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Elvis Week 2009 - Thursday, August 13

Fan Club Presidents’ Event
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fogelman Executive Conference Center, University of 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. Also, attendees to the event will enjoy a feature segment with a special guest. Special guest will be Michael Hoey, who wrote the screenplays for two Elvis Presley films –– Stay Away, Joe and Live a Little, Love a Little, and was a contributing writer on four more Presley films (Tickle Me, Spinout, Speedway and Double Trouble), as well as an Associate Producer on two of them. . Official Elvis Presley Fan Club presidents will receive an invitation and registration form via mail to reserve their tickets for the event. Tickets are also available to fan club members and the general public for $10. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.
Graceland Scavenger Hunt - Bears on Tour
5:00 p.m. Starting at the Graceland Ticket Office. Guests are invited to tour Graceland Mansion (no audio tour) and the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum while simultaneously participating in a trivia scavenger hunt. All participants receive a collectible, limited-edition bear. Adult and junior versions of the scavenger hunt will be available. Prizes for both adult and junior versions to be announced. Tickets are $29.00 for adults and $14.00 children 7-12. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 .
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals
7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. The finals of the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The top finalists from semifinal round on August 12 will compete for the title of Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009. Elvis Tribute Artists will receive their chance to showcase their talents and why they should be named Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes front of the house seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet. A one-day ticket to just final round is also available for $49.

Elvis Week 2009 - Wednesday, August 12

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Memphis Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis. Private event reserved for those who have purchased a special ticket package for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. See ticket purchase information for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest events on August 12 & 13.

Elvis Meet Up at Marlowe's

4:00 p.m. 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Benefiting the Shelby County Humane Society.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round

7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. Semifinal round of competition for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Attendees to the show will see the best Elvis tribute artists from around the world performing and competing on stage for their chance to move onto the finals round on August 13. Elvis Tribute Artists will receive their chance to showcase their talents and why they should be named Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009. Both two-day and single day tickets will be available. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes front of the house seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet. A one-day ticket to just the semifinal round is also available for $25.

Elvis Week 2009 - Tuesday, August 11

Malco Theatre’s Elvis Film Fest 6Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Avenue, Memphis. This year’s film fest will be rockin’ and rollin’ with the debut of Fun in Acapulco and Roustabout. Fan faves Jailhouse Rock and King Creole round out the festivities. Showtimes are as follows:
Screen 1
10:00 a.m. - Jailhouse Rock
12:00 noon - Fun in Acapulco
2:00 p.m. - Roustabout
4:10 p.m. - Jailhouse Rock
Screen 2:
10:15 a.m. - Roustabout
12:30 p.m. - King Creole
3:00 p.m. - Fun in Acapulco
Shawn Klush in Concert Featuring The Sweet Inspirations7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street, downtown Memphis. Enjoy a concert event featuring 2007 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Shawn Klush along with The Sweet Inspirations. Also making an appearance will be the semifinalists for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

Elvis Week 2009 - Monday, August 10

Club Elvis 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 Midnight. Elvis Presley Car 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. A wristband ticket allows you to come and go from Club Elvis as much as you like during the evening in order for you to enjoy all the other activities on the property. Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

Sunday, August 9

Gospel Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Elvis Presley Car Museum, Graceland Plaza. Enjoy brunch in the Elvis Presley Car Museum while listening to Elvis Gospel music and watching Elvis videos on the drive-in theater movie screen. Tickets are $27. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.
Blue Hawaii at The Orpheum Theatre Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Movie at 6:00 p.m. 203 South Main St., Memphis. Enjoy Blue Hawaii on the big screen during The Orpheum's Summer Movie Series. Tickets are $6 and can only be purchased at The Orpheum Box Office one hour before the show time. Cash only. Seating is general admission. Event includes a trivia contest with prizes from Elvis Presley Enterprises. Call 901-525-3000 for more information.

Elvis Week 2009

Schedule of Events August 8 – 16, 2009
Saturday, August 8Club Elvis 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 Midnight. Elvis Presley Car 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. A wristband ticket allows you to come and go from Club Elvis as much as you like during the evening in order for you to enjoy all the other activities on the property. Tickets are $20. Tickets are available by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.