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PHOTO & VIDEO: Priscilla Presley at the 2014 Collingwood, Canada - Elvis Festival

7/28/2014

 

The video seen above features Priscilla Presley speaking to thousands of Elvis fans at the opening ceremony of the Collingwood Elvis Festival. 

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Photo is from Priscilla's Facebook page. On stage at the opening ceremony for the Collingwood Elvis Festival: Priscilla Presley and "Shades of Elvis" Photographer, Christoper Ameruoso.
Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis was a special guest at the Collingwood Elvis Festival. This year celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Collinwood Elvis Festival. Priscilla Presley's, was proud and glad to attend for the first time at Collingwood, and this was in fact her very first time making appearances at any type of Elvis Presley Festival. 

Along with Priscilla, was celebrity photographer, Christopher Ameruoso. Priscilla and Ameruoso, have published a new and very unique hardback Elvis photography book. The book is titled,"Shades of Elvis", which features numerous celebrities posing while wearing a pair of Elvis' well know famous sunglasses.


Priscilla Presley and Christoper Ameruoso appeared as special guests at the following Collingwood Elvis Festival events:

- Gala dinner (Thursday, July 24) a $250-a-head evening at the Cranberry’s Bear Estate.
- Collingwood opening ceremony (Friday, July 25)
- Mayor’s cocktail reception (Friday, July 25)
- Two book signings and autograph sessions - for "Shades of Elvis" (Saturday, July 26)

 

CLICK HERE to watch from the Enterprise Bulletin, a video of Priscilla speaking to the Collingwood media at a Thursday, July 24th Press Conference

Quotes from Priscilla provided by Enterprise Bulletin News
"I’m here because I, too, want the generations to be able to learn, know and experience Elvis Presley through my eyes. I think great-grandparents are here, grandparents are here, parents are here, they’re bringing their children — what better festival for them to come to… this is a family event, and I’m here to appreciate it."

"I think here, he would tell you how much he appreciated all of you. I don’t think he was ever at a loss for words, but he would be at a loss for words. I have to say, he would be completely amazed — I wish I had a better word — it would be to him to see what you’ve created here in this town. I sometimes think, wow, all the fans who supported him back in the day, still here in the future… he’s been gone three decades."

"Through his music, through his humble beginnings, he has touched a bit of everyone. His songs were carefully chosen — the ones that he chose, not the movie songs — sends somewhat of a message of emotions to all of us, whether he was a mother’s son, whether he was a military man,” she said. “He was authentic, and there’s something that connects to him because he’s not in any way trying to be anything but himself. No pretense whatsoever, he didn’t think like that, he didn’t rely on tricks, on things to create an event other than what his passion was."

“There’s only one Elvis Presley, and it’s a very strange feeling to see someone try to emulate, be, act like, talk like Elvis. It’s strange, especially when you know him so well… I was with him, so it’s hard to see that,” she said. “But, in saying that, I think what they do, if they keep their own personality, who they are, and have fun with it, not become him… it’s easy to get lost in somebody else.”

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    Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, was born May 24, 1945. Priscilla met Elvis on September 13, 1959 while her Army Father was stationed in Germany and in March 1963 Priscilla moved into Graceland.

    Elvis and Priscilla married in Las Vegas on May 1, 1967 and their Daughter Lisa Marie Presley was born on February 1, 1968. Elvis and Priscilla divorced on October 9th 1973.

    After Elvis, Priscilla opened a Boutique, Bis & Beau with friend, Olivia Bis. In 1985 Priscilla released her book "Elvis & Me" and a movie was later made from Priscilla's book in the year 1987. On March 1, 1987 she had a son, Navarone with screenwriter, Marco Garibaldi.

    Priscilla has been an Actress and is known for her roles in: Melrose Place, Love is Forever, Dallas, The Naked Gun, and Spin City. Priscilla was a Contestant on the ABC TV show "Dancing With The Stars" in 2008. Priscilla was sadly eliminated from "Dancing With The Stars" at week five. Priscilla's most recent acting work was in the 2012 London Play "Snow White" where she played The Wicked Queen. Priscilla will be back to play The Wicked Queen in December 2014. 

    Priscilla's latest ventures included a 1991-2000  line of seven women's fragrances, a 2006 Bedroom linen Collection, and a 2011-2013  jewelry line which has been sold through QVC and at Graceland. Most recently in 2012 she worked with The H-Studio in LA to design a line of Modern Gothic type furniture and home decor accessories. In 2013 Priscilla and photographer, 
    Christopher Ameruoso, published a book: 'Shades of Elvis' which features over 75 celebrities posing with a pair of Elvis Presley's famous sunglasses.

    Today Priscilla enjoys being a Grandmother to twin Granddaughters, Harper and Finley which were born to Lisa and husband Michael Lockwood October 7, 2008. Priscilla also enjoys being involved with charity work and currently is an ambassador with The Dream Foundation.

    Connect with Priscilla at:
    http://www.priscillapresley.com


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    Elvis Presley Fans of Nashville, President Caroline Pratt and Priscilla Presley.

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