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Monday, April 4, 2022

Royal LePage forecasts another double-digit gain in Canada ‘cottage and recreational property prices this year after a 32% jump in 2021.

 “Cottage and recreational properties will show another double-digit increase in price this year as demand “continues to outstrip supply in many recreational regions, despite a return to pre-pandemic travel and interest rate increases,” says Royal LePage in its latest report.

Highlights:

  •   Nationally, the aggregate price of a single-family waterfront property surged 21.5% year-over-year in 2021

  •   Single-family homes in Ontario's recreational property market recorded the highest year-over-year aggregate price appreciation in 2021, rising 34.6%

  •   Quebec and Atlantic Canada expected to see highest recreational property price gains in 2022, rising 15%; single-family recreational homes in Ontario and British Columbia forecast to increase 13% and 12%, respectively

  •   84% of recreational property experts report lower inventory than last year in their respective regions, as growing demand continues to outpace supply

   To view the Royal LePage report: 

https://www.royallepage.ca/en/realestate/news/royal-lepage-forecasts-double-digit-gain-in-national-recreational-house-price-in-2022-as-appreciation-is-expected-to-remain-strong-following-a-sizzling-27-jump-in-prices-in-2021/

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Spring Cottage Life Shows in Mississauga (Toronto) and Ottawa Help to Navigate the Booming Market

The Sprng Cottage Life Shows in Mississauga (Toronto) and Ottawa Help Current and Prospective Cottagers Navigate the Booming Market

 The four-day show returns to an in-person event, taking place April 7-10, 2022 at the International Centre in Mississauga and the Ottawa Cottage Life & Back Yard Show (April 22-24 at the EY Centre in Ottawa) are returning to in-person events.

 The Cottage Life brand celebrates its 35th anniversary at the annual show—the place to get the latest information on trends through exciting programming, live talks and demonstrations, hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive offers and more

The Spring Cottage Life Show returns to an in-person event from April 7-10 at the 
International Centre in Mississauga, ON. Tickets are on-sale at shows.cottagelife.com

 

The Cottage Life brand celebrates its 35th anniversary at the annual show—the place to get the latest information on trends through exciting programming, live talks and demonstrations, hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive offers and more

The Spring Cottage Life Show returns to an in-person event from April 7-10 at the 
International Centre in Mississauga, ON. Tickets are on-sale at shows.cottagelife.com

 (News Release)

(Toronto, ON –Over the past two years, the cottage lifestyle has boomed as a direct result of pandemic-era remote and hybrid work models and urbanites’ desires to escape city life for a more affordable home or spacious retreat. The impact is seen through record property sales, limited availability of real estate and an increased demand for cottage rentals. Cottage country is also seeing a huge uptick of new boaters and longer wait times for new boats due to increased demand and supply chain delays. The Spring Cottage Life Show will help prospective, new and longtime cottagers navigate these changes with the latest news, information, trends, tips and products. The four-day comeback event celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Cottage Life brand with a return to the International Centre in Mississauga from Thursday, Apr. 7 to Sunday, Apr. 10. Tickets are on sale now at shows.cottagelife.com.

Attendees can reconnect with the cottage industry’s leading brands, shop exclusive offers for their next cottage project from more than 350 exhibitors and avoid boat supply delays by purchasing early. While at the Spring Cottage Life Show, visitors can also discover how to supplement their income through cottage rental, learn how to break into the increasingly popular cottage market and protect their investment with a carefully mapped out succession plan. A big draw at the show is the inspiring, educational seminars and demonstrations from experts across a variety of topics. Experts at this year’s Spring Cottage Life Show include gardening aficionado and TV personality Frank “Frankie Flowers” Ferragine, chef and TV personality Jo Lusted, health and wellness expert Rose Reisman, Cottage Coach and DIY enthusiast Adam Holman and master cottage builders Wayne Lennox and Brian Halbot. Cottage Life magazine’s senior associate editor, Alysha Vandertogt, will also share helpful tips for creating a smoother cottage rental experience. 

With cottage season fast approaching, visitors will explore the latest in boats, docks and water toys as well as find information on builders and contractors, realtors, innovative building products and eco-friendly solutions. Attendees can also browse cottage-ready furniture, decor, food, entertaining ideas and more. 

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS 

Spring Cottage Life Show Main Stage Presentations

The show brings the pages of the Cottage Life magazine to life with its best-in-class expertise, advice and ideas. The lineup of can’t-miss presentations is located in Hall 2. 

