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Fox 13 Memphis Reports that an Elvis fan visiting from The Netherlands for Elvis Week has been burglarized at the Econo Lodge  at 22 N. BB King on Wednesday, August 16th. The victim told police he left his hotel room locked, but returned to find items missing . He had two Elvis shirts stolen and an Elvis Zippo lighter. The value of the souvenirs was around $150. Police have not made any arrests in connection with the theft. The Guesthouse at Graceland had a similar problem 3 months ago. Although it was on a much larger, scarier level. Seems to be a city wide problem. Click Here To Read about The Guesthouse at Graceland Robbers who posed as Housekeeping

Peter Alden - Ricky Nelson Tribute A Rock and Roll Garden Party – A Tribute to Ricky Nelson is coming to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman, New Jersey on Saturday, August 19th . The event features Peter Alden as Ricky Nelson and Joey Pucci and the American Longboards band who will take you back to the unforgettable songs of the 50s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80s. Peter Alden’s unforgettable repertoire includes Ricky Nelson classics such as “Garden Party,” “Hello Mary Lou,” “Travelin’ Man,” “Poor Little Fool,” “I will Follow You,” “Lonesome Town,” “It’s Late” and “I Believe What You Say.” Check out the video below. Click Here to purchase Tickets Click Here for More Details

Thursday, August 17 Conversations on Elvis: Elvis in the Movies 10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Hear from some of those who shared the big screen with Elvis in one of his 31 feature films. Hosted by Tom Brown, confirmed guest include Marlyn Mason, Elvis’ co-star in “The Trouble with Girls;" Pat Priest, Elvis' co-star in "Easy Come, Easy Go;" "Elvis' "Girls! Girls! Girls!" co-star Laurel Goodwin; Elvis' "Wild in the Country" and "It Happened at the World's Fair" co-star Gary Lockwood; and Randy Starr, who wrote 12 songs for Elvis movies. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase - SOLD OUT 1:00 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland. Reserved for Ultimate ETA Contest VIP ($209) ticket holders only. VIP ticket holders are invited to join a private showcase event featuring performances by 2017 semifinalists. General admission seating. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Co...

Elvis is only featured for about a second in the official trailer but Elvis is actually in the upcoming film, Blade Runner 2049 for a lot longer. It's not an impersonator, it's Elvis Presley in hologram form!   Blade Runner 2049 opens in theaters October 6, 2017

This is a report from WHAS 11 main anchor Jim Mitchell who made the trip down to Memphis for Elvis Presley's funeral. He even found local people from Kentuckiana who made the trip. I love seeing the footage of all the fans who made the trip to Memphis to pay their respects to Elvis. What stood out to me was the sketch artist Ham Embree's rendering of Elvis Presley lying in state with Priscilla and Vernon standing beside him. The local artist is Martha Hamilton.  “Ham” Embree, noted Memphis artist, was also a courtroom sketch artist. Hamilton had been commissioned to do the courtroom drawings by local television stations. A pioneer in television animation, she was the courtroom artist for CBS News and its Memphis affiliate, WREG-TV, Channel 3. Embree’s drawings gave visual reality to trials that could be covered by courtroom reporters but not photographers. Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley and Vernon Presley - by Ham Embree Embree's courtroom drawings...

Wednesday, August 16 Conversations on Elvis: In the Studio 10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Hear what it was like to record in the studio with Elvis Presley from those who were there to experience it. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests include: Norbert Putnam, who played bass for Elvis; back-up singers Mary Holladay Pederson and Ginger Holladay, who sang with Elvis on some of his biggest hits; and Sony Music's Ernst Jorgensen, author of "A Life in Music," a definitive study of Elvis' recording sessions. George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service 12:00 PM. University of Memphis Theater Building, 3745 Central Avenue, Memphis. Free. Annual event hosted by George Klein, longtime friend of Elvis. Speakers will include friends and family of Elvis and celebrity guests. The event is located in room TH100, and parking is at Central Avenue Lot 44. The event is free and reservations are not required. For more information, contact the U of M Depa...

Our friends over at the   I Love Memphis Blog have some suggestions for Elvis fans. Here are some other events happening in Memphis for August 16th. Wednesday, August 16 Trivia at Huey’s various locations (Always Open Late!) Cerrito Trivia & Bingo at multiple locations Karaoke at multiple locations Farmers Markets around town 9 to 5  at Playhouse on the Square Horn Island 33 Exhibit & Sale at MCA Sunrise Yoga at the Dixon Munch & Learn at the Dixon: Church Gardens & Their History Newsmakers Seminar at Brooks Museum Memphis Farmer’s Market Squared at Court Square Indie Wednesday Film Series: Romeo is Bleeding at Crosstown Arts Bike To Dinner: Mardi Gras Memphis with Revolutions Memphis Redbirds v. Nashville Sounds at AutoZone Park (Always Fun!) Rosé Wine Dinner at Char Restaurant Say Cheese and El Mero Taco Food Trucks at Miss Cordelia’s Bohemian Wednesdays at The Den  Elvis Glass Night at Flying Saucer Cordo...