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Graceland To Celebrate Elvis Week 2003

Tuesday, July 15, 2003

Each year since Elvis' death in 1977, thousands of people from around the world have gathered at his home Graceland, in Memphis, to celebrate his life in a week of events now known around the globe as ELVIS WEEK. And, for the fourth year, fans from all over the world can participate in the largest activity, the Candlelight Vigil on August 15th, via the live VigilCast(TM) on AOL.

For a complete, detailed list of events visit www.elvis.com.

The week kicks off on August 9 with a party on Beale Street welcoming the fans. The remaining days are filled with numerous and varied activities such as the 19th annual Elvis Art Contest & Exhibit, Gospel Brunches, the annual Elvis Week Fashion Show and A Salute to Leiber & Stoller at which RCA will make a special award presentation to Lieber & Stoller for their contributions to Elvis' record sales followed by a Jailhouse Rock Sing/Act-Along & More.

Other activities include Conversations on Elvis --'68 & Aloha where Elvis friends and associates share stories and answer questions, marking the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's 1973 Aloha from Hawaii television special and his 1968 Elvis television special, and the Elvis Aloha Dance Party & Luau. Leather & Leis is the Anniversary screening of Elvis' 1968 & 1973 TV Specials in anticipation of the special edition video/DVD releases coming from Elvis Presley Enterprises and BMG Home Entertainment in the fall of 2003.

Elvis Collectors Club members from around the world gather for the Official Elvis Collectors Club Conference, and returning this year are the Elvis Trivia Contest as well as Jamming with the TCB Band at Elvis Presley's Memphis, featuring former Elvis musicians.

New this year is the Elvis Fan's Choice Awards, sponsored and hosted by Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, presented to recognize favorite performances and facets of Elvis' movies as chosen by an international online survey. Numerous celebrity guests are confirmed, along with a video from Ann-Margret. The annual Candlelight Vigil and VigilCast 2003 (TM) is Friday August 15th. This is the largest Elvis Week event when thousands of fans are invited to walk up to Elvis' grave carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. A portion of the evening will be broadcast live on AOL as the fourth annual VigilCast.

Elvis Week winds down with the 21st Annual Elvis Presley International 5K Run and Fun Walk, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy and the first ever Special International Elvis Meetup held at Noon local time in over 500 cities around the world.

For additional information and access to Graceland, please contact beckwithpr@yahoo.com or at 323-845-9836.


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Chattanooga has been selected by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions, as a top retirement destination and will be profiled ... (click for more)

Celebrating 91 years, the Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival blooms April 26-28. A Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920s, the free family-friendly Festival encompasses the Rose Show, ... (click for more)

Here are upcoming events at the Tennessee Aquarium: Hops with the Frogs Saturday, Feb. 25, 6:30-8 .p.m Adults 21 and up Admission fee: $25.00 per person Advance registration is required. ... (click for more)


Travel

Chattanooga Featured In Where To Retire Magazine

Chattanooga has been selected by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions, as a top retirement destination and will be profiled in the feature story “8 Terrific Towns for History Lovers.” The March/April 2012 issue will be available nationwide on February 21, 2012. Where to Retire editor Mary Lu Abbott said ... (click for more)

91st Annual Thomasville, Ga., Rose Show And Parade Is April 26-28

Celebrating 91 years, the Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival blooms April 26-28. A Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920s, the free family-friendly Festival encompasses the Rose Show, which presents contemporary and heirloom roses against a backdrop budding with thousands of the blooms; the Rose Parade, known for its rose carpet and flowery floats; the Street Dance, ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Mother Of Man Charged With Killing Sgt. Chapin Given Prison Sentence Of 30 Years, 6 Months

The mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin was sentenced Monday to serve 30 years and six months in federal prison.  Judge Sandy Mattice said the sentence for Kathleen Mathews, 57-year-old mother of Jesse Mathews, as a packed courtroom watched.  Ray Mathews, 51-year-old father of Jesse Mathews, must serve 20 years and 10 months. ... (click for more)

Vince Dean Picks Up For Senate Race; Tommie Brown Headed For Contest With JoAnne Favors

Rep. Vince Dean has picked up papers to run for the Senate District 10 seat now held by Democrat Andy Berke. And Rep. Tommie Brown picked up papers to retain her District 28 seat. That sets up a clash with Rep. JoAnne Favors, who picked up for District 28 earlier. Under Republican redistricting, Rep. Favors wound up in the Brown district. Rep. Dean, a Republican from East ... (click for more)

Opinion

Thank You, Judge Mattice And Chattanooga

I would like to thank Judge Mattice for handing down a 30.5 year sentence for Kathleen Mathews.  Obviously, no amount of jail time, fines, or lashings can bring back Tim Chapin.   A 30-year sentence will, however, make the world just a little safer.  That's what Sgt. Chapin would have wanted.  He was a protector and sacrificed his life so the rest of ... (click for more)

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Ah, step into my parlor of first-hand wisdom because, in the School of Hard Knocks, there are priceless lessons that you should know before it becomes your turn to dance. Never in my life have I ever had any back problems but, in early December, I came down with what is called sciatica and I have been a miserable man ever since. There are two big nerves that sprout out of the ... (click for more)


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