BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
THURSDAY MAY 20, 9PM, $10
JONNY PORKPIE'S BAD IDEAS!

Brilliant. Amazing. Award-winning. World-renowned. These are just a few of the superlatives that describe BB Heart, Jo Boobs, Legs Malone, and Peekaboo Pointe. But have you ever wondered what insanity lies beneath all that talent, all that sexiness, all those beautiful outfits, all those clever concepts? In a world that already allows performers to do almost anything they want, what will burlesque performers create when given the freedom to do absolutely anything they want?

Find out Thursday, May 20, when the Burlesque Mayor of New York City encourages the best in burlesque to embrace their worst instincts in JONNY PORKPIE'S BAD IDEAS.

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
FRIDAY MAY 21, 10PM, $15
BUMP N' GRINDHOUSE

It's ALIVE! ALIVE! Bump 'n' Grindhouse returns to Coney Island to THRILL, CHILL, and TITILLATE you with its cheeky, freaky combination of boobs, blood, and B-movies! Starring some of New York burlesque's sweetest nudie cuties, Bump 'n' Grindhouse fiendishly combines equal parts shock and horror with schlock and humor for a ghoulishly good time that leaves audiences screaming for more.

BEHOLD as each starlet gets her own chilling trailer-style intro! THRILL to the finest in themed burlesque and sideshow entertainment! Coming soon to this theater and presented in EYE-POPPING 3(6)-D pastie-vision!

Starring: Weirdee Girl, Bambi the Mermaid, Ruby Valentine, Creamy Stevens, Ravi the Scorpion Mystic, Beelzebabe, Siren of Sodom, Hosted by The Lady Aye, with Special Guest: Creighton from Ghoul a Go-Go and Scott Rayow as "The Voice"

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

CONEY ISLAND FILM SOCIETY!
SATURDAY MAY 22, 8:30PM, $5, FREE POPCORN!
THE THING

Directed by John Carpenter, 1982. An American research expedition in the Antarctic accidentally unleashes an alien being that had lain frozen for more than 100,000 years. The creature, capable of changing into any shape or form, (courtesy of astonishing special effects), terrorizes the crew, wreaks havoc and death, and threatens mankind in this gripping contemporary thriller. Starring: Kurt Russell, A. Wilford Brimley; Universal Pictures; Rated R; 127 minutes

Watch the trailer

Click here to see this years "Sci-Fi Summer" Schedule!

ALL FILM SOCIETY TICKET SALES RAISE FUNDS FOR CONEY ISLAND USA

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW!
SATURDAY MAY 22 & SUNDAY MAY 23, 1PM - 8PM

They're Here, They're Real and They're Alive!

Donny Vomit
Heather Holliday
Serpentina
Angelica
Remy Vicious
Scott Baker

Adults $7.50
Kids (under 12) $5

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

ASK THE EXPERTS!
SUNDAY MAY 23, 4:30PM, $5, FREE FOR CONEY ISLAND USA MEMBERS
the life and work of albert grass founder of the coney island psychoanalytic society

To mark the end of the exhibition “Dreamland – The Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society and its Circle 1926 – 1972”, Zoe Beloff will give a short talk on the Society’s founder, Albert Grass. For the first time she will present her most recent discovery, “The Adventures of a Dreamer by Albert Grass”, a journal in which he explores his dreams using the language of the comic book. She will discuss the influence of both Freud and Marx on his understanding of the unconscious. A facsimile of the journal will be published by Christine Burgin in September.

Following the talk, join us for the closing party!

Click here to see this years Ask The Experts Schedule!

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

MERMAID PARADE!
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2PM

KING NEPTUNE LOU REED, QUEEN MERMAID LAURIE ANDERSON

A completely original creation of Coney Island USA, the Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade and one of New York City's greatest summer events.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE PARADE

Want to be a judge at the 2010 Mermaid Parade? It's simple, become a Member of Coney Island USA at the "Big Spender" Level. Click here for info.

Volunteers Needed. Please send an email to mpvolunteers@gmail.com

MERMAID PARADE BALL!
AT THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM (OCEANIC DECK)
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 6PM - 11:30PM, 21 AND OVER

Hosted by Adam (The First Real Man) Rinn and Featuring NYC's finest Burlesque and Sideshow Superstars in all their aquatically themed glory! Confirmed performers Little Brooklyn, Creamy Stevens, Miss Coney Island 2009 Gal Friday, Tigger, Juliet Jeske as Princess Sunshine, Go Go By LaMaia. Live Music By The Razorbacks! More to be announced!

