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2011 is a significant milestone year for Elvis Presley fans. Fifty-five years ago, at the age of 21, Elvis’ career took off in what would be a whirlwind year for the young entertainer who had only begun breaking new ground with his unique performance and vocal style.

Coined “The Year of Firsts” by both casual music listeners and Elvis fans alike, 1956 was when Elvis enjoyed his first RCA single and national hit, first album, first movie and first television appear-ances on multiple television shows.

Elvis’ first RCA single and national hit was none other than “Heartbreak Hotel,” which he recorded only two days after his 21st birthday. This was his first recording session for RCA and was held at their studio in Nashville, Tenn. Soon after the completion and shipping of his record, 300,000 copies were sold and it went to the top of the Billboard’s pop single chart for eight weeks. It also placed at the top of the country chart and rounded out the top five on the R&B chart. Later it became the first Elvis single to sell over one million copies, thus earning Elvis his very first gold record award.

A few months later, the country would soon get their hands on a much anticipated album release from the growing musical star, self-titled “Elvis Presley.” That album,

much like his first RCA single, found its way to the top of Billboard’s charts. Soon after being released, it reached number one on the pop album chart where it remained for 10 weeks. It was the first Elvis album to reach over one million in sales, thus earning Elvis his first gold album award.

Still on the heels of his musical success, Elvis soon found himself starring in his first feature film, “Love Me Tender.” Originally titled “The Reno Brothers,” the movie was re-titled before its release and named after a single from the soundtrack. Premiering at the Paramount Theater in New York City and opening nationwide soon after, it became a huge success and opened

the doors for Elvis to become the leading actor in future films.

When it came to television, Elvis made his network television debut

with the first of six appearances on “Stage Show,” a weekly variety program hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. He followed these with two appearances on “The

Milton Berle Show,” the second of which included a performance of “Hound Dog” that was so provocative that it caused a national scandal. Elvis next appeared on “The Steve Allen Show,” with Allen mocking the sensation of the Berle appearance by having Elvis dress in a tuxedo, eliminate his usual physical gyrations, and sing “Hound Dog” to a Basset Hound. Ed Sullivan had once said he would never have the controversial singer on his top-rated show, but that was before Elvis’ appearance on “Steve Allen” surpassed Sullivan’s ratings. When it was all said and done, Sullivan paid Elvis $50,000 to make three appearances on his show. At the time, it was more money than any performer had ever been paid to appear on a network variety program.

With these great achievements, there is no doubt why many people continue to say there will never be anyone like Elvis Presley. For many, 1956 will signify the beginning of not just great music, but also great entertainment. While many things have not been able to stand the test of time, Elvis continues to be loved, cherished and discovered by generations of fans who weren’t even alive in 1956 when Elvis was just breaking ground on his way to becoming the most celebrated entertainer in the world.

Join in the celebration of the music, movies and legacy of Elvis Presley during this special week. Taking place August 10-16, Elvis Week is an annual, multi-day gathering of friends and fans from around the world celebrating Elvis’ life and legacy. This year marks the 55th anniversary of many Elvis firsts, including his first RCA single and national hit, “Heartbreak Hotel,” his first movie, “Love Me Tender,” and his first television appearances.

Events for this year feature old fan favorites as well as numerous new ones, including Elvis Presley LIVE - The King in Concert, to be held on Saturday, August 13, at 8:00 p.m. at the Orpheum. This exciting, new multi-media music event 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. This is a virtual

Elvis Presley concert, with Elvis singing lead vocals, presented exactly like one of his classic live

performances at the Las Vegas Hilton showroom. The contemporary staging and overall production help create the illusion that Elvis is on stage. Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster or at the Orpheum for this concert event.

A few of our spotlight events include the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, the “Sam Phillips: The Man that Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll” Documentary Screening, the annual Elvis Presley 5K Run, and Conversations on Elvis. In addition, there are many other events throughout the week for fans to enjoy including live concerts at Graceland, the

Official Elvis Insiders Event, the Candlelight Vigil, Club Elvis, Elvis BINGO, and more! Visit page 18 and 19 of the event guide for a complete list of events.

Thanks for joining us in Memphis. We look forward to a great week of celebrating with you!

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Dear Elvis Fans,Welcome to Memphis and Elvis Week 2011. We have

exciting events planned as well as several new exhibits this year. We appreciate you joining us as we pay tribute to the life and legacy of the king.

While all events at Elvis Week are special, one that should not be missed is Elvis Presley LIVE – The King in Concert on Saturday, August 13, at the Orpheum. Presented exactly like one of his classic live performances at the Las

Vegas Hilton showroom, this multi-media music event is a rare opportunity to experience an Elvis concert in the city he called home. Singing lead vocals, Elvis is projected larger than life on state-of-the-art screens. It is truly a night with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll that you’ll want to experience in Memphis with your friends, family and fans from around the world.

In addition, at Graceland you will be able to experience many new exhibits such as The Roots of Elvis, Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story and a 1956 Timeline.

All this, combined with live music, concerts, and especially the Candlelight Vigil, assures you’ll have a wonderful week as we celebrate Elvis.

Jack SodenCEOElvis Presley Enterprises

Dear Friends,On behalf of the people of our great city and Elvis fans

everywhere, welcome to Memphis! For over fifty years, we have held the distinction of being the legendary birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll, the home of the blues, and the cradle of soul. Every road of American music leads directly to Memphis - and in particular, to the front door of Elvis Presley’s Graceland residence.

Elvis remains a peerless global figure, a legend of style and talent whose star remains undiminished to this day. Memphis

is honored to have been Elvis’ hometown and the place where his unforgettable career began. With every passing year, his importance as an artist and icon only grows. We’re so grateful that you’ve joined us for the annual celebration of his music, his life, and his legacy. Memphis prides itself on being one of the friendliest and most welcoming cities in the country, and I hope you find time to explore everything our great community has to offer.

During his time in the military, a reporter asked Elvis what he missed most about Memphis. His answer: “Everything.” Whether this is your first time in Memphis or your fiftieth, I think after Elvis Week 2011, you’ll agree.

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

AC Wharton, Jr.Mayor, City of Memphis

Dear Elvis Fans,We are fortunate to have the legacy of Elvis Presley in

Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley Enterprises has done a remarkable job in keeping the attention of the memory of Elvis Presley around the world.

This is a momentous occasion, and I would like to personally welcome our friends and visitors to Shelby County. Our residents and business owners always enjoy hosting the out-of-town guests of this event.

Our community continues to benefit from the progress and growth of Elvis Presley Enterprises as it promotes our history, culture, and iconic artists.

As Mayor of Shelby County, I extend my sincere gratitude and warm welcome to the “Elvis” fans, along with their families and friends, who chose Elvis Week 2011 to visit Memphis, Tennessee.

Sincerely,

Mark H. Luttrell, Jr.Mayor, Shelby County

Sunday, August 14, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Monday, August 15, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Located in the Graceland Ticket Pavilion

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For details on these and other Elvis Week events, visit page 18 & 19.

Tuesday, August 9 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 7:00 p.m. Rock ‘n’ Roll Anniversary Concert at Levitt Shell 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Last Chance ETA Contest

Wednesday, August 10 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 11:00 a.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 12:30 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 2:00 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 3:30 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Club Elvis 11:59 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Midnight Southern Breakfast

Thursday, August 11 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Elvis Presley Fan Appreciation Reception 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 12:30 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 2:00 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 3:00 p.m. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal – Round One 3:30 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 7:00 p.m. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal – Round Two 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden

Friday, August 12 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lowell Hays Trunk Show 2:00 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 2:00 p.m. Meet Up at Marlowe’s 3:30 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 5:00 p.m. Graceland Trivia Tour 7:00 p.m. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden

Saturday, August 13 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 8:00 a.m. Elvis Presley 5K Run, Walk, Rock & Roll 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Documentary Screening 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ Greet 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Youth Karaoke 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Official Elvis Insiders Event – Rollin’ on the River 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 8:00 p.m. Elvis Presley LIVE – The King in Concert 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Elvis Presley LIVE Post-Event Party

Sunday, August 14 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 9:00 a.m. Southern Gospel Singin’ with Elvis’ Imperials 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 12:00 p.m. Lansky Bros. Historical Marker Unveiling 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ Greet 1:00 p.m. Conversations on Elvis 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lowell Hays Trunk Show 5:00 p.m. George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion 7:00 p.m. On Stage at Graceland with Terry Mike Jeffrey 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden

Monday, August 15 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden 9:00 a.m. On Stage at Graceland with Andy Childs 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 11:00 a.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ Greet 12:30 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Al Wertheimer Autograph Signing 2:00 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 2:15 p.m. Memorial Mass for Elvis Presley 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Youth Karaoke 3:30 p.m. Elvis BINGO at Heartbreak Hotel 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Lowell Hays Trunk Show 5:00 p.m. Young Man With The Big Beat Box Set Presentation 8:30 p.m. Candlelight Vigil

Tuesday, August 16 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden (tentative) 12:00 p.m. George Klein’s Elvis Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walk up to Meditation Garden

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Elvis Week Ticket Pickup informationAny Elvis Week tickets

purchased through Graceland Reservations can be picked up at the Elvis Week Ticket Table in the Graceland ticket pavilion starting on Wednesday, August 10, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If you have not picked up your tickets at Graceland prior to an event, they will be available at the door of the event 30 minutes prior. Tickets to Graceland-sponsored events can be purchased at the Graceland Guest Services desk between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or at the door of the

event if it is not sold out.If you pre-purchased tickets

through Ticketmaster, tickets should have been received via mail. To purchase event tickets through Ticketmaster for Elvis Presley LIVE – The King in Concert, the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, or Conversations on Elvis, call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787, visit any Ticketmaster Outlet location or Ticketmaster.com, call the Orpheum Box Office at 901-525-3000 or visit the Orpheum Theater box office.

