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You're Invited To The Palace of Variety!
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 21 Nov '02

21 Nov '02

Celebrate the Return of Vaudeville To Times Square! chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' Palace of Variety And Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC (between Broadway and 6th Ave.) This Friday, Saturday and Sunday See These Acts LIVE!! Ringmaster Philomena Hosts: Magic Brian -- The Magician The Rod and Viv Show -- Jugglers Extraodinaire Andrea Damian --Aerialist Pam Sanders -- Aerialist Mr. Pennygaff -- Sword Swallower Plus!!! See What Else is Going on Every Day at The Bindlestiff Palace of Variety! Visit our Home @ www.bindlestiff.org **For show times and tix prices call 1-877-BINDLES. Purchase Cirkus Tickets On-Line at: www.imar.com, type "Bindlestiff" in the Find Experiences box. To unsubscribe to this e-mail notification service, send an email to info(a)nycmg.com with only the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. An acknowledgment should be returned to you by e-mail.

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

Vaudeville in Times Square * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC between Broadway and 6th Ave 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS SHOWS Friday, Saturday and Sunday Family Show Saturday and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. Adult Show Friday and Saturday at 10 pm and midnight. This weeks show features Philomena (ringmistress), Magic Brian (magician), Miss Saturn (hula hoops), Diamond Redd (cabaret singer), Magical Madness (magic and illusion), Montana Miller (aerialist), Adam Kuhler (juggler/clown), and Sword Swallower Mr. Pennygaff. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TONIGHT on TV The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Kicks off Live From Downtown: Performance TV's Fall Season Thursday November 14 @7:30pm on WNYE/Channel 25 (NYC) DCTV's hit variety talk show about the downtown performing arts scene features BFC. Tune in. Find Out! This is a repeat of the studio performance last year * * * * * * * * * * * * Also TONIGHT--Live Entertainment LILLY LIPID'S OPEN STAGE CABARET Come enjoy the best open mic night in Times Square. Every Thursday at 11 pm. Performers are FREE, all others only five bucks. * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit http://www.bindlestiff.org for a schedule of UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment Sundays: Bindlestiff Cirkus, flea circus, and Magical Madness Mondays: Clowns, tap dancing, and live music Tuesdays: Comedy Wednesdays: Music, novelty, and performance art Thursdays: Clowns, drama, vaudeville, and accordion driven live music Fridays: Bindlestiff Cirkus and burlesque theater Saturdays: Bindlestiff Cirkus, flea circus, and drama For showtimes and tix prices call 1-877-BINDLES [See below for more details about performances] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mark your calendar: New Year's Eve at the Palace of Variety For more information and reservations contact gala(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * chashama presents Bindlestiff Palace of Variety 125 West 42nd Street Upcoming shows: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call for showtimes. Circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York legends, and world-class entertainers. Benjamin Ickies' Failure Mondays at 10:00 pm Mutant anthems for losers and ne'er-do-wells, joined by a band and several variety acts Outré Island Tuesdays at 8:30 pm Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy, written and performed by Christopher Rozzi Sxip's Hours of Charm Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Circus arts, music, object theater, performance art, and curious lectures as raw and suprising entertainment Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Thursdays at 11:00 pm An open mic for variety entertainers: Jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialists, and even mimes Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 & 1:00 pm The first flea circus on the block in over three decades Magical Madness Every Sunday at 8:00 pm Magic, comedy ventriloquism, a power saw and three gentlemen take you on a strange and marvelous journey * Limited Engagements * Columbia, Germ of the Ocean Fridays at 8pm, through Nov 22 Trav S.D. and Mountebanks' opera buffa/commedia/burlesque on the voyages of Columbus Little Miss Big Mouth Tuesdays at 10:30, starts Nov 19 Sarah Valentine's provacative, live action thriller talk show Canada's Midriff Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 pm, in November Absurdist multi-media fairy tale Vovico's Strange Days Mondays at 8 pm in November Vladimir Olshansky, returning from tour with Cirque du Soleil, presents a one clown new vaudeville show The Golden Age Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, Nov 19 - Dec 17 Cagey Prod. presents a timeless evening of pure entertainment with influences from variety, circus, and music hall Wau Wau Sisters Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11:00 pm These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus, rock, sass, aerial, and acrobatics. Love Bites Shows: Dec 9,16 Mondays @ 8:00pm Juggling, stilt walking, acrobatics, clowning, & life threatening stunt unified by one powerful overarching themeLe Luv! Revolutionary Chickens Show time: Dec 30 Monday @ 8:00pm Rob Lok uses puppetry, mask, clowning, and circus arts to illustrate a daring escape from Communist China. Mat Fraser's Sealo Dec 12, 14 & 15 at 8:00 pm A one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the-(last) century armless 'freak,' portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser. Kourageous Kipplengers December 5 and 19 at 8 pm A ukelele dialogue in classical vaudevillain style -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 05 Nov '02

05 Nov '02

Vaudeville in Times Square * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC between Broadway and 6th Ave 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS SHOWS Friday, Saturday and Sunday Family Show Saturday and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. Adult Show Friday and Saturday at 10 pm and midnight. This weeks show features El Magnifico (magician), Tim Kapp (circus daredevil), Goddess Pearlman (burlesque singer), Stephanie (tap dancer), David Kaplan (juggler), Andrea Damian (aerialist), Laura Witwer (aerialist), and Mr. Pennygaff (M.C. and sword swallower). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit http://www.bindlestiff.org for a schedule of UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment Circus * Sideshow * Vaudeville * Burlesque Sundays: Bindlestiff Cirkus, flea circus, and Magical Madness Mondays: Clowns, tap dancing, and live music Tuesdays: Comedy Wednesdays: Music, novelty, and performance art Thursdays: Clowns, drama, vaudeville, and accordion driven live music Fridays: Bindlestiff Cirkus and burlesque theater Saturdays: Bindlestiff Cirkus, flea circus, and drama For showtimes and tix prices call 1-877-BINDLES [See below for more details about performances] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mark your calendar: New Year's Eve Gala at the Palace of Variety For more information and reservations contact gala(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * chashama presents Bindlestiff Palace of Variety 125 West 42nd Street Upcoming shows: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call for showtimes. Circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York legends, and world-class entertainers. Benjamin Ickies' Failure Mondays at 10:00 pm Mutant anthems for losers and ne'er-do-wells, joined by a band and several variety acts Outré Island Tuesdays at 8:30 pm Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy, written and performed by Christopher Rozzi Sxip's Hours of Charm Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Circus arts, music, object theater, performance art, and curious lectures as raw and suprising entertainment Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Thursdays at 11:00 pm An open mic for variety entertainers: Jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialists, and even mimes Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 & 1:00 pm The first flea circus on the block in over three decades Magical Madness Every Sunday at 8:00 pm Magic, comedy ventriloquism, a power saw and three gentlemen take you on a strange and marvelous journey * Limited Engagements * Columbia, Germ of the Ocean Fridays at 8pm, through Nov 22 Trav S.D. and Mountebanks' opera buffa/commedia/burlesque on the voyages of Columbus Little Miss Big Mouth Tuesdays at 10:30, starts Nov 19 Sarah Valentine's provacative, live action thriller talk show Canada's Midriff Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 pm, in November Absurdist multi-media fairy tale Vovico's Strange Days Mondays at 8 pm in November Vladimir Olshansky, returning from tour with Cirque du Soleil, presents a one clown new vaudeville show The Golden Age Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, Nov 19 - Dec 17 Cagey Prod. presents a timeless evening of pure entertainment with influences from variety, circus, and music hall Wau Wau Sisters Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11:00 pm These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus, rock, sass, aerial, and acrobatics John Brown's Great Show Show Show November 7 at 8 pm Energetic Clown Show goes to outer space Love Bites Shows: Dec 9,16 Mondays @ 8:00pm Juggling, stilt walking, acrobatics, clowning, & life threatening stunt unified by one powerful overarching themeLe Luv! Revolutionary Chickens Show time: Dec 30 Monday @ 8:00pm Rob Lok uses puppetry, mask, clowning, and circus arts to illustrate a daring escape from Communist China. Mat Fraser's Sealo Dec 12, 14 & 15 at 8:00 pm A one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the-(last) century armless 'freak,' portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser. Kourageous Kipplengers December 5 and 19 at 8 pm A ukelele dialogue in classical vaudevillain style -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Cirkus in Times Square
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 31 Oct '02

