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Minnesota Elvis Impersonator/Tribute Artist Art Kistler 

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Jean and Art are "E" ala K-Art Entertainment!

Jean and Art Kistler team up to do a show fit for a King!           Art and Jean, October 2007          A wigless Art cuts a rug (hardwood floor) with his beautiful bride in McMinnville, OR!          Art and Jean go for a ride on "Colonel T's" cruiser!            Art and Jean - May 2007 - pooped after three shows in one weekend!

Art Kistler and beautiful bride Jean : Jean works the sound and lighting systems, and among many other things is Art's strength and inspiration;  he couldn't follow this dream without her!

Most Select Event Web Site Photos by Jean Kistler, and a few are courtesy of others... 

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May 10, 2008      HAPPY BIRTHDAY Irene!      Oak Grove, MN 

   Art croons - while Irene swoons!      A family photo!      "Elvis" gets to shmooze the Guest of Honor!    Irene's birthday cake reflects her love of Elvis... and it was DELICIOUS!      Art loses the arm-wrestling competition to Wild Man Jeff..!

 

April 26, 2008     North Memorial Hospital Fund-raiser event, Hilton Minneapolis, MN 

Hey - COOL - Look who's on the Big Screen!       Art amkes a quick appearance and sings a song for the bidders during the live auction!       Another scarf... for a GREAT cause!  

 

April 26, 2008    St. Helena's Church Fund-raiser, Minneapolis MN 

Art makes the rounds at St. Helena's for a wonderful audience!         It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it!        Jean catches a pose showing Art's... better side?!        It just wouldn't be "Elvis" without a few scarves for the ladies!  

 

April 19, 2008      Mall of America Contest of Kings   -   Day Two! 

Art, "Judge in Chief" dons the blue "Owl Jumpsuit" - and sings some great Elvis gospel music between events...    Once again, Art gets to sing the Lord's praises with some terrific Elvis gospel music!    A FANTASTIC audience of Elvis fans spent a rainy weekend at the world famous Mall of America!    Art sings while getting right down with the crowd - to give away some coveted "Elvis" scarves!    Art breaks out the "Sunburst" jumpsuit for Sweet Caroline - Elvis style!

 

April 19, 2008      Promotional appearance on local television KARE 11! 

Steve, Todd and art are interviewed LIVE by Belinda Jensen in the KARE 11 television "back yard!"     The "Brotherhood of Elvii" - Steve, Todd and Art depict the '50's, '60's and '70's era Elvis costumes for KARE 11!

 

April 18, 2008      Mall of America Contest of Kings   -   Day One! 

Art helps kick off the "CONTEST OF KINGS" at the Mall of america!      Starting off in the Gold 1950's suit with some classic '50's tunes!

 

April 18, 2008    Promotional appearance on local television FOX 9! 

The Brotherhood of Elvii on LIVE local FOX 9 TV!     Art singin' on the tube..!      Man... it's EARLY!     Art and fellow "Elvii" shake it up on live local TV!

 

April 11, 2008, Benefit for Outreach with Simply Servants, Cottage Grove, MN 

Time to rock the house!    "Amazing Grace" live - with Simply Servants!    Workin' it!    Art shmoozes with a FANTASTIC audience!    Shakin' it!!    Raising it up to the King of Kings!  

 

March 31, 2008   HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEANNE, and Thanks Kari!  

Art always looks for the best seat in the house!     Hmmm... this one's pretty comfy, too!     "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"     Art leads "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" for the guest of honor!     Another song... another victim!     Does this "Elvis" work at all - or just sit around all day?!  

 

March 15, 2008, Benefit for local food shelves, stars and Strikes Entertainment Center, Wyoming, MN 

A scarf and a song for one of the terrific audience memebrs!    "Are YOU Lonesome tonight?"    Trilogy time!    A great time and a great audience for a great cause!    Rock-n-rollin' for the local food shelves!  

 

February 16 - 21, 2008     Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Navigator of the Seas 

This was a vacation - but even a wigless Art has a passion to sing!      Lots of singers... but just ONE "Elvis!"      Gotta love that "formal" outfit..!       The manificent Navigator of the Seas waits for Art, Jean and 3500+ other passengers in Jamaica!

 

February 14, 2008    "THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" to Scott Ringersen for allowing Art to sing for his fans at Elwood's, Del Ray Beach, FL! 

Valentine's Day!      Art sings while former Police Officer Scott Ringersen acts as bodyguard!?      ALL Elvis fans are the BEST fans!      Thank you, Scott... thank-you-very-much!

