LIST OF NON GRACELAND ELVIS WEEK 2015 EVENTS:
Fan Appreciation Day in Tupelo
Saturday, August 8th
10:00a.m.
Tupelo, MS
Elvis Presley's Birthplace
306 Elvis Presley Drive.
Birthplace tours & most events require tickets. Elvis' artist, Betty Harper, will be there to meet fans. Day features house tours, multiple activities & ETA performances throughout the day.
George Klein's Memphis Mafia Reunion
Sunday, August 9th
4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Alfred's on Beale
197 Beale Street.
Tickets are $45. Call Alfred's for reservations: (901) 525-3711.
Includes dinner meal & ticket to the event show & Q&A. Hear George Klein & members of Elvis' “Memphis Mafia” share their memories.
Sandi Pichon's TCB Elvis Style Fan Club Luncheon & Charity Auction
Monday, August 10th
12 Noon
Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd
Enjoy Elvis, friends, & great food at the annual Fan Club meeting & Charity Auction. Open to the general public. Please pay for your own food & drinks. Guests include: Elvis' live in Nurse Tish Henley Kirk, who will have her brand new book for purchase, and Elvis' former 1975 girlfriend JoCathy Brownlee Elkington. More guests to be announced!
Filming screening of the Elvis short film "Nobody"
Monday, August 10th
6:00p.m.
The Hard Rock Cafe
Beale Street.
A film screening of the Elvis short film, Nobody. Nobody, is about Elvis' senior year of high school in the Humes High School, talent show. Writer & director William Bryan, will be there for a Q&A. DVD's will be available at the screening for purchase.
The 37th Annual Elvis Collector Festival
August 11 - 15th
11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. daily
FREE admission
The Kings Signature Hotel – (the lobby & event rooms adjoining the lobby)
1471 E. Brooks Road. (Formally the Clarion Hotel and the Cedar Hotel)
Featuring rare Elvis Presley memorabilia from well known vendors. Rare & limited releases, 1956, Vegas, Concert Tour Memorabilia, DVD's, Books, Autographs, Vinyl, Magazines, CD's, Movie Posters, & much more!
Nancy Rooks, Elvis Presley's cook & maid is a special guest – the night of Friday, August 14th.
Poplar Tunes Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony
Tuesday, August 11th
10:00a.m.
FREE to the public
308 Poplar Avenue. (the former building of Poplar Tunes Record Shop.)
Quick ceremony to officially unveil the marker.
Lauderdale Courts Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony
Tuesday August 11th
11:0a.m.
FREE to the public
282 North Second Street.
(the west side of the former Lauderdale Courts, now known as Uptown Square.)
Quick ceremony to officially unveil the marker.
Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Elvis Week Fan Reception – Meet Dixie Locke
Tuesday, August 11th
10:00a.m. - 12 Noon
FREE to the public – but you must RSVP at (901) 545-6176
Meet Elvis Presley's first girlfriend, Dixie Locke.
Regional One Health Medical Center – Park Cafe (formerly known as The MED)
877 Jefferson Avenue.
Tour the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center & see the Elvis Fan club donor plaque wall. Lite refreshments & cake will be served.
E-Rock Elvis Family Show with Joe Esposito & Shirley Dieu
Tuesday, August 11th
6:00p.m.
The King's Signature Hotel (formerly The Clarion Hotel & Cedar Hotel)
1471 East Brooks Road.
Enjoy Elvis' songs by Elvis Tribute Artist E-Rock. Meet Elvis' dear friend & Road Manager, Joe Esposito & Joe's longtime former girlfriend, Shirley Dieu. E-Rock, will have CD's available for purchase. Joe, will have autographed photos & autograph copies of his book, “Elvis: Intimate & Rare.” Shirley, will autograph copies of her book “Memphis Mafia Princess”, & t-shirts will be available for purchase.
The 23rd Annual Collecting the King® Memorabilia Show 2015
August 12th - 15th
10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Daily
FREE admission
The Peabody Hotel – the Bert Parker Ballroom on the Mezzanine level.
149 Union Avenue.
Vinyl, CD's, Movie Posters, RCA Promo Items, books, 1956, Vegas, Souvenirs, Magazines, Photos, Concert Tour Items, Posters & much more!
Meet & Greet with EPE official Elvis Presley Artist Betty Harper
The Heartbreak Hotel – lobby
3677 Elvis Presley Blvd.
12th - 15th
12 Noon – 5:00p.m.
FREE
Meet Betty & say HI while admiring her Elvis artwork.