31 Oct '02

See the Cirkus in Times Square * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC between Broadway and 6th Ave BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS SHOWS Friday, Saturday and Sunday Family Show Saturday and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. Adult Show Friday and Saturday at 10 pm and midnight. This weeks show features Yo-Yo master Steve Brown, physical comedian Drew Richardson, Ukelele duo the Kourageous Kipplenger's, trapeze artist Tanya Gagne, aerialist Laura Witwer, Sword Swallower Mr. Pennygaff, and Ringmistress Philomena. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit http://www.bindlestiff.org for a schedule of UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment including The Final Porno Jim Show The Flea Circus Family Entertainment A Magic and Illusion Show Open Stage Cabaret Burlesque Theater Novelty Music Comedy For showtimes and tix prices call 1-877-BINDLES -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 17 Oct '02

17 Oct '02

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update While the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is performing in Times Square, the Autonomadic Bookmobile continues to bring live entertainment across the country. They are currently in the southeast. See below for their tour schedule. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC between Broadway and 6th Ave 7 DAYS A WEEK OF VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT see schedule below. For showtimes and tix prices call 1-877-BINDLES BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS SHOWS The illegitimate child of circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Family Show Saturday at 4, 6 and 8 pm and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. Adult Show Friday and Saturday at 10 pm and midnight. EVERY WEEK THE PALACE OF VARIETY HOSTS AMAZING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY ORIENTED SHOWS AT THE PALACE: ACME MINIATURE CIRCUS OF PERFORMING FLEAS The Flea Circus is back in Times Square. Every Saturday and Sunay at noon and 1 pm. BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS FAMILY SHOWS See amazing jugglers, magicians, aerialists, clowns... Every Saturday at 4, 6 and 8 pm and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. VOVICO'S STRANGE GAMES The whimsical clown has just returned from tour with Cirque du Soleil, and is now presenting his new vaudeville show every Monday at 8 pm. VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE Bindlestiff offers complimentary tickets to individuals who are willing to spend a couple hours helping out: passing out flyers, stage hands, cleaning up, etc. If you are interested, please email volunteer(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday A showcase of circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York legends and world-class entertainers. Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Every Thursday at 11 pm An open mic for Variety Entertainers: Jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialist, and even mimes. Sxip's Hours of Charm Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm Circus Arts, Music, Object Theater, Performance Art and Curious Lectures as raw and suprising entertainment. The Porno Jim Show Every Thursday at 9 pm (through October 31), adults only Porno Jim and his beautiful assistant Bex present a humorous yet hardcore exploration of modern pornography. Benjamin Ickie's Failure Every Monday at 10 pm Mutant anthems for losers and ne'erdowells, joined by a band and several variety acts. Outré Island Every Tuesday at 8:30 pm Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy written and performed by Christopher Rozzi Wau Wau Sisters Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11 pm These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus, rock, sass, aerial and acrobatics John Brown's Live! From Space. . .The Great Show Show Show! Sept 26, Oct 3, 17 & 31 at 7 pm This energetic and funny clown show rockets you to outer space for asteroids, alien encounters &... Break Dancing? Mat Fraser's Sealo December 12, 14 and 15 at 8 pm. A one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the century armless freak¹, portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser. The Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas Sat & Sun at noon and 1pm (starts Sept 21) The first flea circus on the block in over 30 years. Columbia the Germ of the Ocean Fridays at 8pm in November Trav S.D. and Mountebanks' opera buffa/commedia/burlesque on the 4 voyages of Columbus. The Golden Age Tuesdays starts in November Cagey Prod. presents a timeless evening of pure entertainment with influences from variety, circus and music hall. Canada's Midriff. Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 in November This journey of music, word, puppets, and circus will leave you in awe. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE AUTONOMADIC BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE F Oct 18 Tallahassee, FL Show at Arise Infoshop 439D W. Gaines St. 7:30 pm, $3 info: 850 577 0700 Sa Oct 19 Gainesville, FL Show at Civic Media Center 1021 W. University Ave. 9 pm, sliding scale $3-5 info: 352 373 0010 M Oct 21 Pensacola, FL Show at End of the Line Cafe 610 E. Wright St. 8 pm, $4 info: 850 429 0336 W-Th Oct 23-24 Austin, TX VENUE NEEDED!!! Sa Oct 26 New Orleans Anarchist Bookfair 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. www.nolabookfair.com Su Oct 27 New Orleans, LA Show at Zeitgeist Theatre 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 3 pm, $4 Th Oct 31 Atlanta, GA Star Bar Halloween show with Greasepaint! F Nov 1 Asheville, NC details tba Sa Nov 2 Greensboro, NC details tba Su Nov 3 Charlotte, NC Show at Fat City details tba