Frankie Flowers – Easy Care Plants
Saturday, Apr. 9 at 11 a.m.

Frank “Frankie Flowers” Ferragine, Gardening Expert and TV Personality
Frankie Flowers shares his top disease- and insect-resistant plants that require minimal care and can be left alone while you are away at the cottage or away from the cottage. 

DIY Drink Caddy 
Daily at 3 p.m.
Adam Holman, Cottage Coach and DIY enthusiast

Adam Holman demonstrates how to build an attractive drink caddy capable of safely transporting six beverage bottles around the cottage property. 

Renting 101: How to Protect You and Your Cottage
Friday, Apr. 8 – Sunday, Apr. 10 at 12 p.m.
Alysha Vandertogt, Senior Associate Editor Cottage Life magazine

From insurance to what to include in a renter’s manual, Alysha Vandertogt will cover the steps property owners can take to create a smoother rental experience from before the tenants arrive to after they’ve left. 

Be a Better Boater
Thursday, Apr. 8 – Saturday, Apr. 9 at 4 p.m. 
Sgt. Dave Moffatt, Provincial Marine Coordinator, Ontario Provincial Police

Since the start of the pandemic, Canada has experienced an increase in traffic on the water and a large spike in new boaters obtaining pleasure craft operator’s cards. Sgt. Moffatt will share boating and water tips alongside safety regulations to ensure both new and experienced boaters can navigate our waterways.

Keeping the “Family” in the Family Cottage
Thursday, Apr. 8 – Saturday, Apr. 9 at 5 p.m.
Peter Lillico, Cottage Succession Planning Lawyer

Whether you have a big family or are purchasing a cottage as part of a group, a succession plan is key to ensure a smooth transition if an owner would like to sell their share of the property or in the event of a death. 

The Cottage Kitchen 

Popular chefs and wellness experts share tasty outdoor entertaining ideas with cooking demonstrations:

TV personality, chef and author Jo Lusted will cook up a flavourful huevos rancheros breakfast bake and bavette steak tacos.

Health and wellness expert Rose Reisman will cook up some healthy choices that are perfect for the cottage, including charred corn and black bean salad and Indonesian fried rice with sweet peas.

Award-winning BBQ pitmaster and sauce-crafter Brian Misko of B.C.’s House of Q Foods Ltd. will teach cottagers how to “Smash Your Burger Game!”

Cottage Life recipe developer Tony Armstrong will show visitors how to whip up a variety of cottage-friendly dishes, including a Mediterranean barley salad, Bánh mì dock sliders, napa cabbage salad and salsa from the cupboard.

Cottage Life Workshop
: Master cottage builders Wayne Lennox and Brian Halbot will answer build and maintenance questions as they create a selection of outdoor pieces, including planters, benches, an A-frame swing and chairs, which visitors can enter to win! 

Amazing Small Spaces: Need a spot for guests, a studio or a place to escape the crowd? Tour the latest in small-space solutions, perfect for the lake.


 Amazing Small Spaces (pictured)

Cottage Life Dock Party: The always popular social hub of the show is proudly serving Muskoka Brewery craft beer, Walter All-Natural Caesar Mix and Dixon’s Distilled Spirits. All drink ticket sales benefit the Cottage Dreams Cancer Recovery Initiative, which places cancer survivors and their families in donated cottages for a week of rest and recovery. 

Celebrate Cottage Life magazine’s 35th anniversary with limited edition Cottage Life apparel at the Cottage Life Booth and a special Cottage Life magazine subscription offer. The magazine’s editorial team will be on-site to answer visitors’ cottage questions. Plus, check out behind-the-scenes footage from the new season of Cottage Life’s highest-rated original series, Life Below Zero: Canada, and give your best frozen face in the photo booth! For the latest show additions, list of exhibitors, event times and to purchase tickets, visit: cottagelife.com/shows.

From:

Andrea McLoughlin, Centric PR

Friday, January 7, 2022

Elvis Presley’s Graceland Celebrates the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 87th Birthday this week with special events in Memphis

 UPDATE

DATE -- The celebration continues through Jan. 9 to  kick-off the entire year of one-time only special events to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Elvis Week.

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn.  (News Release) – Elvis Presley’s Graceland® will be celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 87th birthday January 6-9, 2022 with four days of festivities including the annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on January 8, a “Birthday Bash” at Elvis Presley’s Memphis, concerts featuring music from all facets of Elvis’ career, exclusive tours, movie screenings and more.

