Elvis is in the building

WOOD COUNTY--For some, it seems like just yesterday. Elvis Presley was a phenom in the 1960s through 1980s that the immortal announcement, “Elvis has left the building,” sounding loud over the speakers to relieve security details, sank the hearts of shrieking young gals and diminished the flames of wild fans wanting a glimpse, a whiff, much less an autograph of he who had become the king.
Although a shy kid, teased as a mama’s boy in school, his nervous habit of shaking his leg became his signature as he melded his background of church gospel music, hillbilly style, country ballads, and the back beat of rhythm and blues. Then, Elvis brought the guitar to the forefront and, boom: rock and roll was born. From very humble beginnings in Mississippi, Elvis became a star like no other, adored by fans, and consumed by fame.
Singer, Dakota Pongratz, sings and shakes a tribute to the various stages of Elvis’s career, from his teen start to the Vegas years, complete with mannerisms, movements, costumes and vocals in a tribute that does exceptional justice to the beloved talent. This show will take you back to those glory years and introduce younger generations to the eras of Elvis; performances that shocked TV censors and thrilled audiences.
Don’t miss ELVIS IN THE BUILDING on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Pittsville school auditorium. Show time is 3:00pm. General admission tickets will be available at the door, or can be picked up in advance at the downtown Pittsville office of Wisconsin Farm Business/Ortner Accounting during regular business hours: staring at $12, Seniors $10, students only $1. Online: Eventbrite.