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Palace of Variety Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 02 Oct '02

02 Oct '02

chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC between Broadway and 6th Ave 7 DAYS A WEEK OF VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT see schedule below. For showtimes and tix prices call 1-877-BINDLES The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday Family Show Saturday at 4, 6 and 8 pm and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. Adult Show Friday and Saturday at 10 pm and midnight. THIS WEEK, Philomena hosts an hour long comic packed spectacle featuring the strange and treacherous comedy of Jason McPhearson, the aerial artistry of Andrea Damian, the hilariaous antics of the clowns from Happy Hour, Teresa Kochis on the Spanish Web, the physical comedy of Dick Monday and Tiffany Reilly from the NY Goofs, the juggling of Roderick from the Karamazov Brothers, the Human Blockhead, target bull whip, rope spinning, and much more. And of course, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Band. Different acts each week. For more info call 1-877-BINDLES. This Week Only! ONE HOUR OF SLAPSTICK Sunday at 8 pm and Monday at 6 pm. The contortion, illusion and other problems of Jason McPhearson. THE GRANDEST OPEN MIC IN NYC Open Stage Cabaret hosted by Lilly Lipid EVERY THURSDAY at 11 pm at the Palace of Variety. Now is your chance to perform on Times Square. Acts should be 5 to 7 minutes in length. Performers are asked to arrive at 10:30 to sign up. If you require special technical needs--aerial rigging, special lighting, etc., please contact us prior to the performance. [This is the primary audition for BFC. Performers can also send promotional material to the address below.] FAMILY ORIENTED SHOWS AT THE PALACE: FLEA CIRCUS The ACME Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas. The Flea Circus is back in Times Square. Every Saturday and Sunay at noon and 1 pm. FAMILY CIRKUS Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents jugglers, magicians, aerialists, clowns... Every Saturday at 4, 6 and 8 pm and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE Bindlestiff offers complimentary tickets to individuals who are willing to spend a couple hours helping out: passing out flyers, stage hands, cleaning up, etc. If you are interested, please email volunteer(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday A showcase of circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York legends and world-class entertainers. Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Every Thursday at 11 pm An open mic for Variety Entertainers: Jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialist, and even mimes. Sxip's Hours of Charm Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm Circus Arts, Music, Object Theater, Performance Art and Curious Lectures as raw and suprising entertainment. The Porno Jim Show Every Thursday at 9 pm (through October 31), adults only Porno Jim and his beautiful assistant Bex present a humorous yet hardcore exploration of modern pornography. Benjamin Ickie's Failure Every Monday at 10 pm Mutant anthems for losers and ne'erdowells, joined by a band and several variety acts. Outré Island Every Tuesday at 8:30 pm Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy written and performed by Christopher Rozzi Wau Wau Sisters Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11 pm These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus, rock, sass, aerial and acrobatics John Brown's Live! From Space. . .The Great Show Show Show! Sept 26, Oct 3, 17 & 31 at 7 pm This energetic and funny clown show rockets you to outer space for asteroids, alien encounters &... Break Dancing? Mat Fraser's Sealo December 12, 14 and 15 at 8 pm. A one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the century armless freak¹, portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser. The Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas Sat & Sun at noon and 1pm (starts Sept 21) The first flea circus on the block in over 30 years. Columbia the Germ of the Ocean Fridays at 8pm in November Trav S.D. and Mountebanks' opera buffa/commedia/burlesque on the 4 voyages of Columbus. The Golden Age Tuesdays starts in November Cagey Prod. presents a timeless evening of pure entertainment with influences from variety, circus and music hall. Canada's Midriff. Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 in November This journey of music, word, puppets, and circus will leave you in awe.

