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The Future of Food Returns with a Weekend of Activations in Austin to Inspire a Wider Breadth of Conversations about Food

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Future of Food, an event series focused on fostering innovation and collaboration within food systems, is returning to Austin this year with a weekend of future-food-focused conversations, activations and receptions. Taking place March 8 to March 10, 2024, The Future of Food is partnering with Black Future House, inKind Capital, and Capital Factory to host a series of tasting experiences, interviews, and discussions on building a more resource-efficient, inclusive and resilient food ecosystem.

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  • The events will delve into the cutting-edge technologies, visionary leadership, investment opportunities, and innovative strategies shaping tomorrow's food landscape.
  • The events will delve into the cutting-edge technologies, visionary leadership, investment opportunities, and innovative strategies shaping tomorrow's food landscape.
  • Participants will engage in conversations aimed at building an inclusive food ecosystem that integrates culture, technology, and lifestyle choices while empowering creators, innovators, and consumers alike.
  • "This is an exciting, evolutionary year for The Future of Food," said Que Fagan, co-organizer of The Future of Food.

Graceland Celebrates Elvis During Annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend, February 9-11

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Graceland’s seventh annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend returns to the Graceland Soundstage on February 9-11, 2024, for two back-to-back nights of incredible concert experiences highlighted by performances from past winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ (EPE) annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) Contests.

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  • Graceland’s seventh annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend returns to the Graceland Soundstage on February 9-11, 2024, for two back-to-back nights of incredible concert experiences highlighted by performances from past winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ (EPE) annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) Contests.
  • The show will feature 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Cody Slaughter, 2013 winner Dean Z, 2014 winner Jay Dupuis, and 2015 winner David Lee.
  • The tribute to Elvis continues Saturday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. with BEST OF ELVIS: HITS & HEARTSTRINGS.
  • The show will feature 2023 Ultimate Tribute Artist winner Cote Deonath, 2008 winner Brandon Bennett, 2019 winner Taylor Rodriguez, and first-ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Shawn Klush.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland Holiday Festivities to Include Christmas Tours, Festive Concerts, the World’s Largest Display of Department 56 Villages, and More

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Holiday festivities at Graceland kick off during the annual Holiday Lighting Weekend November 16-18 and continue through Elvis’ Birthday on January 8.

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  • Holiday festivities at Graceland kick off during the annual Holiday Lighting Weekend November 16-18 and continue through Elvis’ Birthday on January 8.
  • The interior of Graceland is beautifully decorated with Christmas décor that includes his traditional red velvet drapes, Christmas trees throughout, and Presley family Christmas artifacts on display.
  • The Guest House at Graceland resort hotel is also offering Graceland Christmas Hotel Package featuring two nights hotel accommodations, afternoon Christmas tours and a Graceland Christmas ornament.
  • The Christmas at Graceland festivities will close with Elvis’ Birthday Celebration on January 5-8 with concerts, conversations, final Christmas tours and more.

The Stars of ABC’s ‘General Hospital’ Return to Elvis Presley’s Graceland for the Fourth Annual Fan Celebration October 27-29, 2023

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

The stars of ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” are returning to Elvis Presley’s Graceland ® for a 60th year anniversary “General Hospital”-themed fan celebration.

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  • The stars of ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama “General Hospital” are returning to Elvis Presley’s Graceland ® for a 60th year anniversary “General Hospital”-themed fan celebration.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622655816/en/
    Fans can log on to https://www.graceland.com/gh23 and purchase tickets, which are on sale now.
  • They will share their favorite memories from the show, answer questions from the audience, and participate in autograph signings and exclusive photo opportunities.
  • Plus, we are thrilled to announce that this year’s “General Hospital” Fan Celebration will feature a live Nurses Ball!

Graceland Announces Elvis Week 2023 Schedule

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Elvis Week 2023 will mark the 46th anniversary of Elvis’ passing, and Graceland is planning nine days of events, August 9-17, to celebrate Elvis’ life and legacy.

