Coney Island Hosts SPRING GALA: ELECTRIC EDEN 4/28
By: Gabrielle Sierra Apr. 12, 2011
Coney Island USA is proud to announce Electric Eden, a Gala benefit in support of Coney Island USA. All proceeds go directly towards funding Coney Island USA's innovative arts programming and the fight to preserve and revitalize Coney Island's historic amusement district.
Always one of the most unique and exciting events of the season, guests can expect to mingle with mermaids, mermen, Coney Island experts, NY historians, burlesque stars, and the cream of the sideshow world all while giving much needed support to Coney Island's resident not-for-profit arts center. A sword swallowing, snake charming, tassle twirling, NY history loving good time, Coney Island USA's spring gala is just about the most fun you can legally have while still supporting the arts!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
7-11pm
Amnesia NYC
609 W. 29th Street, (between 11th & 12th Avenues)
NY, NY 10001
(212) 643-6464
(A,C,E to 34st. - Penn Station)
Performances by:
The Coney Island Circus Sideshow: Donny Vomit, Scott Baker, Heather Holliday, Insectavora and Serpentina!
The Burlesque stylings of Lefty Lucy and Legs Malone!
Aerial Artistry by Ekaterina!
With your master of ceremonies for the evening, Adam "the First Real Man" Rinn!
Rock the night out to the sounds of DJ Guy, blaster of the occasion!
Founder and Artistic Director, Dick D. Zigun's death defying dunk tank challenge; a fundraising feat like none you've ever seen!
Enjoy a spectacular Silent Auction, open bar and hor d'oeuvres!
As well as an assemblage of ambient artistry featuring aerial acts, go go dancers, hula hoopers and so much more!
Tickets can be purchased at the door, online at www.coneyisland.com/edengala
or by calling CIUSA directly at 718-372-5159.
* General admission tickets $125 in advance, $150 at the door.
* VIP tickets $275 in advance, $300 at the door.
The VIP ticket experience includes private seating area with table food, drink service and an unbelievably good, goodie bag.
About Coney Island USA
Coney Island USA, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in the amusement area of Coney Island whose mission is to defend the honor of lost forms of American popular arts and culture, leading to the renaissance of the historic Coney Island neighborhood. Coney Island USA produces programs including the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, The Mermaid Parade and Ball, Burlesque at the Beach, Creepshow at the Freakshow, The Coney Island Film Festival, The Coney Island Film Society, The Coney Island Museum, Ask the Experts, Coney Island Sideshow School, The Coney Island Tattoo and Motorcycle Festival and The Congress of Curious Peoples.
For more information, contact Kate Bartoldus at (718) 372-5159 or email: kate@coneyisland.com
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