Children’s Museum

[ August 11, 2007 to August 17, 2007. ] The Children’s Museum is joining Graceland and the city of Memphis in celebrating Elvis Week 2007, which marks the 30th anniversary of Elvis’ passing. The museum will have a multitude of Elvis related activities throughout the week in tribute to the “King of Rock’n’Roll.” Search Parties for the week will be “Elvis Scavenger Hunts.” Tales […]

The Elvis Presley International Art Show - Fan Art From The Graceland Archives

[ July 27, 2007 to August 18, 2007. ] July 27 - August 18. Tyiese Scarpa, 515 South Main Street, St. 101, Memphis. Over 40 pieces of fan art from the Graceland Archives displayed in a gallery setting. Soon after Elvis Presley became an international singing sensation, fans started sending their drawings, sculptures and paintings to Graceland to him and more has […]

Madacy Entertainment Tent at the Elvis After Dark Complex

[ August 10, 2007 to August 18, 2007. ] August 10-18, day and night. Elvis After Dark complex (formerly known as Graceland Crossing shopping center). Continuous presentation of Elvis music performed live by various singers and bands, plus other activities. A preliminary schedule of acts should be posted here close to the start of Elvis Week. Free admission. A detailed schedule […]

Memphian Theatre Tours

[ August 11, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. August 12, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. August 13, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. August 14, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. August 15, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. August 16, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. August 17, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] August 11-17. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 51 South Cooper St., Memphis. $5.00 per person or $3.00 for groups of 20 or more. A 30-minute tour of Playhouse on the Square, formerly The Memphian Theatre, where Elvis used to come and watch movies with his friends. You’ll have the opportunity to sit in the Elvis […]

Tours of Lauderdale Courts

[ August 11, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 12, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 13, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 14, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 15, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 16, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 17, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. August 18, 2007; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] August 11-18. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Uptown Square Apts (formerly Lauderdale Courts). Second only to Graceland, Lauderdale Courts is the Memphis home Elvis lived in the longest. From September 1949 to January 1953, Elvis and his parents lived at 185 Winchester, Apartment 328 in Lauderdale Courts. “The Courts” proved to be a pivotal place […]

“ELVIS: MIDNIGHT IN VEGAS” CONCERT

[ August 16, 2007 11:59 pm to August 17, 2007 3:00 am. ] By popular demand! This exciting new concert event was added to the Elvis Week calendar just after Elvis: The 30th Anniversary Concert sold out in early May. Knowing that many Elvis fans attending that August 16th show would be beyond ready to keep rockin’ out with Elvis and his band with another concert, and wanting […]

Elvis Week Art Contest & Exhibit

[ August 11, 2007 12:00 am to August 19, 2007 12:00 am. ] August 11-19. Ticket office pavilion in Graceland Plaza. Free admission to view this exhibition of Elvis-themed artwork from amateur and professional artists from around the world. Rules & Entry Form for artists who would like to submit their work.

Children’s Crafts

[ August 13, 2007 11:00 am to August 18, 2007 3:00 pm. ] Daily, August 13-18, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Location in Graceland visitor center to be announced. Craft activities for children aged 2 to 12. Stop by and make your own special Elvis Week souvenir. Free admission.

Tours of Elvis Presley Trauma Center

[ August 14, 2007 to August 17, 2007. ] August 14-17. The MED, 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis. To schedule a tour of the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center, contact Marsha Evans at The MED Foundation at (901) 545-8372 or email mevans at the-med.org.

Budweiser Clydesdales at Graceland

[ August 14, 2007 to August 18, 2007. ] Times TBA. Back lawn area of Elvis After Dark complex (formerly known as Graceland Crossing shopping center). Budweiser will honor Elvis’s passion for horses with a visit by the Budweiser Clydesdales. Enjoy seeing these famous, magificent creatures up close.

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