Meet & Greet with EPE official Elvis Presley Artist Joe Petruccio
Everything Elvis Gift store, Graceland Crossing
12th - 15th
3:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
FREE
Meet Joe & say HI while admiring his Elvis artwork.
"Wyatt and The King" - Book Release & Signing Party
Wednesday, August 12th
6:00p.m.
The Hard Rock Cafe
"Wyatt and The King", is new Elvis, children's book written by Kristin Brooks, about a puppy named Wyatt. Wyatt, and his siblings sing, dance to celebrate the life of Elvis. Wyatt, discovers what it is like to be the King!
Dinner benefit for Sandi Pichon
Wednesday, August 12th
Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd.
7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Enjoy dinner at Marlowe's while hearing Elvis Presley's songs sung by Elvis Tribute Artist, Terry Turner. You must pay for your own food & drinks.
Joe Petruccio "COME ON IN" Autograph Signing
Thursday, August 13th
11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Lansky's at Hard Rock Cafe
Joe, has painted a very special painting of Elvis, at Lansky's
USPS Elvis Stamp Unveiling Event at Elvis Presley's Tupelo Birthplace
Thursday, August 13th
306 Elvis Presley Drive. Tupelo, MS.
11:00a.m. – with cake & punch
FREE to the public
Purchase your Elvis stamps & first day covers. The Postmaster will be on site.
Marian Cocke's 24th annual Elvis Presley Memorial Dinner Charity Event
Thursday, August 13th
6:30p.m.
Lindenwood Christian Church
2400 Union Avenue.
Enjoy a fantastic evening with a wonderfully catered meal, entertainment & charity auction. Tickets are $80 without alcohol & $90 with alcohol. Contact Marian Cocke or Lori McGee Holland via Facebook, to purchase your tickets.
Elvis Week 2015 Days Inn Graceland Hawaiian Pool Party
Thursday, August 13th
6:30p.m. - until LATE
Days Inn Graceland
3839 Elvis Presley Blvd.
An Elvis, Hawaiian themed pool party. Everyone is welcome! Entertainment by Colin Paul.
FREE admission
Elvis Fans Pool Party
Friday, August 14th
4:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.
The King's Signature Hotel
1471 East Brooks Rd.
Memphis Style BBQ, Live DJ, Pool fun & much much more!
Ronnie McDowell Concert – featuring Billy Joe Royal and Rockin' Raffi
Friday, August 14th
6:00p.m.
The Kings Signature Hotel
1471 E. Brooks Road. (Formerly the Clarion Hotel and Cedar Hotel)
Tickets are $20
Meet & Greet with Joe Esposito & Shirley Dieu
Saturday, August 15th
12 Noon – 6:00p.m.
The former home of Elvis' Father, Vernon Presley
1266 Dolan Drive.
(located in the subdivision directly behind Graceland Mansion)
There is a $5 donation entry fee. Donations benefit the upkeep of the home.
Joe Esposito, was Elvis Presley's dear friend & Road Manager. Shirley Dieu, friend to Elvis Presley, & Author of “Memphis Mafia Princess”, is the former longtime girlfriend of Joe Esposito. Joe & Shirley, will each have their books & autographed photo's for purchase. Joe, “Elvis: Intimate & Rare” & Shirley, “Memphis Mafia Princess.”
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Elvis Week 2015 Benefit Concert
Saturday, August 15th
1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
The Historic New Daisy Theater - Beale Street
330 Beale Street.
Tickets start at $20 – with 100% of the proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Enjoy tons of performances from dozens of Elvis Tribute Artist's.
George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service
Sunday, August 16th
12 Noon
FREE admission
The University of Memphis - the main Theater Building
3745 Central Avenue.
Hear George Klein & other associates of Elvis Presley, share their memories.
EPIC (Elvis Presley Impersonator Championships)
Crowne Plaza Memphis East
2625 Thousand Oak Boulevard.
Prelim - August 10th 6:00p.m. – The Cotillion Ballroom
Finals - August 12 7:00p.m. – The Pyramid Ballroom
Tickets: http://www.elvistributecontest.com
Images of the King – Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Contest
The Historic New Daisy Theater - Beale Street
330 Beale Street.
August 10th – 12 Noon - 5:00p.m.
August 12th – 12 Noon – 5:00p.m.
August 14th - Finals 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Tickets: http://imagesoftheking.com/elvisweekschedule/
Jeff Lewis and Friends Elvis Week 2015 After Parties
Monday, August 10th
Tuesday, August 11th
Thursday, August 13th
The Hard Rock Cafe
Beale Street.
