Tuesday, August 10
Elvis Fan Reception at The MED10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 877 Jefferson Avenue in the Jefferson Conference Room- above the cafeteria. Tours of the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center will be held after the reception. Also tours can be scheduled during the week of August 9-14, 2010. For information, visit TheMedFoundation.org.
Shake, Rattle & Roll™ at the Shell - The Official Elvis Week 2010 Kickoff To Benefit The Alzheimer’s Association
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m. An exclusive evening party at the historic “Levitt Shell,” formerly known as The Overton Park Shell, where Elvis played one of his first concerts in Memphis! Come out to celebrate the official kickoff of Elvis Week 2010 with a live recreation of this concert by the award-winning tribute artist Donny Edwards, along with the Change of Habit Band. For three years in a row, Donny was among the top three contestants in The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Special celebrity guests and select vendors on site. VIP tickets include a private backstage tour and happy hour from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All proceeds to benefit The Alzheimer’s Association. Presented in partnership with Pink Caddy Entertainment and the Levitt Shell. VIP tickets are $75 with tours 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and show at 7:00 p.m. (limited number available). General admission tickets are $40. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit under the stars at the Shell. Tickets are available by calling 901-565-0011 or by clicking here to purchase online.
Wednesday, August 11
Elvis Meet Up at Marlowe's12:00 Noon. 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. Come meet your Elvis friends. No cover charge, but attendees pay for their own food, drink and tip. Special guests have been invited and all proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. For more information, contact Sharon Parker by email at elvismeetupatmarlowes@hotmail.com or call 615-830-5126.
Graceland Trivia Tour - Bears on Tour5:00 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. All participants receive an Elvis TY Beanie Bear. Adult and junior versions of the trivia tour will be available. Prizes for both adult and junior versions to be announced. Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $15.00 children 7-12. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online.
Elvis Fan Reception at The MED10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 877 Jefferson Avenue in the Jefferson Conference Room- above the cafeteria. Tours of the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center will be held after the reception. Also tours can be scheduled during the week of August 9-14, 2010. For information, visit TheMedFoundation.org.
Shake, Rattle & Roll™ at the Shell - The Official Elvis Week 2010 Kickoff To Benefit The Alzheimer’s Association
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:00 p.m. An exclusive evening party at the historic “Levitt Shell,” formerly known as The Overton Park Shell, where Elvis played one of his first concerts in Memphis! Come out to celebrate the official kickoff of Elvis Week 2010 with a live recreation of this concert by the award-winning tribute artist Donny Edwards, along with the Change of Habit Band. For three years in a row, Donny was among the top three contestants in The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Special celebrity guests and select vendors on site. VIP tickets include a private backstage tour and happy hour from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All proceeds to benefit The Alzheimer’s Association. Presented in partnership with Pink Caddy Entertainment and the Levitt Shell. VIP tickets are $75 with tours 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and show at 7:00 p.m. (limited number available). General admission tickets are $40. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit under the stars at the Shell. Tickets are available by calling 901-565-0011 or by clicking here to purchase online.
Wednesday, August 11
Elvis Meet Up at Marlowe's12:00 Noon. 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. Come meet your Elvis friends. No cover charge, but attendees pay for their own food, drink and tip. Special guests have been invited and all proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. For more information, contact Sharon Parker by email at elvismeetupatmarlowes@hotmail.com or call 615-830-5126.
Graceland Trivia Tour - Bears on Tour5:00 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. All participants receive an Elvis TY Beanie Bear. Adult and junior versions of the trivia tour will be available. Prizes for both adult and junior versions to be announced. Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $15.00 children 7-12. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online.
Club Elvis 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 Midnight. Elvis Presley Car 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. A wristband ticket allows you to come and go from Club Elvis as often as you like during the evening in order for you to enjoy all the other activities on the property. Tickets are $25. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online.
Midnight Southern Breakfast11:59 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, which will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, biscuits and your choice of coffee, juice or soft drink. Tickets to this event are extremely limited so be sure to order in advance. Tickets are $12. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online.
Thursday, August 12
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Memphis Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street. Private event reserved for those who purchase a special ticket package for the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Click here for ticket package information.