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Entertainers scheduled to perform include:

Memphis Marriott Downtown 250 North Main Street, Memphis. (901) 527-7300. Time to put on your Blue Suede Shoes and experience everything Memphis has to offer. The Memphis Marriott Downtown’s convenient downtown location next to the trolley line provides easy access to all the city’s attractions while their spacious guestrooms and luxurious bedding promises to Love You Tender. Memphis Marriott East 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Memphis. (901) 362-6200. The Memphis Marriott East is the perfect choice whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enjoy the comfort in one of their 319 smoke-free guestrooms, each featuring either two double beds or one king bed and a pull out sofa. Each deluxe room is equipped with a data port, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, on command videos, Web TV and in-room video games for your enjoyment. The Peabody 149 Union Avenue, Memphis. (901) 529-4000. Known as the “South’s Grand Hotel,” The Peabody is legendary for its charm, elegance, and gracious hospitality. The Memphis icon opened in 1869 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Peabody has been made world-famous for its five resident ducks, who march daily through the lobby at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.Holiday Inn Select Downtown 160 Union Avenue Memphis. (901) 525-5491. Located where the beat begins in Downtown Memphis, the Holiday Inn Select Downtown offers

you the finest in comfort, convenience, and service. The hotel is situated directly across from the historic Peabody Hotel, next door to AutoZone Ballpark- home of the Memphis Redbirds, and two blocks from Beale Street and the FedEx Forum- home of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. The Holiday Inn Select Downtown is also within walking distance of dozens of restaurants and attractions.Hard Rock Memphis 315 Beale St, Memphis. (901) 529-0007. Located in the cotton-trading capital of the Delta, Memphis virtually invented blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. Our historic building, set on boogie street Beale, has done time as a recording studio and a saloon - the perfect combination for an electrifying menu that’ll make you stomp and shout. So come on down, y’all, for a taste of Southern hospitality and “Good Rockin’ Tonight.”Marlowe’s 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis. (901) 332-4159. Family owned and operated since 1974. Serving World Famous Memphis style BBQ. Call for your free Cadillac Limo Ride. Marlowe’s Gift Shop offers everything any Elvis/BBQ fan might need. Shop online or come on in!Harrah’s Tunica Hotel and Casino 13615 Old Highway 61 North, Tunica, MS. (800) 946-4946. Harrah’s Tunica offers a 140,000 square feet of exciting casino games, which includes at least 2,000 slots. This casino resort offers the full service Bellissimo Spa & Salon, four swimming pools, one of which is indoor, a choice of

mouthwatering eateries, tennis courts, and the Willows Sporting Clays & Hunting Center.Memphis Zoo 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. (901) 276-WILD. One of the country’s best zoos is in Memphis. The Memphis Zoo is open daily and features more than 3,500 animals representing 500 species. It’s one of four U.S. zoos to exhibit giant pandas, and new exhibits feature polar bears, sea lions, large cats, primates and farm animals. Sun Studio 706 Union Avenue, Memphis. (901) 521-0664. Take a guided tour through the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and learn the history of the most famous recording studio in the world. Experience outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis’ first microphone and hear the real history of the studio that launched Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King and many more. Avis Rent A Car In celebration of Elvis Week 2011, Avis is offering a special discount to Elvis fans worldwide from August 3-23, who use the exclusive Elvis Week Avis discount code B559799 to receive the lowest available rental rates. Fans renting out of any Avis location in Memphis during that time will receive an even deeper Elvis Week discount. To book today with your Avis rental discount, call (800) 831-1600 and be sure to have your discount code ready! Don’t need a car during the special Elvis Week discount period? You can still get great lower rates year-round for being

an Elvis fan by using the following Avis Worldwide Discount Number B559700 to save up to 25% anywhere and every time you rent! Budget Rent A Car Use the Budget Offer Code (BCD) R217800 to save up to 20% anywhere and every time you rent! With Budget’s free Rapid Rez and Fastbreak rewards programs, renting is made easy, and you can even by-pass the counter, depending on the program you choose. Both programs are always free to everyone. To book your discounted Budget car rental today, visit Budget.com or call 1-800-455-2848.Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum 191 Beale St., Memphis. (901) 205-2533. Located on the corner of legendary Highway 61 at the FedEx Forum sports and entertainment complex, this museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930s, through the explosion of Sun, Stax and Hi Records and Memphis’ musical heyday in the seventies, to its global musical influence. The museum’s digital audio tour guide is packed with over three hundred minutes of information, including over one hundred songs, and takes visitors at their own pace through seven galleries featuring three audio visual programs, more than thirty instruments, forty costumes and other musical treasures.

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Andy WoodAnita Giunta

Ashely MullensBryan ClarkCliff WrightCody WiseColin Paul

Dan BarrellaDanny Dale

Danny Dale, JrDean Z

Don AdamsDrew Polsun

Franz Goovaerts (Elvis Jr.)

Gene HodgeGeorge Silva

Incognito GirlsJason Baglio

Jay AllenJerry Russell

Jilly MoroziukJoe Ramsey

Joe TritesJohnny Golden

Joseph HallJosh Davis

Kim KredelLee CorbettLivia Pena

Marcos SantosMario Kombou

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Mitchell JohnsonNick Gutierrez

Paul HuntRandy Bloodworth

Richard CookRichie SantaRicky O’BoydRobert PooranScott MichaelShelby Daniel

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Tony NanceTony Witt

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Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. has unveiled the artwork that will be used throughout 2012 on merchandise, advertising and in conjunction with events to commemorate the 35th annual celebration of the legacy of Elvis Presley.

In recent years, the 20th, 25th and 30th year anniversaries saw a dramatic increase in awareness and participation by the media, licensees and fans from all over the world. In 2012, there will be even more ways than ever for fans, many of whom were not yet born when Elvis passed away, to celebrate their love for the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

The artwork for the branding program, which was developed by Memphis firm Red Deluxe, features a variety of Elvis silhouettes in bright, contemporary colors along with the type, “ELVIS PR35LEY.” With multiple versions of the artwork, licensees, sponsors and other EPE partners will have the flexibility needed to include the branding on packaging, advertising, and merchandise.

“Elvis has always been an influence on design through his unique sense of fashion, personality and charisma,” said Carol Butler, Vice President of Worldwide Licensing for EPE. “Many of our licensees have shared with me that

the bold colors and contemporary look and feel of this design illustrate for them how Elvis is still so relevant today.”

The 35th Anniversary Year of Elvis will kick off in Memphis,

Tenn., during his birthday celebration held Thursday, January 5 through Sunday, January 8, 2012, followed by The Elvis Cruise from Jacksonville, Fla., to Nassau, Bahamas, on January 12 – 16, 2012.

In August 2012, hundreds of

thousands of fans from around the world will gather in Memphis for a week of parties, concerts, panel discussions and more during Elvis Week. One of the largest events during the week, and one that has

become a rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage for many, is the annual Candlelight Vigil on August 15. Visit page 7 of the Event Guide for more about Elvis Week 2012.

“International fan clubs that normally bring 50 or 100 fans to Memphis for Elvis Week have told us they are bringing 500 or more in 2012,” said Scott Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for EPE. “And thanks to the growth of social networking, fans will be able to join us online making this the biggest celebration of Elvis in history.”

Product launches for 2012 include an unannounced special music release from Sony, a special movie assortment from Warner Bros, and product from licensees including Bradford, Mattel, Mead, Zippo, IGT and many others.

Licensed merchandise featuring the 2012 artwork will begin to appear at retail outlets around Thanksgiving 2011 with a limited number of items available during Elvis Week 2011 at Graceland.

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Elvis fans from around the world are currently making plans for the 35th Anniversary Elvis Week Celebration to be held in Memphis on August 10 – 18, 2012. In addition to the Elvis Presley In Concert event to be held at the FedExForum on Thursday, August 16, and the largest Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest ever to be held on Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18, something brand new will be in store for those who come to Graceland for the most exciting Elvis Week celebration in history!

Located right across the street from Graceland, the 2012 Elvis Week Main Stage will be in a huge, air-conditioned pavilion filled with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, a giant performance stage and big screen, and lots of room to enjoy many of the fun concerts and events in comfort.

Included in the eight days of 2012 Elvis Week Main Stage events will be live concerts, dance parties, panel discussions with those who knew and worked with Elvis, autograph sessions with movie costars, authors, photographers and more. From early in the morning

until late at night, the 2012 Elvis Week Main Stage will be the central point for the celebration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley.

The best value will be an affordable, “all-access” pass for just $275, which will be available for

those who want the freedom of being able to come and go from all the 2012 Elvis Week Main Stage events. Also, with a collectible “all-access” badge, fans will be able to access the air-conditioned pavilion during the evening of the annual

Candlelight Vigil. Tickets may also be purchased individually.

For Elvis Week guests who look forward each year to the free entertainment tent at Graceland Crossing, you’ll be happy to know it will also be in place for Elvis Week 2012.

