Elvis Week 2011 Schedule of Events
August 10 – August 16, 2011
Rock ‘n’ Roll Anniversary Concert at Levitt Shell
Doors 7:00 p.m. Show 8:00 p.m. at Levitt Shell in Overton Park, Memphis. The Elvis performance on July 30, 1954 that many consider to be the first live rock & roll concert will be commemorated this year. The Rock 'n' Roll Anniversary Concert, hosted by George Klein, a close friend of Elvis, will feature Rock N' Sunabillys featuring J.M. Van Eaton and Travis Wammack, Sonny Burgess and more performing the early hits of the Rock Era. There will also be a celebration of Memphis' relationship with Liverpool, England led by original Beatles drummer Pete Best and his band, who will be performing classic and early Beatles songs.
Admission is $15 at http://www.levittshell.org/; $20 at the door. Coolers will not be allowed by concessions will be sold.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Club Elvis
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight. Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, Graceland Plaza. A DJ will play Elvis songs for your listening and dancing pleasure. There will be a cash bar featuring adult beverages and soft drinks. Tickets are $25 and available by calling 1-800-238-2000 or buying online at http://www.Elvis.com/.
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 order in advance at 1-800-238-2000 or online at http://www.Elvis.com/.
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. This is a private event reserved for those who purchase the VIP 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest tickets.
Elvis Presley Fan Appreciation Reception10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional Medical Center,
877 Jefferson Avenue in the Jefferson Conference Room. Tour the Trauma Training and On Call Center immediately following the program.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinals - Round One
3:00 p.m. at The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, in Memphis. See the best tribute artists from around the world. All semifinalists will sing one song in front of a panel of judged. The 15 artists with the highest scores will move on to the Semifinals - Round Two later in the evening (See a list of contestants and find out more about the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Tickets are $10 and are general admission and can be purchased at Ticketmaster locations, by calling 1-800-982-2787, by in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 1-901-525-3000.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinals – Round Two
7:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. The top 15 tribute artists complete for a chance to advance to the Final Round on Friday, August 12. The Top 10 from Round Two will advance to the Finals. Two-day tickets are $69 including Semifinals - Round Two and Final Round only. You can get a ticket to just the semifinals for $25. Tickets are general admission and can be purchased at Ticketmaster locations, by calling 1-800-982-2787, by in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 1-901-525-3000.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
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 for both adult and junior versions to be announced. Tickets for adults are $31.00; children 7-12 are $15.00; children 6 and under are free. Tickets are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or online at http://www.Elvis.com/.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
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 http://www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com/ or call 1-901-761-44277. You are also invited to join the D&N’s Elvis Presley Fan Club at this annual Event. For $20, you may become an Elvis Spirit Runner and receive your commemorative race shirt to wear just like those running, walking, rocking and rolling at the gates of Graceland. This is for everyone who would love to be in Memphis honoring Elvis’ spirit of giving, but can’t make it this year. For more details, visit http://www.ucpmemphis.org/.
"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. This is 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, 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 to benefit Presley Place. Tickets to this event are $10.00 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or online at http://www.Elvis.com/.
Elvis Presley LIVE - The King in Concert
8:00 p.m. at The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. "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 many years, this is a rare opportunity to experience something completely new and different in Memphis. his 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 for $45.00 are still available. 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. Elvis Week Added Bonus: In celebration of the newly re-mastered DVD release “Elvis: The Great Performances,” immediately following the concert, concert-goers will get the chance to watch Elvis’ top five greatest performances as chosen by the fans on Elvis.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Southern Gospel Singin’ with Elvis’ Imperials
9:00 a.m. Graceland Entertainment Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit). 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. Gospel group Soul City from Memphis will also perform. This is an outdoor event and seating is very limited. Tickets are $30.00 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online at http://www.Elvis.com/
Conversations on Elvis
1:00 p.m. at 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: Al Wertheimer, who took an assignment in the spring of 1956 as a one-day freelance photographer to take publicity photos of a young, up-and-coming singer named Elvis Presley; and 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 $20.00 and 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 Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Memphis.Seating for this event is general admission.
George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion
5:00 p.m. Alfred’s, 197 Beale Street. 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 $40.00 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). This is 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. Jamie Aaron Kelley along with Brad Birkedahl will perform Elvis’ hits in their own unique style to open the show. 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 $30.00 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or online at www.Elvis.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
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 a special day at Graceland. On Stage at Graceland on August 15 will feature Memphis musician Andy Childs performing his favorite Elvis songs. Lori Anderson and Gavin Kelly will open the show 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 will be extremely limited. Tickets are $30.00 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or online at www.Elvis.com.
Alfred Wertheimer Autograph Signing
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Elvis Lives, Graceland Plaza. Meet Alfred Wertheimer, the photographer who captured some of the most iconic photographs of Elvis Presley during his rise to fame in 1956.
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. Join us as we pray and remember Elvis. 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 A 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’ grave site 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.
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 U of M Department of Communication at (901) 678-2565.
MULTIPLE DATE EVENTS
Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Memphis Hard Rock Café, 315 Beale Street, Memphis August 7-9. 9:00 p.m. Elvis tribute artists will have the chance to compete for one final spot in the Semifinals - Round One of the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Admission to the Last Chance ETA Contest will be charged at the door starting at 8:00 p.m. each night and will be $5.00 on August 7 and 8; $10 on August 9.
Joe Petruccio Meet ‘n’ Greet
August 13 - 15. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Everything Elvis, Graceland Crossing. Meet artist Joe Petruccio, view his fine art pieces and check out some of the great merchandise featuring his artwork.
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.
Betty Harper Meet & Greet
August 13-15. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Everything Elvis, Graceland Crossing. Meet artist Betty Harper and view her new fine art pieces and merchandise.
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.
Youth Karaoke
August 13 & 15 from 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 karaoke Elvis songs. Free admission to perform and to be in the audience.
Children’s Activities
August 10-15 from 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 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).
Graceland Stable Tours
August 12-16 at 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.Source URL: http://acsblogrock.blogspot.com/2011/08/elvis-week-in-memphis-august-10-16.html
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