In addition to Graceland and Elvis Presley’s Memphis, birthday celebration events will also be held at The Guest House at Graceland™, the AAA Four Diamond-rated resort hotel located just steps from Graceland. For a complete day-by-day schedule and to purchase tickets visit  Graceland.com/elvis-birthday.

To ensure the health and safety of all guests and employees, and in accordance with the Shelby County Health Department, COVID-19 protocols will be in place for all events. Find out more about current Graceland COVID-19 Protocols. 

Festivities begin on January 6 with a bus tour of Memphis with the “Gates of Graceland” co-host Tom Brown and VP of Graceland Archives and Exhibits Angie Marchese highlighting the locations that were part of Elvis’ life growing up and living in Memphis.

The festivities will conclude that night with the Elvis Birthday Bash at Elvis Presley’s Memphis and private evening tours of Graceland Mansion decorated for the holidays. The special evening tour of Graceland Mansion will include live tour guides inside Graceland and Elvis Christmas music playing throughout the rest of the mansion grounds.

At Elvis Presley’s Memphis, attendees will enjoy self-guided tours of the exhibits and an Elvis dance party with SiriusXM's Elvis Radio DJ Argo at Presley Motors, and photo ops, Elvis trivia, scavenger hunts, and more.

 January 7 features a bus excursion to Tupelo, Mississippi where it all began in a two-room house where Elvis was born. Other events on the 7th include an Archives Show & Tell in the Guest House Theater, an afternoon screening and sing-along with the film “Viva Las Vegas,” a Gospel Dinner with Elvis gospel music by Terry Blackwood and The Imperials in the Guest House ballroom, a special Ultimate VIP Christmas tour of Graceland and a late night screening of the movie “Elvis On Tour.”

The celebration continues on Elvis’ birthday January 8. At 8:30 a.m. the annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony will take place on Graceland’s north lawn. The special ceremony will feature Graceland/EPE officials, a birthday cake cutting and proclamation of Elvis Presley Day by Memphis and Shelby County officials. Fans who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony online for free via the Graceland Cam on Livestream: https://www.graceland.com/graceland-cam.

Complimentary birthday cake will be served at Vernon’s Smokehouse at Elvis Presley’s Memphis. The afternoon also includes Conversations on Elvis in the Guest House theater with stories from those who knew the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll best. Special guests to be announced soon. The evening of the 8th features members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra presenting their annual Elvis Pops Concert live at the Graceland Soundstage with musician and singer Terry Mike Jeffrey and his band joining them.

Tickets for Elvis' Birthday Celebration individual events and various packages can now be purchased at Graceland.com/elvis-birthday or by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

 About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis’ home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide.

Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive eight USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards including “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,” “Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark,” “Best Musical Attraction,” “Best Historic Southern Attraction,” and the #1 “Iconic American Attraction.” The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.graceland.com.

  Stay connected to Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Graceland.com

Graceland Live Cam

@ElvisPresleysGraceland on Facebook

@VisitGraceland on Twitter and Instagram

@Offficial Graceland on YouTube

@ElvisPresleyGraceland on Livestream

SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, Channel 75

GracelandLive.com

@GracelandLive on Facebook

@GracelandLiveConcerts on Instagram

@LiveGraceland on Twitter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracelandliveconcerts/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/livegraceland

SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, Channel 75: http://www.siriusxm.com/Elvisradio

 

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Elvis Presley’s Graceland Celebrates the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 87th Birthday with Four Days of Events

 Tickets are on sale now for the celebration which will kick-off the entire year of one-time only special events to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Elvis Week

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn.  (News Release) – Elvis Presley’s Graceland® will be celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 87th birthday January 6-9, 2022 with four days of festivities including the annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on January 8, a “Birthday Bash” at Elvis Presley’s Memphis, concerts featuring music from all facets of Elvis’ career, exclusive tours, movie screenings and more.

In addition to Graceland and Elvis Presley’s Memphis, birthday celebration events will also be held at The Guest House at Graceland™, the AAA Four Diamond-rated resort hotel located just steps from Graceland. For a complete day-by-day schedule and to purchase tickets visit  Graceland.com/elvis-birthday.

To ensure the health and safety of all guests and employees, and in accordance with the Shelby County Health Department, COVID-19 protocols will be in place for all events. Find out more about current Graceland COVID-19 Protocols. 

Festivities begin on January 6 with a bus tour of Memphis with the “Gates of Graceland” co-host Tom Brown and VP of Graceland Archives and Exhibits Angie Marchese highlighting the locations that were part of Elvis’ life growing up and living in Memphis.

