Elvis Week 2017 - Sunday, August 13th Events




Sunday, August 13

Elvis 101
10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $20
Elvis' influence on music, pop culture and society has been studied, analyzed and debated since his music first hit the airwaves in 1954. Elvis 101 features scholars, authors and those who have spent hundreds of hours studying Elvis Presley talking in-depth about different aspects of The King of Rock 'n' Roll's life and career. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests for 2017 include: author Peter Guralnick, sharing stories about what it was like to research for his two Elvis biographies “Last Train to Memphis” and “Careless Love”; John Beifuss, film critic and reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, talking about Elvis’ films; Sony Music's Ernst Jorgensen; and Tupelo historian Roy Turner.

Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center Fan Reception
1:00 - 3:00 PM. Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center at Regional One Health, 877 Jefferson Avenue. Free. Celebrate at the Annual Elvis Presley Fan Reception at the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis. Light refreshments will be served and tours of the trauma center will be conducted. Included in the tour is a stop by the Elvis Presley Trauma Center donor wall, where hundreds of plaques recognize donors who have supported the trauma center named in honor of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The special guest speaker is Donnie Sumner. Enter Regional Health One at the main entrance and greeters will then direct you to the reception. Valet parking is available at the main entrance.

A Celebration of Elvis Featuring Bouke
2:00 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland. $20 Join us as Dutch singer Bouke performs live on stage. Hosted by the Elvis Matters Fan Club, Bouke and his band will be performing Elvis classics and fan favorites. Limited ticket availability for this event.

George Klein's Elvis Mafia Reunion - SOLD OUT 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Alfred's, 197 Beale Street. $45.
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 $45.00 and includes dinner and the show. All proceeds will go to Make-a-Wish and the EP Charity Dinner. Reservations are accepted by calling Alfred's at 901-525-3711.
A Salute to Sun Records Hosted by John Paul Keith
8:00 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $30
Hosted by renowned singer-songwriter John Paul Keith with Will Tucker and Brad Birkedahl, featuring special guests Jerry Phillips and Sun studio drummer J.M. Van Eaton. Keith, along with some of Memphis' top musicians will pay tribute to the early music of Elvis and all the legendary Sun artists, and will feature appearances Will Tucker, Shawn Zorn, and Griffin Rone.

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