THANK
YOU,
AUGUSTA!
Continuing the Legacy -
One Moment, Memory,
and Milestone at a Time!
The Augusta Civic Center would like to acknowledge and thank the countless people that made this 50th year celebration memorable … from our sponsors and vendors to our festive party-goers, ever-attentive staff, city administration, city councilors, and all our social media sharers.
Thank you to our Anniversary Sponsors!
Sturdy Production | Printech Photos and More LLC | Got Vinyl? Ink & Print
Anniversary Partners
Community Partners
50th Anniversary Kickoff:
A Stroll Through Time
Harlem Globetrotters
MPA Basketball Tournaments
Dueling Pianos
Some of the special events listed below are hyperlinked to their own web pages
Casting Crowns Concert
Comedy Nights | Hypnotist Show
Mix Maine Culinary Festival
Independence Day Parade
A Gathering of Elvis Impersonators
Halloween Boo Ball
LADIES OF BOSTON Comedy Tour
Business After Hours
with the Kennebec Valley Chamber
New Year’s Eve “Farewell to 50” Party
In 2023, our calendar of events offered some special “once in a lifetime” memories, as well as the return of some nostalgic traditions. Here’s the highlights:
Thanks to John and Samy at Sturdy Production for their fun and enthusiastic approach to producing these videos:
50th Anniversary Kickoff
The Promotional Video
Thanks to Headlight AV
for this “behind-the-scenes” montage
of our New Year’s Eve Party:
The Event Recap Video
PHOTO ARCHIVE | 50th Anniversary Events
In August, Maine Elvis Tribute Artist, Jessi Mallory, helped us recreate Elvis’ 1977 concert.
Jessi’s special guest, Heather Kruse, cousin of JD Sumner & Donnie Sumner of The Stamps Quartet (Elvis’ Backup Singers).
Author Nancy Crochiere was also on hand with her book, Graceland
Related Media Coverage
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Elvis impersonators gather in Augusta to try and break world record
Read the full story online at https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/elvis-impersonators-gather-in-augusta-to-try-and-break-world-record
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Maine attempts to break the record of the largest Elvis impersonators gathering
Read the complete story online at https://www.wabi.tv/video/2023/08/15/maine-attempts-break-record-largest-elvis-impersonators-gathering
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Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Read the complete story online at https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/08/16/elvises-in-the-building-at-augusta-civic-center-but-not-enough-to-break-record/
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Augusta Civic Center attempts to break world record for largest gathering of Elvis impersonators
Read the complete story online at https://wgme.com/news/local/augusta-civic-center-attempts-break-world-record-largest-gathering-elvis-impersonators-guinness
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Impersonators hope to break record for National Elvis Week
Read the complete story online at https://www.klkntv.com/impersonators-hope-to-break-record-for-national-elvis-week/
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Lots of Elvis impersonators came to Augusta Tuesday, but not enough to break the Guinness record
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Largest gathering of Elvis impersonators record attempt to be made in Augusta
