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Elvis Week 2003

© June Moore

If you're one of the unlucky ones like me, and can't make it to Memphis for Elvis Week 2003, thanks to all the CDs, videos and books now available we'll still be able to enjoy a full week of Elvis.

At least there is an Elvis Parade that takes place here in Kansas City, Mo. on the 15th. That will keep me busy, at least for one day. If you're at the parade be sure to stop in and say hi. I'll be sitting at the table with Melody and I's book, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes , a stack of Kathy's new Kathy Westmoreland Live CDs, and information on joining the new Elvis Fan Club forming in Kansas City.

Here's a few experiences complete with photos I brought back from Elvis Weeks I've attended.

The Dolan House where I spent Elvis week in 2002 at Vernon, Elvis' dads home on Dolan Road, as the guest of Diana Magrann, Kathy Westmoreland's manager. What an experience that was! Just the thought of all the times Elvis had walked thru that very house, sat in the same chairs, ate at the same table. The memories of that week will always be with me.

Elvis Week 2000

The Candlelight Vigil 2000

The Images of Elvis Contest 2000

The Images Contest 2000 continued

On the other hand, if you ARE one of the lucky ones that'll will be heading to Memphis in a few days, here's a partial list of events. This is only a partial list however, so be sure to check the Elvis.com site for full-details of each event.

SATURDAY 9

An Elvis Happening on Beale Street II - Memphis Welcomes the Fans. Special entertainment inside participating Beale Street clubs and outdoor activities including a street party outside Elvis Presley's Memphis restaurant with Elvis on big video screen.

Andy Childs at Elvis Presley's Memphis Elvis Presley's Memphis, 126 Beale Street. Music starts at 9:00PM.

A Tribute to the King featuring Ronnie McDowell August 8 and 9. Showtime 9:00 PM, doors open at 8:00 PM. Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, Tunica, MS. Ronnie McDowell with former Elvis band members Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana and the Jordanaires. $40 and $35.

SUNDAY 10

Gospel Brunch with The Blackwoods at Elvis Presley's Memphis 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. All-inclusive admission price of $21.95 covers the show, meal, tax and gratuity.