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 25 Sep '02

25 Sep '02

FREE RIDES ON 42nd STREET Al Gori's Home Spun Carousel will be operating at the Bindlestiff's Palace of Variety all week-end. Stop by and ride the only Free merry-go-round in Times Square. FLEA CIRCUS RETURNS TO TIMES SQUARE The Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas at noon and 1 pm on Saturday and Sundays at the Palace of Variety chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC between Broadway and 6th Ave 7 DAYS A WEEK OF VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT see schedule below. For showtimes and tix prices call 1-877-BINDLES The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Shows are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Family Show Saturday and Sunday at 4 and 6 pm. Adult Show Friday and Saturday and 10 pm and midnight. THIS WEEK, Philomena hosts an hour long spectacle featuring the juggling of Roderick from the Karamazov Brothers, the profound prestidigitation of Torkova, the hilariaous antics of the clowns from Happy Hour, the Human Blockhead, target bull whip, rope spinning, and much more. All this to the live accompaniment of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Band. Different acts each week. For more info call 1-877-BINDLES. SEEKING ACTS FOR THE BEST OPEN MIC IN NYC Open Stage Cabaret hosted by Lilly Lipid, EVERY THURSDAY at 11 pm at the Palace of Variety. Now is your chance to perform on Times Square. Acts should be 5 to 7 minutes in length. Performers are asked to arrive at 10:30 to sign up. If you require special technical needs--aerial rigging, special lighting, etc., please contact us prior to the performance. [This is the primary audition for BFC. Performers can also send promotional material to the address below.] VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE Bindlestiff offers complimentary tickets to individuals who are willing to spend a couple hours helping out: passing out flyers, stage hands, cleaning up, etc. If you are interested, please email volunteer(a)bindlestiff.org SEEKING ODDITIES AND DISPLAY ITEMS We are seeking displays for the Free Museum of Times Square, e.g. mutascopes, nickelodeons, band organs, fijii mermaids, Zeigfeld costumes, fortune tellers, penny presses, etc. So if you have any good notions, let us know. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday A showcase of circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York legends and world-class entertainers. Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Every Thursday at 11 pm An open mic for Variety Entertainers: Jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialist, and even mimes. The Mammy Project FINAL WEEKEND!!! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in September at 8 pm A theatrical examination of the Aunt Jemima stereotype in American culture, by Michelle Matlock. Sxip's Hours of Charm Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm Circus Arts, Music, Object Theater, Performance Art and Curious Lectures as raw and suprising entertainment. The Porno Jim Show Every Thursday at 9 pm (through October 31), adults only Porno Jim and his beautiful assistant Bex present a humorous yet hardcore exploration of modern pornography. Benjamin Ickie's Failure Every Monday at 10 pm Mutant anthems for losers and ne'erdowells, joined by a band and several variety acts. Outré Island Every Tuesday at 8:30 pm Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy written and performed by Christopher Rozzi Wau Wau Sisters Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11 pm These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus, rock, sass, aerial and acrobatics John Brown's Live! From Space. . .The Great Show Show Show! Sept 26, Oct 3, 17 & 31 at 7 pm This energetic and funny clown show rockets you to outer space for asteroids, alien encounters &... Break Dancing? Mat Fraser's Sealo December 12, 14 and 15 at 8 pm. A one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the century armless 'freak', portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser. The Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas Sat & Sun at noon and 1pm (starts Sept 21) The first flea circus on the block in over 30 years. Columbia the Germ of the Ocean Fridays at 8pm, October11-November 22 Trav S.D. and Mountebanks' opera buffa/commedia/burlesque on the 4 voyages of Columbus. Brother Hi De Ho Mondays at 8 pm, Nov 4 - Dec 30 A Musical Lecture on Cab Calloway in Jive The Golden Age of Frivolity Tuesdays at 7 pm, November 5 - December 17 Cagey Prod. presents a timeless evening of pure entertainment with influences from variety, circus and music hall. Akim Funk Buddha's Fusion Tuesdays at 10 pm (starting Sept 17) Experimental Dance and Aerial Theater -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 15 Sep '02

