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July 8, 2005
“The Voice of Elvis” Comes to IU South Bend
Enjoy an evening with “Elvis.” Well-known local entertainer Doug Church will present “The Voice of Elvis” tribute concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, in the Administration Building Cafeteria, Indiana University South Bend.
Church began his Elvis career while serving in the Air Force in 1983. He competed in dozens of contests. In four years, he collected 11 first place trophies for his well-developed likeness to Elvis, as well as other categories ranging from best male vocalist to best comedic performance.
After leaving the Air Force in 1987, Church continued his act around the Midwest. In 1990, he competed in the fourth annual Worldwide Elvis Impersonator Contest in Memphis against Elvis entertainers from all over the world. He took home the second place prize for only his first time in this competition.
The following year, Church returned to Memphis to capture the first place crown as "The World’s Best Elvis Impersonator." In 1993, after a successful audition with Legends in Concert (a musical review based in Las Vegas, Nev.). He started touring the country and the world. Church has performed in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Aruba, Bahamas, Moscow, France, United Kingdom, and Denmark.
Advanced tickets for this entertaining evening are $10 each or $5 each for IU Alumni Association dues paying members. All children – 12 and under - are free.
Tickets at the door will be $12 each or $6 for IU Alumni Association dues paying members.
Advance tickets are available for purchase in the IU South Bend Administration Building lobby, 1700 Mishawaka Ave.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
All proceeds will benefit the IU South Bend Office of Community Links, community service program. Call 520-LINK (5465) for more information.
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