JUBILANT JUNE MAGIC
PASSWORD: CONEY ISLAND HIGH

Coney Island High - short lived but long remembered rock club, open from roughly 1995-1999 at 15 St. Marks between 2nd and 3rd (now condos and crap). Total fire hazard, being filled to way over capacity. Almost got crushed at a Ramones show, but well worth the bruises. I heard from a former bartender there that the ivy league-educated manager ran off with all the club's money and that was one of the main reasons for its closing. See where an education can take you?

Another great party is a comin' with more massages from fabulous massage therapists, Paige Mullins (LaGuardia HS - 415-407-9672; paigelmt@gmail.com) and Alex Fisher (New Lincoln/Source Academy - 917-374-6984; massagenyc@runbox.com). $1 a minute. And try the new menu - light Asian fare along with their delectable mini-burgers. Come hungry and thirsty and achey, leave all relaxed, well fed and tipsy. Maybe even win a raffle prize from this month's "Be Nice Campaign" - raising money for School of the Future. Slots available for future months, so email me if you want free money for a charitable organization you are personally involved with (more details at: http://www.nycmagicgarden.com/classifieds.html).

You townies seem to really like these doggone quizzes, so we've got another one for you. Answers are posted at the bottom of: http://www.nycmagicgarden.com/Passwords.html:

JUNE CONEY QUIZ
  1. What is the coveted prize for the winner of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest each July 4th?a) year's supply of hot dogs b) relish facial and massage c) Mustard Belt d) Ketchup Medallion
  2. Union Square Park is home to what outdoor restaurant, named after a Coney Island amusement park? a) Luna Park b) Steeplechasers c) Dreamland Dogs d) Cyclone Cafe
  3. Who is the mascot for the Brooklyn Cyclone's baseball team? a) Nathan the Hot Dawg b) Scooter the Holy Cow c) Carlo the Crack Vial d) Sandy the Seagull
  4. Which of the following was never a ride at Coney Island? a) Wonder Wheel b) Lightning Loops c) Switchback Railway d) Parachute Jump
  5. Fill in the blank for this tag line for Coney Island's Steeplechase Park: "Steeplechase, the ________ place." a) funny b) scary c) children's d) sleazy
  6. Founded in 1983, what is Coney Island's annual parade, which pays homage to Coney Island's forgotten Mardi Gras (1903-1954)?
  7. Founded in 2001, what is the name of Coney Island's annual summer music festival?
  8. 80% of Brighton Beach's businesses are owned by what ethnic group?
  9. Which Woody Allen movie had scenes of a family living in a house below Coney Island's Thunderbolt rollercoaster? a) Bananas b) Zelig c) Rosemary's Baby d) Annie Hall
  10. True or Really True: For over 40 years (1903-1945) premature babies in incubators were put on display as a sideshow in Coney Island by Dr. Couney because U.S. hospitals did not have this technology, nor were they particularly receptive. Charging 25 cents admission to cover the cost of technology and a nursing staff, Dr. Couney continued his mission and over 80% of the 8000 babies that came to him survived. How about that?


    Check out lots of fantastic free music this summer at:
    River to River Festival
    Summerstage
    Celebrate Brooklyn

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