15 Sep '02

chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St., NYC For tickets and more info call 877-BINDLES This week at the Palace of Variety Monday 6 and 8 pm. Fling Kings, world-class juggling duo 10 pm Ben Ickies' Failure, and accordion rock opera Tuesday: 6 pm. Fling Kings, world class juggling duo 8:30 pm Chris Rozzi's Outre Island, one man and a full arsenal of comedy 10 pm. Akim's Funk Buddha's Fusion, aerial dance, music and performance Wednesday 6 pm. Fling Kings, see above 8 pm. Sxip's Hours of Charm, music, puppets, and performance Thursday 6 and 7 pm, Fling Kings, see above 9 pm. Porno Jim Show, a humorous and educational lecture on pornography 11 pm. Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret, this is the Open Mic for variety entertainers Friday 8 pm. The Mammy Project, Michelle Matlock's one-woman show. 10 pm. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 12 am. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Saturday Noon to 3:30 pm. ACME Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas. Triumphant Return of a Lost Genre. 4:00 pm. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. All ages welcome 6:00 pm. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. All ages welcome 8:00 pm. Michelle Matlock's The Mammy Project. Exploding the Aunt Jemima Sterotype 10:00 pm SOLD OUT Midnight. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Mature Audiences Only Sunday 12 pm. ACME Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas. 4 pm. Bindlestiff Family Cikus. All Ages Welcome 6 pm. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. All Ages Welcome 8 pm The Mammy Project This Weekend, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus show will feature Tanya Gagne (from the Wau Wau Sisters), Magic Brian, extreme entertainer Karl Salitar, bizaarist Jeremy Shawl, aerialist Andrea Dewan, the return of Miss Saturn, and of course, Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff Seeking Acts: We are always seeking new acts for the Palace of Variety stage. Acts can either send videos to BFC, PO Box 1917, NYC 10009. Or simply come to Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret, this is the unofficial Bindlestiff audtion stage. Volunteer and spend a day with the cirkus. We are always seeking folks to keep vaudeville alive in Times Square. If you would like to help--pass out fliers, assist at the museum, stage hand, etc--contact volunteer(a)bindlestiff.org. www.bindlestiff.org www.chashama.org -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 29 Aug '02