General Admission Tickets Cash Bar plus Free Rum cocktails from 6-8pm provided by Denizen Rum $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

V.I.P. Tickets Ticket includes open bar, snacks and exclusive seating in the VIP section, $40 in advance, $50 at the door.

There are no extra service fees to buy tickets in advance.

Click here for further info on this years Ball.

NEW YORK AQUARIUM
Surf Ave. & West 8th St.

PHOTOGRAPHY DOC WORKSHOP, SIDESHOW SKILLS & BANNER PAINTING CLASSES!

2010 SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOP WITH KEVIN C. DOWNS
Coney Island: Different Perspectives

14 Sessions, Saturday afternoons, evenings June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3 (optional), 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4 All Sessions except June 20 (Mermaid Parade) and July 18 (Siren Festival) begin with a review at noon in the Coney Island Museum (1208 Surf Avenue)

For questions about this workshop call Kevin at 917-607-3935 or email him Tuition: $300. Click here for further info and to register online.

SIDESHOW SKILLS 102 WITH PROFESSA ADAM RINN

Monday, August 16, 10am - 3pm
Tuesday, August 17, 10am - 3pm
Wednesday, August 18, 10am - 3pm
Thursday, August 19, 10am - 3pm

For questions about this class email Adam Tuition: $750. Click here for further info and to register online.

BANNER PAINTING WORKSHOP 102 WITH CONEY ISLAND USA ARTIST IN RESIDENCE MARIE ROBERTS

SUMMER 2010
Monday, August 16, 10am - 3pm
Tuesday, August 17, 10am - 3pm
Wednesday, August 18, 10am - 3pm
Thursday, August 19, 10am - 3pm

For questions about this class email Marie Tuition: $600. Click here for further info and to register online.

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

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 Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-5pm!

FINAL WEEKEND!! EXHIBIT CLOSING PARTY SUNDAY, 5PM
CURRENT EXHIBITION
ZOE BELOFF - DREAMLAND: THE CONEY ISLAND AMATEUR PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY AND ITS CIRCLE, 1926 - 1972
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 Museum
1208 Surf Ave.

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

BACK IN STOCK! Freak Show Coney Island T-shirt $23 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Tote Bags $24 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Women's Brooklyn Shark Girl T-shirt $28 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Women's Tattoo Girl T-shirt $28 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Kids Coney Island Mermaid T-Shirt $25 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Kids Sailor Boy T-Shirt $25 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Baby Onesie Coney Island Mermaid Blue $25 shipped!

Purchase a Blank Funny Face that you can paint yourself. Create your own piece of art! $50 shipped!

Thrills Print by Philomena Marano only $30 shipped!

Funny Face Logo T-Shirt only $23 Shipped!

Mystery in a Box! What's in the Box? You'll get $35 - $$$$ worth of Merchandise for only $25 shipped!

Coney Island Films on DVD, one hour of classic material from 1903 - 1954! $25!

The Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society and its Circle Catalog with DVD $35!

BECOME A MEMBER OF CONEY ISLAND USA!

Shop online for more items or visit us at the Coney Island USA Giftshop!
Saturdays and Sundays 12pm - 5pm. Coffee, Espresso and Cappuccino now available!

1208 Surf Ave. between Stillwell and West 12th

SUPPORT CONEY ISLAND USA! BECOME A MEMBER! DONATE NOW!

With your support, CIUSA can continue to bring you innovative and accessibly priced arts programming while we remain a strong public advocate for responsible development in our beloved Coney Island.

Your donation of any amount is greatly appreciated, tax-deductible and goes directly towards programs like the Coney Island Museum, Sideshows by the Seashore, Burlesque at the Beach and the Mermaid Parade. Also, when you donate $25 or more you'll automatically become a member of CIUSA entitling you to a host of exciting benefits and perks. Click here to peruse all our membership levels.

It's been an honor to serve you, our audience for the past 30 years and we hope that with your help we can continue to do so for another three decades and beyond. Please consider a donation to Coney Island USA; whatever amount you choose to give, is greatly appreciated.

Wish you were here,

Dick D. Zigun

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL CONEY ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL!
NAMED ONE OF THE "25 COOLEST FILM FESTIVALS" BY MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE!

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