewheeling
excitement and
thrilling sounds of
a singular moment
when four of the
music industry’s most
extraordinary talents,
all in their creative
prime, came together for one of the
most memorable nights in music
history.
The Chicago production of
Million Dollar Quartet opened in
2008andisstillplayingtopacked
houses at the Apollo Theatre.
After a successful Broadway run at
the Nederlander
theatre and
receiving a Tony
nomination for Best
Musical, the New
York production
will be transferring
off-Broadway to
New World Stages
later this summer.
A West End
production opened
winter2011torave
reviews and is
currently playing
at the Noël Coward
Theatre in London. An upcoming
national tour will launch this
October in Cleveland.
Million Dollar Quartet won
a Tony Award and Outer Critics
Circle Award and received Tony
nominations for Best Musical
and Best Book of a Musical (Colin
Escott & Floyd Mutrux), a Drama
Desk nomination for Outstanding
Musical Revue and three Drama
League nominations including
Distinguished Production of
a Musical and Distinguished
Performance (Lance Guest).
Million Dollar Quartet is
directed by Eric Schaeffer and
features a book by Colin Escott and
Floyd Mutrux. The design team for
Broadway includes: Derek McLane
(scenic design), Howell Binkley
(lighting design), Jane Greenwood
(costume design), Kai Harada (sound
design) and Chuck Mead (musical
arrangements and supervision).
For more information on
how you can experience the
Million Dollar Quartet, visit
MillionDollarQuartetLive.com.
Also follow Million
Dollar Quartet on Twitter @
milliondquartet and on Facebook.
Original Broadway Company, Photo by Joan Marcus
Enter to win a trip to New York City to watch the Million Dollar Quartet perform. Entry forms are located in the
Graceland Ticket Pavilion and Heartbreak Hotel lobby.
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Twenty-Five Artists
Compete on One Stage
Some of the contestants from the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
CongratulationstothefollowingElvistributeartistswhohavewonapreliminaryroundofthe2011UltimateElvis
TributeArtistContestandwillcompeteonAugust11and12atTheOrpheumTheatreforthetitleofUltimateElvis
TributeArtistof2011.Thetop10receivegreatcashprizestotaling$27,500.
Tim Hendry
Elvis FANtasy Fest
Johnny Fortuno
Las Vegas Ultimate ETA Contest
Joe Ramsey
New England Elvis Festival
Gino Monopoli
Ultimate ETA Contest at Mardi Gras
Casino
Travis Allen
Rockin’ ‘E’ Jamboree at Oneida Casino
Ben Portsmouth
Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival
Daisuke Kiryu
2011 Tribute to Elvis in Tokyo, Japan
Gordon Hendricks
European Elvis Championships
Kevin Mills
Branson Elvis Festival Ultimate ETA
Contest
Jay Zanier
Lake George Elvis Festival
Cody Slaughter
Tupelo Elvis Festival
Lee Birchfield
Ultimate ETA Contest at Pechanga
Resort & Casino
Elias Jamhour
The Wintersun Festival
David Allen
Be-Bop Back to the 50’s Ultimate ETA
Contest
Jake Slater
Windsor Elvis Festival
Mark Anthony
Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis
Festival
Ben Klein
Ultimate ETA Contest at Chinook
Winds Casino Resort
Mario Kombou
Atlantic City Ultimate ETA Contest
Tickets for the Ultimate Contest
Semifinal – Round One
Thursday,August11at3:00p.m.
Ticketsare$10.
Semifinal – Round Two
Thursday,August11at7:00p.m.
Ticketsare$69and$25.
Final Round
Friday,August12at7:00p.m.
Ticketsare$69and$45.
All shows at the Orpheum.
Tickets are available for purchase in
person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations;
bycallingTicketmasterat800-982-2787;
online at Ticketmaster.com; in person
at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling
901-525-3000;orinpersonatBooksellers
at Laurelwood.
Winners for the following contests had not been chosen by the time this publication was released for printing:
Ultimate ETA Contest at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel, 9th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival/Contest, Collingwood
Elvis Festival, Ultimate ETA Contest at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, Silver Slipper Casino Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist Contest, DFW Ultimate Elvis Contest, and Last Chance Ultimate ETA Contest at the Hard Rock Cafe Memphis.
For a complete list of winners, visit Elvis.com/UltimateContest.
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CELEBRATING ELVIS PRESLEY
“... my pelvis had nothin’
to do with what I do. I
just get kinda in rhythm
with the music, I jump
around to it because I
enjoy what I’m doin’, I’m
not tryin’ to be vulgar,
The recorded legacy of Elvis
Presley continues to be discovered
by new generations that never saw
him live. It’s fair to
say that he started
much of what we
take for granted
now in popular
music.Until1956,
the teenagers of
suburban America
and the rest of
the world had to
endure ditties by
Rosemary Clooney
and Perry Como,
but everything was
about to be tossed
upside down. On
January28,on
a cold night in
New York, Elvis
took America by
storm as he appeared on CBS-TV’s
“Stage Show” hosted by Jimmy and
TommyDorsey.OnFebruary11,
for his third appearance, he sang
a song that literally changed the
world of popular music, “Heartbreak
Hotel.” Its unique sound and style
literally blew
everything before
it away, while at
the same time
introducing the
blueprint for
everything that
was to come. By
April, it would be
number one on
Billboard. This
seminal music stepchange resonated
around the
world, and while
liberating millions
of teenagers it also
inspired many
successful artists
of today to pick up
a guitar or sing. Everyone wanted to
be like Elvis. The pure spontaneity
of these recordings is apparent even
today. “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t
Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” “Blue
Suede Shoes” and “My Baby Left
Me” are some of the greatest rock
‘n’ roll records ever made. Elvis’
unprecedented level of achievement
is still the benchmark by which
artistic success is measured today
and“YOUNGMANWITHTHE
BIG BEAT” is a testament to the
phenomenon and cultural icon that
is Elvis Presley.
“My mother was watching The Ed
Sullivan Show and Elvis came on.
I went out and bought a guitar
straight away...” Bruce Springsteen
“Without Elvis none of us
could have made it.” Buddy Holly
“He had so much energy we had to sit
up nights to wear him out so that we
could go to sleep.” Scotty Moore
“My crushing ambition in life was to be
like Elvis Presley.” John Lennon
“Elvis taught white America
to get down.” James Brown
I’m not tryin’ to sell any
sex, I’m not tryin’ to look
Find out more about the new
“Young Man With The Big Beat”
box set from Ernst Jørgensen and
Roger Semon, on August 15,
at 5:00 p.m. in the Elvis Lives
Exhibit at Graceland Plaza.
vulgar and nasty.
I just enjoy what
I’m doin’ and tryin’
to make the best of it ...”
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What’s New at Graceland
While at Graceland for Elvis Week, be sure to check
out the newest additions to the tour and attractions.
1956 Timeline Exhibit
Unveiledduringthe2011ElvisBirthday
Celebration, the entrance inside the
trophy building at Graceland Mansion
has a new look. The room now features
aninteractivetimelinecelebrating1956,
the year Elvis Presley catapulted from
anonymity to superstardom.
Remarkably, 55 years ago, Elvis enjoyed
his first RCA single and national hit,
“Heartbreak Hotel,” his first album,
“Elvis Presley,” his first movie, “Love Me
Tender,” and his first television
appearances on The Dorsey Brothers’
“Stage Show,” “The Milton Berle Show,”
“The Steve Allen Show” and “Ed
Sullivan.” The timeline highlights each
of these achievements through exclusive
photos, video clips, and other
memorabilia.
The Roots of Elvis Exhibit
The Roots of Elvis Exhibit, which
openedinMarch2011,tellsthestoryof
Elvis’ early years and the influences that
shaped him as a person and music
legend. The exhibit includes hymnals
from Elvis’ childhood church, the record
player from his bedroom and many
other artifacts. The exhibit looks at the
early influences that shaped Elvis from
his gospel and blues roots, to his need to
give back and the hobbies that made him
happy. The exhibit, sponsored by the
Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau,
is a part of the Graceland VIP tour.
Be Sure To Visit Our Plaza Restaurants For
All of Your Dining Needs
Now Serving Chicken
Tenders and Southern
Barbeque with all
the fixin’s!
Now Serving Fresh
Made Fudge and Fresh
Baked Waffle Cones!
Now Serving the Best
Burgers in Memphis,
Peanut Butter & Banana
Sandwiches and More!