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  • Elvis Week 2023 will mark the 46th anniversary of Elvis’ passing, and Graceland is planning nine days of events, August 9-17, to celebrate Elvis’ life and legacy.
  • Elvis tribute artist events will kick off Elvis Week 2023, including the ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST Semifinal and Final Rounds, featuring Elvis tribute artists from around the world competing for the 2023 title, plus ELVIS ULTIMATE HITS and ERAS OF ELVIS, two live concerts featuring nine past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winners between the two shows.
  • Additional Elvis Week 2023 events include a MEMPHIS MUSIC BRUNCH on August 13, ELVIS 101 on August 14, plus an Elvis Week GOSPEL BRUNCH, TERRY MIKE JEFFREY ALL-REQUEST SHOW, and DANCING THRU THE DECADES FAREWELL PARTY on August 17 at The Guest House at Graceland.
  • Graceland offers Elvis Week ticket packages that include the best seats to events, can’t-buy experiences, exclusive merchandise, special photo/autograph opportunities, and more.

Graceland To Unveil New Exhibition About The Making of Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS Film

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Graceland will unveil a new exhibition titled “The Making of ELVIS ” to celebrate the movie’s worldwide success.

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  • Graceland will unveil a new exhibition titled “The Making of ELVIS ” to celebrate the movie’s worldwide success.
  • It will be unveiled on Elvis’ birthday, January 8th, 2023, at Elvis Presley’s Memphis and remain in place until September 4th.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221220005221/en/
    Graceland To Unveil New Exhibition About The Making of Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS Film (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Highlights of the exhibition will include behind-the-scenes videos of the making of the film, including videos shot while researching Memphis and Tupelo, the sets build in Australia, and rehearsals, plus handwritten notes, drafts of scripts, storyboards, and more.
  • Fans attending Elvis’ Birthday Celebration will have the opportunity to be among the first to see the new exhibition as part of a First-Access Elvis Movie Exhibition Package offering on January 7th.

Christmas at Graceland To Feature Holiday Tours, Festive Concerts and More

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Graceland will celebrate the holidays this year with a season of Christmas tours, festive concerts, Guest House hotel Christmas packages, and more.

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  • Graceland will celebrate the holidays this year with a season of Christmas tours, festive concerts, Guest House hotel Christmas packages, and more.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Graceland will kick off the holiday season with an American holiday tradition as the Christmas lights come alive again during the annual Holiday Lighting Weekend on November 17-19.
  • As part of Holiday Lighting Weekend, guests can also enjoy two festive concerts at the Graceland Soundstage.
  • As tradition, the Christmas at Graceland festivities will close with Elvis Birthday Celebration on January 5-8 with concerts, conversations, final Christmas tours and more.

The Most Interesting Store in the World Comes to Brooklyn

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHOWFIELDS announces the opening of its newest concept House of Showfields. Located at 187 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, the lifestyle discovery store invites shoppers to experience what home looks like through their eyes.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHOWFIELDS announces the opening of its newest concept House of Showfields.
  • Located at 187 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, the lifestyle discovery store invites shoppers to experience what home looks like through their eyes.
  • The store design was inspired by the architecture of the surrounding neighborhood.
  • The experiential space allows those who enter to disconnect from the world while exploring Lush's Sleepy range of products.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Announces Results of 2022 Director Election

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced the results of its 2022 Director Election.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced the results of its 2022 Director Election.
  • Members elected two directors from Illinois, one director from Wisconsin, and one public interest independent director who ran unopposed.
  • Since 2010, Ms. Johnson has been a director on the boards of the bank and holding company.
  • Mr. Newell has served on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Community Advisory Council since 2019.

Graceland Announces Four Days Of Events For Elvis Birthday Celebration January 5-8

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221024005237/en/
    Elvis' birthday celebration at Graceland in Memphis will be held January 5th through 8th, 2023.
  • On Friday evening, fans will enjoy the Elvis Birthday Pops Concert live at the Graceland Soundstage with singer Terry Mike Jeffrey and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
  • This annual concert celebration has become an Elvis birthday tradition and features music from all facets of Elvis amazing career.
  • Elvis Birthday Celebration closes out on January 8, with the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on the North Lawn of Graceland Mansion.