A tentative Elvis Week 2012 schedule is now posted at Elvis.com, with more information coming soon. Elvis Week 2012 tickets will go on sale for Elvis Insiders on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, and for the general public on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

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Elvis and The Beatles come together for a globally significant UK exhibitionElvis Presley and The Beatles are being united in a unique exhibition presented by Graceland and The Beatles Story. The major new exhibition launches in Liverpool, England, on 28th September 2011 and will run for two years. The jointly curated exhibition will explore how The Fab Four were influenced by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll®. The exhibition – entitled Elvis and Us – will include rare and exclusive artifacts from both The Beatles Story and Graceland archives, many of which have never before been exhibited publicly.

Find out more and register your interest at:

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elvis Week 2012 to Feature Air-conditioned entertainment Pavilion

For up-to-date information and a complete listing of all the Elvis Week 2012 events, visit Elvis.com.

*All dates, times and details are subject to change.

saturday, august 11Elvis Week Kick-off Concert

8:00 p.m., $20.00

sunday, august 12Southern Gospel Celebration

9:00 a.m., $20.00Autograph Session

1:00 p.m., free admissionPanel Discussion 4:00 p.m., $15.00

Live Concert 8:00 p.m., $20.00

Elvis Midnight Movie 12:00 a.m., $6.00

Monday, august 13Elvis Insiders Conference

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

$25.00Live Entertainment

6:00 p.m., $6.00Dance Party with DJ

9:00 p.m., $20.00Elvis Midnight Movie

12:00 a.m., $6.00

Tuesday, august 14Panel Discussion 10:00 a.m., $15.00

Live Entertainment 2:00 p.m., $20.00

Live Concert 8:00 p.m., $20.00

Elvis Movie 11:00 p.m., $6.00

Wednesday, august 15Autograph Session

10:00 a.m., free admissionLive Entertainment

3:00 p.m., $20.00Open for All-Access

Pass Holders 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Thursday, august 16Autograph Session

10:00 a.m., free admissionFan Club Presidents Event 2:00 p.m., free for fan club

presidents, $12.00 for guests

friday, august 17Panel Discussion 10:00 a.m., $15.00

Dance Party with Live Band 12:00 a.m., $20.00

saturday, august 18Panel Discussion 10:00 a.m., $15.00

Elvis Week Farewell Dance Party 12:00 a.m., $20.00

tentative schedule for the elvis Week main stage:

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With hundreds of sold out performances, very few locations have garnered the love that Elvis had for Las Vegas. Today, that very city is where both Elvis fans and entertainment lovers alike can find one of the biggest tributes to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll that is unlike anything you can see anywhere in the world.

Through a harmonious fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music, Viva ELVIS is a tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley. High energy and raw emotion provide the backdrop for his iconic voice and the exhilaration of his music, brought to life every night by the international and multi-talented cast.

Comprised of dancers, musicians, singers, acrobats, lasso artists and an actor; 75 artists set out to present the songs of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in a contemporary form that evokes the spirit of Elvis in every way possible. During each show, they seamlessly channel an exhilarating and youthful tribute to Elvis’ life through imaginative and inspired costumes, unique dance numbers, thrilling acrobatics, one of a kind sets and heart-pumping live music.

“What would the songs of Elvis be like if he were doing them for the first time today?” asks Musical Director and

Arranger Erich Van Tourneau. “With all humility, I set out to evoke the soul and the spirit of Elvis Presley, while building a bridge between his music and future generations of fans.”

The styles of Viva ELVIS move from Delta blues to rockabilly, soul to gospel, through Dixie and Southern folk music. Some of the

songs even evoke garage rock and punk, steeped in waves of hip-hop and urban music. But one thing is certain and remains consistent: the sound of Viva ELVIS is pure rock.

Thirty of Elvis’ songs are used in the production, with remixes designed to accentuate and boost the emotional charge of his performances.

Elvis’ voice is the only male singing voice in Viva ELVIS, joined by female singers and an energetic live band that has guests dancing in their seats. For the first time in over 30 years, Elvis fans and music-lovers alike are able to hear his voice in its true and fantastic form – live and on stage in Las Vegas

– exclusively at ARIATM Resort & Casino.

After a year of spectacular shows, Viva ELVIS is still going strong with performances that have many guests saying that it is the best they have seen. For those who have not had the opportunity to see the show, it in itself is enough to warrant a trip to Las Vegas.

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Not applicable on previously purchased tickets. Package is per room, based on single or double occupancy. Total Package price quoted on website is inclusive of taxes and daily resort fee. Triple and quad rates are available upon request at $30 for each additional person (four maximum). Package includes two nights in a Deluxe King room, additional fees apply to requests for two queen beds or alternate accommodations.

Must be at least 21 years of age to check-in. Offers are subject to availability, blackout dates apply, and are not available to groups or persons attending meetings or conventions, or on major holidays. Offer is nontransferable, non-commissionable, can not be combined with any other promotion and is not available to existing reservations. Offer may be modified or discontinued without notice.

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Inspired by the true story, Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hitmusical,issetonDecember4,1956,whenanauspicioustwistoffate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock and Roll,” who discovered them all. The four young musicians united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.

Featuring a treasure trove of the greatest rock and roll, gospel, R&B and country hits from these musicians, including such iconic songs as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,”

“Riders in the Sky,” “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.” Million Dollar Quartet captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of the music industry’s most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history.

The Chicago production of Million Dollar Quartet opened in 2008andisstillplayingtopackedhouses at the Apollo Theatre. After a successful Broadway run at

the Nederlander theatre and receiving a Tony nomination for Best Musical, the New York production will be transferring off-Broadway to New World Stages later this summer. A West End production opened winter2011toravereviews and is currently playing at the Noël Coward

Theatre in London. An upcoming national tour will launch this October in Cleveland.

Million Dollar Quartet won a Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award and received Tony nominations for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical (Colin

Escott & Floyd Mutrux), a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Musical Revue and three Drama League nominations including Distinguished Production of a Musical and Distinguished Performance (Lance Guest).

Million Dollar Quartet is directed by Eric Schaeffer and features a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. The design team for Broadway includes: Derek McLane (scenic design), Howell Binkley (lighting design), Jane Greenwood (costume design), Kai Harada (sound design) and Chuck Mead (musical arrangements and supervision).

For more information on how you can experience the Million Dollar Quartet, visit MillionDollarQuartetLive.com.

Also follow Million Dollar Quartet on Twitter @milliondquartet and on Facebook.

Enter to win a trip to New York City to watch the Million Dollar Quartet perform. Entry forms are located in the Graceland Ticket Pavilion and Heartbreak Hotel lobby.

Reliving a Historic Night with “The King”

Original Broadway Company, Photo by Joan Marcus

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Tim Hendry Elvis FANtasy FestJoe Ramsey New England Elvis FestivalTravis Allen Rockin’ ‘E’ Jamboree at Oneida CasinoBen Portsmouth Pocono Mountains Elvis FestivalDaisuke Kiryu 2011 Tribute to Elvis in Tokyo, JapanGordon Hendricks European Elvis ChampionshipsKevin Mills Branson Elvis Festival Ultimate ETA Contest

Johnny Fortuno Las Vegas Ultimate ETA ContestGino Monopoli Ultimate ETA Contest at Mardi Gras CasinoJay Zanier Lake George Elvis FestivalCody Slaughter Tupelo Elvis FestivalLee Birchfield Ultimate ETA Contest at Pechanga Resort & CasinoElias Jamhour The Wintersun Festival

David Allen Be-Bop Back to the 50’s Ultimate ETA ContestJake Slater Windsor Elvis FestivalMark Anthony Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis FestivalBen Klein Ultimate ETA Contest at Chinook Winds Casino ResortMario Kombou Atlantic City Ultimate ETA Contest

Tickets for the Ultimate Contest Semifinal – Round One

Thursday,August11at3:00p.m.Ticketsare$10.

Semifinal – Round Two Thursday,August11at7:00p.m.

Ticketsare$69and$25.Final Round

Friday,August12at7:00p.m. Ticketsare$69and$45.

All shows at the Orpheum.Tickets are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations; bycallingTicketmasterat800-982-2787;online at Ticketmaster.com; in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000;orinpersonatBooksellersat Laurelwood.

CongratulationstothefollowingElvistributeartistswhohavewonapreliminaryroundofthe2011UltimateElvisTributeArtistContestandwillcompeteonAugust11and12atTheOrpheumTheatreforthetitleofUltimateElvisTributeArtistof2011.Thetop10receivegreatcashprizestotaling$27,500.

Winners for the following contests had not been chosen by the time this publication was released for printing: Ultimate ETA Contest at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel, 9th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival/Contest, Collingwood Elvis Festival, Ultimate ETA Contest at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, Silver Slipper Casino Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, DFW Ultimate Elvis Contest, and Last Chance Ultimate ETA Contest at the Hard Rock Cafe Memphis. For a complete list of winners, visit Elvis.com/UltimateContest.


