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Schedule Elvis Week 2013

April 06, 2013 | Other

EPE released the full schedule for Elvis Week 2013:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 1
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. See some of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world compete in the "Last Chance" event for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest! Admission is $5 and can be purchased at the door of the event. Interested in competing? Find out more here.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Tupelo Fan Appreciation Day
Elvis Presley Birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi. More details to be announced.

Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 2
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. See some of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world compete in the "Last Chance" event for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest! Admission is $5 and can be purchased at the door of the event. Interested in competing? Find out more here.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

Hound Dog Tour: A Musical City Tour Celebrating Elvis
by Backbeat Tours
2:30 p.m. Tour departs from Backbeat Tours window at Blues City Café, located at 140 Beale Street. Join Backbeat Tours for an Elvis tribute tour with a twist! As unique as the man himself, the Hound Dog Tour takes a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing Elvis’ legacy in a high-energy concert and sightseeing tour all rolled into one. Hear all your favorite Elvis hits performed live on Memphis’ only music bus while seeing where he grew up, where he went to school, where he worked, and where he dreamed, as well as sites important to his early career. This special 90-minute tour also includes an optional visit inside the Presley family apartment at Lauderdale Courts – second only to Graceland, the Memphis home where Elvis lived in the longest. Meticulously restored to its 1950s appearance, a visit to Apartment 328 of the Courts is like taking a step back in time, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of Vernon, Gladys, and young Elvis. (If you choose to visit Lauderdale Courts, the tour will last approximately 2.5 hours). The tour includes exciting sites such as Sun Studio, Elvis’ high school, the Overton Park Shell (the amphitheater where he performed his first big show in 1954), Lansky Bros. clothing store, the Memphian Theater and the Chisca Hotel (home of the WHBQ radio station). The Hound Dog Tour has become an Elvis Week tradition, with many passengers returning year after year. Come celebrate the man behind the legend: whether you’re a longtime fan or a new admirer, we guarantee fun for all! The price of the 90-minute tour is $28/adults, $26/seniors and $16/child (7-12 years). The price of the 2.5 hour tour that includes Lauderdale Courts is $47/adults, $45/seniors and $32/child (7-12 years). Elvis Insiders receive a 10% discount. Tickets may be purchased online at BackbeatTours.com, or by calling Zerve at 800-979-3370 or Backbeat Tours at 901-527-9415.

George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion
5:00 p.m. Alfred’s, 197 Beale Street. George Klein hosts a reunion of people who were close to Elvis. Lifelong friends and associates will reminisce, share stories and answer questions. Event is $50.00 and includes dinner and the show. All proceeds go to Make-a-Wish and the EP Charity Dinner. Reservations are accepted by calling Alfred’s at (901) 525-3711.

Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 3
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. See some of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world compete in the "Last Chance" event for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest! The winner of round 3 will compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round on August 14. Admission is $15 and can be purchased at the door of the event. Interested in competing? Find out more here.

MONDAY, AUGUST 12

Kids/Youth Karaoke
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Graceland Crossing. Children will receive prizes for participating in our karaoke event. Ages for karaoke are 17 and under.

Salute to Memphis Music Featuring Memphis Jones and Brad Birkedahl
7:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Help kick-off the Elvis Week Main Stage events at Graceland with an amazing night of Memphis music. Hear Memphis music performed by great Memphis talent with performances by the Memphis Jones Band plus Brad Birkedahl and The Burnin’ Love Band. The show will not only feature Elvis songs, but the sound and soul of other great Memphis musicians. Individual tickets are $20 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

Humes Marker Dedication
10:00 a.m. More details to be announced.

Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center Elvis Week Fan Reception
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. MED Café at the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center, 877 Jefferson Avenue. More information to come.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase
1:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. See some of the semifinalists for the 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest showcase their talents as they prepare for the ultimate contest. Elvis tribute artists who will perform during this event to be announced at a later time, but all will be 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinalists. This event will be hosted by Ultimate Contest host Joey Sulipeck. Individual tickets are $20 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

“Viva Las Vegas" Movie and Dance Party
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Bring your dancing shoes for a night filled with Las Vegas fun and excitement. Kick-off the evening with a screening of the Elvis fan favorite “Viva Las Vegas” - sponsored by Warner Bros. - which is sure to have everyone on their feet singing along and dancing in the aisles. Then, after the movie is over, continue to dance the night away with DJ Argo has he plays some of your favorite Elvis music. Ticket price includes both movie screening and dance party that follows. Individual tickets are $20 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.
Looking to get "Viva Las Vegas" and other great Elvis movies on DVD? Visit ShopElvis.com for a great selection of Elvis DVDs from Warner Bros.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. Private event reserved for those who have purchased VIP tickets for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

Conversations on Elvis
1:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Hosted by Tom Brown, Vice President of Original Productions for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), this event lets fans hear from those who worked closest with the king – from friends, colleagues, co-stars, musicians and more. Confirmed guests: T.G. Sheppard, who formed a close personal and professional relationship with Elvis while promoting records for RCA – Elvis would later, as a token of their friendship, give TG his first tour bus. More guests to be announc

Source:Elvis.com
GEORGE (GK) wrote on April 06, 2013
Would Like to see Elvis-The concert added, to Elvis week, and, this time around, do the complete "Aloha show".. with the live musicians and background singers. And how about, the fans get "Aloha From Hawaii" in full HD and Letterboxed and on Blu- Ray by August 2013?
ZEC wrote on April 07, 2013
George, you're right ! Aloha Show in Memphis this August. Also time to have "Aloha" in better formats - we've waited years and years for this.....
Jerome wrote on April 08, 2013
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet.. Does that mean I finally have the chance to meet Bouke?..