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Priscilla Presley will be gracing the Mooresville Performing Arts Center with her presence come June to tell all about her wedding and marriage life with the late king of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Tickets for the event-themed “An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley” are selling at $35 and $55 and will grant attendees access to rare clips of the famous couple’s wedding. Although Priscilla and Elvis’ marriage was highly publicized, most parts of it were shared between themselves as the couple would only disclose the aspects they wished. Fans look forward to a glimpse into their family life, which will be told through Priscilla’s perspective. Priscilla Presley unveils her life with Elvis Presley through wedding footage ELVIS PRESLEY, PRISCILLA PRESLEY and LISA MARIE PRESLEY prepare to leave hospital, 2/5/68 It is no news that Priscilla refers to Elvis as “the love of my life,” despite their tumultuous relationship and marriage plagued by infidelity, physical abuse, addiction, and the legendary singer’s busy schedule. Away from the glam portrayed on the outside, Prsicila will share moments of “intimate time off” at home and on vacations with their late daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, as a toddler. RELATED: Lisa Marie Presley’s Twin Daughters Pose For Rare Photo With Grandmother Priscilla Presley She will also give viewers a peek into her career as an actress on the set of the 14-season drama series, Dallas. Fans are encouraged to become curious as Priscilla will ask questions and discuss the challenges she and Elvis weathered together. This event announcement comes amid a legal battle to keep Elvis’ Graceland estate from being sold by an allegedly fraudulent lending company. Elvis Presley wearing black, sitting at table with his wife Priscilla Presley, circa 1970's. Photo: Oscar Abolafia/Everett Collection (elvispresley008) Priscilla is most popularly known as Elvis’ lover, however, she has a brilliant legacy as a businesswoman, actress, and writer. With her business acumen, she turned Graceland to a revenue-generating property after Elvis’ death as the cofounder and former chairperson of Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE), growing the estate’s value from $5 million to about $500 million today. Priscilla played Jenna Wade in the Dallas TV series and starred alongside Leslie Nielsen in the Naked Gun movie trilogy. Prior to her divorce, she " realized I needed much more out of my relationship with Elvis.” Bride PRISCILLA PRESLEY helps groom ELVIS PRESLEY cut the wedding cake, Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas, May 1, 1967 She then attempted a clothing business named Bis and Beau in Los Angeles with her stylist friend Olivia Bis; however, it shut down after three years. Priscilla also ventured into the perfume and bed linen industry and produced a few feature films. She was on the director board of Metro Goldwyn Mayer and became actively involved in charity work in the early 2000s.