 

December 22, 2007   Crossroads Church Private Christmas Event, Cottage Grove, MN 

Art appears on stage with the nearest thing to a Santa suit!       The cape comes out once more for the grand finale!        Elvis Christmas tunes for a very special audience...        Art honors the event coordinator with a serenade!

 

December 15 - 20, 2007    Elvis Theme Cruise on the Western Caribbean with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines! 

Naturally, the era shows started with costumes and tunes from the 1950's!   A TRIPLE TREAT as Steve and Tommy Marcio join Art on stage!   Art takes the cruisers on a trip to the GI Blues eras!   SAME ENERGETIC SHOW - New era - as Art depicts the 1968 Comeback Special!   Art ROCKS the boat with yet another show, another suit!   The Sunburst suit at a new angle! Photos courtesy of Steve Marcio.   Art recruits the awesome ROCK-A-HULA Dancers!  Art shares an intimate moment while HOPING his "suit don't tear up, baby!"   A big finish with the "Rock-a-Hula" Dancers!   The spectacular Sunburst jumpsuit!   The spectacular "Owl Suit" comes out for the Blue Christmas Cruise "Gospel and Christmas Show!"   Art Kistler and brother in Christ Steve Marcio sang several Elvis Christmas song duets...   Art Kistler, Tommy Marcio and Steve Marcio strike a pose!   Steve Marcio and Art touch the audience with Elvis gospel music...   Art and Steve perfrom duets of Elvis tunes!   Art gets to casually sit in with the amazing ship's band for a couple of songs!  

 

December 12, 2007  Private Holiday even at Lost Spur Country Club, Mendota Heights, MN 

Art was the opening act for... SANTA!      What a terrific group: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!  

 

December 1, 2007   Christmas Concert at the beautiful City Hall and Opera Hall, Independence, WI 

The evening started with some good, old, simple 1950's classic ELVIS tunes!      Next thing you know: PRESTO: It's 1961 and time for some GI Blues!      And finally the extremely popular jumpsuit and concert era!      As always, the entire room becomes Art's stage!      Art's signature version of Elvis's "An American Trilogy" 

 

November 18, 2007   Art performs with Simply Servants on Famous Dave's blues stage in Uptown Minneapolis, MN 

Art sings "Amazing Grace" wearing the '68 Special black leather!       Black leather and "Amazing Grace" at Famous Daves Uptown, Minneapolis       Art sings with "Simply Servants" 

 

October 21, 2007   The Annual Rowdy Red Hat Mama's RUMBLE, St. Croix Casino, Turtle Lake, WI 

Art kicks it off with some classic Elvis music from the 1950's!     The "Burning Love" jumpsuit comes out and these Rowdy Red Hatters are ready to RUMBLE!     In a sea of red: Where's Waldo? Nope: Where's ELVIS?!     Art proudly poses with FIVE AWESOME OCTOGENARIANS!    Jean and Art are honored to pose with the amazing Queen Linda Glenn!  

 

October 12, 2007    Congratulations to Jen and Cully!   Minneapolis, MN 

  Gotta get a shot with the bride!      Hamming it up during the social hour,,,     FUN! 

 

September 21, 2007    Robbinsdale High School Reunion: Class of 1957!  Plymouth, MN 

An American Trilogy    A "thumbs-up" for background vocal support on "All Shook Up!"     "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" Definitely NOT!     Art was proud to appear for the he Robbindale Class of 1957: TERRIFIC FOLKS!  

 

September 15, 2007   St. Patrick's Fall Fest, Hudson, WI 

St. Patrick's Fall Fest 2007 had a record crowd!      The BEST music for the BEST fans: ELVIS FANS!      A beautiful evening, a terrific audience, scarves, songs... what a HOOT!

 

September 8, 2007    Founder's Day - Stage Show, Northwood, IA 

Starting out with classic hits from the 1950's!     A "quick change" and we're in the GI Blues era!     And then...The Jumpsuit Era!    As always, the whole room becomes Art's stage!    An American Trilogy    Where to stay in Northwood (note the little sign, bottom background!)...

 

August 27, 2007    3M Event at Tartan Park, Lake Elmo, MN  

Climbing on the furniture again!      85 degress, humid, storms on the way = bad hair day - but FUN ANYWAY!      Comfy!      It's HOT out... here, have a scarf!     The Sunburst jumpsuit to brighten a cloudy day!