Save The Dates for Upcoming Graceland Events
Be sure to add the following Graceland
events to your calendar so you don’t
miss them! Visit Elvis.com to get the
latest news on these and other special
happenings at Graceland.
Elvis! His Groundbreaking, HipShaking, Newsmaking Story Exhibit
Making its debut at Graceland in late
February, Elvis! His Groundbreaking,
Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story gives
guests the opportunity to experience the
power of Elvis Presley’s impact on the
media. This exhibit explores how Elvis’
music and physicality pushed the
boundaries of free expression at a time
when America was experiencing deep
generational shifts. It is an updated
version of the Newseum exhibit that just
endedan11-monthruninWashington
where it was seen by more than 700,000
visitors. As part of both the Platinum
and VIP tours, this exhibit can be found
at the Sincerely Elvis Museum, located
inGracelandPlaza.
Home School Day at Graceland
September 30, 2011, 8:00 a.m.
Enhance your children’s knowledge of
the history and culture that helped shape
music around the world and more! Special
activities and tours are scheduled.
Graceland Christmas Lighting Ceremony
November 18, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Graceland officially begins the holiday
season with the annual lighting of the
lights and decorations on the Graceland
mansionandplazaproperty.Santawill
also make a visit during the festivities.
Christmas at Graceland
November 18, 2011 – January 9, 2012
During the holiday season, see Elvis’
traditional lights and decorations,
including hundreds of blue lights lining
thedriveway,alife-sizenativityscene,
Santa and his sleigh on the front lawn,
and much more.
Elvis Birthday Celebration 2012
January 6 – January 9, 2012
Celebrate Elvis’ birthday in Memphis
with four days of special events and
fun, including the Fan Club Presidents’
Event, Elvis Insiders Reception and Tour,
dances, social events and more.
Scout Day at Graceland
March 31, 2012
Scouts receive the opportunity to earn
achievements toward ranks or pin/belt
loop/merit badge requirements in the
following areas: art, music, collections,
citizenship,Americanheritageand
journalism.
Third Annual Elvis Presley Car Show
June 1 - 2, 2012
The special three-day event will be filled
with a festival atmosphere complete with
music, food and an impressive display of
classic cars for visitors to see and enjoy.
Elvis Week 2012
August 10 – August 18, 2012
Come back to Memphis next August for
anamazingexperienceaswecelebrate
the 35th anniversary of the legacy of
Elvis Presley. Watch ElvisWeek.com for
details and more announcements as they
areavailable.TicketsforElvisWeek2012
go on sale for Elvis Insiders on Tuesday,
September13,2011,andforthegeneral
publiconTuesday,September27,2011.
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Elvis in 1956 Online Art
Contest Winner
Congratulations to Juanita Howard of
Kearns,Utah!Herpencilportraitofayoung
Elvis Presley received the most ‘likes’ in the Elvis
in1956onlineartcontest.Morethan20,000votes
were cast in the contest that featured artwork
fromartistsaroundtheU.S.
“This is a dream come true for sure!” said
Juanita.HerlastvisittoGracelandwasin1978
and she says she’s wanted to come back ever
since.“SinceIwas12yearsold,IhavelovedElvis.
In my opinion, there will never be another Elvis
or anyone who even comes close. His voice was
absolutely beautiful!”
Juanita has
been drawing since
she was a teenager.
She says she spent
about15hours
working on her
portrait of Elvis.
Juanitahaswonaprizepackageworthover
$7,500thatincludesatriptoElvisWeek2011,
tickets to Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil and a
cabinonthe2012ElvisCruise.
Visit Elvis.com/Revolution to see more about
the contest.
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Tuesday, augusT 9
Rock ‘n’ Roll Anniversary Concert
at Levitt Shell
Doors 7:00 p.m. Show 8:00 p.m. Levitt
Shell, Overton Park, Memphis. To
kick off Elvis Week 2011, the Levitt
Shell will commemorate Elvis’ debut
performance at The Overton Park
Shell on July 30, 1954. The Rock ‘n’
Roll Anniversary Concert, hosted by
George Klein, will include Rock N’
Sunabillys featuring J.M. Van Eaton
and Travis Wammack, Sonny Burgess
and more performing the early hits of
rock ‘n’ roll. Following will be Pete
Best and his band, who will perform
classic and early Beatles songs – in
celebration of a new relationship
between Memphis and Liverpool.
General admission only. $15 in
advance when purchased online at
www.levittshell.org. $20 at the door.
WedNesday, augusT 10
Club Elvis
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight. Elvis
Presley Automobile Museum,
Graceland Plaza. Come hang out and
enjoy a private party with your fellow
Elvis fans. A disc jockey spins Elvis
records for your listening and dancing
pleasure. Cash bar featuring adult
beverages (ID’s checked) and soft
drinks. Outdoor smoking area
designated - no smoking inside.
Tickets are $25 and are available
through Graceland Reservations by
calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322,
online at Elvis.com, or in person at
Graceland Guest Services.
Midnight Southern Breakfast
11:59 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Chrome Grille
Restaurant, Graceland Plaza.
Following Club Elvis, fans are invited
next door to the Chrome Grille
Restaurant for a Midnight Southern
Breakfast. Tickets to this event are
extremely limited so be sure to order
in advance. Tickets are $15 and are
available through Graceland
Reservations by calling 800-238-2000
or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or
in person at Graceland Guest Services.
THuRsday, augusT 11
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist
Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Memphis Hard
Rock Cafe on Beale Street. Private
event reserved for those who purchase
the VIP ticket package for the 2011
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
This event is sold out.
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Please note: If you purchase the $139.00 VIP ticket for
this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the
Hard Rock Cafe for access to the event and to receive your
collectible event badge/lanyard.
Elvis Presley Fan Appreciation
Reception
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional
Medical Center, 877 Jefferson Avenue
in the Jefferson Conference Room,
Memphis. Tour the Trauma Training
and On Call Center immediately
following the program.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist
Contest Semifinal – Round One
3:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South
Main Street, Memphis. New for 2011,
see the best tribute artists from around
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the world compete in
Round One of the
semifinals. During
Round One, all
semifinalists will sing
one song on stage in
front of a panel of
judges. The 15 Elvis
tribute artists with the
highest scores
following the
performances will
move on to the
Semifinal - Round
Two later that evening. Tickets to
Round One are $10 and ARE NOT
included in the two-day Ultimate
Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Ticket
Package. This event is general
admission with no assigned seating.
Tickets for this event are available for
purchase in person at Ticketmaster
Outlet locations, by calling
Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787; in
person at the Orpheum Box Office or
by calling 901-525-3000; or in person
at Booksellers at Laurelwood.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist
Contest Semifinal – Round Two
7:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South
Main Street, Memphis. See the top 15
tribute artists from Round One of the
contest as they as they compete in
Round Two. Enjoy hours of Elvis
music and entertainment as these
winners compete for their chance to
advance to the Final Round on Friday,
August 12. The top 10 Elvis tribute
artists moving on to the Final Round
will be announced at the end of the
competition. Two-day tickets are are
$69 (includes Semifinal – Round Two
and Final Round only). The $139 VIP
tickets are sold out. A ticket to just the
Semifinal – Round Two on the
evening of August 11 is also available
for $25. Tickets for this event are
available for purchase in person at
Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by
calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787;
or in person at the Orpheum Box
Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in
person at Booksellers at Laurelwood.
FRIday, augusT 12
Elvis Presley Fan Club
Presidents’ Event
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fogelman
Executive Conference Center, 330
Innovation Drive, Memphis. Elvis fans
are invited to celebrate the work of
Elvis Presley fan clubs during this
special event. In addition to
celebrating and recognizing the work
of fan clubs, the event will feature a
program of EPE company updates and
special announcements, including the
latest from EPE media, marketing,
licensing, merchandise, archives and
more. In honor of the 55th anniversary
of 1956, the special guest for the event
will be D.J. Fontana. The August Fan
Club Presidents’ Event spotlight
charity will be the American Red
Cross. Tickets for fan club members
and the general public are $12 and are
now available through Graceland
Reservations by calling 800-238-2000
or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com,
or in person at Graceland Guest
Services.
Meet Up at Marlowe’s
2:00 p.m. Marlowe’s Ribs &
Restaurant, 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd.,
Memphis. Meet new Elvis friends at a
fun event for fans. Elvis door prizes
will be given out and special guests
have been invited. An Elvis auction
will also be held to benefit the Spay
and Neuter Clinic of Memphis. No
cover charge. Contact Sharon Parker
for more information at 615-830-5126.