Fan Club Presidents' Event2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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 on EPE media, marketing, licensing, merchandise, new exhibits and more. Special guests for the event will be Ginger Holladay Marson and Mary Holladay Pederson. In 1969, sisters Ginger and Mary, along with Jeanne Green and Donna Thatcher, sang on Elvis' famous Memphis sessions at American Sound. They recorded the backup vocals for “In the Ghetto,” “Suspicious Minds,” “Long Black Limousine,” “Kentucky Rain,” “Any Day Now” and among others. They also both went on to sing on numerous Elvis songs and albums throughout the 1970s. They will be sharing their favorite stories and memories of Elvis. Official Elvis Presley Fan Club presidents will receive an invitation and registration form via mail to reserve their tickets for the event. Tickets are also available to fan club members and the general public for $12. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online.
George Klein Book Signing
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit, Graceland Crossing. Meet George Klein, Elvis’ friend and author of the book “Elvis: My Best Man.”George will be autographing copies of his book at the event. Copies of the book will be on sale at the event.
2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round7:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. See the best Elvis tribute artists from around the world as they compete in the semifinal round of the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Enjoy hours of Elvis music and entertainment as these preliminary winners compete for their chance to advance to the final round on Friday, August 13. Elvis tribute artists moving on to the final round of the competition on August 13 will be announced at the end of the competition. Click here for a list of contestants and to find out more about the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes VIP seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet at the Hard Rock Cafe on August 12 at 11:00 a.m. A one-day ticket to just the semifinal round on August 12 is also available for $25. Tickets are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or by clicking here to buy online; or in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Memphis. Some tickets for this event are also available through Elvis Week ticket packages. For more about Elvis Week ticket packages, click here.
Friday, August 13
Official Elvis Insiders 2010 Elvis Week Event 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Strikezone Bowling Alley, 3330 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, Mississippi. Last year’s Elvis Insiders event was one of the most talked about events for the week! It is back again and Elvis Insiders can once again shake, rattle and bowl as you meet new Insiders and have fun with friends during this special event. Activities during the event include bowling, billiards, Elvis trivia, food, Elvis music and movie clips and more. Cynthia Pepper, Elvis' co-star in Kissin' Cousins; Joe Guercio, Elvis’ musical director and conductor for his performances from 1970 – 1977; and Ginger Holladay Marson and Mary Holladay Pederson, sisters who sang on Elvis' famous Memphis sessions at American Sound in 1969, will be signing autographs at the event. Elvis Insiders may purchase their ticket in addition to tickets for three additional guests. Tickets are $49. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online.Jerry Osborne Book Signing 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit, Graceland Plaza. Come out and get your copy of the new book, “Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier,” signed by authors Jerry Osborne and Barbara Hahn. Also on hand to sign their pages in the book will be some of the soldiers who served with Elvis, both in the U.S. and Germany. This new 504-page book contains over 1,500 fascinating photos and some never-before-seen photos of Elvis from 1957-1960. For more about “Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier.”
D&N's James Burton Foundation Dinner and Silent Auction
4:30 p.m. Club 152, 152 Beale Street. D&N’s Elvis Presley Fan Club invites you to join them and their guest star, James Burton, Elvis’ TCB Band lead guitarist, in his only Elvis Week 2010 appearance. Austin, Texas DJ Tyke Harrison hosts. 4:30 - 5:30 PM, James Burton greets guests individually and The Express Band performs from Burton's extensive repertoire. 5:30 PM, dinner served. 6:00 PM, exclusive James Burton interview. Advance ticket purchase only - $35/person. Reserved seating. Mail checks to: Nancie Craft, 6607 Cindy Lane, Houston, TX 77008. Please enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope for tickets to be mailed. For more information, visit http://elvisjunky.com.tripod.com.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals7:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. Enjoy a phenomenal show as the finalists from the previous night’s semifinal round compete for the title. The excitement will build throughout the night as the group is narrowed down and the of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2010 is named. 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Bill Cherry will also perform during the event. BONUS EXPERIENCE: In addition, during the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals, Dea Norberg, one of the lead singers from Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, will perform "Love Me Tender." As in the show, her performance is underscored by a montage of still photographs and movie footage of Elvis' years in the Army. Click here for more about the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes VIP seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet at the Hard Rock Cafe on August 12 at 11:00 a.m. A one-day ticket to just final round is also available for $49. Tickets are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or byclicking here to buy online; or in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at DavisKidd Booksellers in Memphis. Some tickets for this event are also available through special Elvis Week ticket packages. For more about Elvis Week ticket packages, click here.Saturday, August 14
The 28th Annual Elvis Presley 5k Run, Walk, Rock & Roll
Starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Graceland Gates. Join thousands of Elvis fans and runners in front of Graceland for the Elvis Presley 5K Run, Walk, Rock & Roll to benefit United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of the Mid-South. For more information, visit www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com or contact Cris Stovall at 901-761-4277 or cstovall@ucpmemphis.org. If you cannot be in Memphis for the Elvis Presley 5k Run, Walk, Rock and Roll, please join D&N’s Elvis Presley Fan Club “in Elvis’ spirit” by dontating $20 and becoming a Spirit Runner. With your donation, you will receive a commemorative race shirt to wear on August 14, 2010, wherever you may be. This is for everyone who would love to be in Memphis honoring Elvis’ sprit of giving, but can’t make it this year. For more details or to sign up, visit www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com or contact Cris Stovall at the number or email above.