 

August 18, 2007    Heritage Days, St. Paul Park, MN  

Art gives away some Peanut Butter and Banana mini-cups to the rainy day crowd!     Another sudder transition to GI Blues - and "America the Beautiful" sent out to Colonel Tom long-distance!     Scarves for the ladies - the stage was a little high!     Workin' it!     Art thanks the faithful who braved the rain to watch the whole show!  

 

August 16, 2007    Lake Harriet Band Shell, Minneapolis, MN 

  A beautiful summer evening and the BEST fans EVER - ELVIS fans!   A sudden transition toGI Blues!   "An American Trilogy" dedicated to our Veterans and Troops far away.   Photo courtesy of Chris Andersen on: http://www.minneapolisdailyphoto.blogspot.com:80/  Jean catches a nap while running sound... JUST KIDDING!   Elvis fans are the GREATEST!   Teddy Bears are always a HOT COMMODITY!   Ending with "Can't Help Falling in Love"

 

August 10, 2007    Las Vegas - on the strip at Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo) with Pete Vallee -  a.k.a "Big Elvis" and Florida's Scott Ringersen 

Pete Vallee graciously allows Art to sing "Viva Las Vegas!"      A gaggle of "Elvii" - where else but Las Vegas?!

 

August 6-10, 2007   Elvis Theme Cruise from Los Angeles down the Baja Peninsula with Scott Ringersen

  The debut of Art's 1950's Gold Lame Outfit! Hup-two-three-four... Same night. same show, different era...  Art and Scott try to get cabin upgrades. No cigar. Another night, another show!  Elvis cover-song show makes for great variety! HAPPY BIRTHDAYS - to a very special couple!   "Studio Fun Night" - Art and Jean sing "The Lady Loves Me!"  Giving it up for the "real" King - Jesus!

 

July 7, 2007,  HAPPY BIRTHDAY  Liz and Al!  Minneapolis, MN 

wpe5.jpg (30545 bytes)     wpeE.jpg (54758 bytes)     Art tries to charm the ladies. No, I'm NOT Ronald McDonald!  

 

June 17, 2007   Private, In Honor of Fathers Day - To honor Art Kistler Sr. and the residents of Oakwood Country Place in McMinnville, OR 

Art with his "Little Sister" Carina and art Kistler Sr.       Art Junior is very proud to honor Art Senior on Father's Day! God bless you DAD!   

 

June 15, 2007,   a 50th Wedding Anniversary - WOW! - Congratulations!  Kozlaks' Royal Oak, Shoreview, MN  (a special "THANK YOU, thank you very much!" to Amanda and Jake from the Minnesota Daily) 

And how would you like your fried peanut butter and banana sandwich, sir?        CONGRATULATIONS to the happy couple!       A variety of songs for a fantastic audience!

 

June 15, 2007  HEARTS ON FIRE!  Ministry event, Minneapolis, MN 

Art dresses down for a terrific ministry event!       Gospel music Elvis style...

 

June 14, 2007   CONGRATULATIONS to Patti and Marc!  Birchwood, MN 

Precious Garndchildren everywhere = teddy bear shortage!        A terrific audience and a wonderful occasion!         Shmoozing the honorable hostess!

 

June 9, 2007   St. Joseph's Catholic Church Golf Fundraiser Event, Prescott, WI 

Art makes the rounds to greet the golfers!      Chairs were scarce so Art takes a break on an accommodating lap..?!      A touching moment as "S - O" presents a genuine "Elvis" scarf to his lovely lady!     A FANTASTIC group of lovely ladies shake it up with Art: it's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it!

 

May 31, 2007    Lakewood Hospice Volunteers Appreciation Banquet at Boutwell's Landing, Stillwater, MN 

"You ain't nothin' but "Hound Dog"??!      "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"     Songs with scarves!      Songs and lei's!!

 

May 16, 2007    Happy Birthday TARGET HOUSE!  At St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 

Celebrating Target House's 8th birthday at St. Jude's CARNIVAL style!       First set black and gold!       Jean was seen with another man!!       Art poses with Katie - who did an AWESOME job coordinating this event!       A dramatic HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kelly!       Art strikes a pose at GRACELAND!

 

May 5th, 2007    The Red Hat Society SPRING FLING, Rochester, MN 

Art poses with some AWESOME fans!         Gentlemen... do you know where your wives are? No worries: they're in good hands!       Art puts on about 6.2 miles and climbs on the furniture while making the room his stage"       Art signs CD's after the show...

 

May 4, 2007    The annual Polish American Days get-together!  St. Paul, MN 

ROCK-n-ROLL, Baby!       During Blue Hawaii lots of ladies line up for lots of lei's!       "I hope this suit don't tear up, baby!"

 

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