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Introduction
An Evening with Priscilla Presley is more than a celebrity appearance—it’s an intimate journey through music history and personal memory. On March 13, at the Seminole Casino in Immokalee, Priscilla Presley takes the stage at 8 p.m. to share her remarkable life with Elvis Presley, the man who became both her great love and one of the most enduring icons of the twentieth century. The event, hosted by ABC 7’s Jen Stacy, blends storytelling, rare home movies, and audience questions, offering fans a rare glimpse into the private world behind the glitter of Graceland.
Priscilla reflects with warmth and humility on the surreal reality of having married “the King of Rock and Roll.” “I often wonder, why me?” she admits, marveling at how a global superstar chose her. Her sincerity resonates with audiences, as she recounts the innocence of their first meeting in Germany when she was just fourteen. Elvis, then serving in the Army, was charming and kind, sensing her shyness and putting her at ease with music and laughter. Those early encounters, full of nervous excitement and youthful wonder, marked the beginning of a relationship that would shape her life forever.
The show coincides with renewed public fascination surrounding Priscilla, Sofia Coppola’s 2023 film based on Priscilla’s bestselling 1985 autobiography Elvis and Me, co-written with Sandra Harmon. Now in its 68th printing, the memoir remains a touchstone for understanding the human side of fame, love, and loss. During her live appearances, Priscilla answers heartfelt questions—from fans curious about Elvis’s grandmother “Dodger” to others who wonder what daily life at Graceland was really like.
For Priscilla, the evening is as much about rediscovery as remembrance. “I’m reliving my life,” she says, smiling. “People enjoy hearing these stories, and I enjoy telling them.” As she revisits the laughter, the chaos, and the love that defined her years with Elvis, the audience is reminded that behind the legend stood two real people, bound by affection, fame, and the enduring rhythm of rock and roll.
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