Conversations on Elvis – Session 1: Elvis on TourSponsored by Avis and Budget Car Rental
Session One : 10:00 a.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. Join Donny Sumner and Bill Baize, backup singers who performed as part of J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet with Elvis in "Elvis on Tour" along with Joe Guercio, Elvis’ musical director and conductor for his performances from 1970 – 77, as they share behind-the-scenes stories and memories of performing with Elvis during this pivotal time in Elvis’ performing career. Hosted by Tom Brown, Vice President of Original Productions for Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Included will be rarely seen video and photos from the Graceland and Warner Bros archives. BONUS EXPERIENCE: In addition, during the event, representatives from Sony will be on hand for a first listen to music from "Viva ELVIS - The Album." Tickets are $20 for one session or $35 for both. Tickets are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or byclicking here to buy online; or in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at DavisKidd Booksellers in Memphis. Some tickets for this event are also available through Elvis Week ticket packages. For more about Elvis Week ticket packages, click here.
Conversations on Elvis - Session 2: Elvis Presley’s Memphis Sponsored by The Commercial AppealSession Two: 1:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street. Michael Lollar, Commercial Appeal writer and contributing author for Elvis Presley’s Memphis, and EPE photography manager Robert Dye, will be on hand to take guests behind-the-scenes and share what they discovered when researching for the book. Joining Michael and Robert will be Elvis' longtime friend Joe Esposito to share stories about his experiences with Elvis. In addition, Memphian Earl Harrell will also share his stories of how he met Elvis and the times he spent with Elvis and his entourage at Graceland, the fairgrounds and just hanging around Memphis. The event, hosted by Tom Brown, Vice President of Original Productions for TCM, will be a great way to find out more about Elvis’ hometown and what made his relationship with Memphis so powerful. Included will be rarely seen video and photos from the Graceland and Commercial Appeal archives. BONUS EXPERIENCE: In addition, during this session, representatives from Sony will make a special RIAA presentation. Tickets are $20 for one session or $35 for both. Tickets are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or by clicking here to buy online; or in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at DavisKidd Booksellers in Memphis. Some tickets for this event are also available through special Elvis Week ticket packages. For more about Elvis Week ticket packages,click here. Pre-orders for the book Elvis Presley's Memphis ONLY are now available by visiting ElvisPresleysMemphis.com. During Elvis Week, while supplies last, you’ll be able to purchase a copy of the new Elvis Presley’s Memphis book that includes a bonus DVD at no additional charge. This bonus DVD will include exclusive material featuring current and former Memphians who experienced Elvis in his hometown sharing their own personal stories. Copies of the book with the bonus DVD will be available at Gallery Elvis at Graceland and at Conversations on Elvis – Session 2. Copies of the book with bonus DVD are limited and will only be available while supplies last.A Presley Place Benefit Performance at Marlowe's
3:00 p.m. 4381 ElvisPresley Blvd. "Elvis Presley's Memphis" fan club presents a performance benefit for MIFA's Presley Place. Special guests include Nancy Rooks, Jamie Aaron Kelley and Elvis Tribute Artists Damon Hendrix and Nick Gutierrez. "Elvis Presley's Memphis" fan club invites you to join them for an afternoon full of entertainment, Elvis trivia, prizes, a silent auction, and much more. No cover charge, but attendees pay their own food, drink and tip. All proceeds will benefit MIFA's Presley Place. For more information, contact Holly Johnson by email at hmj1021@yahoo.comor call 706-658-6682.
