The Guest - Dec 2019 - The Guest House at Graceland

DECEMBER 2019

MEMPHIS, TN

GUEST GUIDE TO THE GUEST HOUSE AT GRACELAND

BIRTHDAY PLANS Celebrate Elvis' birthday at Graceland January 8-11, 2020

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Concerts, exhibits, events and

more all happening this month.

THE ELVIS TOUCH

Discover the subtle signs of Elvis in the building.

Photo by @luvlens

DECEMBER

ACTIVITIES, MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Dec - Jan 11, 2020 - Christmas at Graceland Dec 5, 6, 7 - S'mores around the fire pits, 7 pm - 9 pm Dec 7 - Breakfast with Santa at Delta’s Kitchen, 8:30 am until 10 am Dec 7 - Family Holiday Movie with Popcorn, Theater, 4 pm Dec 12, 13 , 14 - S'mores around the fire pits, 7 pm - 9 pm Dec 13, 14 - Graceland's Holiday Concert Weekend- details at Information Desk Dec 14 - Christmas Cookie Decorating: Hotel Lobby, 2 pm Dec 14 - Family Holiday Movie with Popcorn, Theater, 4 pm Dec 19, 20, 21 - S'mores around the fire pits, 7 pm - 9 pm Dec 21 - Breakfast with Santa at Delta’s Kitchen, 8:30 am until 10 am Dec 21 - Family Holiday Movie with Popcorn, Theater, 4 pm Dec 25 - Christmas Menu available at Delta's Kitchen Dec 26, 27, 28 - S'mores around the fire pits, 7 pm - 9 pm Dec 31 - New Year's Eve

Enjoy a complimentary Peanut Butter & Jelly Station nightly 10 pm - 11 pm until supplies last! : ter hea T n Movies are held nightly at 7 pm at The Guest House Theater.

1) i 4, 2 4 pm 1 Movies are complimentary and subject to change. , 7 n ec cor Monday “Viva Las Vegas” s (D h Pop y a t i rd Tuesday “Love Me Tender” atu ie w ct S y Mov Wednesday “That’s the Way It Is” e l e lida ns Thursday “Aloha from Hawaii” ’s o ily Ho e e tin Fam Friday “ ’68 Special” Ma

MOVIES

Saturday Sunday

“Elvis on Tour” “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

BUSINESS & PLEASURE Enjoy special activities at The Guest House at Graceland.

Live Music 7 Nights a Week in the Lobby Bar starting at 7 pm

Fitness Center (1st Floor) 24 Hours Business Center (1st Floor) 24 Hours

DRINKS & DINING DELTA’S KITCHEN

E.P.’S BAR & GRILL

SHAKE RATTLE & GO

Saturday – Sunday 6:30 am – 12 pm

Friday & Saturday: 11 am – Midnight

LOBBY LOUNGE

Dinner, nightly: 5 pm – 9 pm

ROOM SERVICE

Breakfast Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 11 am

Photo by Kevin Ruck

Lunch and Dinner Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 11 pm

6 am – 6 pm Serving light breakfast options, sandwiches, Starbucks Coffee

4 pm – 11 pm, Sun - Thurs 4 pm – 12 am, Fri - Sat

6:30 am – 11 pm daily

Photo by @_one901

CHRISTMAS DINNER DECEMBER 25, 2019 MENU AVAILABLE 2PM - 9PM Celebrate with friends and family with a traditional Holiday dinner.

Prix-fixe menu offers choice of two appetizers, three entrees and three desserts.

Adults: $32, Children 10 & under: $20.

Tax and gratuity are additional.

Reservations welcome 901-443-3000

Christmas Day 2019 2pm to 9pm $32 per person ++ Regular menu also available

Christmas Day Menu Appetizers

(please select one) Classic Citrus Chilled Shrimp, Spicy Horseradish Sauce or Bacon Wrapped Dates, Goat cheese and Ancho Chile Aioli

Entrées (please select one) Garlic Crusted Prime Rib Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Roasted Asparagus, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Yorkshire pudding or Pan Seared Red Grouper Kumato Tomato Butter Sautéed Swiss Chard Beluga Lentils

Dessert (please select one) Eggnog Cream Brûlée Ginger Bread Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting

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Dinner. Dancing.

Entertainment by Party Planet.

Champagne Toast.

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by Elvis Presley

Begin your “happily-ever-after” with an iconic wedding at The Guest House at Graceland in

With the new 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. Call 901-473-6025 or email tmasterson@guesthousegraceland.com

www.GuestHouseGraceland.com

Photo by Josh and Aleah Photography

Memphis, TN.

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EXPERIENCE GRACELAND Tickets to 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.

Graceland Hours of Operation: 9 am – 4 pm Special Hours: December 24 (Christmas Eve): 9 am - 2 pm December 25 (Christmas Day): Graceland Closed December 26 - December 29: 9 am - 5 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.

Graceland Exhibition Center Steps away from the Elvis Presley’s Memphis complex, the all-new Graceland Exhibition Center is home to an everchanging lineup of exploration showcases to delight visitors of all ages. Current exhibitions include Journey to Space and Expedition: Dinosaur. The Exhibition Center also features two new dining options: The TCB Food Hall, which features everything from barbecue to burgers to burritos, and the Jungle Room Bar, a full-service bar inspired by Elvis’ Jungle Room in the Graceland Mansion.

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!

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!

Graceland Holiday Concert Weekend December 13-14, 2019 A special holiday celebration at Graceland with a weekend of concerts and magical Graceland tours.

Elvis’ 85th Birthday Celebration January 8-11, 2020 Join us in Memphis on January 8-11, 2020, for this milestone as we celebrate Elvis’ 85th Birthday! Enjoy four days of birthday festivities, plus special guests Priscilla Presley and Jerry Schilling. Events this year include our annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on January 8, Elvis Birthday Bash and Evening Tour, private tours of Graceland Mansion with Priscilla Presley, an Birthday Celebration Concert featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, fan-favorite concert Elvis: Live in Concert featuring very special guests, and much more!

General Hospital Weekend January 17-19, 2020 Enjoy a 3-day weekend packed full of “General Hospital” stars, parties, panels, shows, dinners, autographs, photo ops, and more!

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 or visit Graceland.com.

JANUARY Elvis Presley’s 85th Birthday Celebration - 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 Ameripolitan Music Awards - Feb. 24, 2020

MARCH Elegant Southern Style Weekend Hosted by Priscilla Presley: March 13-15 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 Performing Arts Camp - Graceland St. Jude Golf Classic - Memphis

AUGUST

Elvis Week!

Elvis Run - Graceland

SEPTEMBER

Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Memphis International Film Festival Elegant Southern Style Weekend Hosted by Priscilla Presley

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

Graceland Holiday Concert Weekend - 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 Liberty Bowl

SHUTTLES, SHOPS & MORE AIRPORT SHUTTLE

6 am – 11 pm (Runs every 30 minutes)

BEALE ST. SHUTTLE Sunday – Thursday $5 each way 6 pm – 10 pm Friday – Saturday $5 each way 6 pm – 11 pm

GRACELAND SHUTTLE

8:30 am – 5:15 pm (Runs every 30 minutes)

GUEST HOUSE GIFT SHOP 7 am – 10 pm (Purchase gifts, buy tickets, borrow outdoor sports equipment)

FITNESS CENTER 24 hours