All New Expanded Exhibits Have Grand Opening At Graceland During Four-Day Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration.Entertainment Editors MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2001 Exciting New and Expanded Exhibits and All New Audiotour Presentation Featuring Lisa Marie Presley Lisa Marie Presley (born February 1, 1968) is an American singer/songwriter, who is the only daughter of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu Presley. Presley heritage As Elvis' only child, Lisa Marie eventually inherited his estate at the age of 30. Will Highlight the Activities Culminating On Jan. 8 Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, has put the finishing touches finishing touches finish npl the finishing touches → der letzte Schliff finishing touches npl → ultimi ritocchi mpl on its new and greatly expanded Elvis exhibits just in time for the arrival of the late superstar's fans coming from around the world for the four-day Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration. The Graceland Mansion tour experience is dramatically changed with these exhibits and the all-new audiotour presentation which features for the first time Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley sharing personal recollections of her father and of growing up at Graceland. Until recently, the story of Elvis' life and career was presented via exhibits in his original trophy building, which is attached to Graceland Mansion. Now, the space in which to tell that story is greatly expanded by the conversion of other areas of the mansion property into new additional exhibition space. Just off the famed "Jungle Room" was a garage Elvis had converted into an apartment in the early 1960s, which has now been converted into a new exhibit area. The court area of the detached racquetball racquetball, sport played indoors by two or four players, combining elements of court handball and such racket games as squash racquets. It is played on a standard handball court 40 ft (12.2 m) long, 20 ft (6. building Elvis added in 1975 is also being utilized as new exhibit space. The tour of Graceland Mansion and the new exhibits are presented with an all-new audiotour production with new, upgraded headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. equipment. Like the previous audiotour, the new presentation features a narrative story with music and commentary from Elvis and from his former wife, Priscilla. A very special part of the new audiotour is commentary from their daughter, Lisa Marie
Lisa Marie Smith (born December 5, 1968 in Piscataway Township, New Jersey), more commonly referred to as simply Lisa Marie, is an American model and actress. , who lends her voice to the Graceland tour. The two items causing the greatest stir in the new exhibit space are among those brought down from the upstairs floor of the mansion -- an area that is not ever expected to be open to the public. One such item is a circular canopy bed A canopy bed is a decorative bed somewhat similar to a four poster bed. A typical canopy bed usually features posts at each of the four corners extending four feet high or more above the mattress. upholstered in white fake fur Fake fur, fun fur, or faux fur is any material designed to resemble fur, normally as part of a piece of clothing. It is also used in purses,bags, and multiple other objects. Typically it is made of synthetic fibers. , which was one of the appointments in Elvis' dressing room area in the last couple years of his life. The other, on exhibit for the first time ever, is Elvis' personal desk from his private office off his bedroom. The new exhibits and new audiotour are being formally introduced to the public during the Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration. They will continue to be a part of the daily tours of Graceland thereafter. For additional information and an expanded release, visit www.elvis.com. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion