May issue of Guest - The newsletter for Guest House at Graceland

MAY 2019

MEMPHIS, TN

GUEST

GUEST GUIDE FOR GUEST HOUSE AT GRACELAND

Bouquet Tossing EVENTS

Throwing some light on the Atime whole 'lotta shakin' honored tradition

is going on with these p. 21 spectacular events.

Something Borrowed DININGÂ Some helpful, budgetWhere to dine friendly wedding tips

and enjoy p. 36 refreshments!

The Perfect Fit HAPPY BDAY

Finding the right pair of Memphis celebrates shoes to match your dress

its bicentennial in p. 48 May 2019.

ACTIVITES, MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES Movies are held nightly at 7 pm at the Guest House Theatre. 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 • Scrabble • Table Shuffleboard • Sorry • Ping Pong • Operation • Foosball • Jenga • Monopoly • Connect 4

ACTIVITIES Enjoy special activities at the Guest House at Graceland.

Yoga on the Back Lawn Saturday & Sunday 8 am – 9 am Free for resort guests Sign-up sheet at concierge

Live Music 7 Nights a Week Lobby Lounge – 7 pm – 10 pm Karaoke every Wednesday night E.P.’s Bar & Grill – 7 pm – 11 pm

MAY EVENTS AT THE RESORT May 5 - Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy margaritas and shrimp taco specials at The Lobby Bar and EP's Bar & Grill!

May 11 - OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT! Enjoy an open-air movie and popcorn on the back lawn of the resort. (Dusk) May 12 - Mother's Day Brunch at Delta's Kitchen May 15 - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day May 25 - OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT! Enjoy an open-air movie and popcorn on the back lawn of the resort. (Dusk)

M A Y

Enjoy a complimentary Peanut Butter & Jelly Station nightly starting at 10 pm until supplies last!

DRINKS & DINING DELTA’S KITCHEN Breakfast Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 11:30 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

ON THE BLOG Read about history, happenings and more, including where to eat and where to shop in Memphis, on our blog GuestHouseGraceland.com/guest-house-news

Celebrate Mother's Day on May 12 with a delicious brunch at Delta's Kitchen at the Guest House at Graceland. Reservations can be made by calling 901-473-6100.

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 on our website.

Looking for Instagram-worthy spots? Check out our blog on the Rule of Five. In addition to sharing ideas on where to do these posts are also very snapworthy! Be sure to tag @guesthousegraceland.

Read about Paul and Holly's Elvisinspired wedding which was held at the Guest House at Graceland.

To book your wedding or special event, contact our event team.

Read about the Blues Highway GuestHouseGraceland.com/guest-house-news

Happy Birthday M E M P H I S EXPECT A “WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’ GOING ON” DURING THE MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

By Risa Coleman

For the first time in its history, Memphis in May International Festival, will break with tradition and rather than honor a country as part of the month-long salute, the City of Memphis and Shelby County will be the year-long focus of the 2019 Memphis in May Festival as it celebrates Memphis’ bicentennial and the start of a new century for the city and county.

Swing, Sway, and Swagger. Sip, Savor, Shop and Stay… but most importantly, Bring Your Soul and celebrate 200 years of history in Memphis this May! The Memphis in May International Festival has been named to Travel+Leisure’s international list of Festivals Worth Traveling For and has won over 216 prestigious Pinnacle Awards from the International Festival and Events Association.

Events

Most of the festivities take place on the bluffs of the magnificent Mississippi River at Tom Lee Park.

Check the Memphis in May website for the most current festival information.

Grab tix to the Beale Street Music Festival being held May 3-5 at Tom Lee Park. This is a must-do! This spectacular outdoor festival was included as one of the World’s Top Festivals

by Fest300, and listed by Forbes as one of “5 Underrated Music Festival You Should Attend.”

With an amazing cross-section of artists, this weekend of music is sure to please all the musical tastes of your traveling tribe.

This year’s festival bill features, amongst others, Dave Matthews Band, Charlie Wilson, India Arie and Gary Clark, Jr. Show off your swagger at the Great American River Run, May 25, 2019 and then flash that winning medal at Celebrate Memphis also being held on May 25.

Continue reading this blog online at GuestHouseGraceland.com/guest-house-news

Beale Street Music Fest

May 3-5

World BBQ Competition May 15-18 Memphis Bicentennial

May 25

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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Ceremony - Memphis

FEBRUARY Bluff City Polar Bear Plunge - Memphis

MARCH Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend - Graceland Vintage 901 Spring Wine & Food Festival - Memphis

APRIL Scout's Rock at Graceland - Graceland 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 - Memphis Blues Music Awards - Blues Foundation

JUNE

NASCAR at Memphis International Raceway Craft Food & Wine Festival at The Columns Mid-South International Festival

JULY

Fireworks at Mud Island River Park Performing Arts Camp - Graceland

AUGUST

Elvis Tribute Week - Aug 9 -17, 2019 Elvis Run - Graceland

SEPTEMBER

Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Memphis International Film Festival

OCTOBER

Memphis Food & Wine Festival - Memphis

NOVEMBER

Lighting Ceremony - Graceland Thanksgiving Feast at Guest House at Graceland Indie Memphis Film Festival National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Awards

DECEMBER

Christmas at Graceland - Graceland 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

Experience GRACELAND Tickets 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.

Visit Graceland Take an unforgettable journey though 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, hosted by John Stamos and 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 newly-enhanced Trophy Building, the Racquetball Building – newlyrestored to how it looked in 1977, and Meditation Garden.

Elvis Presley's Memphis Experience Elvis’ life and career like never before – his roots, his influences, and his artistry in this state-of-the-art entertainment and exhibit complex. 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 through hundreds of artifacts and photos at the Elvis The Entertainer Career Museum, and Elvis Discovery Exhibits features themed discovery spaces showcasing Elvis’ influences, important facets of his incredible life, and his role in launching a music and pop culture revolution.

CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS Graceland has partnered with Live Nation to bring music’s hottest acts to the coolest town - Memphis, Tennessee!

Concerts are held at the Graceland SoundStage or at the theatre at The Guest House at Graceland.

For tickets and details, visit: www.gracelandlive.com May 3

The Allman Betts Band

May 16

The Violent Femmes and X

June 2

STRYPER

June 9

Why Don't We

June 15

Don Mclean

June 16

Boz Scaggs

June 22

Chubby Checker

July 6

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

July 20

Kirk Franklin

August 21

Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot

September 1

Electric Hot Tuna

November 2

Melissa Ethridge

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