29 Aug '02

Bindelstiff Family Cirkus Update BINDLESTIFF ON TIMES SQUARE chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square located at 125 West 42nd St. [through January 1, 2003.] Fri, Sat and Sun. Showtimes will be 7, 9 and 10:30 pm on Fri and Sat. And 4, 6, and 8 on Sunday. 7 DAYS A WEEK OF VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT see schedule below. For showtimes and tix prices call 877-BINDLES THIS WEEK, Philomena hosts an hour long spectacle featuring the aerial artistry of Tanya Gagne, the juggling of Ringling Bros. performer, Watson Kowecki, the songs of Scotty the Blue Bunny, the Human Blockhead, target bull whip, juggling, and much more. Just returning from a solo European tour, we welcome back to the Bindlestiff stage, Magic Brian. All this to the live accompaniment of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Band. Different acts each week. For more info call 877-BINDLES. PALACE OF VARIETY GRAND PUBLIC OPENING ON SEPT 21! After a month and a half of preview shows and a growing museum, Bindlestiff will host a day long spectacle in exemplary circus style. Stay tuned form more details. SEEKING ACTS FOR Open Stage Cabaret hosted by Lilly Lipid, EVERY THURSDAY at 11 pm. Now is your chance to perform on Times Square. Acts should be 5 to 7 minutes in length. Performers are asked to arrive at 10:30 to sign up. If you require special technical needs--aerial rigging, special lighting, etc., please contact us prior to the performance. [This is the primary audition for BFC. Performers can also send promotional material to the address below.] VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE Bindlestiff offers complimentary tickets to individuals who are willing to spend a couple hours helping out: passing out flyers, stage hands, cleaning up, etc. If you are interested, please email volunteer(a)bindlestiff.org SEEKING ODDITIES AND DISPLAY ITEMS We are seeking displays for the Free Museum of Times Square, e.g. mutascopes, nickelodeons, band organs, fijii mermaids, Zeigfeld costumes, fortune tellers, penny presses, etc. So if you have any good notions, let us know. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY 7 Days a week of Live Entertainment Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday A showcase of circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York legends and world-class entertainers. Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Every Thursday at 11 pm An open mic for Variety Entertainers: Jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialist, and even mimes. The Mammy Project Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in September at 8 pm A theatrical examination of the Aunt Jemima stereotype in American culture, by Michelle Matlock. Sxip's Hours of Charm Every Wednesday at 8:30 pm Circus Arts, Music, Object Theater, Performance Art and Curious Lectures as raw and suprising entertainment. The Porno Jim Show Every Thursday at 9 pm (through October 31), adults only Porno Jim and his beautiful assistant Bex present a humorous yet hardcore exploration of modern pornography. Benjamin Ickie's Failure Every Monday at 10 pm Mutant anthems for losers and ne'erdowells, joined by a band and several variety acts. Outré Island Every Tuesday at 8:30 pm Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy written and performed by Christopher Rozzi Wau Wau Sisters Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11 pm These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus, rock, sass, aerial and acrobatics John Brown's Live! From Space. . .The Great Show Show Show! Sept 12 & 26, Oct 3, 17 & 31 at 7 pm This energetic and funny clown show rockets you to outer space for asteroids, alien encounters &... Break Dancing? The Fling Kings Sept 14/15 at 12 & 2 pm, Sept. 16 at 6 & 8 pm, Sept. 17/18 at 6 pm and Sept. 19 at 6 & 7 pm The Fling Kings present world-class juggling and side-splitting comedy. Mat Fraser's Sealo December 12, 14 and 15 at 8 pm. A one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the century armless 'freak', portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser. The Acme Miniature Circus of Performing Fleas Sat & Sun at noon and 1pm (starts Sept 21) The first flea circus on the block in over 30 years. Columbia the Germ of the Ocean Fridays at 8pm, October11-November 22 Trav S.D. and Mountebanks' opera buffa/commedia/burlesque on the 4 voyages of Columbus. Brother Hi De Ho Mondays at 8 pm, Nov 4 - Dec 30 A Musical Lecture on Cab Calloway in Jive The Golden Age of Frivolity Tuesdays at 7 pm, November 5 - December 17 Cagey Prod. presents a timeless evening of pure entertainment with influences from variety, circus and music hall. Akim Funk Buddha's Fusion Tuesdays at 10 pm (starting Sept 17) Experimental Dance and Aerial Theater -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 19 Aug '02