The festivities will conclude that night with the Elvis Birthday Bash at Elvis Presley’s Memphis and private evening tours of Graceland Mansion decorated for the holidays. The special evening tour of Graceland Mansion will include live tour guides inside Graceland and Elvis Christmas music playing throughout the rest of the mansion grounds.

At Elvis Presley’s Memphis, attendees will enjoy self-guided tours of the exhibits and an Elvis dance party with SiriusXM's Elvis Radio DJ Argo at Presley Motors, and photo ops, Elvis trivia, scavenger hunts, and more.

 January 7 features a bus excursion to Tupelo, Mississippi where it all began in a two-room house where Elvis was born. Other events on the 7th include an Archives Show & Tell in the Guest House Theater, an afternoon screening and sing-along with the film “Viva Las Vegas,” a Gospel Dinner with Elvis gospel music by Terry Blackwood and The Imperials in the Guest House ballroom, a special Ultimate VIP Christmas tour of Graceland and a late night screening of the movie “Elvis On Tour.”

The celebration continues on Elvis’ birthday January 8. At 8:30 a.m. the annual Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony will take place on Graceland’s north lawn. The special ceremony will feature Graceland/EPE officials, a birthday cake cutting and proclamation of Elvis Presley Day by Memphis and Shelby County officials. Fans who are unable to attend can watch the ceremony online for free via the Graceland Cam on Livestream: https://www.graceland.com/graceland-cam.

Complimentary birthday cake will be served at Vernon’s Smokehouse at Elvis Presley’s Memphis. The afternoon also includes Conversations on Elvis in the Guest House theater with stories from those who knew the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll best. Special guests to be announced soon. The evening of the 8th features members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra presenting their annual Elvis Pops Concert live at the Graceland Soundstage with musician and singer Terry Mike Jeffrey and his band joining them.

Tickets for Elvis' Birthday Celebration individual events and various packages can now be purchased at Graceland.com/elvis-birthday or by calling Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

 

About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis’ home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide.

Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive eight USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards including “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,” “Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark,” “Best Musical Attraction,” “Best Historic Southern Attraction,” and the #1 “Iconic American Attraction.” The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.graceland.com.

  Stay connected to Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Graceland.com

Graceland Live Cam

@ElvisPresleysGraceland on Facebook

@VisitGraceland on Twitter and Instagram

@Offficial Graceland on YouTube

@ElvisPresleyGraceland on Livestream

SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, Channel 75

GracelandLive.com

@GracelandLive on Facebook

@GracelandLiveConcerts on Instagram

@LiveGraceland on Twitter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracelandliveconcerts/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/livegraceland

SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, Channel 75: http://www.siriusxm.com/Elvisradio

 

From: David Beckwith david@thebeckwithcompany.com / 323-632-3277

Winter WineFest Holiday Light Trail: January 7-9, 2022


 NEW WEEKEND, NEW LOCATION, NEW PARTNERSHIP!

Lincoln, Ontario – Niagara’s Twenty Valley Winter WineFest returns to an in-person event on
January 7, 8, and 9, 2022.

We are thrilled to finally be able to showcase our craft beverage and bring back Winter WineFest in person in 2022.

We have revamped and relocated Winter WineFest to bring this incredible event back featuring the same nostalgia and traditions you've grown to love and new activities and experiences you are going to love!

Our new partnership with Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has given us the opportunity to pair this festival with their incredible Holiday Trail program at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area featuring thousands of bright lights, heritage tours, nature trails, skating, family activities, an illuminated waterfall and more to Winter WineFest.

“We are excited to bring these wonderful local traditions together at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. The Holiday Trail offers evening fun outdoors, with stunning lights and activities along the way.

 Visitors will also experience the magic of the holiday season inside the heritage buildings and Centre for Conservation with sparkling decorations and festive music,” says Alicia Powell, Manager of Conservation Area Services at NPCA.

 “The NPCA is pleased to offer a winter wonderland experience for families and guests of all ages! Pairing Winter WineFest and the Holiday Trail together is the perfect way to celebrate the new year and the ice wine season here in Lincoln!” Enjoy full days of entertainment, great food,wines from the region, campfires, hikes, memories, and more.

 "We are beyond grateful to be bringing Winter WineFest back to an in-person event for 2022. Partnering with the NPCA on their stunning Holiday Trail is an incredible opportunity and a great enhancement to Winter WineFest. Our traditional Barrel Rolling Competition and Puck Shoot Out will be returning with great culinary, craft beverages, friends, family, and fun." says Justin Downes, Chair Twenty Valley Tourism Association.