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The recorded legacy of Elvis Presley continues to be discovered by new generations that never saw him live. It’s fair to say that he started much of what we take for granted now in popular music.Until1956,the teenagers of suburban America and the rest of the world had to endure ditties by Rosemary Clooney and Perry Como, but everything was about to be tossed upside down. On January28,ona cold night in New York, Elvis took America by storm as he appeared on CBS-TV’s “Stage Show” hosted by Jimmy and TommyDorsey.OnFebruary11,for his third appearance, he sang

a song that literally changed the world of popular music, “Heartbreak Hotel.” Its unique sound and style

literally blew everything before it away, while at the same time introducing the blueprint for everything that was to come. By April, it would be number one on Billboard. This seminal music step-change resonated around the world, and while liberating millions of teenagers it also inspired many successful artists of today to pick up

a guitar or sing. Everyone wanted to be like Elvis. The pure spontaneity of these recordings is apparent even today. “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t

Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” “Blue Suede Shoes” and “My Baby Left Me” are some of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll records ever made. Elvis’ unprecedented level of achievement is still the benchmark by which artistic success is measured today and“YOUNGMANWITHTHEBIG BEAT” is a testament to the phenomenon and cultural icon that is Elvis Presley.

“My mother was watching The Ed Sullivan Show and Elvis came on. I went out and bought a guitar straight away...” Bruce Springsteen“Without Elvis none of us could have made it.” Buddy Holly“He had so much energy we had to sit up nights to wear him out so that we could go to sleep.” Scotty Moore“My crushing ambition in life was to be like Elvis Presley.” John Lennon“Elvis taught white America to get down.” James Brown

“... my pelvis had nothin’ to do with what I do. I

just get kinda in rhythm with the music, I jump

around to it because I enjoy what I’m doin’, I’m

not tryin’ to be vulgar, I’m not tryin’ to sell any

sex, I’m not tryin’ to look vulgar and nasty.

I just enjoy what I’m doin’ and tryin’

to make the best of it ...” Elvis Presley, 1956

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• Memorabilia envelope with original size replicas of posters & 5 photo prints

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Find out more about the new “Young Man With The Big Beat” box set from Ernst Jørgensen and

Roger Semon, on August 15, at 5:00 p.m. in the Elvis Lives Exhibit at Graceland Plaza.

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1956 Timeline Exhibit Unveiledduringthe2011ElvisBirthdayCelebration, the entrance inside the trophy building at Graceland Mansion has a new look. The room now features aninteractivetimelinecelebrating1956,the year Elvis Presley catapulted from anonymity to superstardom. Remarkably, 55 years ago, Elvis enjoyed his first RCA single and national hit, “Heartbreak Hotel,” his first album, “Elvis Presley,” his first movie, “Love Me Tender,” and his first television appearances on The Dorsey Brothers’ “Stage Show,” “The Milton Berle Show,” “The Steve Allen Show” and “Ed Sullivan.” The timeline highlights each of these achievements through exclusive photos, video clips, and other memorabilia.

The Roots of Elvis Exhibit The Roots of Elvis Exhibit, which openedinMarch2011,tellsthestoryofElvis’ early years and the influences that shaped him as a person and music legend. The exhibit includes hymnals from Elvis’ childhood church, the record player from his bedroom and many other artifacts. The exhibit looks at the

early influences that shaped Elvis from his gospel and blues roots, to his need to give back and the hobbies that made him happy. The exhibit, sponsored by the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a part of the Graceland VIP tour.

Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story Exhibit Making its debut at Graceland in late February, Elvis! His Groundbreaking, Hip-Shaking, Newsmaking Story gives guests the opportunity to experience the power of Elvis Presley’s impact on the media. This exhibit explores how Elvis’ music and physicality pushed the boundaries of free expression at a time when America was experiencing deep generational shifts. It is an updated version of the Newseum exhibit that just endedan11-monthruninWashingtonwhere it was seen by more than 700,000 visitors. As part of both the Platinum and VIP tours, this exhibit can be found at the Sincerely Elvis Museum, located inGracelandPlaza.

What’s New at GracelandWhile at Graceland for Elvis Week, be sure to check out the newest additions to the tour and attractions.

Be sure to add the following Graceland events to your calendar so you don’t miss them! Visit Elvis.com to get the latest news on these and other special happenings at Graceland.Home School Day at Graceland September 30, 2011, 8:00 a.m. Enhance your children’s knowledge of the history and culture that helped shape music around the world and more! Special activities and tours are scheduled.Graceland Christmas Lighting Ceremony November 18, 2011, 6:00 p.m. Graceland officially begins the holiday season with the annual lighting of the lights and decorations on the Graceland mansionandplazaproperty.Santawillalso make a visit during the festivities.Christmas at Graceland November 18, 2011 – January 9, 2012 During the holiday season, see Elvis’ traditional lights and decorations, including hundreds of blue lights lining thedriveway,alife-sizenativityscene,Santa and his sleigh on the front lawn, and much more. Elvis Birthday Celebration 2012 January 6 – January 9, 2012 Celebrate Elvis’ birthday in Memphis

with four days of special events and fun, including the Fan Club Presidents’ Event, Elvis Insiders Reception and Tour, dances, social events and more.Scout Day at Graceland March 31, 2012 Scouts receive the opportunity to earn achievements toward ranks or pin/belt loop/merit badge requirements in the following areas: art, music, collections, citizenship,Americanheritageandjournalism.Third Annual Elvis Presley Car Show June 1 - 2, 2012 The special three-day event will be filled with a festival atmosphere complete with music, food and an impressive display of classic cars for visitors to see and enjoy. Elvis Week 2012 August 10 – August 18, 2012 Come back to Memphis next August for anamazingexperienceaswecelebratethe 35th anniversary of the legacy of Elvis Presley. Watch ElvisWeek.com for details and more announcements as they areavailable.TicketsforElvisWeek2012go on sale for Elvis Insiders on Tuesday, September13,2011,andforthegeneralpubliconTuesday,September27,2011.

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Congratulations to Juanita Howard of Kearns,Utah!HerpencilportraitofayoungElvis Presley received the most ‘likes’ in the Elvis in1956onlineartcontest.Morethan20,000voteswere cast in the contest that featured artwork fromartistsaroundtheU.S.

“This is a dream come true for sure!” said Juanita.HerlastvisittoGracelandwasin1978and she says she’s wanted to come back ever since.“SinceIwas12yearsold,IhavelovedElvis.In my opinion, there will never be another Elvis or anyone who even comes close. His voice was absolutely beautiful!”

Juanita has been drawing since she was a teenager. She says she spent about15hoursworking on her portrait of Elvis.

Juanitahaswonaprizepackageworthover$7,500thatincludesatriptoElvisWeek2011,tickets to Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil and a cabinonthe2012ElvisCruise.

Visit Elvis.com/Revolution to see more about the contest.

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Tuesday, augusT 9 Rock ‘n’ Roll Anniversary Concert at Levitt ShellDoors 7:00 p.m. Show 8:00 p.m. Levitt Shell, Overton Park, Memphis. To kick off Elvis Week 2011, the Levitt Shell will commemorate Elvis’ debut performance at The Overton Park Shell on July 30, 1954. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Anniversary Concert, hosted by George Klein, will include Rock N’ Sunabillys featuring J.M. Van Eaton and Travis Wammack, Sonny Burgess and more performing the early hits of rock ‘n’ roll. Following will be Pete Best and his band, who will perform classic and early Beatles songs – in celebration of a new relationship between Memphis and Liverpool. General admission only. $15 in advance when purchased online at www.levittshell.org. $20 at the door.

WedNesday, augusT 10 Club Elvis 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight. Elvis Presley Automobile 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. Tickets are $25 and are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or in person at Graceland Guest Services.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 be sure to order in advance. Tickets are $15 and are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or in person at Graceland Guest Services.

THuRsday, augusT 11 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Memphis Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street. Private event reserved for those who purchase the VIP ticket package for the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. This event is sold out. Please note: If you purchase the $139.00 VIP ticket for this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the Hard Rock Cafe for access to the event and to receive your collectible event badge/lanyard.

Elvis Presley Fan Appreciation Reception 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional Medical Center, 877 Jefferson Avenue in the Jefferson Conference Room, Memphis. Tour the Trauma Training and On Call Center immediately following the program.Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal – Round One3:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. New for 2011, see the best tribute artists from around

the world compete in Round One of the semifinals. During Round One, all semifinalists will sing one song on stage in front of a panel of judges. The 15 Elvis tribute artists with the highest scores following the performances will move on to the Semifinal - Round Two later that evening. Tickets to Round One are $10 and ARE NOT included in the two-day Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Ticket Package. This event is general admission with no assigned seating. Tickets for this event are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787; in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at Booksellers at Laurelwood.Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal – Round Two7:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. See the top 15 tribute artists from Round One of the contest as they as they compete in Round Two. Enjoy hours of Elvis music and entertainment as these winners compete for their chance to advance to the Final Round on Friday, August 12. The top 10 Elvis tribute artists moving on to the Final Round will be announced at the end of the competition. Two-day tickets are are $69 (includes Semifinal – Round Two and Final Round only). The $139 VIP tickets are sold out. A ticket to just the Semifinal – Round Two on the evening of August 11 is also available for $25. 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; or in person at Booksellers at Laurelwood.

FRIday, augusT 12Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event10:00 a.m. – 12:00 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 from EPE media, marketing, licensing, merchandise, archives and more. In honor of the 55th anniversary of 1956, the special guest for the event will be D.J. Fontana. The August Fan Club Presidents’ Event spotlight charity will be the American Red Cross. Tickets for fan club members and the general public are $12 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or in person at Graceland Guest Services.Meet Up at Marlowe’s2:00 p.m. Marlowe’s Ribs & Restaurant, 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis. Meet new Elvis friends at a fun event for fans. Elvis door prizes will be given out and special guests have been invited. An Elvis auction will also be held to benefit the Spay and Neuter Clinic of Memphis. No cover charge. Contact Sharon Parker for more information at 615-830-5126.