10:30p.m. - until late ish
$10 Cover
Hear Elvis' music by Jeff Lewis & tons of other Elvis Tribute Artists
Fan Appreciation Day in Tupelo
Saturday, August 8th
10:00a.m.
Tupelo, MS
Elvis Presley's Birthplace
306 Elvis Presley Drive.
Birthplace tours & most events require tickets. Elvis' artist, Betty Harper, will be there to meet fans. Day features house tours, multiple activities & ETA performances throughout the day.
George Klein's Memphis Mafia Reunion
Sunday, August 9th
4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Alfred's on Beale
197 Beale Street.
Tickets are $45. Call Alfred's for reservations: (901) 525-3711.
Includes dinner meal & ticket to the event show & Q&A. Hear George Klein & members of Elvis' “Memphis Mafia” share their memories.
Sandi Pichon's TCB Elvis Style Fan Club Luncheon & Charity Auction
Monday, August 10th
12 Noon
Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd
Enjoy Elvis, friends, & great food at the annual Fan Club meeting & Charity Auction. Open to the general public. Please pay for your own food & drinks. Guests include: Elvis' live in Nurse Tish Henley Kirk, who will have her brand new book for purchase, and Elvis' former 1975 girlfriend JoCathy Brownlee Elkington. More guests to be announced!
Filming screening of the Elvis short film "Nobody"
Monday, August 10th
6:00p.m.
The Hard Rock Cafe
Beale Street.
A film screening of the Elvis short film, Nobody. Nobody, is about Elvis' senior year of high school in the Humes High School, talent show. Writer & director William Bryan, will be there for a Q&A. DVD's will be available at the screening for purchase.
The 37th Annual Elvis Collector Festival
August 11 - 15th
11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. daily
FREE admission
The Kings Signature Hotel – (the lobby & event rooms adjoining the lobby)
1471 E. Brooks Road. (Formally the Clarion Hotel and the Cedar Hotel)
Featuring rare Elvis Presley memorabilia from well known vendors. Rare & limited releases, 1956, Vegas, Concert Tour Memorabilia, DVD's, Books, Autographs, Vinyl, Magazines, CD's, Movie Posters, & much more!
Nancy Rooks, Elvis Presley's cook & maid is a special guest – the night of Friday, August 14th.
Poplar Tunes Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony
Tuesday, August 11th
10:00a.m.
FREE to the public
308 Poplar Avenue. (the former building of Poplar Tunes Record Shop.)
Quick ceremony to officially unveil the marker.
Lauderdale Courts Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony
Tuesday August 11th
11:0a.m.
FREE to the public
282 North Second Street.
(the west side of the former Lauderdale Courts, now known as Uptown Square.)
Quick ceremony to officially unveil the marker.
Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Elvis Week Fan Reception – Meet Dixie Locke
Tuesday, August 11th
10:00a.m. - 12 Noon
FREE to the public – but you must RSVP at (901) 545-6176
Meet Elvis Presley's first girlfriend, Dixie Locke.
Regional One Health Medical Center – Park Cafe (formerly known as The MED)
877 Jefferson Avenue.
Tour the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center & see the Elvis Fan club donor plaque wall. Lite refreshments & cake will be served.
E-Rock Elvis Family Show with Joe Esposito & Shirley Dieu
Tuesday, August 11th
6:00p.m.
The King's Signature Hotel (formerly The Clarion Hotel & Cedar Hotel)
1471 East Brooks Road.
Enjoy Elvis' songs by Elvis Tribute Artist E-Rock. Meet Elvis' dear friend & Road Manager, Joe Esposito & Joe's longtime former girlfriend, Shirley Dieu. E-Rock, will have CD's available for purchase. Joe, will have autographed photos & autograph copies of his book, “Elvis: Intimate & Rare.” Shirley, will autograph copies of her book “Memphis Mafia Princess”, & t-shirts will be available for purchase.
The 23rd Annual Collecting the King® Memorabilia Show 2015
August 12th - 15th
10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Daily
FREE admission
The Peabody Hotel – the Bert Parker Ballroom on the Mezzanine level.
149 Union Avenue.
Vinyl, CD's, Movie Posters, RCA Promo Items, books, 1956, Vegas, Souvenirs, Magazines, Photos, Concert Tour Items, Posters & much more!
Meet & Greet with EPE official Elvis Presley Artist Betty Harper
The Heartbreak Hotel – lobby
3677 Elvis Presley Blvd.
12th - 15th
12 Noon – 5:00p.m.
FREE
Meet Betty & say HI while admiring her Elvis artwork.
Meet & Greet with EPE official Elvis Presley Artist Joe Petruccio
Everything Elvis Gift store, Graceland Crossing
12th - 15th
3:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
FREE
Meet Joe & say HI while admiring his Elvis artwork.