Elvis on Tour Pre-Event Party6:00 p.m. Rendezvous, 52 South Second St. Private event reserved for those who purchased VIP packages for the Elvis Week Screening of Elvis on Tour. Wristbands for access to event and package items can be picked up at Graceland Guest Services during Elvis Week. Present name and photo ID to receive. Any items not picked up at Graceland, will be available at the door of the event.
Elvis Week Screening of Elvis on Tour8:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. This special screening of "Elvis on Tour" will feature a newly, re-mastered version of the award-winning documentary in addition to never before seen BONUS footage not included on the new DVD release. Joining as special guests for a short, live performance will be Donny Sumner, Ed Hill, Bill Baize and Larry Strickland - backup singers who performed with Elvis as part of the J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet. VIP Tickets will be very limited and will include “front-of-the-house” seating, access to a pre-event party, and an Elvis on Tour Photo Package. Those attending the event are encouraged to dress in their best 1972 attire for a chance to win some great Elvis prizes. Pull out your mini-dress, platform shoes and leisure suit - show up in the Orpheum lobby by 7:15 p.m. - and if our judges pick you, you could win an Elvis on Tour DVD, Elvis 75 Anniversary DVD Collection and more! Tickets are $89 for the VIP package and $35 for reserved seating. Tickets are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or by clicking here to buy online; or in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at DavisKidd Booksellers in Memphis. Some tickets for this event are also available through special Elvis Week ticket packages. For more about Elvis Week ticket packages, click here.Sunday, August 15
Classic Sunday Morning Gospel Music Singin’ 9:00 a.m. Graceland Entertainment Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit), Graceland. Enjoy a celebration of the Gospel music Elvis loved with some of the singers who performed as part of J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet with Elvis. Bill Baize, Larry Strickland, Ed Hill and Donnie Sumner all performed with Elvis on stage and now they’ll be live and onstage performing many of the hits Elvis loved. In addition, also performing will be Ellen Digirolamo and 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. An autograph session for concert attendees only will follow the concert event. This is an outdoor event and seating is very limited. Tickets are $30. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online.Some tickets for this event are also available through special Elvis Week ticket packages. For more about Elvis Week ticket packages, click here.
Lori Andersen & Gavin Kelly Celebrate the King 11:00 a.m. Elvis Week Entertainment Tent at Graceland Crossing. Free concert by country music entertainers and IMASTAR recording artists, Lori Andersen & Gavin Kelly. A couple of Elvis’ biggest fans celebrate Elvis Week with a concert of all their favorite Elvis hits. Lori’s strong voice and fun performance style coupled with Gavin's singing and guitar skills offer a unique way to experience the magic of Elvis.
Elvis Fan Reception at STAX Museum of American Soul Music
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 926 E. McLemore Avenue, Memphis. Come visit one of Memphis' most exciting music treasures and check out the temporary exhibit: Elvis! From Memphis to Manhattan - From the CBS Photo Archive. For this day only, you get two admission tickets for the price of one if you show your Elvis Insiders membership card, Graceland ticket stub or Elvis Week Event Guide. General admission tickets are $12 and includeadmission to the entire museum. Special complimentary refreshments will be available. Tickets are available by calling 901-946-2535, byclicking here to purchase online or at the door.
Complete Elvis Box Set and FTD Presentation
5:00 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit Space at Graceland Plaza. Find out more about the new box set "Complete Elvis" and upcoming releases on the FTD label from producers Ernst Jørgensen and Roger Semon.
Candlelight Vigil8:30 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.
Monday, August 16
Elvis Week Finale Celebration Concert 9:00 a.m. Graceland Entertainment Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit), Graceland. The perfect way to end an amazing Elvis Week! Jamie Aaron Kelley along with Brad Birkedahl and Joe Fick, formerly with The Dempsey’s, will perform Elvis’ hits in their unique style. Another Elvis fan favorite,Terry Mike Jeffrey, will be on hand to perform some of his favorite Elvis tunes. 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 will be extremely limited. Tickets are $30 each. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or by clicking here to purchase online. Some tickets for this event are also available through special Elvis Week ticket packages. For more about Elvis Week ticket packages, click here.
Multiple Date EventsAll Shook Up at the Harrell TheatreAugust 6-15. Harrell Theatre, 440 W. Powell Road, Collierville, TN 38017. "All Shook Up" is a jukebox musical featuring the music Elvis Presley. The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre produces theatre, music, and dance performances to express the community’s talents, values, needs, resources, and aspirations. For tickets, call 901-457-2780.
Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at the Memphis Hard Rock Cafe August 7-9. 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.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 of the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Find out more about how to compete. Tickets are $10 per person each night. Tickets available at the door each night.
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 10-16. 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 10-14 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 7-16. 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.
Youth Karaoke August 11 & 14. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Elvis Week Entertainment Tent, Graceland Crossing. Children and youth ages 2 to 17 are invited to perform karaoke Elvis songs. Free admission to perform and to be in the audience.
Lowell Hays Trunk ShowAugust 12: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. August 14: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. August 15: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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.
Steven Keet with Hamilton Watches Meet 'n' Greet
August 12: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. August 13: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gallery Elvis, Graceland Plaza. In the movie "Blue Hawaii," Elvis is seen wearing a Hamilton Ventura watch, the world's first electronic watch. In honor of Elvis' 75th birthday, Hamilton Watches has released an EPE officially authorized limited-edition series of Elvis Ventura watches. Meet Steven Keet with Hamilton Watches and view the Ventura Elvis anniversary watch collection.
Joe Petruccio Meet 'n' Greet
August 12 - 15. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Everything Elvis, Graceland Crossing. Meet artist Joe Petruccio, view his new fine art pieces debuting during Elvis Week 2010 and check out some of the great merchandise featuring his artwork.
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, take home some great pieces of art, and check out some of the great merchandise featuring her artwork.
Kimbra Orr Jewelry Trunk Show
August 13: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. August 14: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gallery Elvis, Graceland Plaza. Elvis by Kimbra is a new line of Elvis jewelry in sterling silver and pewter. The designs are completely waterproof and feature vintage black and white photography of Elvis Presley. Designer Kimbra Orr focuses on the classic photography that captured Elvis’ charisma and charm that so many have fallen in love with. The Black and White Collection I includes a line of photo charms, necklaces, and bracelets.
Children’s Activities August 11-15. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Craft activities for children ages 2 to 12. Free.
Elvis BINGO August 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15. Games at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. 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).
EP Rock 'N' Roll Party Jam 2010 featuring Jamie Aaron Kelley, with Brad Birkedahl and John McClure August 9-11: 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. shows. August 12-14 & 16: 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. shows. August 15: 12:00 midnight show ("Remembrance By Candlelight" Vigil Night special appearance). Memphis Plaza Hotel (formerly Clarion Hotel), 1471 East Brooks Rd. A truly unique jam show featuring the ONLY person with a world record for singing every known song recorded by Elvis Presley - award-winning actor and recording artist Jamie Aaron Kelley, with Brad Birkedahl and John McClure of "Walk The Line" fame on guitar and bass. Showcasing a wide variety of Elvis songs - studio, live, movie, home recordings and more - Jamie will also give rare and interesting insight into the material. Requests will also be a part of the show, so be sure to ask for the songs you'd love to hear! All of this for the unbeatable price of $15! Only 200 seats at the venue, tickets available in advance and at the door. For tickets and information, call 515-230-3961 or click here.
Tours of the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma CenterAugust 9 - 14; tours can be scheduled. Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 877 Jefferson Avenue. For information, visit TheMedFoundation.org.
Children’s Activities August 11-15. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Craft activities for children ages 2 to 12. Free.
Elvis BINGO August 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15. Games at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. 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).
EP Rock 'N' Roll Party Jam 2010 featuring Jamie Aaron Kelley, with Brad Birkedahl and John McClure August 9-11: 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. shows. August 12-14 & 16: 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. shows. August 15: 12:00 midnight show ("Remembrance By Candlelight" Vigil Night special appearance). Memphis Plaza Hotel (formerly Clarion Hotel), 1471 East Brooks Rd. A truly unique jam show featuring the ONLY person with a world record for singing every known song recorded by Elvis Presley - award-winning actor and recording artist Jamie Aaron Kelley, with Brad Birkedahl and John McClure of "Walk The Line" fame on guitar and bass. Showcasing a wide variety of Elvis songs - studio, live, movie, home recordings and more - Jamie will also give rare and interesting insight into the material. Requests will also be a part of the show, so be sure to ask for the songs you'd love to hear! All of this for the unbeatable price of $15! Only 200 seats at the venue, tickets available in advance and at the door. For tickets and information, call 515-230-3961 or click here.
Tours of the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma CenterAugust 9 - 14; tours can be scheduled. Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 877 Jefferson Avenue. For information, visit TheMedFoundation.org.
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