Dear Friends and Fans:

Once again, my newsletter is late. I have decided to make it an every other month letter - that seems to be the way I can get things done.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Both of my sons and their families were home with my three grandchildren. Needless to say, I couldn't have been happier.

First of all, congratulations to Mark and Dee Woodward on their November 4th wedding. Much happiness to you both!

New Year's Eve, the Sabre Room rocked! The Change of Habit played everything from Elvis music to country to pop. D'Arcy Park, COH's new vocalist, sang during the dinner hour and blew everyone away with her gorgeous voice!

January 8th was the date, Mother's was the place for Elvis Fest, 2006. This is our 5th year with the Fest. We started out in a place called Hangge Upps - but - 2 years ago, we flat ran out of room. You could not move! Mother's is an original underground Chicago speakeasy - lots of room and lots of fun! This year, Irv Cass, Matt King, Jerry D, Jerome Marion, Ed Parzygnat, and Dennis Stella entertained the huge crowds. Joe Tirrito came to support his fellow ETA's and it was a great evening.

Sunday, January 29th, we flew to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to board our ship, the Enchantment of the Seas, for the 5th annual Elvis Cruise. This fabulous week is put on by Kay and Paul Lipps along with the Elvis FANtasy Fest and I thank them so much for making me their guest again this year. The 2006 entertainers were Matt King, Quentin Flagg, Dwight Icenhower, Robert Washington, and Irv Cass. We visited Key West, Cozumel, and Belize. There were 3 shows on board and the last was opened to all the passengers. We had perfect weather, a smooth trip, and tons of fun. Next year's cruise will be announced on the FANtasy Fest website - Elvis Fantasy Fest - in about 2 weeks. Join us in 2007!

Plans are complete for the "King of the Windy City." The dates are March 24th-26th, 2006. On Friday, the 24th, and Saturday, the 25th, preliminaries will be held at the Sabre Room in Hickory Hills, IL. Ten finalists will advance to the finals on Sunday, the 26th, at the Empress Casino in Joliet, IL. The contestants will get to perform with both our wonderful Chicago-based bands, The Change of Habit will perform on Friday and Sunday while the ExSpence Account will back the ETA's on Saturday. Details are available in our "Upcoming Events."

We have just been notified that the Elvis Invasion of SW Florida will be May 5-7. Details will be available soon.

Elvis Meets the Beatles will be May 5th to benefit the Animal Welfare League. This is a huge show starring American English, Irv Cass, Dwight Icenhower, and the Change of Habit Tribute Band. Tickets are available by calling (708) 636-8586.

May and June will bring the Lake George Elvis Fest and the Branson Elvis Explosion. Join us!!!!

Nance