"Wyatt and The King" - Book Release & Signing Party
Wednesday, August 12th
6:00p.m.
The Hard Rock Cafe
"Wyatt and The King", is new Elvis, children's book written by Kristin Brooks, about a puppy named Wyatt. Wyatt, and his siblings sing, dance to celebrate the life of Elvis. Wyatt, discovers what it is like to be the King!
Dinner benefit for Sandi Pichon
Wednesday, August 12th
Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd.
7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Enjoy dinner at Marlowe's while hearing Elvis Presley's songs sung by Elvis Tribute Artist, Terry Turner. You must pay for your own food & drinks.
Joe Petruccio "COME ON IN" Autograph Signing
Thursday, August 13th
11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Lansky's at Hard Rock Cafe
Joe, has painted a very special painting of Elvis, at Lansky's
USPS Elvis Stamp Unveiling Event at Elvis Presley's Tupelo Birthplace
Thursday, August 13th
306 Elvis Presley Drive. Tupelo, MS.
11:00a.m. – with cake & punch
FREE to the public
Purchase your Elvis stamps & first day covers. The Postmaster will be on site.
Marian Cocke's 24th annual Elvis Presley Memorial Dinner Charity Event
Thursday, August 13th
6:30p.m.
Lindenwood Christian Church
2400 Union Avenue.
Enjoy a fantastic evening with a wonderfully catered meal, entertainment & charity auction. Tickets are $80 without alcohol & $90 with alcohol. Contact Marian Cocke or Lori McGee Holland via Facebook, to purchase your tickets.
Elvis Week 2015 Days Inn Graceland Hawaiian Pool Party
Thursday, August 13th
6:30p.m. - until LATE
Days Inn Graceland
3839 Elvis Presley Blvd.
An Elvis, Hawaiian themed pool party. Everyone is welcome! Entertainment by Colin Paul.
FREE admission
Elvis Fans Pool Party
Friday, August 14th
4:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.
The King's Signature Hotel
1471 East Brooks Rd.
Memphis Style BBQ, Live DJ, Pool fun & much much more!
Ronnie McDowell Concert – featuring Billy Joe Royal and Rockin' Raffi
Friday, August 14th
6:00p.m.
The Kings Signature Hotel
1471 E. Brooks Road. (Formerly the Clarion Hotel and Cedar Hotel)
Tickets are $20
Meet & Greet with Joe Esposito & Shirley Dieu
Saturday, August 15th
12 Noon – 6:00p.m.
The former home of Elvis' Father, Vernon Presley
1266 Dolan Drive.
(located in the subdivision directly behind Graceland Mansion)
There is a $5 donation entry fee. Donations benefit the upkeep of the home.
Joe Esposito, was Elvis Presley's dear friend & Road Manager. Shirley Dieu, friend to Elvis Presley, & Author of “Memphis Mafia Princess”, is the former longtime girlfriend of Joe Esposito. Joe & Shirley, will each have their books & autographed photo's for purchase. Joe, “Elvis: Intimate & Rare” & Shirley, “Memphis Mafia Princess.”
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Elvis Week 2015 Benefit Concert
Saturday, August 15th
1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
The Historic New Daisy Theater - Beale Street
330 Beale Street.
Tickets start at $20 – with 100% of the proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Enjoy tons of performances from dozens of Elvis Tribute Artist's.
George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service
Sunday, August 16th
12 Noon
FREE admission
The University of Memphis - the main Theater Building
3745 Central Avenue.
Hear George Klein & other associates of Elvis Presley, share their memories.
EPIC (Elvis Presley Impersonator Championships)
Crowne Plaza Memphis East
2625 Thousand Oak Boulevard.
Prelim - August 10th 6:00p.m. – The Cotillion Ballroom
Finals - August 12 7:00p.m. – The Pyramid Ballroom
Tickets: http://www.elvistributecontest.com
Images of the King – Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Contest
The Historic New Daisy Theater - Beale Street
330 Beale Street.
August 10th – 12 Noon - 5:00p.m.
August 12th – 12 Noon – 5:00p.m.
August 14th - Finals 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Tickets: http://imagesoftheking.com/elvisweekschedule/
Jeff Lewis and Friends Elvis Week 2015 After Parties
Monday, August 10th
Tuesday, August 11th
Thursday, August 13th
The Hard Rock Cafe
Beale Street.
10:30p.m. - until late ish
$10 Cover
Hear Elvis' music by Jeff Lewis & tons of other Elvis Tribute Artists