Graceland Trivia Tour
5:00 p.m. Event starts at the
Graceland Ticket Office. Guests are
invited to tour Graceland Mansion
and the Elvis Presley Automobile
Museum while simultaneously
answering trivia questions to which
answers can be found on the
Graceland tour. Adult and junior
versions of the trivia tour will be
available. Prizes will be awarded for
both adult and junior versions. Tickets
for adults are $31; children 7-12 are
$15; children 6 and under are free.
Tickets are now available through
Graceland Reservations by calling
800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, online
at Elvis.com, or in person at Graceland
Guest Services.
Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Artist
Contest Final
7:00 p.m. The
Orpheum, 203
South Main Street, Memphis. Enjoy a
phenomenal show with the top 10
Elvis tribute artists from the previous
nights semifinal rounds as they
compete for the title. The excitement
will build throughout the night as the
group is narrowed down from ten to
five before the Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist of 2011 is named. Two-day
tickets are $69 (includes Semifinal –
Round Two and Final Round only).
The $139 tickets are sold out. A ticket
to just the Final is also available for
$49. Tickets for this event are
available for purchase in person at
Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by
calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787;
in person at the Orpheum Box Office
by calling 901-525-3000; or in person
at Booksellers at Laurelwood.
special event will feature a screening of
the film “Sam Phillips: The Man Who
Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll,” with Peter
Guralnick and Knox Phillips speaking
after the presentation. The film,
written and co-produced by Guralnick,
tells the story of the founder of Sun
Records, who discovered and recorded
some of the greatest artists of
American music in the 1950s,
including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee
Lewis, and Johnny Cash, among
others. The film features rare
performance footage and interviews
with Howlin’ Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Ike Turner,
and Charlie Rich, among others.
Following the film, enjoy commentary
by Peter Guralnick and Knox Phillips,
Sam’s son, as they talk about Sam and
share memories. Proceeds from this
event benefit Presley Place. Tickets to
this event are $10 and are now available
through Graceland Reservations by
calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322,
online at Elvis.com, or at Graceland
Guest Services.
Please note: This event has moved from The Orpheum to
the Rose Theater. If you purchased your ticket for this event
through The Orpheum or Ticketmaster, you will be able to
turn in that ticket at the door of the
Rose Theater for admission.
Official Elvis
Insiders Event Rollin’ on the River
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Boarding from 2:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Must be on boat by 2:25 p.m.) Memphis
Queen III Riverboat, 45 S. Riverside
Drive, Memphis. Sponsored by the
Million Dollar Quartet (MDQ), basic
and plus Elvis Insiders are invited to
go rollin’ on the Mississippi River for
this Elvis Week 2011 event. Enjoy light
hors d’oeuvres, dancing, Elvis music
and fun with friends and fellow
members as you cruise the Mississippi
River enjoying the beautiful Memphis
skyline aboard the Memphis Queen
III Riverboat. Boarding for the boat
begins at 2:00 p.m. Guests must be
aboard by 2:25 p.m. Boat leaves shore
promptly at 2:30 p.m. This event is
sold out.
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Please note: This is a casual event aboard a working
Mississippi Riverboat so please dress accordingly. Parking
for the event is limited and is located on a steep incline
along the Mississippi River. Also, the Memphis Queen III
Riverboat is handicapped-friendly. There is access to board
the Memphis Queen III Riverboat for those in wheelchairs;
however, access is limited to the first floor of the boat only
as there are no elevators. The first floor will have music,
food and offer the same great view. Transportation from
Graceland to the Memphis Riverboats will be available for
$15. Advanced reservations only. Call Memphis Best Tours
at 901-870-7386 for details.
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Elvis Presley 5K Run, Walk,
Rock & Roll
8:00 a.m. Starts at the gates of
Graceland. Join thousands of Elvis
fans and runners for this special 5K
run/walk to benefit United Cerebral
Palsy (UCP) of the Mid-South. For
more information, visit
www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com or
call 901-761-4277.
“Sam Phillips: The Man Who
Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll”
Documentary Screening
Hosted by Peter Guralnick and
Knox Phillips
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Rose
Theater, University of Memphis, 470
University Street, Memphis. This
Elvis Presley LIVE - The King
in Concert
8:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South
Main Street, Memphis. Elvis started a
rock ‘n’ roll revolution in 1956 and
now, 55 years later, something new
will shake up Elvis Week 2011! “Elvis
Presley LIVE: The King in Concert” is
an exciting multi-media music event
that puts a hot studio session band and
back up vocalists on stage for a
theatrical experience in Memphis as
the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is projected,
larger than life, on state-of-the-art
screens. Hosted by Joe Guercio, Elvis’
musical conductor and close friend for
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many years, this is a rare opportunity
to experience something completely
new and different in Memphis, the city
known around the world as the
Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This is a
virtual Elvis Presley concert
experience - with Elvis singing lead
vocals - presented exactly like one of
his classic live performances at the Las
Vegas Hilton showroom. All the sound,
other than Elvis’ signature vocals, have
been pulled out of his best concert
performances in the epic film “Elvis:
That’s the Way It Is.” All musical
accompaniments in this concert are
performed live except for Elvis’ voice.
The contemporary staging and overall
production help create the illusion that
Elvis is on stage. Also making a special
appearance during this evening will be
Elvis’ Imperials, singing a few of Elvis’
favorite gospel numbers. Tickets to the
event $45. The $89 VIP tickets are sold
out. Tickets for this event are available
for purchase in person at Ticketmaster
Outlet locations, by calling
Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787; in
person at the Orpheum Box Office or by
calling 901-525-3000; or in person at
Booksellers at Laurelwood.
ELVIS WEEK BONUS!
In celebration of the newly remastered DVD release “Elvis: The
Great Performances,” immediately
following the concert, concertgoers will get the chance to watch
Elvis’ top five greatest
performances as chosen by the
fans on Elvis.com.
Elvis Presley LIVE Post-Event Party
11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Memphis Rock ‘n’
Soul Museum, 191 Beale Street,
Memphis. Private event reserved for
those who purchased VIP tickets for
the Elvis Presley LIVE concert. If you
purchased the $89 VIP ticket for this
event, you MUST show your ticket at
the door of the Elvis Presley LIVE
Post-Event Party for access to the event
and to receive your collectible event
badge/lanyard. This event is sold out.
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Southern Gospel Singin’
with Elvis’ Imperials
9:00 a.m. Graceland Entertainment
Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit).
Enjoy a celebration of the gospel music
Elvis loved with some of the singers
who performed as part of Elvis’
Imperials. Joe Moscheo and Terry
Blackwood, who both performed with
Elvis on stage, along with group
members Royce Taylor and Darrell
Toney, will perform many of the hits
Elvis loved. In addition, also
performing will be gospel group Soul
City from First Assembly of God
Memphis, which was Elvis’ home
church for many years. Soul City
members are Corey Riggs, Ben Kirk,
Bob Geabhart and David Wootton.
This is an outdoor event and seating is
very limited. Tickets are $30 and are
now available through Graceland
Reservations by calling 800-238-2000
or 901-332-3322, or online at Elvis.com,
or at Graceland Guest Services.
Lansky Bros. Historical
Marker Unveiling
12:00 p.m. 126 Beale Street, Memphis.
The Lansky Bros. will receive a
historical marker in front of the
original Lansky Bros. location at 126
Beale Street. The marker will tell the
Lansky Bros. story and their
connection with Elvis. This ceremony
will be an unveiling of the marker.
Conversations on Elvis
1:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South
Main Street, Memphis. Conversations
on Elvis features special guests that
knew, worked with and spent time
with Elvis, sharing their favorite
memories and stories. The event will
be hosted by Tom Brown, Vice
President of Original Productions
for Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
Confirmed special guests are: Alfred
Wertheimer, who took an assignment
in the spring of 1956 as a one-day
freelance photographer to take
publicity photos of a young, up-andcoming singer named Elvis Presley;
John Wilkinson, who played rhythm
guitar as part of the TCB Band starting
in 1969 through 1977; and Joe Guercio,
Elvis’ musical director and conductor
for his performances from 1970 – 1977.
Tickets are $20 and are available for
purchase in person at Ticketmaster
Outlet locations, by calling
Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787; in
person at the Orpheum Box Office or
by calling 901-525-3000; in person at
Booksellers at Laurelwood. Seating for
this event is general admission.
George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion
5:00 p.m. Alfred’s, 197 Beale Street,
Memphis. George Klein hosts a reunion
of people who were close to Elvis.