COVID-19 has been especially difficult for our region given that tourism is a major economic driver. TheNiagara Benchlands are most well-known for being Niagara's wine country; home to over 50 world-class wineries and other craft Tastemakers.

Our tourism sector businesses have not only had difficulty opening and operating their businesses throughout the pandemic, but their opportunities to participate in events have also been limited.

Brace for a Blast in 2022 with bright lights and incredible delights!

Festival hours are Friday, January 7th: 5:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, January 8th: 12:00PM – 10:00PM and Sunday, January 9th: 12:00PM – 9:00PM.

To purchase tickets or to learn more about Winter WineFest Balls Falls Holiday Trail, visit:
https://npca.ca/events (tickets opening soon)

Safety is of top priority when attending Winter WineFest and Ball’s Falls Holiday Trail. All COVID-19 protocols and safety procedures will be implemented and adhered to during the event, and throughout Balls Falls Conservation Area to protect our visitors, our vendors, our staff, and volunteers ensuring safety and confidence while attending Winter WineFest Ball’s Falls Holiday Trail.

For more information:
Stephanie Hicks | Executive Director
Twenty Valley Tourism Association
4996 Beam Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0
Phone: 905-562-3636
tourism@twentyvalley.ca

www.twentyvalley.ca

For more information on the Ball’s Falls Holiday Light Trail:
Alicia Powell, BSc, MA, PhD
Manager of Conservation Area Services
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA)
3292 Sixth Avenue | Lincoln, ON L0R 1S0
Tel: 905-788-3135 | extension 326
apowell@npca.ca

www.npca.ca

Darci Lynne & the Frontmen of Country coming to Casino Rama Resort


 Not just your average country shows – a young singer/ventriloquist and country super-group added to the 2022 lineup

RAMA, ON (Tuesday, December 7, 2021) – Two unique shows are coming to the Casino Rama Resort stage in early 2022. America’s Got Talent Season 12 winner Darci Lynne performs on February 19 and country super-group The Frontment of Country, featuring members of three of the top country groups from the 90’s, Larry Stewart from Restless Heart, Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas and Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar, join together on March 5.

 The 2022 concert lineup grows, with live performances by:

 Darci Lynne – My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They’re Not)

Saturday, February 19

SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM

Tickets are $38/$48/$58/$68/$78/$88

Singer /Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” garnering over 87M views on AGT’s YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history  of  the  show. She won the hearts of America with her sweetheart disposition and undeniable talent. Darci Lynne has kicked off her “My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They’re Not) National Tour where she is sharing her passion for performance and bringing her enchanting show back on stage.  

 The Frontmen of Country (Richie McDonald, Larry Stewart & Tim Rushlow)

Saturday, March 5

SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: 7 PM

Tickets are $30/$40/$50/$60

The Frontmen of Country are making their mark as the newest country super-group of our generation. Featuring singers who were THE voices of three of the top country groups of the 90’s, Larry Stewart from Restless Heart,  Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas and Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar.

 TICKET INFORMATION:

 Exclusive advanced ticket purchase for Casino Rama Resort Facebook Fans and My Club Rewards members begins on Thursday, December 9 at 12 Noon on www.ticketmaster.ca. A special code is required for the advance purchase period; fans are invited to visit the Casino Rama Resort Facebook Page to gain access.

 

Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Saturday, December 11 at 12 Noon on www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling toll free 1-877-599-RAMA (7262) and will be available in-person at the Casino Rama Resort Box Office. Ticket prices are inclusive of taxes and exclude any applicable service fees. Ticketmaster is the only authorized seller of Casino Rama Resort concert tickets.

 

PER SHOW TICKET LIMIT: Ticket limit is 6 per customer per show. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Orders exceeding the ticket limit may be cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes duplicate orders having the same billing address or credit card.

 IMPORTANT:

In accordance with provincial guidelines, proof of full vaccination and government issued photo identification is required for entry to the Casino Rama Resort Entertainment Centre. Masks must be worn at all times while onsite with the exception of when eating or drinking.

 Guests must be 12 years of age or older to gain entry to the Entertainment Centre. All guests entering the gaming floor must be nineteen (19) years of age or older with government issued photo identification; those twenty-one (21) years of age or younger must also have a secondary piece of name identification. Those who have been trespassed and/or self-excluded from Casino Rama Resort or any Ontario gaming property and/or fail to meet Casino Rama Resort’s conditions of entry may not visit, participate in promotions and/or redeem offers.

