Jailhouse Rock with NDN Elvis

Celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday with an event at Circle Cinema featuring special guest NDN Elvis! January 8 would have been The King’s 90th birthday, and the special tribute event will begin with a reception in the gallery at 6:30pm followed by a screening of his classic film “Jailhouse Rock” at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale soon, $12 Circle members and $15 non-members.

The reception will feature NDN Elvis (also known as Michael Loman, a Native American Elvis impersonator) in-character entertaining guests and performing some Elvis songs. Come in your favorite 50s attire and join in on the fun!

At 7:30pm, NDN Elvis will introduce the screening of “Jailhouse Rock.” Originally released in 1957, the film follows a young man, Vince Everett (Elvis Presley), who is convicted of manslaughter after being drawn into a bar fight while trying to defend a woman. In prison, Everett finds salvation when his cellmate, a country singer named Hunk Houghton (Mickey Shaughnessy), hears him sing and pegs him as a future star. Once released, Everett gets a job in a night club and meets Peggy Van Alden (Judy Tyler), a young woman who works for a record company and who, like Houghton, also sees talent in Everett. The film runs 1h36min and is not rated.

NDN Elvis, also known as Michael Loman, a Native American Elvis impersonator, fancy dancer, and flute player from Tulsa, OK. For over 30 years, he has been captivating audiences by blending the timeless music of Elvis Presley with the rich cultural traditions of his Choctaw heritage. Whether performing Elvis classics, dazzling with his fancy dance moves, or playing the flute's soothing melodies, NDN Elvis continues to prove that he is a one of a kind talent and an entertainer that is perfect for any room, event, or occasion.