Lifelong friends and associates will
reminisce, share stories and answer
questions. Event is $40 and includes
dinner and the show. All proceeds go to
Make-a-Wish and the EP Charity
Dinner. Reservations are accepted by
calling Alfred’s at 901-525-3711.
On Stage at Graceland
with Terry Mike Jeffrey
7:00 p.m. Graceland Entertainment
Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit).
Join us for a celebration of Elvis music
during a special evening concert at
Graceland. The show will feature Elvis
fan favorite Terry Mike Jeffrey
performing some of his favorite Elvis
tunes. Opening the show will be Jamie
Aaron Kelley along with Brad
Birkedahl performing Elvis’ hits in
their own unique style. From the ‘50s
and ‘68 Special to the concert years,
many of your Elvis favorites will be
performed. This will be an outdoor
event and tickets are extremely
limited. Tickets are $30 and are now
available through Graceland
Reservations by calling 800-238-2000
or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or
at Graceland Guest Services.
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On Stage at Graceland
with Andy Childs
9:00 a.m. Graceland Entertainment
Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit).
Enjoy live entertainment at Graceland
to kick off this special day with Andy
Childs performing his favorite Elvis
songs. Opening for Andy will be
country music entertainers and
IMASTAR recording artists Lori
Anderson and Gavin Kelly
performing their favorite Elvis hits
followed by Victor Trevino, Jr. who
will take the stage to perform some of
Elvis’ classic ‘50s songs. This will be
an outdoor event and tickets are
extremely limited. Tickets are $30 and
are now available through Graceland
Reservations by calling 800-238-2000
or 901-332-3322, or online at Elvis.com,
or at Graceland Guest Services.
his meteoric rise to fame in 1956. Al
will be autographing copies of his
books and more at the event. Copies of
his books and other materials will be
on sale at the event.
Memorial Mass for Elvis Presley
Music at 2:15 p.m. Mass at 3:00 p.m. St.
Paul Catholic Church, 1425 E. Shelby
Drive, located 2.2 miles south of
Graceland. Call 901-346-2380 for more
information.
Young Man With The Big Beat Box
Set and FTD Presentation
5:00 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit Space at
Graceland Plaza. Find out more about
the new “Young Man With The Big
Beat” box set and upcoming releases
on the FTD label from producers Ernst
Jørgensen and Roger Semon.
Candlelight Vigil
8:30 p.m. Gates of Graceland Mansion.
After an opening ceremony at the gates
of the Graceland Mansion property,
fans are invited to walk up the
driveway to Elvis’ gravesite and back
down carrying a candle in quiet
remembrance. Free admission. No
tickets or reservations. Gates remain
open until all who wish to participate
in the procession have done so, which
typically takes until the early morning
hours of August 16, the anniversary
date of Elvis’ passing. Free secured
parking at the Graceland visitor center
complex after 6:00 p.m. See page 20
for more information.
Tuesday, augusT 16
George Klein’s
Elvis Memorial Service
12:00 Noon. Main Theatre Building,
University of Memphis. Free
admission. Annual event hosted by
George Klein, longtime friend of Elvis.
Speakers will include friends and
family of Elvis and celebrity guests.
For more information, contact the
University of Memphis Department of
Communication at 901-678-2565.
MuLTIPLe daTe eVeNTs
Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist Contest at the Memphis Hard
Rock Cafe
August 7 - 9. 9:00 p.m. Memphis Hard
Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis.
Elvis tribute artists will have the
chance to compete for one final spot in
the Semifinal - Round One of the 2011
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
Admission will be charged starting at
8:00 p.m. each night and will be $5 on
August 7 and 8, $10 on August 9.
Morning and Evening Walk ups for
Meditation Garden
Daily throughout the year, there is a
special period of time for free
admission walk up visits to the
Meditation Garden at Graceland. Elvis
Week morning walk ups will be from
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on August 8-16.
Morning walk ups may not be available
on August 16 due to Candlelight Vigil.
Elvis Week evening walk ups will be
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on August 8-14
and on August 16. Evening walk ups
will not be available on August 15 due
to the Candlelight Vigil.
Elvis Week Entertainment Tent at
Graceland Crossing
August 9-16. Continuous presentation
of Elvis music performed live by
various singers and bands, plus other
activities. A schedule for the Elvis
Week entertainment tent will be
available at the Elvis Week Information
Table upon arrival in Memphis.
Lowell Hays Trunk Show
August 12: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.,
August 14: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. &
August 15: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Gallery Elvis, Graceland Plaza. Meet
jeweler Lowell Hays, the creator of
Elvis’ famous TCB ring. View both his
fine and fashion jewelry lines
featuring items made from the original
molds of Elvis’ jewelry.
Graceland Stable Tours
August 12-16. 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. Visit with
horses Max, Tucker, Bandit, and
Candy and see rare Elvis artifacts,
including home movie footage of Elvis
on horseback. Adults are $15; children
7-12 $8; children 6 & under free.
Purchase tickets day of tour at
Graceland Ticket Windows.
Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ Greet
August 13 -15. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Everything Elvis, Graceland Crossing.
Meet artist Betty Harper, view her
broad collection of original Elvis
portraits that illustrate the personal
side of Elvis and take home some great
pieces of art.
Youth Karaoke
August 13 & 15. 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Elvis Week Entertainment Tent,
Graceland Crossing. Children and
youth ages 2 to 17 are invited to
perform Elvis karaoke songs. Free
admission to perform and to be in the
audience.
Children’s Activities
August 10-15. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Craft
activities for children ages 2 to 12. Free.
Elvis BINGO
August 10–12 & 15 from 12:30 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. (except on Friday, August
12); 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.; and 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on
August 10 & 15. Dining Area, Elvis
Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel. Bingo will
be limited to 80 people and all
admitted to the dining room must have
a ticket which can be picked up in the
hotel lobby 30 minutes prior to each
game (one per person and no children
under 12 admitted).
*All events, times, guests and details are subject to change.
Al Wertheimer Autograph Signing
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Elvis Lives
Exhibit, Graceland Plaza. Meet Al
Wertheimer, the photographer who
captured some of the most iconic
photographs of Elvis Presley during
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2011 Candlelight Vigil August 15-16, 2011
History
Within hours of the
announcement of Elvis
Presley’s death on August 16,
1977, at age 42, thousands of
fans crowded the gate area in
front of Graceland Mansion in
an expression of grief, shock,
disbelief and love. Thousands
upon thousands of people all
over the world felt as though
they had suddenly lost a close
friend or member of the family.
Such was the relationship Elvis
had with his audience.
On the first anniversary of
Elvis’ passing a number of fans
gathered outside the gates with
candles and spent an evening
talking and reminiscing. The
next year there were more. The
Austin-based Elvis Country Fan
Club organized an opening
ceremony. Each year, more and
more fans came to Memphis
that week for the candlelight
tribute and various other
activities started getting
organized. When Graceland
opened for public tours in the
summer of 1982, fans suggested
to the management that the
gates be open during their
candlelight tribute, allowing
them to walk single-file up the
driveway to Elvis’ gravesite and
back down. The management
agreed.
Responding further to the
growing influx of fans in
August, Graceland/Elvis
Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE)
took the lead in organizing Elvis
Week, which has grown in its
diversity of events. The solemn
and beautiful Candlelight Vigil
continues to be the climactic
event of Elvis Week, which
otherwise is a high-energy mix
of music, dance, sports, social
and charitable events presented
by Graceland/EPE, Elvis fan
clubs and many other
participating organizations.
It all happens in an atmosphere
of international, multigenerational, multi-cultural
friendship and camaraderie.
Elvis Week as a whole and the
Candlelight Vigil in particular
have become a cultural
phenomenon known all over
the world.
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Important Information & Guidelines
Q. What about parking?
Around 6:00 p.m. on the evening of
August 15, the Memphis Police will
begin the process of closing traffic on
Elvis Presley Boulevard from Bluebird
Street to Craft Road. It should be
completely closed to through traffic by
6:30 p.m. Security-patrolled parking
for the vigil will be available FREE
of charge beginning at 6:00 p.m. in
the regular Graceland visitor parking
facility. Vehicles will be allowed to
pass through the police barricades to
come and go from the parking area all
evening.
Q. When does the Candlelight Vigil
begin? How does it work?
