50 YEARS AGO TODAY OTTAWA WAS "ALL SHOOK UP" WHEN THE KING CAME TO TOWN.

This sign to me says it all. Elvis is with us as much today as he ever has been. He may not be here physically (although some would argue that point), but in so many other ways. Each day there is an "Elvis" moment. Whether it be in a song on the radio, a reference in the daily papers, an old movie on TV. His estate brings in millions and Graceland is still the second most visited house in the United States. Today at 6PM the Elvis Sighting Society celebrates this 50th Anniversary at it's official World Headquarters at Moe's World Famous Newport Restaurant.

Mayor Larry O'Brien with Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist Dan Burgess.
Elvis tribute artist Sylvain Simard.


Mayor Larry O'Brien, Cheryl Copeland and the Ottawa Sun's Earl McRae.
Moe and Elvis
The Elvis Sighting Society raises funds for the community every year and this year's partnered charity is the Somerset West Community Health Centre. During the celebration's on this 50th Anniversary of the King's visit, a cheque was presented for $25,000. Accepting on behalf of the Centre are Executive Director Jack McCarthy and Manager of Resource Development Rosemary Jones. http://www.swchc.on.ca
Elvis Sighting Society Co-Founder Moe Atallah on the left and President Michael O'Byrne on the right.

Fifty years ago, Elvis played two sold out shows at the old Auditorium (where the YM-YWCA stands today). Tickets were $3.50 to those lucky enough to get one. Show times were at 4:30 and 8:30 pm and lasted about a half-an-hour long. His Ottawa visit was one of only three times he ever performed outside of the United States. Later in August of this year it will be the 30th Anniversary of his passing.