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 will be awarded for both adult and junior versions. Tickets for adults are $31; children 7-12 are $15; children 6 and under are free. Tickets are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or in person at Graceland Guest Services.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final7:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203

South Main Street, Memphis. Enjoy a phenomenal show with the top 10 Elvis tribute artists from the previous nights semifinal rounds as they compete for the title. The excitement will build throughout the night as the group is narrowed down from ten to five before the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2011 is named. Two-day tickets are $69 (includes Semifinal – Round Two and Final Round only). The $139 tickets are sold out. A ticket to just the Final is also available for $49. Tickets for this event are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787; in person at the Orpheum Box Office by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at Booksellers at Laurelwood.

saTuRday, augusT 13Elvis Presley 5K Run, Walk, Rock & Roll8:00 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 www.elvispresleyrunandwalk.com or call 901-761-4277.“Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll” Documentary Screening Hosted by Peter Guralnick and Knox Phillips10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Rose Theater, University of Memphis, 470 University Street, Memphis. This

special event will feature 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, and 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 benefit Presley Place. Tickets to this event are $10 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or at Graceland Guest Services. Please note: This event has moved from The Orpheum to the Rose Theater. If you purchased your ticket for this event through The Orpheum or Ticketmaster, you will be able to

turn in that ticket at the door of the Rose Theater for admission.

Official Elvis Insiders Event - Rollin’ on the River2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(Boarding from 2:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Must be on boat by 2:25 p.m.) Memphis Queen III Riverboat, 45 S. Riverside Drive, Memphis. Sponsored by the Million Dollar Quartet (MDQ), basic and plus Elvis Insiders are invited to go rollin’ on the Mississippi River for this Elvis Week 2011 event. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, dancing, Elvis music and fun with friends and fellow members as you cruise the Mississippi River enjoying the beautiful Memphis skyline aboard the Memphis Queen III Riverboat. Boarding for the boat begins at 2:00 p.m. Guests must be aboard by 2:25 p.m. Boat leaves shore promptly at 2:30 p.m. This event is sold out. Please note: This is a casual event aboard a working Mississippi Riverboat so please dress accordingly. Parking for the event is limited and is located on a steep incline along the Mississippi River. Also, the Memphis Queen III Riverboat is handicapped-friendly. There is access to board the Memphis Queen III Riverboat for those in wheelchairs; however, access is limited to the first floor of the boat only as there are no elevators. The first floor will have music, food and offer the same great view. Transportation from Graceland to the Memphis Riverboats will be available for $15. Advanced reservations only. Call Memphis Best Tours at 901-870-7386 for details.

Elvis Presley LIVE - The King in Concert8:00 p.m. The Orpheum, 203 South Main Street, Memphis. Elvis started a rock ‘n’ roll revolution in 1956 and now, 55 years later, something new will shake up Elvis Week 2011! “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

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many years, this is a rare opportunity to experience something completely new and different in Memphis, the city known around the world as the Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This 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 to the event $45. The $89 VIP tickets are sold out. Tickets for this event are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787; in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; or in person at Booksellers at Laurelwood.

Elvis Presley LIVE Post-Event Party11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, 191 Beale Street, Memphis. Private event reserved for those who purchased VIP tickets for the Elvis Presley LIVE concert. If you purchased the $89 VIP ticket for this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the Elvis Presley LIVE Post-Event Party for access to the event and to receive your collectible event badge/lanyard. This event is sold out.

suNday, augusT 14 Southern Gospel Singin’ with Elvis’ Imperials9:00 a.m. Graceland Entertainment Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit). Enjoy a celebration of the gospel music Elvis loved with some of the singers who performed as part of Elvis’ Imperials. 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. In addition, also performing will be 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. This is an outdoor event and seating is very limited. Tickets are $30 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or online at Elvis.com, or at Graceland Guest Services.Lansky Bros. Historical Marker Unveiling12:00 p.m. 126 Beale Street, Memphis. The Lansky Bros. will receive a historical marker in front of the original Lansky Bros. location at 126 Beale Street. The marker will tell the Lansky Bros. story and their connection with Elvis. This ceremony will be an unveiling of the marker.

Conversations on Elvis1:00 p.m. 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: Alfred 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; 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 and are available for purchase in person at Ticketmaster Outlet locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787; in person at the Orpheum Box Office or by calling 901-525-3000; in person at Booksellers at Laurelwood. Seating for this event is general admission.George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion5:00 p.m. Alfred’s, 197 Beale Street, Memphis. 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 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 Jeffrey7:00 p.m. Graceland Entertainment Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit). Join us for 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. Opening the show will be Jamie Aaron Kelley along with Brad Birkedahl performing Elvis’ hits in their own unique style. 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 are extremely limited. Tickets are $30 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, online at Elvis.com, or at Graceland Guest Services.

MONday, augusT 15On Stage at Graceland with Andy Childs9:00 a.m. Graceland Entertainment Pavilion (north of airplane exhibit). Enjoy live entertainment at Graceland to kick off this special day with Andy Childs performing his favorite Elvis songs. Opening for Andy will be country music entertainers and IMASTAR recording artists Lori Anderson and Gavin Kelly performing their favorite Elvis hits 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 are extremely limited. Tickets are $30 and are now available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or online at Elvis.com, or at Graceland Guest Services.Al Wertheimer Autograph Signing2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit, Graceland Plaza. Meet Al Wertheimer, the photographer who captured some of the most iconic photographs of Elvis Presley during

his meteoric rise to fame in 1956. Al will be autographing copies of his books and more at the event. Copies of his books and other materials will be on sale at the event.Memorial Mass for Elvis PresleyMusic 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. Call 901-346-2380 for more information.Young Man With The Big Beat Box Set and FTD Presentation5:00 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit Space at Graceland Plaza. Find out more about the new “Young Man With The Big Beat” box set 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. See page 20 for more information.

Tuesday, augusT 16 George Klein’s Elvis Memorial Service12:00 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 University of Memphis Department of Communication at 901-678-2565.

MuLTIPLe daTe eVeNTs Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at the Memphis Hard Rock Cafe August 7 - 9. 9:00 p.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 One of the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Admission will be charged starting at 8:00 p.m. each night and will be $5 on August 7 and 8, $10 on August 9.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 CrossingAugust 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.Lowell Hays Trunk ShowAugust 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.Graceland Stable ToursAugust 12-16. 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. Adults are $15; children 7-12 $8; children 6 & under free. Purchase tickets day of tour at Graceland Ticket Windows.Betty Harper Meet ‘n’ GreetAugust 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 and take home some great pieces of art.Youth KaraokeAugust 13 & 15. 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 Elvis karaoke songs. Free admission to perform and to be in the audience.Children’s Activities August 10-15. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Craft activities for children ages 2 to 12. Free.Elvis BINGOAugust 10–12 & 15 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (except on Friday, 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). *All events, times, guests and details are subject to change.

ELVIS WEEK 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.

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Q. What about parking? Around 6:00 p.m. on the evening of August 15, the Memphis Police will begin the process of closing traffic on Elvis Presley Boulevard from Bluebird Street to Craft Road. It should be completely closed to through traffic by 6:30 p.m. Security-patrolled parking for the vigil will be available FREE of charge beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the regular Graceland visitor parking facility. Vehicles will be allowed to pass through the police barricades to come and go from the parking area all evening.

Q. When does the Candlelight Vigil begin? How does it work? The opening ceremony takes place at 8:30 p.m. on August 15, near the front gates of the mansion property. Fans gather in the street and in Graceland Plaza to see this. There is a queue line in the street. At the end of the ceremony, torches lit from the eternal flame at Elvis’ grave are brought down to the gate. The queue line starts to move as fans walk through gates and light their candles on the torches and then walk single file up the driveway to the gravesite in the Meditation Garden and back down. To accommodate everyone who is in line, the procession lasts into the morning of August 16, the anniversary of Elvis’ passing. Graceland staff members are positioned all along the way to offer assistance. Near the front gate, Elvis fan club leaders from all over the world work in shifts to offer further assistance. Although candle lighting for the procession is from the torches, please do be prepared to light your candle when asked to do so for our traditional “sea of candles” shot for the world news media at the start of the opening ceremony.

Q. Any tips for my physical comfort? It is August in Memphis. That usually means heat and humidity. Please take precautions. Any health problems are sure to be aggravated by the climate, the crowding of people, and the long periods of standing. Many fans have learned to avoid the discomfort of being in a tight crowd for so long by first gathering with everyone on the street for the opening ceremony, then moving back to a comfortable spot in the plaza, enjoying a gorgeous view of the procession from there, then joining the queue line some time later after the crowd has thinned out. Restrooms are not available on the mansion grounds during the vigil. Restrooms are available in the ticket pavilion, the restaurants, and other Graceland Plaza buildings.

Q. What if I forgot to bring a candle? Graceland provides free candles to those who arrive at the vigil without their own. These may be obtained at the guest services desk in the ticket pavilion during the afternoon or early evening of August 15 or at the barricaded area at the front gate anytime during the vigil.