The opening ceremony takes place at
8:30 p.m. on August 15, near the front
gates of the mansion property. Fans
gather in the street and in Graceland
Plaza to see this. There is a queue
line in the street. At the end of the
ceremony, torches lit from the eternal
flame at Elvis’ grave are brought down
to the gate. The queue line starts to
move as fans walk through gates and
light their candles on the torches and
then walk single file up the driveway to
the gravesite in the Meditation Garden
and back down. To accommodate
everyone who is in line, the procession
lasts into the morning of August 16,
the anniversary of Elvis’ passing.
Graceland staff members are positioned
all along the way to offer assistance.
Near the front gate, Elvis fan club
leaders from all over the world work
in shifts to offer further assistance.
Although candle lighting for the
procession is from the torches, please do
be prepared to light your candle when
asked to do so for our traditional “sea of
candles” shot for the world news media
at the start of the opening ceremony.
Q. Any tips for my physical comfort?
It is August in Memphis. That usually
means heat and humidity. Please take
precautions. Any health problems are
sure to be aggravated by the climate, the
crowding of people, and the long periods
of standing. Many fans have learned to
avoid the discomfort of being in a tight
crowd for so long by first gathering with
everyone on the street for the opening
ceremony, then moving back to a
comfortable spot in the plaza, enjoying
a gorgeous view of the procession from
there, then joining the queue line some
time later after the crowd has thinned
out. Restrooms are not available on
the mansion grounds during the vigil.
Restrooms are available in the ticket
pavilion, the restaurants, and other
Graceland Plaza buildings.
Q. What if I forgot to bring a candle?
Graceland provides free candles to
those who arrive at the vigil without
their own. These may be obtained at the
guest services desk in the ticket pavilion
during the afternoon or early evening
of August 15 or at the barricaded area at
the front gate anytime during the vigil.
Q. Any special rules or guidelines?
Consideration - Please be considerate of
others and do not hold up the movement
or flow of the procession by lingering
at the grave site, stepping out of line
to remain in the garden, bunching up
into groups, etc. The idea is to have a
continuous single-file flow. Remember
that however long you might have
waited, there are many more behind
you who have waited longer. Please
keep moving.
Lingering - If you would like to spend
more time in the Meditation Garden
during Elvis Week, please see the event
listings for the schedule of free walk-up
visit availability in the mornings and
several evenings of Elvis Week. You
may linger in the Meditation Garden
at those times or when you are on the
regular Graceland tour.
Security - As a security precaution,
no bags (including camera bags,
backpacks, shopping bags, briefcases
or luggage items) will be allowed on
the mansion property. Any bags or
packages that you have should be
returned to your car or your lodging
before entering the queue line for the
vigil. No one will be allowed through
the mansion gates with any of these
items. Any other items carried onto the
property are subject to search.
Cameras/AV - Still cameras with
or without flash may be used on the
mansion grounds; however, camera
tripods, video equipment, movie
cameras, tape recorders, musicplaying devices and radios are strictly
prohibited.
No Food or Drinks - Food items,
drink cans, and glass containers are
prohibited on the mansion grounds.
The Graceland/EPE staff provides
water at stations at the front gate and
mid-way up the mansion driveway.
Smoking - Smoking is not allowed
anywhere on the Graceland Mansion
property. In the interest of the health
and comfort of others, smokers on the
street and on the plaza property are
encouraged to find open, non-crowded
areas to smoke.
Behavior – Boisterous or otherwise
disruptive behavior and loud noise are
prohibited on the mansion grounds.
Those who insist upon violating the
rules or behaving inappropriately will
be escorted from the mansion or plaza
property. Graceland Security and the
Memphis Police will deal with those
issues if any arise.
Q. What if I brought flowers or a
memorial?
You are welcome to bring single
flowers, small bouquets or other small
remembrances to place at the grave
site as you walk by in the procession or
when you tour Graceland or when you
enjoy the free walk-up visiting times.
Larger floral arrangements or memorial
displays may be taken to the front gate
guard house any time and Graceland
staff will take care of placement.
Q. What if I need medical help?
First aid will be available along the
procession and queue line as needed
by contacting any Graceland/EPE
staff member or a police officer for
assistance. Outside the mansion
grounds there will be two special
first aid locations. One will be in the
specially marked area in front of the
mansion gates. The other will be
located directly across the street from
the gate. An EMT will be available
to assist with special needs and
emergencies. Graceland employees and
the Memphis Police will be available
throughout the area.
Q. What about access for persons with
disabilities?
Graceland has wheelchairs available
for emergency use only. Those who
have their own wheelchairs or need
information about access arrangements
for persons with disabilities may
inquire at the Guest Services desk
inside the ticket office pavilion in the
plaza.
Q. What’s up with all these reporters?
The Candlelight Vigil, particularly
when on a major anniversary, attracts
extensive media attention from around
the world each year. Television crews,
photographers and journalists will
be allowed access to the vigil on a
restricted basis. Most of their activity
usually takes place during the first
couple of hours. Media are asked to
take care of their business in a quiet,
respectful, expedient fashion. The
media will be allowed to videotape
and photograph in a specific area at
the edge of the garden and they will
be allowed to invite people to step
away from the line on the driveway for
interviews. They may also interview
people on the street or in the plaza.
If you find any media representative
behaving improperly, please notify the
nearest Graceland employee, who will
either correct the problem or summon
a manager to do so. Please be mindful
that the media have their job to do and
their coverage of this and other Elvis
Week activities is important to the
perpetuation of the Elvis legacy. Also,
for each one of you who gets to be here
for Elvis Week, there are thousands
more who wish they could be here to
participate. Access to media coverage is
their way of sharing the week with you.
ElvisWeek.com Live VigilCast
EPE will provide a live feed of the
first hour of the Candlelight Vigil on
ElvisWeek.com for those around the
world who are unable to be in Memphis.
Elvis Radio/Sirius XM
Elvis Radio will have special live
coverage of the Candlelight Vigil,
including pre-taped interviews with
friends and colleagues of Elvis and live
interviews with fans and special guests.
Elvis livEs - the ultimate
Elvis tribute Artist tour
Has any solo artist ever been
able to reach the popularity
status of Elvis Presley? His
powerful voice, moves, overall
sex appeal, boyish charm
and showmanship, presented
a complete and masterful
package. His iconic style,
embraced by many of today’s
artists, continues to intrigue
audiences of all generations.
Countless attempts have
been made to emulate his
presence and flair with little
success until now… ELVIS
LIVES “The Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Artist Tour” is an
unforgettable multi-media and
live musical journey across
Elvis’ life. Featuring finalists
from Elvis Presley Enterprises’
worldwide Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Artist Contest, these
multiple “Ultimate” Elvis tribute
artists deliver a moving musical
presentation of the greatest
performer that ever lived.
From the early breakout days
of Sun Studio, and the movie
era years including a tribute to
Ann-Margret, through the “68’
Comeback” to the beginning
of the 1970’s and “Aloha from
Hawaii”, every performer
brings you back to a live Elvis
experience. Whether you were
fortunate enough to have seen
the king perform live, or for
those who have never attended
a live show performed by
Elvis Presley, this spectacular
event is a must. Audiences
can’t help falling in love with
this phenomenal theatrical
concert experience. For more
information, please visit
www.elvislivestour.com.
2012 Performance
Dates and Locations
January 14, 2012: Morganton, NC
CoMMA
www.commaonline.org
January 15, 2012: Atlanta, GA
Cobb Energy Center Performing
Arts Center
www.cobbenergycentre.com
January 17, 2012: Greensboro, NC
War Memorial
Auditorium – TRIAD,
Best of Broadway Series
www.ticketmaster.com
January 19, 2012: Lafayette, LA
Heymann Performing Arts Center
www.ticketmaster.com
January 21, 2012: Texarkana, TX
Ross Perot Theatre
www.trahc.org/perot-theatre
January 23, 2012: West Palm
Beach, FL
Kravis Center
www.kravis.org
January 26, 2012: Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Center
www.thelakelandcenter.com
January 28, 2012: Jacksonville, FL
Times Union Center for the
Performing Arts
www.artistseriesjax.org
January 29, 2012: Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Saenger Theatre
www.pensacolasaenger.com
January 31, 2012: Broken Arrow, OK
Broken Arrow Performing
Arts Center
www.thepacba.com
February 1, 2012: Columbia, MO
Jessie Hall – University of Kansas
Concert Series
www.concertseries.org
February 2, 2012: Lawrence, KS
Lied Center of Kansas
www.lied.ku.edu/events/elvis.shtml
February 4, 2012: Rosemont, IL
Rosemont Theatre
www.rosemonththeatre.com
February 6, 2012: Sioux City, IA
Orpheum Theatre Broadway in Sioux City
www.orpheumlive.com
February 7, 2012: Cedar Falls, IA
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing
Arts Center
www.gbpac.org
February 9, 2012: Lexington, KY
Lexington Opera House
www.lexingtonoperahouse.com
February 11, 2012: Lima, OH
Lima Civic Center
www.broadwayinlima.com
February 15, 2012: Great Falls, MT
Mansfield Theatre
http://ticketing.greatfallsmt.net
February 17, 2012: Billings, MT
Alberta Bair Theatre
www.albertabairtheater.org
February 18, 2012: Bozeman, MT
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
www.broadwayinbozeman.com
February 19, 2012: Casper, WY
Casper Events Center
www.caspereventscenter.com
For more information, visit ElvisLivesTour.com
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Elvis.com Photo spotlight features
There are many fun events and special Elvis happenings throughout the year at Graceland and
around the world that make it into our photo spotlight section. Here are some of our favorites:
September 23, 2010
Pop star Katy Perry and her husband, British
actor/comedian Russell Brand, visit Graceland.
