Every year pilgrims from around the globe descend on Memphis to honor and remember Elvis Presley on the anniversary of his death. These are some highlights from Elvis Week 2023, many of which show the next generation of Elvis fans. This was the first vigil since Lisa Marie, the daughter of Elvis, died. His granddaughter, Riley Keough, has since taken over the estate. No family members were present this year, including Pricilla Presley who is often on hand.
Karen's Tiger Tale's Tigers Beat Bearcats-
The Memphis Tigers beat Cincinnati Bearcats 76-73 on Sunday Feb. 26, 2022
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2023 Ameripolitan Awards
Visual Highlights from the 2023 Ameripolitan Music Awards
THE AMERIPOLITAN AWARDS ARE HOSTED BY DALE WATSON AND CELINE LEE
Each year, a mix of quirky and eccentric musical artists come together for a reunion and celebration with like-minded people in Memphis, Tennessee. Performers are honored and supported while having fun and sharing their music at the Ameripolitan Music Awards which are hosted by American Country singer and songwriter Dale Watson and his wife, singer Celine Lee. This year’s awards were held at the Guest House at Graceland Feb. 17-19th, 2023.
The event has been on hold for the past few years due to the pandemic but is once again in full swing.
You can find a list of the winners here.
Lucky for Memphians, the event is held right here in Bluff City and it offers hours of endless fun. Their four-day-long party rotates between Hernando’s Hide-A-Way and the beautiful Guest House at Graceland while celebrating Honky Tonk, Western Swing, Rockabilly, and Outlaw genres of music.
Spiffy dancers in their best attire, swing their way across the floor, inspired by some of the nation’s top artists. Vendors come from around the country selling boots, fringe jackets, belt buckles, and clothes, sometimes gently worn, authentic, top-notch vintage outfits. Sunday evening, after brunch and a few rounds of Chicken Sh*t Bingo at Hernando’s, the crowd moves back to the Guest House for the Awards.
All of this takes place just up the street from the home of Elvis Presley, Graceland.
Memphis has become a popular tourist destination, especially for those with a passion for music. With a rich musical history, Condé Nast Traveler named Memphis one of the 23 Best Places to Go in 2023 list and the 3 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023 list.
Alex Greene from the Memphis Flyer did a story to preview the event. https://www.memphisflyer.com/full-schedule-for-ameripolitan-music-awards-released
Jerry Lee Lewis Renews Vows with 7th Wife Judith
Rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, 85, celebrates his ninth wedding anniversary to his wife, Judith, at the Lewis ranch in Nesbit, Miss. Judith is Jerry Lee’s seventh wife. The couple was married on March 9th, 2012.
Read MoreHoliday Lights In Memphis
The Memphis Zoo and the Memphis Botanic Garden both have holiday light shows through Christmas. Both events are a great place to create holiday rituals and memories with your family.
Both events are outside and allow for social distancing; masks are required.
In the event that you are can’t get out this year due to the pandemic, I am bringing some highlights to you right here! Share it with a child or elderly person in your life.
Enjoy and have a happy holiday!
Karen
The Botanic Garden has their Holiday Wonders at the Garden special exhibit through Dec. 27, 2020. https://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/Wonders (Video less than one minute)
A holiday light display brightens up the Memphis Zoo https://www.memphiszoo.org/special-events select nights through Jan. 3rd, 2021. A variety of activities including a Ferris wheel, horse drawn carriage rides with hot chocolate and S'Mores, a holiday market and more. Masks are required.
Purchase tickets ahead if possible.
Rare Albino Turtle at Memphis Zoo
The Memphis Zoo is home to a rare Albino Turtle which is in the China Exhibit near the Pandas. Albinism is the absence of any pigmentation or coloration in scales, nails, skin and eyes, which are pink. Turtles have been roaming the earth for millions of years. Some of them are heading towards extinction.
The Memphis Zoo, located in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee, United States, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species.