Coney Events: A Coney Island Of The Behind

More than just an entertaining spectacle; Michael Schwartz is back with his whimsical showcase about Coney Island.  Coney Island of the Behind is a an evening full of poetry, storytelling, comedy, dance, burlesque, music and mayhem - and all about Coney Island!

from the Coney Island USA website:

Schwartz is an award winning writer, actor, director, comedian, and singer/songwriter and will be performing some of the pieces that have been wowing audiences all over New York City and that will be included in his upcoming book.

Scheduled to appear at A CONEY ISLAND OF THE BEHIND:

Michael Schwartz: poetry, storytelling, comedic characters, singing

Alfonso Cruz: burlesque dancing/comedy, singing

Robert Ross: 2011 inductee into NY Blues Hall of Fame

Pearl Quick: star of new award winning film TO BE HEARD

Aneta Brodski: star of new PBS Independent Lens film DEAF JAM

Mermaid Hawley and Bill Brovold: “The Coney Island Love Letters”

Celia Next Time: burlesque dancing/comedy

Brant Lyon: ragtime piano extraordinaire

Hank Coyote Wagner: howling harmonica

Sheridan Lee Roberts: dancing and singing

Mollye’s Muffins: the launch of scrumptious homemade Brooklyn muffin co. (never before seen recipes available at show)

Sudsy Spirits: The Freak Bar

PLUS SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS

Click here to buy tickets in advance.

Coney Artland Productions presents:

A Coney Island of the Behind!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
7 pm

$10 in advance or at the door.

at Coney Island USA - Sideshows By The Seashore
1208 Surf Ave.

Coney Events: Michael Schwartz Continues Tour Of Coney Pieces

Last year in August Michael Schwartz, brought us stories from Coney Island.  This year he continues his presentation at the Puffin Room with a fabulous exhibit of visual arts

An announcement from Michael Schwartz:

Dear Friends,

The Puffin Room has been a beloved sanctuary of art for many years and now, sadly, they are closing down.  I was thrilled to be invited to perform there in November 2008, as part of the "Coney Island Maybe" exhibit, and now I am honored to have been asked by the Puffin Room to return and perform some more of the works from my developing book of short stories, monologues, and poems, which I've been touring across New York City.  There will be an exhibit of visual artists' works running for two weeks, with an opening reception April 3rd; there will be a night of music and dance; and there will be a spoken word night.  I will be one of the headliners of the spoken word night, April 10th at 8PM.  I'll be doing about twenty minutes of material, including the world premiere of a new monologue and maybe some other surprises as well.  Please see the attached flyers for all the details.  Thank you.

Happy spring,
Michael    

"The Last Word"
with Steve Ben Isreal, Michael Schwartz, Ngoma and special guests.
part of the "Last In Show": A Celebration of 15 years in SoHo
Saturday, April 10
8 pmExhibit opens April 3rd

at the Puffin Room
located at 435 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013

(212) 343-2881

PuffinRoom.org

Reminder: Ask The Experts "Ghosts On Fire"

MICHAEL SCHWARIZ: GHOSTS ON FIRE An Afternoon of Sex, Stickball, Mrs Stahl's Knishes, the Cyclone and the Sea, short stories, poems and colorful characters. Michael Schwartz, Coney Island resident, author, playwright and performer, will entertain with a series of vignettes, stories and performances about Coney Island.

Ask the Experts
Michael Schwartz: Ghosts On Fire
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Go here for more info or visit Coney Island USA

Ask The Experts: Ghosts On Fire In Coney Island

Image by Gary Schwartz

Growing up in Coney Island gives you the gift of wonderful stories and experiences. Michael Schwartz takes you on a wonderful journey through his life with short stories and poems from an his upcoming book, an excerpt of a graphic novel set in different historic eras in Coney, you'll hear a couple of songs, he'll even do a character monologue, a scene, followed by a Q & A. An afternoon sure to be of pure delight whether you share an appreciation for Coney Island or not.

Ask Coney Island USA has greatly provided us for years now, their 'Ask the Experts' series takes you in depth with those who know very well about Coney Island. This Sunday afternoon:

MICHAEL SCHWARIZ: GHOSTS ON FIRE An Afternoon of Sex, Stickball, Mrs Stahl's Knishes, the Cyclone and the Sea, short stories, poems and colorful characters. Michael Schwartz, Coney Island resident, author, playwright and performer, will entertain with a series of vignettes, stories and performances about Coney Island.

Ask the Experts
Michael Schwartz: Ghosts On Fire
Sunday, August 9, 2009
4 pm
$5, FREE for Coney Island USA members!
at the Coney Island Museum
1208 Surf Ave.between Stillwell and West 12th st.

Here is the remaining schedule for the 'Ask the Experts' Series:
August 16 - Panel Discussion, Why Small Museums Matter
August 23 - Uncle Monsterface
August 30 Elizabeth Bradley, Knickerbocker: Behind the Myth of New York
September 13 - D.B. Denholtz, Masterpieces of Sideshow Photography: From Daguerreotype to Snapshot (1852-1987)