Q. Any special rules or guidelines? Consideration - Please be considerate of others and do not hold up the movement or flow of the procession by lingering at the grave site, stepping out of line to remain in the garden, bunching up into groups, etc. The idea is to have a continuous single-file flow. Remember that however long you might have waited, there are many more behind you who have waited longer. Please keep moving.Lingering - If you would like to spend more time in the Meditation Garden during Elvis Week, please see the event listings for the schedule of free walk-up visit availability in the mornings and several evenings of Elvis Week. You may linger in the Meditation Garden at those times or when you are on the regular Graceland tour.Security - As a security precaution, no bags (including camera bags, backpacks, shopping bags, briefcases or luggage items) will be allowed on the mansion property. Any bags or packages that you have should be returned to your car or your lodging before entering the queue line for the vigil. No one will be allowed through the mansion gates with any of these items. Any other items carried onto the property are subject to search. Cameras/AV - Still cameras with or without flash may be used on the mansion grounds; however, camera tripods, video equipment, movie cameras, tape recorders, music-playing devices and radios are strictly prohibited.No Food or Drinks - Food items, drink cans, and glass containers are prohibited on the mansion grounds. The Graceland/EPE staff provides water at stations at the front gate and mid-way up the mansion driveway.Smoking - Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the Graceland Mansion property. In the interest of the health and comfort of others, smokers on the street and on the plaza property are encouraged to find open, non-crowded areas to smoke.

Behavior – Boisterous or otherwise disruptive behavior and loud noise are prohibited on the mansion grounds. Those who insist upon violating the rules or behaving inappropriately will be escorted from the mansion or plaza property. Graceland Security and the Memphis Police will deal with those issues if any arise.Q. What if I brought flowers or a memorial? You are welcome to bring single flowers, small bouquets or other small remembrances to place at the grave site as you walk by in the procession or when you tour Graceland or when you enjoy the free walk-up visiting times. Larger floral arrangements or memorial displays may be taken to the front gate

guard house any time and Graceland staff will take care of placement. Q. What if I need medical help? First aid will be available along the procession and queue line as needed by contacting any Graceland/EPE staff member or a police officer for assistance. Outside the mansion grounds there will be two special first aid locations. One will be in the specially marked area in front of the mansion gates. The other will be located directly across the street from the gate. An EMT will be available to assist with special needs and emergencies. Graceland employees and the Memphis Police will be available throughout the area.Q. What about access for persons with disabilities? Graceland has wheelchairs available for emergency use only. Those who have their own wheelchairs or need information about access arrangements for persons with disabilities may inquire at the Guest Services desk inside the ticket office pavilion in the plaza. Q. What’s up with all these reporters? The Candlelight Vigil, particularly when on a major anniversary, attracts extensive media attention from around the world each year. Television crews, photographers and journalists will be allowed access to the vigil on a restricted basis. Most of their activity usually takes place during the first couple of hours. Media are asked to take care of their business in a quiet, respectful, expedient fashion. The media will be allowed to videotape and photograph in a specific area at the edge of the garden and they will be allowed to invite people to step away from the line on the driveway for interviews. They may also interview people on the street or in the plaza. If you find any media representative behaving improperly, please notify the nearest Graceland employee, who will either correct the problem or summon a manager to do so. Please be mindful that the media have their job to do and their coverage of this and other Elvis Week activities is important to the perpetuation of the Elvis legacy. Also, for each one of you who gets to be here for Elvis Week, there are thousands more who wish they could be here to participate. Access to media coverage is their way of sharing the week with you.ElvisWeek.com Live VigilCast EPE will provide a live feed of the first hour of the Candlelight Vigil on ElvisWeek.com for those around the world who are unable to be in Memphis.Elvis Radio/Sirius XM Elvis Radio will have special live coverage of the Candlelight Vigil, including pre-taped interviews with friends and colleagues of Elvis and live interviews with fans and special guests.

2011 Candlelight Vigil August 15-16, 2011

Within hours of the announcement of Elvis Presley’s death on August 16, 1977, at age 42, thousands of fans crowded the gate area in front of Graceland Mansion in an expression of grief, shock, disbelief and love. Thousands upon thousands of people all over the world felt as though they had suddenly lost a close friend or member of the family. Such was the relationship Elvis had with his audience.

On the first anniversary of Elvis’ passing a number of fans gathered outside the gates with candles and spent an evening talking and reminiscing. The next year there were more. The Austin-based Elvis Country Fan Club organized an opening ceremony. Each year, more and more fans came to Memphis that week for the candlelight tribute and various other activities started getting organized. When Graceland opened for public tours in the summer of 1982, fans suggested to the management that the gates be open during their candlelight tribute, allowing them to walk single-file up the driveway to Elvis’ gravesite and back down. The management agreed.

Responding further to the growing influx of fans in August, Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) took the lead in organizing Elvis Week, which has grown in its diversity of events. The solemn and beautiful Candlelight Vigil continues to be the climactic event of Elvis Week, which otherwise is a high-energy mix of music, dance, sports, social and charitable events presented by Graceland/EPE, Elvis fan clubs and many other participating organizations. It all happens in an atmosphere of international, multi-generational, multi-cultural friendship and camaraderie. Elvis Week as a whole and the Candlelight Vigil in particular have become a cultural phenomenon known all over the world.

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Has any solo artist ever been able to reach the popularity status of Elvis Presley? His powerful voice, moves, overall sex appeal, boyish charm and showmanship, presented a complete and masterful package. His iconic style, embraced by many of today’s artists, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Countless attempts have been made to emulate his presence and flair with little success until now… ELVIS LIVES “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Tour” is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, these multiple “Ultimate” Elvis tribute

artists deliver a moving musical presentation of the greatest performer that ever lived. From the early breakout days of Sun Studio, and the movie era years including a tribute to Ann-Margret, through the “68’ Comeback” to the beginning of the 1970’s and “Aloha from Hawaii”, every performer brings you back to a live Elvis experience. Whether you were fortunate enough to have seen the king perform live, or for those who have never attended a live show performed by Elvis Presley, this spectacular event is a must. Audiences can’t help falling in love with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience. For more information, please visit www.elvislivestour.com.

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Elvis.com Photo spotlight features

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There are many fun events and special Elvis happenings throughout the year at Graceland and around the world that make it into our photo spotlight section. Here are some of our favorites:

November 19, 2010Graceland’s special guest for its annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony was none other than “American Idol” Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze. Later that evening before performing, he helped “flip the switch” to turn on the Christmas lights throughout the grounds of Graceland.

February 6, 2011Held on the north front lawn of the mansion on February 6, 2011, Graceland was the place to be while watching Super Bowl XLV. The watch party that day included an auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a touch football game reminiscent of the games Elvis held at Graceland more than 40 years ago.

March 26, 2011Hundreds of Boy and Girl Scouts from across the nation visited Graceland for Scout Day. Scouts took a tour of the mansion and participated in activities like arts and crafts, Elvis karaoke and learning how to be an Elvis DJ.

May 20, 2011Alternative rockers the Foo Fighters visited Elvis Presley’s Graceland! The band was in Memphis to headline a show at the FedExForum.

May 14, 2011The cast of Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” and “Victorious” take a tour of Graceland during a trip to Memphis. Later that evening, cast members participated in a fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

June 2, 2011Elvis’ red MG from the movie “Blue Hawaii” arrived in Little Rock. The car is part of one of two new temporary exhibits at the Clinton Presidential Center. “Elvis” and “Elvis at 21, Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer” are still showing through August 21 and September 11 respectively, and are accompanied by exhibit-related events, activities and program-ming throughout the summer.

September 23, 2010Pop star Katy Perry and her husband, British actor/comedian Russell Brand, visit Graceland. Soon after their visit, they tweeted a picture of them sitting on the front steps with a caption saying, “We’ve relocated.”

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Photographer Alfred Wertheimer captured some of the most iconic photographs of Elvis Presley during his meteoric rise to fame in 1956. Alfred had been working as a freelance photographer when he got the fateful call to take publicity photos of the young up-and-coming singer, who would eventually go on to become the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. We recently had the chance to chat with him about his experience working with Elvis.Q) How did you get the job photographing Elvis Presley? A) I got a call from Ann Fulchino with RCA Victor in March of 1956. She asked me if I was available for a shoot on March 17 at Studio 50, which was one of the CBS studios. I said, “I was available and asked what she wanted me to photograph. Ann said it was for

the “Dorsey Brothers Stage Show.” I said, “That’s great. Tommy Dorsey is one of my heroes.” That’s when Ann told me she didn’t necessarily want me to photograph Tommy Dorsey. She said “I want you to photograph Elvis Presley.” I said, “Elvis who?” I had never heard of him!Q) Tell us about your first meeting with Elvis. A) It was at the rehearsal for the “Dorsey Brothers Stage Show.” I was brought to Elvis’ dressing room and there were two people sitting inside. One was a young man and one was a middle-aged man. The middle-aged man was showing the younger man a line of jewelry and the younger man kept looking at his right hand. Ann said to the younger man, “Elvis, this is Al Wertheimer. He’ll be taking some

pictures of you. I hope you don’t mind.” Elvis just kept looking at his hand and says, “Yeah, that’s ok. Why not?” Of course at that point Elvis didn’t have a gold record, so he was just a well-known regional singer. I soon realized what he was looking at was his brand new gold horseshoe ring. Since he wasn’t very talkative with me and was focused on his ring, I decided to take out my two cameras and become like the fly on the wall. I started taking photographs.Q) Tell us about that rehearsal. A) Elvis’ job on that show was to perform for six minutes or two songs. Elvis took the stage with his trio - Bill Black and Scotty Moore. They went through the songs and I could see that Elvis was really holding back. When he was rehearsing, Elvis was one kind

of temperament, and when he was on stage during the actual take, he was very different. During the rehearsal, he was getting some advice from the back of the theater, from two William Morris agents. There’s this one picture I love very much where each one of the agents is on one side of Elvis and he’s getting advice from both. And he’s taking this advice. It’s astounding that he would even allow some of them to put their hands on him. The basic advice that was being given at that time was ‘Don’t wiggle around so much. Be very careful about what you do below your waist.’Q) How many times did you work with Elvis and how many photos did you take of him? A) I have approximately 2,500 images of Elvis and that’s from a period of two groups of shootings. Several were taken throughout 1956 and then I met up with him again on September 22, 1958, on the day he left at the Brooklyn Port of Embarkation for Germany as a soldier in the U.S. Army. All in all, I