Soon after their visit, they tweeted a picture of
them sitting on the front steps with a caption saying,
“We’ve relocated.”
May 14, 2011
The cast of Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” and “Victorious” take a tour of Graceland during a trip to
Memphis. Later that evening, cast members participated in a fundraiser with all proceeds
benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
March 26, 2011
Hundreds of Boy and Girl Scouts
from across the nation visited
Graceland for Scout Day. Scouts
took a tour of the mansion and
participated in activities like arts
and crafts, Elvis karaoke and
learning how to be an Elvis DJ.
February 6, 2011
Held on the north front lawn of the mansion on February 6, 2011,
Graceland was the place to be while watching Super Bowl XLV. The
watch party that day included an auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital and a touch football game reminiscent of the games
Elvis held at Graceland more than 40 years ago.
May 20, 2011
Alternative rockers the Foo Fighters visited Elvis Presley’s Graceland!
The band was in Memphis to headline a show at the FedExForum.
November 19, 2010
Graceland’s special guest for
its annual Christmas Lighting
Ceremony was none other than
“American Idol” Season 9 winner
Lee DeWyze. Later that evening
before performing, he helped
“flip the switch” to turn on the
Christmas lights throughout the
grounds of Graceland.
June 2, 2011
Elvis’ red MG from the movie
“Blue Hawaii” arrived in Little
Rock. The car is part of one of
two new temporary exhibits
at the Clinton Presidential
Center. “Elvis” and “Elvis at 21,
Photographs by Alfred
Wertheimer” are still showing
through August 21 and September
11 respectively, and are
accompanied by exhibit-related
events, activities and programming throughout the summer.
to check out other photos that have been featured in the spotlight, visit Elvis.com.
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Interview with Alfred Wertheimer
Photographer Alfred Wertheimer
captured some of the most iconic
photographs of Elvis Presley during
his meteoric rise to fame in 1956.
Alfred had been working as a freelance
photographer when he got the fateful
call to take publicity photos of the
young up-and-coming singer, who
would eventually go on to become the
King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. We recently had
the chance to chat with him about his
experience working with Elvis.
Q) How did you get the job
photographing Elvis Presley?
A) I got a call from Ann Fulchino
with RCA Victor in March of 1956. She
asked me if I was available for a shoot
on March 17 at Studio 50, which was
one of the CBS studios. I said, “I was
available and asked what she wanted
me to photograph. Ann said it was for
the “Dorsey Brothers Stage Show.” I
said, “That’s great. Tommy Dorsey is
one of my heroes.” That’s when Ann
told me she didn’t necessarily want
me to photograph Tommy Dorsey. She
said “I want you to photograph Elvis
Presley.” I said, “Elvis who?” I had
never heard of him!
Q) Tell us about your first meeting
with Elvis.
A) It was at the rehearsal for the
“Dorsey Brothers Stage Show.” I was
brought to Elvis’ dressing room and
there were two people sitting inside.
One was a young man and one was a
middle-aged man. The middle-aged
man was showing the younger man a
line of jewelry and the younger man
kept looking at his right hand. Ann
said to the younger man, “Elvis, this is
Al Wertheimer. He’ll be taking some
pictures of you. I hope you don’t mind.”
Elvis just kept looking at his hand and
says, “Yeah, that’s ok. Why not?” Of
course at that point Elvis didn’t have
a gold record, so he was just a wellknown regional singer. I soon realized
what he was looking at was his brand
new gold horseshoe ring. Since he
wasn’t very talkative with me and was
focused on his ring, I decided to take
out my two cameras and become like
the fly on the wall. I started taking
photographs.
Q) Tell us about that rehearsal.
A) Elvis’ job on that show was to
perform for six minutes or two songs.
Elvis took the stage with his trio - Bill
Black and Scotty Moore. They went
through the songs and I could see that
Elvis was really holding back. When
he was rehearsing, Elvis was one kind
of temperament, and when he was on
stage during the actual take, he was
very different. During the rehearsal,
he was getting some advice from the
back of the theater, from two William
Morris agents. There’s this one picture
I love very much where each one of
the agents is on one side of Elvis and
he’s getting advice from both. And he’s
taking this advice. It’s astounding that
he would even allow some of them
to put their hands on him. The basic
advice that was being given at that time
was ‘Don’t wiggle around so much. Be
very careful about what you do below
your waist.’
Q) How many times did you work
with Elvis and how many photos did
you take of him?
A) I have approximately 2,500 images
of Elvis and that’s from a period of
two groups of shootings. Several were
taken throughout 1956 and then I met
up with him again on September 22,
1958, on the day he left at the Brooklyn
Port of Embarkation for Germany as
a soldier in the U.S. Army. All in all, I
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Rollin’ On The River: History of Memphis Queen III Riverboat
This year’s Official Elvis
Insiders Event during Elvis Week
2011 will take place aboard the
Memphis Queen III Riverboat,
a ship with a lot of history. We
recently spoke with Captain
Dale Lozier about the Memphis
Queen’s past.
“My dad built this boat in
what is now in my backyard on
West Shelby Drive in Memphis.
The construction was completed
on August 17, 1977, one day
after the death of Elvis Presley.
Transporting the Memphis
Queen was very difficult. South
Third Street was only four lanes
wide back then, and the ship’s
hull took up the two center lanes.
There was also a lot of traffic
on the road because of those
mourning Elvis’ passing. The
boat traveled east on Shelby Drive
to Third Street, brushing against
overhanging trees and blocking
all traffic. We finally got her down
to President’s Island to await the
expected high water to float her.
When the high water did not
reach high enough, we had three
small tug boats with fire hoses
saturate the ground below the
boat. Each one also had a line
attached to the Memphis Queen.
They all went full speed and
jerked the hull into the water. It
was an adventure!”
The Official Elvis Insiders
Event is on Saturday, August
13 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Insiders will go rollin’ on the
Mississippi River aboard the
Memphis Queen III, enjoying
light hors d’oeuvres, dancing,
Elvis music, and a beautiful view
of the Memphis skyline. This
event is sold out, but see the ad
below for details on how you can
schedule your next riverboat
adventure.
the ultimate Returns in 2012
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will return in 2012 and feature
preliminary rounds of the competition starting in late August 2011
through early August 2012. Elvis tribute artists who compete in and win a
preliminary round, automatically receive a spot in the semifinal rounds of
the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest that will be held in
Memphis during Elvis Week 2012, the 35th anniversary celebration.
Below is a list of the already confirmed 2012 preliminary locations.
For more on these preliminary rounds and new announcements, visit
Elvis.com/UltimateContest.
First Annual Tweed Tribute
to Elvis Festival
August 26 - August 28, 2011
Tweed, Ontario, Canada
New England Elvis Festival
September 2 - 4, 2011
Manchester, New Hampshire
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The Rockin’ E Jamboree II
September 12 - 16, 2011
Onedia Casino, 2011 Airport Drive,
Green Bay, Wisconsin
20th Annual Elvis FANtasy Fest
October 14 - 16, 2011
Woodland Park Community Center,
Portage, Indiana
Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival
October 21 - 23, 2011
Bushkill, Pennsylvania
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist Contest – Fill the
Blue Suede Shoes™
March 3, 2012
Circle Square Cultural Center,
Ocala, Florida
Toronto Elvis Festival
April 21 - 22, 2012
Stage West Theatre, Mississauga,
Ontario, Canada
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Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods
The Perfect Place for the Wedding of your Dreams
Nestled in the woods adjacent to Graceland, Elvis Presley’s beloved home, is the quaint Chapel in the Woods. The chapel
is the perfect setting for a wedding to remember. Whether it’s an intimate event with just the bride and groom, or up to
50 family and friends, Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods offers all the amenities and services you expect for much larger
venues. Meet two of the couples who recently were married at the chapel.
