Elvis Week 2009 Schedule of Events

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Fans listen to Elvis music during the Graceland candlelight vigil last year. This year, activities including movie screenings, tribute artist shows and collectible events precede the Aug. 15 vigil.

For the full events schedule, go to elvisweek.com.

Saturday and Monday

Club Elvis: 8 p.m.-midnight at the Elvis Presley Car Museum in Graceland Plaza. Disc jockey spins Elvis records; cash bar (IDs checked). Wristband ticket ($20) allows you to come and go. (800) 238-2000 or 332-3322.

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Fans listen to Elvis music during the Graceland candlelight vigil last year. This year, activities including movie screenings, tribute artist shows and collectible events precede the Aug. 15 vigil.

Sunday

Gospel Breakfast: 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Elvis Presley Car Museum, Graceland Plaza. Brunch in the museum while listening to Elvis gospel music and watching Elvis videos on the drive-in theater movie screen. Tickets $27. Call (800) 238-2000 or 332-3322.

"Blue Hawaii" at The Orpheum Theatre: Doors open at 5 p.m., movie at 6 p.m. At 203 S. Main. The film "Blue Hawaii" shown during Orpheum's Summer Movie Series. Tickets $6 (purchase at the Orpheum box office 1 hour before show time). Cash only. Call 525-3000.

Tuesday

Malco Theatre's Elvis Film Fest 6: At Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Ave. "Fun in Acapulco", "Roustabout", "Jailhouse Rock", and "King Creole", beginning at 10 a.m. with last showing ("Jailhouse Rock") at 4:10 p.m. Tickets $5 each, and on sale at theatre box office and online at malco.com. Proceeds benefit Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation. E-mail karen@malco.com for questions.

Peabody Duck March with 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contestants: 5 p.m. The Peabody, 149 Union Ave. Admission is free.

Shawn Klush: Ultimate Elvis Tribute: Concert featuring 2007 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner, Klush, along with The Sweet Inspirations. Semifinalists for 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will also make an appearance. 7 p.m. Tickets: $27, plus service fee. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Cannon Center box office: (800) 726-0915 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Ticketmaster locations or ticketmaster.com

Tuesday-Aug. 15

Fans of the King Collectible Show 2009: 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Aug. 15 at the Scottish Inn & Suites, 3524 Elvis Presley Blvd. Dealers with original LPs, EPs and singles, concert and candid photos, movie memorabilia, promo items, sheet music, magazines, books and licensed jewelry. Free admission. Call 497-4852.

Images of the King Contest: The 23rd annual contest will be held Tuesday through Saturday (Aug. 15) at the Holiday Inn Select Airport. Contest begins at 7 p.m. each evening. There also will be an associated bus tour, a "Show of Champions" and a champagne breakfast on Aug. 16. Tickets begin at $15. For more information, call Bobbie Hoover at 877-397-2660 or go to imagesoftheking.net.

Wednesday

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hard Rock Café, 315 Beale. Private event reserved for those who have purchased a special ticket package for the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

Elvis Meet Up at Marlowe's: 4 p.m. at 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. Benefiting Shelby County Humane Society. No cover charge, but attendees pay for their own food, drinks, gratuity. Special guests have been invited and Elvis door prizes will be given out. RSVP to Sharon Parker: ElvisMeetUpatMarlowes@ hotmail.com. Call (615) 830-5126.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round: 7 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Semifinal round of competition for 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. See the best Elvis tribute artists from around the world performing and competing on stage for their chance to move on to the finals round on Thursday. Two-day tickets $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round); $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 semifinal round available for $25. Call (800) 745-3000 or 525-1515. Visit the Cannon Center box office or any Ticketmaster outlet.

Thursday

Brass Note Dedication for Dewey Phillips: 9:30 a.m. in front of W.C. Handy Park. Phillips was one of Memphis' most famous and entertaining disc jockeys who in 1954 was the first DJ to give air time to Elvis. Open to the public.

Fan Club Presidents' Event: 2-4 p.m. at the Fogelman Executive Conference Center, University of Memphis. Celebrate the work of Elvis Presley fan clubs. Event will feature a program of EPE company updates and special announcements. Special guest 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"). Tickets available to fan club members and general public for $10. Call (800) 238-2000 or 332-3322.