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First Annual Tweed Tribute to Elvis FestivalAugust 26 - August 28, 2011Tweed, Ontario, Canada New England Elvis FestivalSeptember 2 - 4, 2011Manchester, New Hampshire

The Rockin’ E Jamboree IISeptember 12 - 16, 2011Onedia Casino, 2011 Airport Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin

20th Annual Elvis FANtasy FestOctober 14 - 16, 2011Woodland Park Community Center, Portage, Indiana

Pocono Mountains Elvis FestivalOctober 21 - 23, 2011Bushkill, Pennsylvania

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Fill the Blue Suede Shoes™March 3, 2012Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala, Florida

Toronto Elvis FestivalApril 21 - 22, 2012 Stage West Theatre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

the ultimate Returns in 2012The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will return in 2012 and feature preliminary rounds of the competition starting in late August 2011 through early August 2012. Elvis tribute artists who compete in and win a preliminary round, automatically receive a spot in the semifinal rounds of the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest that will be held in Memphis during Elvis Week 2012, the 35th anniversary celebration. Below is a list of the already confirmed 2012 preliminary locations. For more on these preliminary rounds and new announcements, visit Elvis.com/UltimateContest.

This year’s Official Elvis Insiders Event during Elvis Week 2011 will take place aboard the Memphis Queen III Riverboat, a ship with a lot of history. We recently spoke with Captain Dale Lozier about the Memphis Queen’s past.

“My dad built this boat in what is now in my backyard on West Shelby Drive in Memphis. The construction was completed on August 17, 1977, one day

after the death of Elvis Presley. Transporting the Memphis Queen was very difficult. South Third Street was only four lanes wide back then, and the ship’s hull took up the two center lanes. There was also a lot of traffic on the road because of those mourning Elvis’ passing. The boat traveled east on Shelby Drive to Third Street, brushing against overhanging trees and blocking all traffic. We finally got her down

to President’s Island to await the expected high water to float her. When the high water did not reach high enough, we had three small tug boats with fire hoses saturate the ground below the boat. Each one also had a line attached to the Memphis Queen. They all went full speed and jerked the hull into the water. It was an adventure!”

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13 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Insiders will go rollin’ on the Mississippi River aboard the Memphis Queen III, enjoying light hors d’oeuvres, dancing, Elvis music, and a beautiful view of the Memphis skyline. This event is sold out, but see the ad below for details on how you can schedule your next riverboat adventure.

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Officials at the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo, Miss., were thrilled to break ground in May on phase one of an expansion slated for completion in spring 2012. The construction will add 10,000 square feet of space to the popular attraction visited by fans worldwide and will include a 135-seat theater with 22’ wide screen, large hall and catering kitchen for wedding receptions and other public events, a gallery for displaying unique Elvis artifacts, a snack area, offices, archival storage, and new restrooms.

“This space is going to give us the ability to have nighttime activities, live performances and educational opportunities,” stated Dick Guyton, executive director of the Elvis Presley Birthplace. “It is going to allow us to do a lot of the programming that the fans request from us.”

Following Elvis’ Tupelo concerts of 1956 and 1957, Elvis donated the concert proceeds to purchase the birthplace and 15 acres of land for a park on which was built a teen center and swimming pool for the enjoyment of the kids in East Tupelo.

After Elvis’ death in 1977, heartbroken fans around the world donated to the newly formed Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation, whose funds were used to build a contemporary chapel on the Birthplace grounds. The Chapel was dedicated to the fans worldwide in 1979.

Through the untiring efforts of Elvis’ friend and Tupelo native Janelle McComb, the birthplace and park developed into Mississippi’s most visited landmark and created a legacy that would always represent her life-long love for her friend Elvis.

During a decade of change spanning from 2000-2010, several venues were added that really brought the birthplace to life - the museum was totally remodeled and expanded to a Smithsonian – quality facility and a statue of “Elvis-at-13” was commissioned to commemorate “Elvis – The Boy” which became the center piece of the grounds.

Other additions were planned and executed to further interpret Elvis’ early years in Tupelo. Careful attention was paid to exhibits so that the essence of the birthplace remained intact and that Elvis “the boy” remained the focus of the attraction. Some of these include the Walk of Life surrounding the Birthplace home, a Story Wall including boyhood stories told by Elvis’ friends and family, and a Fountain of Life that symbolizes the life journey of Elvis.

In 2009, the original one-room frame building that was the Assembly of God Church of East Tupelo, Elvis’ boyhood church, was discovered and moved to the Birthplace grounds, restored to its original state and opened to the public. Guests who visit the simple church are transported by a multi-media presentation into a 1940’s Pentecostal Sunday night church service with Elvis and his family where they experience how Elvis’ love for gospel music began.

Phase two of the expansion is in the capital fundraising stage and will further enhance a guest’s experience by providing an amphitheater, a walking trail and a life-size statue at a revived RCA Overlook.

For more information on Tupelo and the Elvis Presley Birthplace, visit www.tupelo.net or call 800-533-0611 for a free visitors guide.

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Cont’d... page 23Interview Alfred Wertheimer

had eight shooting days with Elvis. A lot of people feel that I captured more of the essence of Elvis than anyone else. The only thing I wanted Elvis to do was to be himself. Everyone else had something they wanted him to do.Q) Were you surprised at the way people, especially young women, reacted to Elvis? A) I didn’t understand it, but I took the attitude that even if you don’t understand, keep shooting.Q) What was your relationship with Elvis like? A) I used him and he used me in a symbiotic way. You see, he was almost at the point where he was being recognized as a national star, but not quite. I’ll give you an example. Once, in a railroad station in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we were waiting to change trains. Elvis went over to a magazine rack and picked up a movie magazine.

He found a photo of himself inside and says to me “Al, can I have a pen?” I gave him one and he scribbled his name inside the magazine. Then he goes over to the two girls working at the magazine rack. He had the spread open to his picture, showing it to them. He’s also looking back at me with a huge Cheshire Cat grin. Their reaction was “That’ll be 35 cents sir.” (laughing) Elvis said to them “No, this is for you. I’m Elvis Presley.” Finally the girls agree that it is. In the meantime, I’m capturing pictures of all of this, which is really what Elvis wanted. He knew one day that he would be very famous, and he wanted to capture on film these kinds of momentsAl will be appearing at Conversations on Elvis during Elvis Week on August 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Orpheum, as well as will be a guest on the 2012 Elvis Cruise.

Graceland’s Chapel in the WoodsThe Perfect Place for the Wedding of your Dreams

Nestled in the woods adjacent to Graceland, Elvis Presley’s beloved home, is the quaint Chapel in the Woods. The chapel is the perfect setting for a wedding to remember. Whether it’s an intimate event with just the bride and groom, or up to 50 family and friends, Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods offers all the amenities and services you expect for much larger venues. Meet two of the couples who recently were married at the chapel.

Jennifer and Kyle Ballard Married July 24, 2010

Judy and Harry Blake Renewal of vows June 14, 2011 (50th wedding anniversary)

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Elvis stickers for Elvis Week 2011. These are limited-edition digital online stickers that you can earn when you check in on their network. To sign up for GetGlue or check in, visit GetGlue.com.

“Kyle and I got married on July 24, 2010, at Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods. We both wanted a very special venue for our big day and a day that our family would never forget. Without a doubt, Graceland was the first choice. Having never been to Graceland but always wanting to go, we felt this would be a great way to get the family together and have the marriage ceremony. After discovering Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods, we knew we had found our dream location for our wedding. I contacted the wedding coordinators and from the very first phone call everything was taken care of. Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods exceeded our expectations. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. They made sure our day was just that, “ours.” The southern hospitality and charm made us feel very welcome. It certainly left a lasting impression. In the future, we would like to go back and renew our vows and also stop by to say hello to the staff who we will never forget. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.” – Jennifer Ballard

“We wanted a special place for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. We considered several options but kept coming back to Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods as our place of choice. We are very happy we made this choice. We could not have had a renewal of our vows go any smoother or nicer than our experience at Graceland. Our special events coordinator did a wonderful job for us and we appreciate her so very much for all she did. The official and photographer were great and the cake and flowers were the best! The facility is so very nice and quaint. We could go on and on but you can see this was the right choice for us.” - Judy Blake.