19 Aug '02

Bindelstiff Family Cirkus Update BINDLESTIFF ON TIMES SQUARE chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square located at 125 West 42nd St. [through January 1, 2003.] This coming week we present three shows a day on Fri, Sat and Sun. Showtimes will be 7, 9 and 10:30 pm on Fri and Sat. And 4, 6, and 8 on Sunday. Philomena will host an hour long spectacle featuring the aerial artistry of Tanya Gagne, The comedic music of the Kourageous Kipplengers, the sword swallowing of Mr. Pennygaff, the clowning of Vladimir "Volvic" Olshanky, the Human Blockhead, target bull whip, juggling, and much more. All to the live accompaniment of the Binldestiff Family Cirkus Band. Different acts each week. For more info call 877-BINDLES. SEEKING ODDITIES AND DISPLAY ITEMS We are seeking displays for the Free Museum of Times Square, e.g. mutascopes, nickelodeons, band organs, fijii mermaids, Zeigfeld costumes, fortune tellers, penny presses, etc. So if you have any good notions, let us know. SEEKING ACTS Auditions Every Thursday! Bindlestiff is seeking acts to participate in the weekend variety shows. Auditions at the Palace of Variety's take place through the Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lilly Lipid, EVERY THURSDAY at 11 pm. Acts should be 5 to 7 minutes in length. Performers are asked to arrive at 10:30 to sign up. If you require special technical needs--aerial rigging, special lighting, etc., please contact us prior to the performance. [Performers can also send promotional material to the address below.] OTHER SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY Mondays at 10 pm. Ben Ickeis' Failure--a rock opera Tuesdays at 8:30 pm. Chris Rozzi's Outre Island--comedic theater Thursdays at 9 pm. Porno Jim--Lecture Thursdays at 11 pm. Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE Bindlestiff offers complimentary tickets to individuals who are willing to spend a couple hours helping out: passing out flyers, stage hands, cleaning up, etc. If you are interested, please email volunteer(a)bindlestiff.org AUTONOMADIC BOOKMOBILE The Autonomadic Bookmobile, the illegitimate love child of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Autonomedia, is on the road. Keep an eye out for the traveling infoshop and live show. If you are itching for a bit of Cirkus, the Bookmobile is the perfect cure. Just because you don't see a listing here for your town, that doesn't mean the bookmobile won't be stopping there. only certain gigs are listed. if you see that the bookmobile will be nearby, look for it on a heavily pedestrian street in your own town. better yet, email bookmobile(a)bindlestiff.org with questions and suggestions. Autonomadic Bookmobile Schedule Th, Aug 15 Des Moines, IA Nomadic Festival Convergence Th, Aug 22 Lawrence, KS Sideshow: Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts Midnight, $1 Fri, Aug 23 Lincoln, NE Sideshow: Duffy's 1412 "O" St. 10 pm, $4, with Drive By Honky Aug. 25 - 25 Denver? Boulder? Venue needed! Aug. 26 - 29 Bookmobile stops in WY, ID Aug. 30 - 31 Seattle, WA Bookmobile stops in Capitol Hill Sideshow in warehouse Aug. 31 - details tba Sep 1 - 3 Olympia, WA Olympia World News? Th, Sept. 5 Eugene, OR Bookmobile: Red Barn lot, daytime Sideshow: Sam Bonds Sept 6-7 Portland, OR Sideshow: Disjecta, details tba Th, Sept 13 Santa Cruz, CA? Sat, Sept 14 San Francisco, CA Sideshow: Gallery Spanganga, 11 pm, $5 Sept 15 - 18 Bay Area Venue needed in Berkeley/Oakland! Fr, Sept 20 Las Vegas, NV Balcony Lights -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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