| Elvis Museum closing for repair | | Posted Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:11:19 AM by Blog57 Team | | The Elvis Presley Museum in Tupelo is closing for about three months for renovations. The museum, housed at the site of the singer's birthplace, shut its doors after regular operating hours Friday so Germantown Contracting can begin a $262,000 project to turn it into a world-class exhibit. Some 50,000 people tour the museum each year, but the closing isn't expected to hurt that number, said birthplace and museum director Dick Guyton. "If we have a slow time, this would be it," he said. "A lot of tour companies don't start tours until November. We've got eight or nine tours booked during this time, but they already know it, and ticket prices will be adjusted to charge them just for going through the house" where Elvis was born. The house, gift shop, chapel and other attractions will remain open, Guyton said.... | |
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| | | Elvis Thou Art Author doesn't buy notion that Presley cult exists | | Posted Saturday, September 02, 2006 6:32:46 PM by Blog57 Team | | Elvis impersonator Rob Langford, sweating through his white jumpsuit, got all shook up singing such Elvis Presley hits as "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Love Me Tender." Nearby, author Gregory L. Reece signed copies of his book, Elvis Religion: The Cult of the King, at a coffeehouse on a recent Thursday night. People clapped and shouted for Langford's performance. But were they worshipping a messianic figure? Are Elvis impersonators the equivalent of priests, celebrating the birth of a new religion - Elvis worship? Not quite, argues Reece, but it's a theory that's been floating around since the singer's death Aug. 16, 1977. Claims of post-death sightings have given Presley a resurrection theme to go with his divine pop-culture status as "The King," after a rise from humble beginnings in Tupelo, Miss.... | |
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| | | Amy Grant puts on subtle, passionate show | | Posted Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:09:43 AM by Blog57 Team | | A few songs into her Sunday night Grandstand concert at the Minnesota State Fair, Amy Grant dared couples in the audience to get up and dance to her dreamy cover of Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender," saying "Life is too short to miss a slow dance." Few, if any, in the crowd took Grant up on the challenge, instead continuing to sit quietly, with all the reverence of a church crowd. But as much as Grant might've preferred a little more animation from the modest audience of about 2,500, the staid manner actually helped focus the attention on Grant's gorgeous, unfussy performance. And what a performance it was ? subtle, passionate and peaceful. A full band and orchestra backed Grant, for a total of 85 musicians on stage by her count. During the two-hour show, she offered her own hits and a few well-chosen covers.... | |
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| | | Popularity of Prepaid Cards Gains Momentum, Elvis Presley Debit ... | | Posted Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:38:22 PM by Blog57 Team | | Elvis fans will love the convenience and collectibility of the new Elvis Prepaid Cards which are being launched this week by EDP Licensing, Inc. The cards are a result of the growth and success of debit card programs and is among the first major celebrity-branded card programs to be offered. For more information go to www.elvis.com. (Graphic: Business Wire) .... | |
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| | | Roberto Clemente tournament truly a World Series | | Posted Thursday, July 20, 2006 3:08:19 PM by Blog57 Team | | Ronald McDonald, Superman and Elvis Presley all made appearances as the McDonough Youth Baseball League held opening ceremonies at the square in downtown McDonough for the AABC Roberto Clemente World Series for the sixth consecutive year.Eight teams from all over the country and Puerto Rico will join the hosting McDonough Elite, reigning McDonough Youth League champs.The Gresham Park Braves of Decatur and Homeplate Chili Dogs of Fayette County, who earned berths after finishing one and two respectively in the Southeast Regionals last week, round out three Georgia teams playing in the tournament.Other teams include the Puerto Rico Carolinas, Wallen Wizards of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Wolcott Clemente of Wolcott, Connecticut; Wolverines of Battle Creek, Michigan and Vipers of Moriarty, New Mexico.Skill and Drills: A skill and drill contest is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m.... | |
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