1250 Broadway, 27th Floor New York, NY 10001

A BURLESQUE MANIFESTO

Join Coney Island USA as we invade Manhattan at the oldest nightclub of New York, Webster Hall, and celebrate the Coney Island USA Spring Gala. The Spring Gala is the premiere fundraising event for Coney Island USA. This benefit draws a host of celebrities, trendsetters, and superstars of the Burlesque and Sideshow movement.

The 2013 Spring Gala is The Burlesque Manifesto and will honor the role Coney Island USA played in beginning the neo-burlesque movement that is now a global sensation. The Burlesque M...anifesto is an article written by Coney Island USA Founder and Executive Artistic Director Dick Zigun some 30 years ago. It is widely considered the beginning of the massive burlesque renaissance.

This year’s gala event will feature a dazzling display of daring feats executed by the cast of Sideshows by the Seashore, some of New York’s most talented and titillating burlesque performers, a glorious gamut of go go gals and guys, as well as special musical guests for your auditory pleasure. And be on the lookout for all kinds of surprises!

The Burlesque Manifesto: THE DEVIL – Fred Kahl, YOUNG DICK ZIGUN – Ray Valenz, OLD DICK ZIGUN – Richard Zigun, BURLESQUE ANGEL – Jo Boobs, MARILYN MONROE – Betty Bloomerz, FANNY FURNACE – Cherry Delight, MORTON MINSKY – Scott Baker, Director – David Kaplan, Stage Manager - Lefty Lucy, Flash Photographer – Norman Blake

Sideshow and Burlesque Performances by: Adam RealMan, Dr. Lucky, NY Variety All-Stars, Serpentina, Insectavora, The Schlep Sisters, Gal Friday, Ekaterina

Emcees: Adam Realman, World Famous *BOB*

Go Go/Ambient: Boo Bess, Boo Boo Darlin’, Delysia Lachatte, Dolly Debutante, Dottie Dynamo, Ginger Twist, Heather Whatever, Kyle Petersen, Little Motown, Sydney Sunrise, Tawdry Owl, Wae Messed, Clara Coquette, Tiny D, Lady Alchemy

V.I.P. Entertainment: Juliet Jeske-face painting, Dr. Flux-body painting, Lady Zombie-Dominatrix, Lou Johnson, Chris Schoeck

Greeters: Kita St. Cyr, Stella Chuu, Blazes

Hostesses: Bambi The Mermaid, Marni Halasa, Kat Mon Dieu, Little Stormy, Creamy Stevens

Kittens: Bunny Buxom, Little Motown

Raffle Girls: Miss Cherry Delight, Scooter Pie, Gemini Rising, Foxy Vermouth, Rosey La Rouge, Jenny Lucida Sans, Cheeky Lane, Joanna Firneno, Tina Tassels

Mystery in a Box Sellers: Bambi The Mermaid, Bunny Love, Little Brooklyn and Noah D'Klein

TICKETS (21 AND OVER):

Spring Gala V.I.P.Ticket, $250 (includes open bar from 7-11pm, signature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, exclusive access to our V.I.P. section and Gift Bags).
Click here to purchase: http:// shop.coneyisland.com/ cgi-bin/ commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1676

Spring Gala Supporter, $100 (includes sponsored drinks and snacks from 7-11pm). Click here to purchase: http:// shop.coneyisland.com/ cgi-bin/ commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1672

General Admission (Entry Only) Tickets, $60. Click here to purchase: http:// shop.coneyisland.com/ cgi-bin/ commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1673

Please Note: There are no restrooms on the main level and no elevator access to the restrooms, however, venue staff is prepared to carry any wheelchairs or assist in getting patrons into the venue and to the restrooms, if necesssary. You must let us know if you have special needs.

Can't make it but want to help? Click the link to make a donation, purchase an item(s) from our Amazon Wishlist or Become a Member of Coney Island USA!
http:// www.coneyisland.com/volunteer.shtml

Check out photos from prior galas here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneyislandusa/

Get further info at: http:// www.coneyisland.com/gala.shtml
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