BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 9PM, $10
SWEET & NASTY BURLESQUE! THE JAZZ STRIPPER

Brooklyn is famous for many things: hipsters, a bridge or two, the Dodgers - and of course, Neil Diamond. On Thursday, May 27th, Sweet and Nasty Burlesque brings THE JAZZ STRIPPER to Coney Island's Burlesque At The Beach for a night of tassel-twirling tributes to the greatest singer-songwriter ever to come out of Kings County.

THE JAZZ STRIPPER will feature old favorites, new surprises, the return of the Neil Or No Neil trivia contest - and a special finale tribute to Mr. Diamond, as only Coney Island can do it. So turn on your heartlight, thank the Lord for the night time, and travel down those Brooklyn roads with Nasty Canasta and Sweet and Nasty Burlesque: Creamy Stevens, Gal Friday, Sapphire Jones, Bastard Keith and Tigger! will make you a believer at THE JAZZ STRIPPER, a Diamond-studded night of burlesque on Coney Island.

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
FRIDAY, MAY 28, 10PM, $15
MAXIMUM COWGIRLESQUE!

Just like the "Old-Days" but even better... Two Shows in One... Chris McDaniel's Cowgirlesque PLUS The Great Throwdini's Maximum Risk.

You'll see knife throwing, trick roping, contortion, bullwhipping and burlesque in tonight's Burlesque at the Beach series. It'll be the second reunion of the cast of Maximum Risk - World Champions on the Edge! "Imagine what happens when a cowboy (Chris McDaniel) a pretty lady (Ekaterina) and a gentleman (Throwdini) play with ropes, whips, and knives" and watch Rosie 151 and Honi Harlow put the 'wild' in 'wild west'!

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

CONEY ISLAND FILM SOCIETY!
SATURDAY, MAY 29, 8:30PM, $5, FREE POPCORN!
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

Directed by John Carpenter, 1981. In 1997 the island of Manhattan has become a walled maximum security prison where criminals are left to themselves. When the President's plane crashes in the city after a failed hi-jack attempt he is kidnapped by the prisoners. Condemned war hero, Snake Plissken is offered amnesty in exchange for rescuing the President.. Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins; Canal Plus; Rated R; 96 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!
FRI. MAY 28, 2PM-8PM, SAT. MAY 29, SUN. MAY 30, MON. MAY 31, 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
Memorial Day 5/31 all tickets $10

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

ASK THE EXPERTS!
SUNDAY, MAY 30, 4:30PM, $5, FREE FOR CONEY ISLAND USA MEMBERS
dick zigun's state of coney island address

Dick Zigun, the Officially Unelected Mayor of Coney Island, Artistic Director and Founder of Coney Island USA will give his annual overview of the current state of affairs in America's Playground.

Zigun is expected to highlight the launch of the New Luna Park, the excitement of the long-anticipated "rebirth" of the amusement area, and the remaining questions about the future of the important historic structures that remain intact in Coney Island's historic district.

Coming June 5th at 4pm, a special Saturday Edition of Ask The Experts! Todd Berkun - Long Island and New York City Places That Are No More.

Coney Island Museum
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 with V.I.P. Seating and a coveted Mermaid Parade Judge T-Shirt? 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, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Jenny C Quoi, Fem Appeal, Juliet Jeske as Princess Sunshine, Go Go By LaMaia, DJ Gregg 'The Dutchman' Van Vranken. Live Music By The Razorbacks! Special Appearance by the Coney Island Circus Sideshow and the Coney Island Girlie Freak Show! 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, food 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!

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!
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Coney Island is a thriving, year-round entertainment destination full of fun things to do, both historic and brand new. And it's just a stone's throw away from Manhattan. More Ooohs. New Aaahs.