Jennifer and Kyle Ballard Married July 24, 2010
“Kyle and I got married on July 24, 2010, at Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods. We both wanted a very
special venue for our big day and a day that our family would never forget. Without a doubt, Graceland
was the first choice. Having never been to Graceland but always wanting to go, we felt this would be a
great way to get the family together and have the marriage ceremony. After discovering Graceland’s
Chapel in the Woods, we knew we had found our dream location for our wedding. I contacted the
wedding coordinators and from the very first phone call everything was taken care of. Graceland’s
Chapel in the Woods exceeded our expectations. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive.
They made sure our day was just that, “ours.” The southern hospitality and charm made us feel very
welcome. It certainly left a lasting impression. In the future, we would like to go back and renew our
vows and also stop by to say hello to the staff who we will never forget. Thank you all from the bottom
of our hearts.” – Jennifer Ballard
Judy and Harry Blake Renewal of vows June 14, 2011 (50th wedding anniversary)
“We wanted a special place for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. We considered several options but
kept coming back to Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods as our place of choice. We are very happy we
made this choice. We could not have had a renewal of our vows go any smoother or nicer than our
experience at Graceland. Our special events coordinator did a wonderful job for us and we appreciate
her so very much for all she did. The official and photographer were great and the cake and flowers
were the best! The facility is so very nice and quaint. We could go on and on but you can see this was
the right choice for us.” - Judy Blake.
Adele and Michael Hay Married April 30, 2011
had eight shooting days with Elvis. A
lot of people feel that I captured more
of the essence of Elvis than anyone
else. The only thing I wanted Elvis to
do was to be himself. Everyone else had
something they wanted him to do.
Q) Were you surprised at the way
people, especially young women,
reacted to Elvis?
A) I didn’t understand it, but I took
the attitude that even if you don’t
understand, keep shooting.
Q) What was your relationship with
Elvis like?
A) I used him and he used me in a
symbiotic way. You see, he was almost
at the point where he was being
recognized as a national star, but not
quite. I’ll give you an example. Once,
in a railroad station in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, we were waiting to change
trains. Elvis went over to a magazine
rack and picked up a movie magazine.
He found a photo of himself inside
and says to me “Al, can I have a pen?”
I gave him one and he scribbled his
name inside the magazine. Then he
goes over to the two girls working at
the magazine rack. He had the spread
open to his picture, showing it to them.
He’s also looking back at me with a
huge Cheshire Cat grin. Their reaction
was “That’ll be 35 cents sir.” (laughing)
Elvis said to them “No, this is for you.
I’m Elvis Presley.” Finally the girls
agree that it is. In the meantime, I’m
capturing pictures of all of this, which
is really what Elvis wanted. He knew
one day that he would be very famous,
and he wanted to capture on film these
kinds of moments
Al will be appearing at Conversations
on Elvis during Elvis Week on August
14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Orpheum, as well
as will be a guest on the 2012 Elvis
Cruise.
Get your Elvis Stickers During Elvis Week 2011!
The social network for entertainment, Get Glue, will be featuring some special
Elvis stickers for Elvis Week 2011. These are limited-edition digital online stickers
that you can earn when you check in on their network. To sign up for GetGlue or
check in, visit GetGlue.com.
Check in to any of Elvis’ Movies
on GetGlue on August 10-16 and earn
the Elvis Movie sticker.
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Check in to the GetGlue widget
on the Vigilcast page on Elvis.com in
between 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CST
on August 15 to earn this Elvis Week
sticker.
Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods
offers you the unique opportunity
to share your special moment
with family and friends unable to
attend the ceremony in Memphis
by broadcasting the event over
the internet. This is an extremely
affordable option for your wedding
package. Family and friends will
be able to watch as you exchange
your vows online. Call Graceland
Special Events for more details.
For more about
Graceland’s Chapel
in the Woods,
visit Elvis.com/chapel,
“Since I was able to hear music, I have been an Elvis Presley admirer. This admiration grew into
obsession as I became more aware of his character. Elvis had the natural power to attract people with
his talent, kindheartedness and sex appeal. His effect on history has astonished me to this day and
I never even experienced him in person because he died before I was born. Because of my love and
respect for Elvis Presley, it was not only a lifetime dream to marry one day, but also to be married at
the Chapel in the Woods at Graceland. Aside from the inspiration behind the Chapel, our wedding was
remarkable, elegant, prearranged and very reasonably priced. I live roughly six hours away and only
had to worry about bringing the dress. I would do it again and I would recommend it to any couple,
even someone who’s not an Elvis Presley fan.” -Adele Hay
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Elvis Presley Birthplace
Breaks Ground on Expansion
Officials at the Elvis Presley
Birthplace in Tupelo, Miss., were
thrilled to break ground in May on
phase one of an expansion slated
for completion in spring 2012. The
construction will add 10,000 square
feet of space to the popular attraction
visited by fans worldwide and will
include a 135-seat theater with 22’ wide
screen, large hall and catering kitchen
for wedding receptions and other public
events, a gallery for displaying unique
Elvis artifacts, a snack area, offices,
archival storage, and new restrooms.
“This space is going to give us the
ability to have nighttime activities,
live performances and educational
opportunities,” stated Dick Guyton,
executive director of the Elvis Presley
Birthplace. “It is going to allow us to do
a lot of the programming that the fans
request from us.”
Following Elvis’ Tupelo concerts of
1956 and 1957, Elvis donated the concert
proceeds to purchase the birthplace and
15 acres of land for a park on which was
built a teen center and swimming pool
for the enjoyment of the kids in East
Tupelo.
After Elvis’ death in 1977,
heartbroken fans around the world
donated to the newly formed Elvis
Presley Memorial Foundation,
whose funds were used to build a
contemporary chapel on the Birthplace
grounds. The Chapel was dedicated to
the fans worldwide in 1979.
Through the untiring efforts of
Elvis’ friend and Tupelo native Janelle
McComb, the birthplace and park
developed into Mississippi’s most visited
landmark and created a legacy that
would always represent her life-long
love for her friend Elvis.
During a decade of change
spanning from 2000-2010, several
venues were added that really brought
the birthplace to life - the museum
was totally remodeled and expanded
to a Smithsonian – quality facility
and a statue of “Elvis-at-13” was
commissioned to commemorate “Elvis –
The Boy” which became the center piece
of the grounds.
Other additions were planned and
executed to further interpret Elvis’ early
years in Tupelo. Careful attention was
paid to exhibits so that the essence of
the birthplace remained intact and that
Elvis “the boy” remained the focus of
the attraction. Some of these include the
Walk of Life surrounding the Birthplace
home, a Story Wall including boyhood
stories told by Elvis’ friends and family,
and a Fountain of Life that symbolizes
the life journey of Elvis.
In 2009, the original one-room
frame building that was the Assembly
of God Church of East Tupelo, Elvis’
boyhood church, was discovered and
moved to the Birthplace grounds,
restored to its original state and opened
to the public. Guests who visit the simple
church are transported by a multi-media
presentation into a 1940’s Pentecostal
Sunday night church service with Elvis
and his family where they experience
how Elvis’ love for gospel music began.
Phase two of the expansion is in
the capital fundraising stage and will
further enhance a guest’s experience by
providing an amphitheater, a walking
trail and a life-size statue at a revived
RCA Overlook.
For more information on Tupelo
and the Elvis Presley Birthplace, visit
www.tupelo.net or call 800-533-0611 for
a free visitors guide.
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101 Gadgets That Changed the World
#16 was the transistor radio. The
radio apparently made its debut about
the time of the birth of rock & roll. A
photo of Elvis & company in an early
TV appearance was shown, what
looked like either an Ed Sullivan or
Milton Bearle appearance.
Angela Farris, Elizabethtown, KY,
U.S.
Elvis on “Eastenders”
Whilst watching Eastenders last
night (a British soap which I am
addicted to) they had Elvis playing in
the background in the cafe, the song
playing was “Merry Christmas baby”
I always smile when I see and hear
people still getting the king in modern
shows even after all this time.
Shavonne, Auckland, NZ
Blue Suede Shoes
During Vegas week in the hit show
So You Think You Can Dance, the
remaining contestants were asked
to perform a routine featuring the
King’s Blue Suede Shoes!!