Graceland Scavenger Hunt -- Bears on Tour: 5 p.m. starting at the Graceland ticket office. Guests 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 available. Prizes to be announced. Tickets $29; $14 for ages 7-12. Call (800) 238-2000 or 332-3322.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals: 7 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Top finalists from semifinal round on Aug. 12 will compete for title of Elvis Tribute Artist of 2009. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round); $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, $49. Call (800) 745-3000 or 525-1515. Visit Cannon Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet.

Thursday-Aug. 15

Collecting The King Memorabilia Show 2009: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 13-15 in the Hernando DeSoto room at The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union Ave. Admission $3 all three days. There will be a Special Collectors Sneak Preview 6-9 p.m. Wednesday ($10). Dealer tables with thousands of rare and original, vintage Elvis Presley memorabilia. Buy, sell, trade. Call (815) 557-1415 or e-mail: sndzgood@aol.com

Aug. 14

Shake, Rattle & Bowl Party: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Strike Zone Bowling Alley, 3330 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, Miss. Activities include bowling, billiards, an Elvis trivia contest, Elvis karaoke and lots of fun surprises. Elvis clips and music playing throughout the entire facility. Special guests The TCB Band, Sweet Inspirations, Elvis' Imperials, Millie Kirkham and Joe Guercio will stop by for autograph session. Tickets $49. (800) 238-2000 or 332-3322.

The Genuine Elvis Book Launch and Autograph Signing: 2-4 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit, Graceland Plaza. Join co-authors: county music star Ronnie McDowell, TV personality Edie Hand, music producer and manager Joe Meador along with Gene Smith's widow Louise Smith for autographing event celebrating the launch of this new book for Elvis fans and collectors.

Elvis 1969 -- A Celebration Concert: 8 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Forty years after Elvis Presley returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., will reunite many of the original cast for a concert celebration. Live musical performances along with video and audio. Tickets: $79/$59. Call (800)745-3000 or (901) 525-1515. Visit the Cannon Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets.

Aug. 15

The 27th Annual Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock & Roll: Benefits United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South. Starts 8 a.m. at the Graceland gates. To register to walk/run, call Jordyn Matthews at (901) 761-4277. E-mail: jmatthews@ucpmemphis.org. Visit: elvispresleyrunandwalk.com

Conversations on Elvis -- Session 1: American Studio Session: 10 a.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Hear from Elvis' friends and associates as they share their stories and memories of Elvis. Tickets $19 or $35 for both sessions. Call Graceland reservations at (800) 238-2000 or (901) 332-3322.

Conversations on Elvis -- Session 2: Elvis in Vegas 1969: 1 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Features guests who were at the opening engagement in Las Vegas. Tickets $19 or or $35 for both sessions. (800) 238-2000 or (901) 332-3322.

Elvis Plaque Presentation from Sony Music: 5 p.m. The Plaza Green at Graceland. Join executives from Sony Music, EPE and fans from around the world for a presentation of plaques that honor Elvis' recent worldwide gold, silver and platinum achievements.

Candlelight Vigil: 8:30 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's grave site and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. Free admission. No tickets or reservations. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate have done so. Free parking at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6 p.m.

Multiple Date Events

Morning and Evening Walk-ups for Meditation Garden: Elvis Week morning walk-ups will be 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Aug. 8-15. Morning walk-ups will not be available on Aug. 16 due to Candlelight Vigil. Elvis Week evening walk-ups will be 7- 9 p.m. on Aug. 8-14 and on Aug. 16. Evening walk-ups will not be available on Aug. 15 due to the Candlelight Vigil.

Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest: 9 p.m.-midnight Aug. 8-10 at Hard Rock Café, 315 Beale. Hard Rock Café in Memphis is looking for the best Elvis tribute artists to compete in their "Last Chance" event. Winner goes on to the semifinal round just a few days later. If interested in competing, E-mail: memphis_sales@hardrock.com. Spectator tickets $5 for each semifinal event (Aug. 8 & 9) and $10 for final event (Aug. 10). Tickets available at the door only, the night of the show. No advanced ticket sales.

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