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Due to the overwhelming success of its first three virtual tours, Elvis Presley’s Graceland announced a new additional date for the initial guided tour and added three more brand new virtual tour options.
Graceland’s fourth annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend returns to the Soundstage at Graceland for two back-to-back nights of concert experiences this March.
Always wanted to visit The King’s home? Graceland is now offering live virtual tours of Elvis Presley’s estate, including the mansion, the Lisa Marie jet, and Elvis Presley’s Memphis exhibit and entertainment complex.
From Jan. 7-9, Graceland will be honoring Elvis Presley for what would be his 86th birthday. Starting Jan. 7 at Graceland’s AAA four-diamond rated resort The Guest House, “Blue Hawaii” will be kicking off The King’s birthday. Later in the evening, Graceland’s Vice President of Archives Angie Marchese and “Gates of Graceland” host Tom Brown will perform an exclusive after-hours tour of Presley’s home, offering inside scoops not usually seen on regular tours.
On Nov. 19, Elvis Presley’s Graceland will continue its traditional Christmas lighting ceremony. Starting at 6 p.m. Central Time, the destination will hold a Facebook Live so Elvis fans of all ages can watch his home dazzle in holiday lights.
Every year, Elvis fans from around the world visit Graceland Mansion and Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex in Memphis, Tenn., but beginning Aug. 8, 10 new interactive experiences will allow visitors to immerse themselves even further into the life and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
Elvis Presley’s iconic estate is home to rhinestone jumpsuits and other priceless musical memorabilia, but now you’ll also find astronauts and dinosaurs there, as Memphis’s new Graceland Exhibition Center has opened two short-term hands-on interactive exhibits featuring out of this world and prehistoric experiences.
[Read more…]Elvis Presley’s Graceland will kick off the holiday season this November when country music stars Scotty McCreery and Marty Stewart flip the switch on the holiday lights and decorations that will illuminate Elvis’ iconic home.
Fans from around the world will gather at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. to celebrate the life of Elvis Presley during Elvis Week 2018, from Aug. 9-18.
You’ve seen her in bubbles and you’ve seen her without pants, but you’ve never seen Lady Gaga quite like this – covered in gumdrops, licorice and M&M’s.
Lady Gaga is just one of an all-star lineup of new celebrity portraits made entirely from candy, commissioned by Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
In this one of a kind work of art, Lady Gaga’s lovely locks are made from yellow licorice. There’s no blue suede on this Elvis – but there are hundreds of blue M&M’s. Michael Jackson thrills in multiple flavors – one portrait captures his essence with M&M’s, while another uses licorice and gumdrops. And our candy Beyonce looks good enough to – well, let’s just says she looks good enough to stare at and admire.
The Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and Elvis portraits will feel right at home in their new surroundings – new Ripley’s Candy Stores that have been added to several Ripley’s attractions around the country. Beyonce and Marilyn Monroe will hang in the lobby of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Orlando.
The portraits were created by Mexico City artist Enrique Ramos who previously has done several pieces for Ripley’s. Picasso may have had his blue period, but Ramos is now experiencing his “sweet” period. These portraits are 100% candy, and include Gummy Bears, licorice, Fruit by the Foot, M&M’s, after-dinner mints and candy hearts.
As Beyonce says, “Put a Ring (pop) on It.” [Read more…]