Elvis would have been 75 on Jan. 8. Here is a list of public events for the 2010 Elvis Presley birthday celebration. For more information and a full list, go to elvis.com.

Thursday, Jan. 7

Book signing: Author Alanna Nash will read and sign copies of her book "Baby, Let's Play House: Elvis Presley and the Women Who Loved Him" at 6 p.m. at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Extended. For details, call 683-9801.

Terry Mike Jeffrey doesn't impersonate Elvis, but stays true to Elvis's recorded songs.

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Elvis' 75th Birthday Celebration Tupelo Day Tour with Sweet Magnolia Tours: Boarding at 8:15 a.m. with departure at 8:30 a.m. Tour returns to Memphis at 4 p.m. Departs from the Tennessee Welcome Center, 119 Riverside Dr. Cost is $72 per person. For more information, call 901-369-9838 or 866-320-5295.

Elvis Meetup at Marlowe's: Noon, 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. No cover charge, but guests pay for their own food, beverage and tip. Elvis door prizes will be given and special guests have been invited. All proceeds will benefit the Shelby County Humane Society. Contact Sharon Parker at elvismeetup atmarlowes@hotmail.com or call 615-830-5126.

Friday, Jan. 8

D&N's and Elvis Meetup's Gospel Tribute to Elvis: 12:01 a.m., in front of the Graceland gates. D&N's Elvis Presley Fan Club and the Elvis Meetup Fan Club invite you to join their annual tradition. Meet at the gates of Graceland at midnight on Elvis' birthday as they join fans from across the globe singing familiar gospel songs, and, of course, Happy Birthday to Elvis.

Elvis Presley Day Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. on Graceland Plaza near the main ticketing area. Enjoy a ceremony with special guests Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley along with Graceland/EPE officials, a birthday cake cutting and a proclamation of Elvis Presley Day by Memphis and Shelby County officials. Free admission.

Live Entertainment in Ticket Pavilion by Terry Mike Jeffrey: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Elvis music performed by Terry Mike Jeffrey. Free.

"Elvis: My Best Man" Autograph Signing with George Klein: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit, Graceland Plaza. Meet George Klein, Elvis' friend and author of the new book titled "Elvis: My Best Man." Copies of the book will be available at the book signing for purchase.

"Elvis: A Tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll" Autograph Signing with Author Frank Hyland: 2 p.m-4 p.m. Good Rockin' Gift Shop, Graceland Plaza. Meet Frank Hyland, author of "Elvis: A Tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll." Books will be for sale at the signing.

4th Annual Rock-a-Hula Girls Charity Benefit: 3 p.m. -- 5 p.m. Marlowe's Restaurant, 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. Cost is $20 and tickets are available at the door.

2010 Grizzlies Elvis Birthday Night: 7 p.m The Memphis Grizzlies will be playing the Utah Jazz in an arena filled with Elvis-themed music, movie clips, and live entertainment. Tickets to the game available at Grizzlies.com.

Saturday, Jan. 9

Conversations on Elvis: Elvis in Tupelo: 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Memphis Marriott East, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The event will focus on Elvis growing up in Tupelo and his return to Tupelo in 1956. Conversations on Elvis will be hosted by Tupelo historian Roy Turner, and will also feature rarely-seen photos and video of Elvis. Tickets are $20; on sale through Graceland reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents Elvis Birthday Pops: 8 p.m., The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main St. in downtown Memphis. Elvis returns to the Cannon Center to celebrate his landmark 75th birthday in style with Terry Mike Jeffery, his band and special guests James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Glen D Hardin of the TCB Band. Tickets range from $150 (VIP) to $28. To order, call the box office at 537-2525 or go to 585 S. Mendenhall Rd.

Elvis 75th Birthday Bash on Beale: 9 p.m. Beale Street, Downtown Memphis. Join Elvis fans from around the world as they celebrate Elvis' birthday on Beale Street. All the clubs will include Elvis-themed entertainment, drink specials and more. Must be 21 or older. Tickets are available for purchase through Graceland and can be presented at the door of any club on Beale Street for a wristband. Wristbands will give you access to all the clubs on Beale Street. Cost is $15.00.