9TH ANNUAL CONEY ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL!
OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2009 AT SIDESHOWS BY THE SEASHORE AND THE CONEY ISLAND MUSEUM
tickets onsale now!

96 films in a jam packed weekend, including two blocks of films made in Coney Island! Don't miss our opening night extravaganza which includes the opening night screening of Charles Denson's The Prince of Mermaid Avenue, followed by our legendary opening night party and live performances by sideshow and burlesque stars!

Tickets for screenings are only $6 and there are a variety of screening and festival pass options! We strongly advise advanced sale ticketing and there is no extra service charge to buy online. Buy now and don't get shut out!

Read this years press release.

Click here for further info and to buy tickets online.

BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 10PM, $15
THIS OR THAT!

Come see the Julie Atlas Muz, the Great Fredini, the This or That Girls Bambi and Bunny, Brian Fisherman, and some of the most outrageous acts you've ever seen in the smash show people are raving about! Several lucky audience members will compete in America's Favorite Burlesque Gameshow! Be prepared to have a great time!
www.thisorthat.tv

Sideshows By The Seashore
corner of Surf and West 12th street

CONEY ISLAND FILM SOCIETY!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 8:30PM, $5
2009 SEASON FINALE! ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN

Dir. Charles Barton, 1948. Wilbur Grey (Lou Costello) is chased by Count Dracula (Bela Lugosi) who wants to transplant Chick Young’s (Bud Abbott) brain into the skull of Frankenstein’s Monster. The Wolfman thwarts Dracula’s plans, however. Even the Invisible Man makes a non-appearance in this superb horror comedy. Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr. Universal Pictures; Black and White; Not Rated; 83 minutes

Watch The Trailer

Coney Island Museum 1208 Surf Ave.
between Stillwell Ave. and West 12th Street

Further info click here.

CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW!
AT SIDESHOWS BY THE SEASHORE
FINAL SHOWS FOR THE 2009 SEASON!

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 1PM - 8PM (THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27TH) CONTINUOUS ADMISSION  -  $7.50 ADULTS, $5 KIDS

See Donny Vomit, Heather Holliday, Serpentina, Scott Baker, Black Scorpion, Kryssy Kocktail and Guest Freaks all summer long! They're here, they're real and they're alive! Freaks, wonders and human curiosities.

Sideshows By The Seashore
corner of Surf Ave. and West 12th street

SPECIAL EVENT - CAPTAIN HOWDY'S FLYING CIRCUS
Straight from the U.K. to our stage at Coney Island USA!

Saturday, September 26th
Showtimes:
7 PM, $10
8 PM, $7.50
9 PM, $5

Sunday, September 27th
6 PM, COMBINED SHOW starting with the last 2009 show of the Coney Island Circus Sideshow cast PLUS Captain Howdy's Flying Circus, $10
8 PM, Captain Howdy's Flying Circus, $5

Sideshows By The Seashore
corner of Surf Ave. and West 12th street

CONEY ISLAND MUSEUM
The Coney Island Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to the history of this extraordinary place. Come see artifacts and images from 1829 to the present, artworks and one-of-a-kind exhibitions, and an ever-changing approach to the history of American Popular Culture.

Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Museum Admission 99 cents!
1208 Surf Ave.

Our Ground Floor Coney Island USA Giftshop is open Wednesday through Friday, 2pm-8pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-8pm!

NEW EXHIBITION
ZOE BELOFF - DREAMLAND: THE CONEY ISLAND AMATEUR PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY AND ITS CIRCLE, 1926 - 1972
JULY 11, 2009 - MARCH 21, 2010
Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Click here for further info (pdf document)

AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE

CONEY ISLAND USA FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE!

Greetings from Coney Island,

It’s that time Ladies and Gentleman, step right up for the 1st annual Coney Island USA Summer Fun Fundraising Challenge! That’s right CIUSA needs you. NY State Arts funding has been cut to shreds this year and we’re turning to you to help us raise the $150,000 we need to offset the drastic cuts to our budget. With your help, we'll be able to keep our doors open and continue bringing you all the innovative arts programming you’ve come to know and love.

Click here to donate and become a member today

The good news is that we’ve already raised $110,000 and we’re reaching out to you to help us raise the last $40,000 by September 30th. Don’t despair if you can’t fork over the whole $40,000 by yourself, there’s power in numbers. Any gift amount is welcome (tax-deductible too!) and puts us that much closer to our goal. Your donation (depending on the amount) could also qualify you for some top-notch perks like:
• Free admission to the Sideshow
• Membership in the Coney Island Film Society
• A coveted Judgeship in the world famous Mermaid Parade!

For further info on our Fundraising Challenge, click here.

CONEY ISLAND USA'S ONLINE GIFTSHOP!
ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING, HANDLING & TAX

2009 Mermaid Parade t-shirt
Click here for mens. Click here for ladies.

2009 Mermaid Parade Poster

Coney Island Films DVD

Lone Print by Philomena Marano

Coney Island Circus Sideshow Banner Magnet

L'il Sideshow Tall and Small Man Playset

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS

Become A Member Of Coney Island USA! Or Make a Tax Deductible Donation!

BOOK THE SIDESHOW!

Need some freaky entertainment for your Wedding, Birthday or Bar Mitzvah? The CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW (Donny Vomit, Scott Baker, Serpentina and Heather Holliday) are available for private bookings be it New York City or anywhere in the USA.

Please email us or call 718-372-5159 for queries, rate and availability!

CONEY ISLAND USA BUILDING AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL!

Rent the new and improved Freak Bar for your wedding, bar mitzvah, bris,
other gathering! The Freak Bar seats 30 comfortably and stands 80 or more.

Combine the Freak Bar space with a rental of the Museum or Theater for a
full Coney Island USA experience!

OCTOBER 30TH AND 31ST STILL AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE RENTALS!

Please email us or call 718-372-5159 for queries, rate and availability!

CONEY ISLAND ALIVE AND WELL IN 2009!

Coney Island is alive and well. Click here for a list of what's open in 2009!