Adele and Michael Hay Married April 30, 2011

“Since I was able to hear music, I have been an Elvis Presley admirer. This admiration grew into obsession as I became more aware of his character. Elvis had the natural power to attract people with his talent, kindheartedness and sex appeal. His effect on history has astonished me to this day and I never even experienced him in person because he died before I was born. Because of my love and respect for Elvis Presley, it was not only a lifetime dream to marry one day, but also to be married at the Chapel in the Woods at Graceland. Aside from the inspiration behind the Chapel, our wedding was remarkable, elegant, prearranged and very reasonably priced. I live roughly six hours away and only had to worry about bringing the dress. I would do it again and I would recommend it to any couple, even someone who’s not an Elvis Presley fan.” -Adele Hay

Webcast Your Wedding at the Chapel

Graceland’s Chapel in the Woods offers you the unique opportunity to share your special moment with family and friends unable to attend the ceremony in Memphis by broadcasting the event over the internet. This is an extremely affordable option for your wedding package. Family and friends will be able to watch as you exchange your vows online. Call Graceland Special Events for more details.

Check in to any of Elvis’ Movies on GetGlue on August 10-16 and earn the Elvis Movie sticker.

Check in to the GetGlue widget on the Vigilcast page on Elvis.com in between 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CST on August 15 to earn this Elvis Week sticker.

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Elvis Cruise Set sail on January 12 – 16 from Jacksonville, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas, on an all-Elvis cruise. Enjoy live Elvis entertainment, special guest celebrities, Elvis tribute artists, fun activities and more.TheElvisCruise.com

Million Dollar Quartet The musical that captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of the music industry’s most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history.MillionDollarQuartetLive.com

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101 Gadgets That Changed the World #16 was the transistor radio. The radio apparently made its debut about the time of the birth of rock & roll. A photo of Elvis & company in an early TV appearance was shown, what looked like either an Ed Sullivan or Milton Bearle appearance. Angela Farris, Elizabethtown, KY, U.S.Elvis on “Eastenders” Whilst watching Eastenders last night (a British soap which I am addicted to) they had Elvis playing in the background in the cafe, the song playing was “Merry Christmas baby” I always smile when I see and hear people still getting the king in modern shows even after all this time. Shavonne, Auckland, NZ Blue Suede Shoes During Vegas week in the hit show So You Think You Can Dance, the remaining contestants were asked to perform a routine featuring the King’s Blue Suede Shoes!! Katherine, Riverview, FL, U.S. CMT’s Runner-up Sings Elvis On the CMT’s Next Super Star finale, runner up Steven Clawson sang four Elvis song excerpts of Trouble, Blue Suede Shoes Jailhouse Rock, and Burning Love. Marilyn, San Jose, CA, U.S.Go To Graceland On the front page of Sunday’s Parade magazine, the first of three items

listed under Jimmy Fallon’s Bucket List was Go to Graceland! And there was also a picture of Jimmy wearing the American Eagle jumpsuit! Sandy, Dayton, OH, U.S. One After Another While watching a program that was talking about Andy Warhol, the show presented the painting 100 Elvis. It was sold for 100 million dollars!! And at Hard Rock Cafe, on my last trip, they had a large video screen, and they presented some footage of Elvis in Hawaii. David, Dorado, Puerto Rico, U.S.

Elvis on Parking Wars Was watching Parking Wars on June 4, 2011 and they showed the booth in Philly and the camera panned in on an Elvis license plate on the back wall. It was not the real TN plate but one from the gift shops. Deb, Bonham, TX, U.S. History Channel’s Modern Marvels “60’s Tech At the end of the program the focus is on the music of the 60’s. The show talks about Woodstock and the

challenge of “mic-ing” all instruments to better project the sound. The show then played two clips from Elvis performing live in Tupelo to demonstrate the change from 50’s live performances to those of the 60’s. It was a nice surprise to see not only one clip, but two! Kerri B., Grand Marais, MN, U.S.Rob Lowe’s New Book In Rob Lowe’s autobiography, “Stories I Only Tell My Friends,” a reference is made that Francis Ford Copolla plays “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” by Elvis Presley to keep the set

Elvis Sightings in 2011

Elvis’ impact in contemporary culture can be seen every day throughout the world. Today there are many “Elvis sightings” on your favorite TV show, movie, magazine, book, play or any other cultural or social event. These are some of those sightings.

Have you had an Elvis sighting? If so, let us know by submitting at Elvis.com or via the Elvis mobile iPhone or Android app.

energized during the filming of “The Outsiders.” Debbie Marti, Lakewood, OH, U.S. Elvis in Florida I just arrived from a great trip to Graceland, so I stopped in FL for 3 days, and I went to the Dolphin Mall, to my surprise, they had playing on the PA’S Hound Dog, also at an Italian restaurant, they had Suspicious Mind. What a great and fantastic way to finish my vacations!!! David, Dorado, Puerto Rico, US

Kid Galahad on TV This is the first Elvis movie I’ve seen, and it came off to be really good. Especially the music! :) I stayed up until 2 in the morning to watch this. :) But it was worth it for that beautiful face. Jada Taylor, Brunswick, GA, U.S. Hawaii Five-O Saw Elvis on Hawaii Five-O (the movie playing was Paradise Hawaiian Style) It made me pretty happy to see it :) Andrea Cintron, Buzzards Bay, MA, US Elvis and Scotty During American Idol’s Scotty hometown montage Scotty had a book about Elvis on his night stand. He was also sitting beside Priscilla during the Wednesday show. Deborah Parker, Benson NC, U.S.Elvis Sighting on a Justin Bieber Poster I have a poster of Justin Bieber in my room and he’s holding Elvis records!! Giselle, Miami, FL, US The Movie “Overboard” While watching Overboard with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, they started telling about the Legend of this couple who was in love that died in the ocean. In the background you could hear singing Elvis song “I Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Trivia: Kurt Russell was in the movie “It Happened at the World’s Fair” and Kurt played Elvis in the movie “Elvis”. Janis Cook, MI , U.S.

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Beale Street: Go left out of Graceland parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Get in the left lane and follow 55- North to Riverside Dr. Beale St. will be about one mile on the right.Fogelman Executive Conference Center: Turn left out of the Graceland Parking lot and go through three lights to 55 North. Merge onto 55 North and immediately get into the middle lane and continue on 240 North (follow sign that says 240 West - Little Rock). Take exit 29 for Lamar Avenue and veer right to merge onto Lamar Avenue. Turn left at Central Avenue. Take Central Avenue to Innovation Drive (University of Memphis campus) and take a right. The Fogelman Conference Center (330 Innovation Drive) will be on your immediate left. Parking garage is located immediately after the Fogelman Conference Center. Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Get in the left lane and follow 55-North to Riverside Drive. Follow Riverside Dr. to Beale Street, which will be approximately 1 mile on the right. Turn right onto Beale Street. Follow Beale Street until you see the FedEx Forum on your right hand side. The museum is located inside.

Rose Theatre – University of Memphis: Turn left out of the Graceland Parking lot and go through three lights to 55 North. Merge onto 55 North and immediately get into the middle lane and continue on 240 North (follow sign that says 240 West - Little Rock). Take exit 29 for Lamar Avenue and veer right to merge onto Lamar Avenue. Turn left at Central Avenue. Turn right on Patterson Street. Turn left on Walker Ave. Continue on Walker Ave which turns into Zach H Curlin Street. Parking garage is located on left. Hwy. 78 to Tupelo, MS: Go right out of the Graceland parking lot about two (2) miles to Shelby Dr. Turn left onto Shelby Dr. Follow Shelby Dr. about 8 miles to Hwy. 78 East. Turn right onto Hwy. 78 East.Sun Studio: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights. Take 55-North to 240-North. Follow 240-North and take the Union Ave. West exit. Continue about one mile. Sun Studio is on the right. Humes High School: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Stay in the middle lane to 240-North. Take the Jackson Ave. West exit. Humes is on the corner of Manassas and Jackson.

Lansky at the Peabody: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Get into the left lane and follow 55-North to Riverside Dr. Follow Riverside Dr. to Union and go right on Union. The Peabody Hotel is located between Second and Third Streets on right side. Lansky’s is located in the Peabody Hotel Lobby.Presley Place: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights. Take 55-North to Lamar Ave. exit. Take a left on Lamar Ave. West to East St. Take a right on East St. to Vance Ave. Take a left turn from Vance onto Boyd St. Turn left on to Boyd St. to St. Paul Ave. Turn right onto St. Paul Ave. to site.The MED and Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Follow 55-North to Riverside Dr. Go right on Jefferson. The MED will be on the right side about one mile.Stax Museum of American Soul Music: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot onto Elvis Presley Blvd. Continue on Elvis Presley to McLemore. Turn left on McLemore. Stax will be about 1 mile on the right.

The Orpheum Theatre: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Get in the left lane and follow 55-North to Riverside Drive. Follow Riverside Drive to Beale Street and take a right. Go to Main Street, take a right and The Orpheum is on your immediate left. Memphis Riverboats: Go left out of the Graceland Parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Get in the left lane and follow 55-North to Riverside Drive. Continue on Riverside Drive, and turn left into entrance of Memphis Riverboats parking lot.Memphis Zoo: Go left out of the Graceland parking lot through three lights to 55-North. Get in the middle lane to 240-North. Take 240-North to Union Ave. Take the Union East exit. Go Union to Tucker St. and turn left on Tucker. Tucker will take you to the entrance of the Zoo.Tunica: Go right out of the Graceland parking lot to Shelby Dr. Turn right onto Shelby Dr. Follow Shelby Dr. to Highway 61 (3rd St.). Turn left onto Highway 61. Follow Highway 61 and casino signs will be posted to direct you to various casinos.

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