 Casino Rama Resort is Ontario's only First Nations resort casino and has earned a reputation for presenting exclusive world-class sporting, entertainment & television events. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 1,750 slot machines, more than 45 gaming tables, variety of unique restaurants, a world-class 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre, and a 300-room all-suite, full-service hotel, featuring spa and health club facilities. Through the Casino Rama Cares program we are dedicated to continuing our rich history of community support by being an outstanding corporate neighbour; providing year-round assistance through a combination of charitable giving and employee volunteerism. Casino Rama Resort is operated by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited.

 

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Elvis Presley’s Graceland celebrates the holiday season in style; visitors welcome to join inthe fun and traditional festivities

 

Activities include the Traditional Christmas Lighting Ceremony, Special Tours and Holiday Themed Concerts by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Ultimate ETA Dean Z, Josh Turner, Michael W. Smith and The Beach Boys as well as virtual tours   Tickets on-sale now.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – This holiday season at Graceland will be filled with more festive events than ever to celebrate one of Elvis' favorite times of the year. Voted the #1 Best Historic Holiday Home Tour by USA Today's 10 Best Readers two years in a row (2019 & 2020), Christmas at Graceland celebrates the King of Rock 'n' Roll's love of the season.

Upcoming, now from December 1 to 20, Graceland will be offering special afternoon Christmas Tours that will feature live tour guides sharing holiday stories throughout Graceland Mansion.

In addition, new this year, are the first-ever special Christmas Ultimate VIP Holiday Experience tours nightly from December 1-20. The tours allow guests to explore Graceland decorated for the holidays after-hours, hear stories of what it was like to spend Christmas with the king at Graceland and tour the grounds to see the beautiful lights and up-close looks at the festive lawn decor that was part of Elvis' annual decorating tradition.

Each tour is limited to eight guests with an expert guide and will include a holiday photo ops both inside and outside Graceland Mansion. In addition, also available December 1-20, The Guest House at Graceland is offering a special package that includes two adult tickets for the Graceland Christmas Tour, access to Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex, a tour of Elvis' planes, a Graceland Christmas ornament and a set of three limited-edition, collectible Graceland Christmas CD greetings.

Graceland Live is also offering a full line-up of holiday shows at the Soundstage at Graceland during December, including Josh Turner’s Holiday and the Hits show, Michael W. Smith’s A Very Special Christmas and The Beach Boys Holiday Harmonies.

 For those that can't make it to Memphis for the holidays, they can join the festivities online with the Graceland Virtual Tour: Christmas Edition on December 20. Angie Marchese, Vice President of the Graceland Archives and Exhibits, will be leading a behind the ropes look at Graceland decorated for Elvis’ favorite holiday.

Angie will share stories of how Elvis spent the holidays around the mansion and show the holiday décor he handpicked and left up all the way through his birthday on January 8. Virtual guests will also get a peek inside Elvis’ private jet, and then visit Elvis Presley’s Memphis, the world’s largest Elvis museum. Guests will be able to send questions and comments to Angie in real-time.

Graceland will be decorated for the holidays now through January 9, 2022. Visitors during this time will be able to enjoy Elvis' holiday decorating traditions throughout the grounds of his home, Graceland Mansion. Outside, are the traditional lights including hundreds of blue Christmas lights lining the driveway, a life-size nativity scene, Elvis’ Santa and his sleigh lawn decorations, and more.

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 will be beautifully decorated inside and out for the holidays as well.

For complete details about Christmas at Graceland and holiday events, visit [graceland.com/christmas]Graceland.com/Christmas.

About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis’ home and career.

EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive eight USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards including “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,” “Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark,” “Best Musical Attraction,” “Best Historic Southern Attraction,” and the #1 “Iconic American Attraction.” The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.graceland.com.

Stay connected to Elvis Presley’s Graceland
Graceland.com
Graceland Live Cam
@ElvisPresleysGraceland on 
Facebook
@VisitGraceland on 
Twitter and Instagram
@Official Graceland on 
YouTube
@ElvisPresleyGraceland on 
Livestream
SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, Channel 75
GracelandLive.com
@GracelandLive on 
Facebook
@GracelandLiveConcerts on 
Instagram
@LiveGraceland on 
Twitter
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/gracelandliveconcerts/
Twitter: 
https://twitter.com/livegraceland
SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, Channel 75: 
http://www.siriusxm.com/Elvisradio

 From:

David Beckwith david@thebeckwithcompany.com / 323-632-3277

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