Katherine, Riverview, FL, U.S.
CMT’s Runner-up Sings Elvis
On the CMT’s Next Super Star finale,
runner up Steven Clawson sang four
Elvis song excerpts of Trouble, Blue
Suede Shoes Jailhouse Rock, and
Burning Love.
Marilyn, San Jose, CA, U.S.
Go To Graceland
On the front page of Sunday’s Parade
magazine, the first of three items
listed under Jimmy Fallon’s Bucket
List was Go to Graceland! And there
was also a picture of Jimmy wearing
the American Eagle jumpsuit!
Sandy, Dayton, OH, U.S.
One After Another
While watching a program that was
talking about Andy Warhol, the show
presented the painting 100 Elvis. It
was sold for 100 million dollars!! And
at Hard Rock Cafe, on my last trip,
they had a large video screen, and
they presented some footage of Elvis
in Hawaii.
David, Dorado, Puerto Rico, U.S.
challenge of “mic-ing” all instruments
to better project the sound. The
show then played two clips from
Elvis performing live in Tupelo to
demonstrate the change from 50’s live
performances to those of the 60’s. It
was a nice surprise to see not only one
clip, but two!
Kerri B., Grand Marais, MN, U.S.
Rob Lowe’s New Book
In Rob Lowe’s autobiography, “Stories
I Only Tell My Friends,” a reference
is made that Francis Ford Copolla
plays “I Want You, I Need You, I Love
You” by Elvis Presley to keep the set
Elvis’ impact in contemporary culture can be seen every
day throughout the world. Today there are many “Elvis
sightings” on your favorite TV show, movie, magazine,
book, play or any other cultural or social event. These are
some of those sightings.
Elvis on Parking Wars
Was watching Parking Wars on June
4, 2011 and they showed the booth
in Philly and the camera panned in
on an Elvis license plate on the back
wall. It was not the real TN plate but
one from the gift shops.
Deb, Bonham, TX, U.S.
History Channel’s Modern Marvels
“60’s Tech
At the end of the program the focus
is on the music of the 60’s. The
show talks about Woodstock and the
energized during the filming of “The
Outsiders.”
Debbie Marti, Lakewood, OH, U.S.
Elvis in Florida
I just arrived from a great trip to
Graceland, so I stopped in FL for 3
days, and I went to the Dolphin Mall,
to my surprise, they had playing on
the PA’S Hound Dog, also at an Italian
restaurant, they had Suspicious Mind.
What a great and fantastic way to
finish my vacations!!!
David, Dorado, Puerto Rico, US
Kid Galahad on TV
This is the first Elvis movie I’ve seen,
and it came off to be really good.
Especially the music! :) I stayed up until
2 in the morning to watch this. :) But it
was worth it for that beautiful face.
Jada Taylor, Brunswick, GA, U.S.
Hawaii Five-O
Saw Elvis on Hawaii Five-O (the movie
playing was Paradise Hawaiian Style)
It made me pretty happy to see it :)
Andrea Cintron,
Buzzards Bay, MA, US
Elvis and Scotty
During American Idol’s Scotty
hometown montage Scotty had a book
about Elvis on his night stand. He was
also sitting beside Priscilla during the
Wednesday show.
Deborah Parker, Benson NC, U.S.
Elvis Sighting on a
Justin Bieber Poster
I have a poster of Justin Bieber in my
room and he’s holding Elvis records!!
Giselle, Miami, FL, US
The Movie “Overboard”
While watching Overboard with
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, they
started telling about the Legend of this
couple who was in love that died in the
ocean. In the background you could
hear singing Elvis song “I Can’t Help
Falling In Love.” Trivia: Kurt Russell
was in the movie “It Happened at the
World’s Fair” and Kurt played Elvis in
the movie “Elvis”.
Janis Cook, MI , U.S.
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Directions to Memphis Places of Interest
Beale Street: Go left out of
Graceland parking lot through
three lights to 55-North. Get in the
left lane and follow 55- North to
Riverside Dr. Beale St. will be
about one mile on the right.
Fogelman Executive Conference
Center: Turn left out of the
Graceland Parking lot and go
through three lights to 55 North.
Merge onto 55 North and
immediately get into the middle
lane and continue on 240 North
(follow sign that says 240 West Little Rock). Take exit 29 for
Lamar Avenue and veer right to
merge onto Lamar Avenue. Turn
left at Central Avenue. Take
Central Avenue to Innovation
Drive (University of Memphis
campus) and take a right. The
Fogelman Conference Center (330
Innovation Drive) will be on your
immediate left. Parking garage is
located immediately after the
Fogelman Conference Center.
Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum:
Go left out of the Graceland
parking lot through three lights to
55-North. Get in the left lane and
follow 55-North to Riverside Drive.
Follow Riverside Dr. to Beale
Street, which will be approximately
1 mile on the right. Turn right onto
Beale Street. Follow Beale Street
until you see the FedEx Forum on
your right hand side. The museum
is located inside.
Rose Theatre – University of
Memphis: Turn left out of the
Graceland Parking lot and go
through three lights to 55 North.
Merge onto 55 North and
immediately get into the middle
lane and continue on 240 North
(follow sign that says 240 West Little Rock). Take exit 29 for
Lamar Avenue and veer right to
merge onto Lamar Avenue. Turn
left at Central Avenue. Turn right
on Patterson Street. Turn left on
Walker Ave. Continue on Walker
Ave which turns into Zach H
Curlin Street. Parking garage is
located on left.
Hwy. 78 to Tupelo, MS: Go right
out of the Graceland parking lot
about two (2) miles to Shelby Dr.
Turn left onto Shelby Dr. Follow
Shelby Dr. about 8 miles to Hwy. 78
East. Turn right onto Hwy. 78 East.
Sun Studio: Go left out of the
Graceland parking lot through
three lights. Take 55-North to
240-North. Follow 240-North and
take the Union Ave. West exit.
Continue about one mile. Sun
Studio is on the right.
Humes High School: Go left out of
the Graceland parking lot through
three lights to 55-North. Stay in the
middle lane to 240-North. Take the
Jackson Ave. West exit. Humes is
on the corner of Manassas and
Jackson.
Lansky at the Peabody: Go left out
of the Graceland parking lot
through three lights to 55-North.
Get into the left lane and follow
55-North to Riverside Dr. Follow
Riverside Dr. to Union and go right
on Union. The Peabody Hotel is
located between Second and Third
Streets on right side. Lansky’s is
located in the Peabody Hotel
Lobby.
Presley Place: Go left out of the
Graceland parking lot through
three lights. Take 55-North to
Lamar Ave. exit. Take a left on
Lamar Ave. West to East St. Take a
right on East St. to Vance Ave.
Take a left turn from Vance onto
Boyd St. Turn left on to Boyd St. to
St. Paul Ave. Turn right onto St.
Paul Ave. to site.
The MED and Elvis Presley
Memorial Trauma Center:
Go left out of the Graceland
parking lot through three lights to
55-North. Follow 55-North to
Riverside Dr. Go right on Jefferson.
The MED will be on the right side
about one mile.
Stax Museum of American Soul
Music: Go left out of the Graceland
parking lot onto Elvis Presley Blvd.
Continue on Elvis Presley to
McLemore. Turn left on
McLemore. Stax will be about 1
mile on the right.
The Orpheum Theatre: Go left out
of the Graceland parking lot
through three lights to 55-North.
Get in the left lane and follow
55-North to Riverside Drive. Follow
Riverside Drive to Beale Street and
take a right. Go to Main Street,
take a right and The Orpheum is
on your immediate left.
Memphis Riverboats: Go left out of
the Graceland Parking lot through
three lights to 55-North. Get in the
left lane and follow 55-North to
Riverside Drive. Continue on
Riverside Drive, and turn left into
entrance of Memphis Riverboats
parking lot.
Memphis Zoo: Go left out of the
Graceland parking lot through
three lights to 55-North. Get in the
middle lane to 240-North. Take
240-North to Union Ave. Take the
Union East exit. Go Union to
Tucker St. and turn left on Tucker.
Tucker will take you to the
entrance of the Zoo.
Tunica: Go right out of the
Graceland parking lot to Shelby
Dr. Turn right onto Shelby Dr.
Follow Shelby Dr. to Highway 61
(3rd St.). Turn left onto Highway
61. Follow Highway 61 and casino
signs will be posted to direct you to
various casinos.
For directions to other Memphis places of interest, visit the Graceland Guest Services desk.
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