JUNE 2019
MEMPHIS, TN
GUEST
GUEST GUIDE FOR GUEST HOUSE AT GRACELAND
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ACTIVITES, MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES Movies are held nightly at 7 pm at The Guest House Theater. Movies are complimentary and subject to change due to private events. Monday “Viva Las Vegas” Tuesday “Love Me Tender” Wednesday “That’s the Way it is” Thursday “Aloha from Hawaii” Friday “68’ Special” Saturday “Elvis on Tour” Sunday “Jailhouse Rock”
OUTDOOR & BOARD GAMES Available to borrow in The Guest House Gift Shop with a valid photo I.D. • Bean Bag Toss • Monopoly • Operation • Table Shuffleboard • Scrabble • Jenga • Ping Pong • Sorry • Connect 4 • Foosball
ACTIVITIES Enjoy special activities at The Guest House at Graceland. Managers Reception Lobby, M-F 4 pm – 5 pm
Live Music 7 Nights a Week Lobby Lounge, 7 pm – 10 pm
Yoga on the Back Lawn Saturday & Sunday 8 am – 9 am Sign-up sheet at concierge
Karaoke every Wednesday night E.P.’s Bar & Grill, 7 pm – 11 pm
Enjoy a complimentary Peanut Butter & Jelly Station nightly starting at 10 pm until supplies last!
JUNE EVENTS AT THE GUEST HOUSE & GRACELAND June 1 - Hallmark Channel's Wedding at Graceland Movie Premiere June 1-2 - King of the Street Bike Weekend at Graceland June 2 - Stryper concert - Soundstage at Graceland June 7 - 37th Anniversary of Graceland opening to the public June 8 - OUTDOOR MOVIE Night - Guest House lawn (dusk) June 9 - Why Don't We concert - Soundstage at Graceland June 15 - Doc McLean concert - Soundstage at Graceland June 16 - Boz Scaggs - Soundstage at Graceland June 21 - Fabulous 50's Weekend at Graceland June 22 - OUTDOOR MOVIE Night - Guest House lawn (dusk) June 22 - Chubby Checker - Soundstage at Graceland For concert details and tickets visit Graceland.com
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‘‘Take my hand, take my whole life too’’
Begin your ‘‘happily-ever-after’’ with an iconic wedding at The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, TN. With the new Graceland's Chapel in the Woods and indoor and outdoor space at the hotel to tie the knot, as well as gorgeous event space for the reception, you have options! Contact our wedding team to learn more: tmasterson@guesthousegraceland.com 901-473-6025
Photo by Josh and Aleah Photography
Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley
DRINKS & DINING DELTA’S KITCHEN Breakfast Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 11:00 am Saturday – Sunday 6:30 am – 12:00 pm Dinner: 5 pm – 10 pm
E.P.’S BAR & GRILL Lunch and Dinner Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 11 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am – Midnight
SHAKE RATTLE & GO 6 am – 2 pm Serving light breakfast options, sandwiches, Starbucks Coffee
POOLSIDE SERVICE 11 am – 6 pm daily
CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS Enjoy live concerts at the Soundstage at Graceland, specialty-themed weekends, annual Elvis celebrations, and much more. There is more to see, hear, taste and explore than ever before at Elvis Presley’s Graceland!
Fabulous 50's Weekend June 21-23, 2019 Join us for a weekend that will walk you down Memory Lane while creating new memories that will last a lifetime. All-American July 4th Getaway July 4-7, 2019 There’s nothing more American than Elvis, rock ‘n’ roll, fireworks, BBQ, movies and NASCAR. Graceland Performing Arts Camp July 10-14 & July 17-21, 2019 Campers from all over the country come to Graceland to act, sing, dance, and learn. Elvis Week 2019 August 9-17, 2019 Come together with fans across the globe in August to celebrate the music, movies and legacy of Elvis. Graceland Holiday Lighting Ceremony November 21, 2019 The holiday lights at Graceland come alive as part of our annual lighting ceremony featuring live music and a special guest. Graceland Holiday Concert Weekend December 13-14, 2019 A special holiday celebration at Graceland with a weekend of concerts and tours. Elvis’ 85th Birthday Celebration January 8-11, 2020 Celebrate Elvis’ 85th birthday with four days of special events at Graceland. General Hospital Weekend January 17-19, 2020 An all-inclusive 3-day weekend packed full of “General Hospital” stars, parties, panels, shows, dinners, autographs, photo ops, and more!
June 2, Sun
STRYPER
June 9, Sun
Why Don't We
June 15, Sat
Don McLean
June 16, Sun
Boz Scaggs
June 22, Sat
Chubby Checker & The Wild Cats
July 6, Sat
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
July 20, Sat
Kirk Franklin
August 21, Wed September 1, Sun October 5, Sat November 2, Sun
Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot Hot Tuna Electric Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul Melissa Etheridge
EXPERIENCE GRACELAND Tickets to all Graceland attractions are available at Graceland.com, by calling 800-238-2000, or by visiting Graceland or the gift shop at the Guest House at Graceland during regular hours of operations. Graceland Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm Graceland Mansion Take an unforgettable journey through the most famous rock ‘n’ roll residence in the world. Explore the personal side of Elvis Presley with an interactive iPad tour of Graceland Mansion, featuring commentary and stories by Elvis and his daughter, Lisa Marie. The tour of Graceland Mansion includes the living room, his parents’ bedroom, the kitchen, TV room, pool room, the famous Jungle Room, his father’s office, the Trophy Building, the Racquetball Building, and Meditation Garden.
Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex Experience Elvis’ life and career like never-before at Elvis Presley’s Memphis which features more than 10 exhibits and attractions. Walk among some of Elvis’ favorite automobiles, including his iconic Pink Cadillac, at the Presley Motors Automobile Museum exhibit, immerse yourself in Elvis’ incredible career at the Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, and enjoy themed discovery spaces showcasing Elvis’ influences, important facets of his life, and his role in launching a music and pop culture revolution. Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment The Graceland Exhibition Center, just opened in May 2019, features three limited-time exhibits – National Geographic Presents Earth Explorers, Muhammad Ali: Greatest of All Time and A Century of the American Motorcycle. In addition to exhibits, guests can also enjoy food and drinks at the Jungle Room bar. The Graceland Exhibition Center is the latest expansion to the Graceland campus! Graceland Excursions Day Trips to Tupelo Graceland offers expertly-guided luxury motorcoach tours to Elvis’ Birthplace – Tupelo, Mississippi – every Friday, where you can learn about his humble beginnings. All tours are guided by a Graceland tour guide who takes you on this fun musical journey!
ON THE BLOG Read about history, happenings and more, including where to eat and where to shop in Memphis, on our blog.
Run, Don't Walk to Memphis! On our blog we share details and links to annual walks and races held in Memphis - including the annual Elvis Run!
This July, the Graceland Performing Arts Camp returns! Kids and teens love this camp experience - it is educational and entertaining! Details are in the blog and packages can be booked at Graceland.com/camp.
Elvis Week is August 9-17, 2019. Learn about direct flights to Memphis on our blog. For tickets and packages visit ElvisWeek.com
Read about an Elvis-inspired wedding which was held at the Guest House at Graceland. To book your wedding or special event, contact our event team.
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EXPLORE CIVIL RIGHTS LANDMARKS OF THE SOUTH Begin your Civil Rights Tour in Memphis, home to numerous landmarks. The Lorraine Motel and The National Civil Rights Museum are the ideal place to start. This interactive museum is filled with artifacts and media that take visitors on a tour of history, from slavery to the many protests of the American civil-rights movement. Withers Collection Museum and Gallery, located on Beale Street in the heart of Memphis, is where guests can view the many photographs documenting the struggle for civil rights taken by freelance photojournalist, Dr. Ernest C. Whithers. From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Medgar Evers, as well as Negro League baseball players like Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays, Dr. Withers captured the key players, events, and settings in the movement. Housed inside a modest, antebellum home, the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum allows visitors to take a peek into one of the best-kept secrets during the anti-slavery movement: the Underground Railroad. During a time when slaves were exploited to work on plantations and farms, many residents risked their lives helping fugitives escape a life of slavery by harboring them in their home on their way to freedom. Guests to this museum can experience the dark, damp root cellar, trapdoors, and hidden passageways where travelers on the Railroad stayed until they were able to move on to the next station and to free lives. Read about Civil Rights Landmarks GuestHouseGraceland.com/guest-house-news
ANNUAL EVENTS Memphis is home to incredible events all year-round. Below are some of our favorite events. Items in bold are at Graceland or the resort. For more events, follow us on social media @GuestHouseGraceland.
JANUARY Elvis Presley's Birthday Weekend- Graceland - Jan 8-11, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Ceremony - Memphis
FEBRUARY Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend - Graceland - Feb 28-29, 2020 Bluff City Polar Bear Plunge - Memphis
MARCH Scout's Rock at Graceland - Graceland - March 28, 2020 Vintage 901 Spring Wine & Food Festival - Memphis
APRIL Easter Brunch at Guest House at Graceland Memphis Redbirds AAA Baseball Begins - Memphis Southern Hot Wing Festival - Memphis Beale Street Wine Race - Memphis
MAY Mother's Day Brunch at Guest House at Graceland Memphis in May Festival - Memphis Beale Street Music Festival - Memphis Great American River Run - Memphis World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest - Memphis Blues Music Awards - Blues Foundation
JUNE
NASCAR at Memphis International Raceway Craft Food & Wine Festival at The Columns Mid-South International Festival
JULY
All-American July 4th Celebration Graceland - July 4, 2019 Performing Arts Camp - Graceland July 10-14 and 17-21, 2019 St. Jude Golf Classic - Memphis
AUGUST
Elvis Run - Graceland
SEPTEMBER
Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Memphis International Film Festival
OCTOBER
Memphis Food & Wine Festival - Memphis
NOVEMBER
Lighting Ceremony - Graceland - Nov 21, 2019 Thanksgiving Feast at Guest House at Graceland Indie Memphis Film Festival National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Awards
DECEMBER
Graceland Holiday Concert Weekend - Graceland - Dec 13-14, 2019 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at Guest House at Graceland New Year's Eve Bash at Guest House at Graceland - details on Facebook events St. Jude Marathon - Memphis Liberty Bowl
SHUTTLES, SHOPS & POOL TIMES AIRPORT SHUTTLE
6 am – 11 pm (Runs every 30 minutes)
BEALE ST. SHUTTLE
Sunday – Thursday 6 pm – 10 pm Friday – Saturday 6 pm – 11 pm
GRACELAND SHUTTLE 8:30 am – 6 pm (Runs every 30 minutes)
GUEST HOUSE GIFT SHOP 7 am – 10 pm (Purchase gifts, buy tickets, borrow outdoor sports equipment)
POOL & HOT TUB 7 am – 10 pm