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Elvis Week 2012

Event Guide -- August 10-15, 2012

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Every year during the week surrounding the anniversary of his death, Memphis celebrates the music and life of Elvis Presley. Here is a guide to the current year's events (updated each January) honoring the King of Rock and Roll. For more information on any of these events, call 800-238-2000 or visit the Elvis Presley Enterprises website.

Friday, August 10, 2012

  • Memphis Celebrates the King Music Fest
    10:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.
    Admission is free but donations will be collected for the Memphis Music Foundation.
    Additional details TBA
  • Meet Up at Marlowe's
    12:00 p.m.
    Tickets are required and may be purchased by calling 615-830-5126 or emailing elvismeetupatmarlowes@hotmail.com
    Marlowe's Ribs and Restaurant, 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis
  • Elvis Night at the Memphis Redbirds
    Festivities start at 5:00 p.m., game begins at 7:05 p.m.
    Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at www.memphisredbirds.com
    Autozone Park, South 3rd Street, Memphis
  • Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest -- Round 1
    10:00 p.m.
    Admission is $5.00
    Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis

Saturday, August 11, 2012

  • Elvis Presley 5K Run, Walk, Rock & Roll
    8:00 a.m.
    Starts at the gates of Graceland. For more information, visit www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com or call 901-316-0377.
  • Conversations on Elvis -- Elvis and Gospel
    10:00 a.m.
    Tickets are $20.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
    Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
  • Elvis Songwriters Showcase
    2:00 p.m.
    Tickets are $25 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
    Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
  • Elvis Week Kick-Off Concert with Andy Childs and Band
    8:00 p.m.
    Tickets are $30 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.

    Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland

Sunday, August 12, 2012

  • Southern Gospel Celebration
    9:00 a.m.
    Tickets are $30 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
    Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
  • Conversations on Elvis -- Elvis in the Movies
    1:00 p.m.
    Tickets are $20.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
    Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
  • George Klein's Elvis Mafia Reunion
    5:00 p.m.
    Event is $40.00 and includes dinner and the show. Reservations are accepted by calling Alfred's at (901) 525-3711.
    Alfred's, 197 Beale Street
  • Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest -- Round 2
    6:00 p.m.
    Admission is $5.00
    Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis
  • Celebrate the King
    Tickets are $30.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
    Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
  • Jailhouse Rock and Vival Las Vegas Double Feature
    10:30 p.m.
    Tickets are $5.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
    Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
  • Monday, August 13, 2012

    • Elvis Insiders Conference
      9:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
      Tickets are $35.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • Elvis Presley Fan Appreciation Reception
      10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
      Free
      Regional Medical Center, 877 Jefferson Avenue in the Jefferson Conference Room
    • Graceland Trivia Tour
      5:00 p.m.
      Tickets for adults are $31.00; children 7-12 are $15.00; children 6 and under are free. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or online.
      Event starts at the Graceland Ticket Office.
    • Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest -- Round 3
      6:00 p.m.
      Admission is $10.00
      Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis
    • Elvis Week Dance Party
      8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
      Tickets are $25.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland

    Tuesday, August 14, 2012

    • Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents' Event
      10:00 a.m.
      Tickets are $15.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase
      1:00 p.m.
      Tickets are $20.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • The Memphis Boys Salute
      7:00 p.m.
      Tickets are $30.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • Love Me Tender and Clambake Double Feature
      10:30 p.m.
      Tickets are $5.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland

    Wednesday, August 15, 2012

    • Conversations on Elvis -- Behind the Camera
      10:00 a.m.
      Tickets are $20.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • Aloha From Hawaii Party
      1:00-2:00 p.m.
      Free event to learn more about "Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii" 40th Anniversary Celebration in 2013 in Honolulu.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • Memorial Mass for Elvis Presley
      Music at 2:15 p.m. Mass at 3:00 p.m.
      Free
      St. Paul Catholic Church, 1425 E. Shelby Drive
    • Elvis and Friends Concert
      3:00 p.m.
      Tickets are $20.00 and are available for purchase online or by calling 901-332-3322.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • Sony Awards Presentations
      5:30 p.m.
      Free event for awards honoring Elvis' music.
      Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion, Graceland
    • Candlelight Vigil
      8:30 p.m.
      Free
      Gates of Graceland Mansion

    Next: August 16-18, 2012

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