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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 11 Jan '07

11 Jan '07

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update The Cirkus Wishes you a Spectacular 2007. May Every Day Be A Cirkus Day! This winter you can find the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus all over New York! This spring and summer we are offering some exciting new programs, including the first-ever Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Camp at Snug Harbor--save the date! Check out www.bindlestiff.org<http://www.bindlestiff.com>for other upcoming programs and events. This Update Contains: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus comes to Snug Harbor, Staten Island 2/10/07 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at BAM, Brooklyn, NY 2/23/07 * Buckaroo Bindlestiff Comes to Rhinebeck, NY 2/24/07 * Seeking Youth Acts and Stage Crew for Cavalcade of Youth * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town This Summer * Juggling workshop with BFC co-founder Keith Nelson * Save the Date for Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Camp * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD * Letter from Hovey Burgess, Chairman of the Board * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Cirkus Cabaret comes to Snug Harbor, Staten Island Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at 10 pm Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Staten Island Underground Theatre Festival VMH Playhouse, Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY Tickets: $15 The Underground Theatre Festival boasts an interactive murder mystery, Kill Me Again, Sam; an indie rock band, Dead Rabbit; the edgy and seductively suggestive Bindlestiff Cirkus Cabaret; plus the musical cult-classic, Reefer Madness! Festival admission includes an open bar sponsored by Martini Red. The festival runs all weekend, but the Cirkus is one night and one night only. Visit www.snug-harbor.org for more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at BAM, Brooklyn, NY Friday, Feb. 23, 2007 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at BAM Cafe The Peter Jay Sharp Building 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be hosting and performing in association with Galapagos Art Space at BAM Cafe. Visit www.bam.org for more information. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buckaroo Bindlestiff Comes to Rhinebeck, NY Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 at 11 am. Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Jamboree Rhinebeck Center for the Performing Arts, Rhinebeck, NY Tickets are $5 for kids, $8 for adults. All seats go on sale at the door one hour prior to show, and are general admission seating. Show is approximately 50 minutes long. Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Jamboree gallops into the Rhinebeck Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck Saturday Morning Family Series! Join Mr. Pennygaff and Miss Philly for a boot-stompin' romp thru the Wild West. Learn how many cultures mingled on the plains to shape America as we know it. Marvel at precision target whipcracking, dandy rope spinning, knife throwing, fancy gun spinning, and even a mini-rodeo! For directions and general information, see: http://www.centerforperformingarts.org/direct.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Register Now for Cirkus Skill Workshops in Hudson, NY April 9 to 13, 2007 Spring Vacation Cirkus Skills Workshop For Youth Only! Time and Space Limited 434 Columbia Street Hudson, NY Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders are offering a week of circus skill workshops for youth in Hudson, NY. Visit www.timeandspace.org for registration and more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Seeking Youth Acts and Stage Crew for Cavalcade of Youth Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth is currently seeking young performers and stage crew (up to age 18) to participate in the Spring 2007 Cavalcade of Youth. This is our fifth year of this fantastic variety show for and by youth—register now to participate! If you would like to be a part of the Cavalcade of Youth, contact Viveca Gardiner at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town This Summer We are currently booking the 2007 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour. We will be touring mainly the eastern United States in June, July, and August. If you know of a great venue or festival in need of a visit from the Bindlestiffs, e-mail Stephanie at stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Juggling workshop with BFC co-founder Keith Nelson January 16th, 23rd, and 30th (Tuesdays) at 6 pm Empire Dance 127 W. 25th St. 11th floor $20 per class Want to learn to juggle? Having problems going from three balls to four? Ready to run away with the Cirkus? Keith Nelson will be offering three juggling workshops at Empire Dance this month. For more information, www.empiredance.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Save the Date for Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Camp This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be offering a two-week day camp program at Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center, where children can learn circus skills like juggling, balancing, acrobatics, clowning, physical comedy, and stilt walking. Save the date! July 30–August 10, ages 7 to 14. Details coming soon! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD is also available online: www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Letter from Hovey Burgess, Chairman of the Board Dear Friend, Everyone loves the circus. And like anyone who's seen the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, you know it's something special. Not a big-top spectacle or an otherworldly fantasy, Bindlestiff is different kind of circus—its offbeat sideshow sensibility and genuine, homespun charm make it utterly unique. Imagine a small tent, intimate and personal, where anything can happen, from the shocking to the sublime: This is the essence of Bindlestiff. As Bindlestiff's Board Chairman, I have had the privilege of witnessing the Cirkus's remarkable transformation. In the years I have known Bindlestiff's founders, Stephanie Monseu and Keith Nelson (Philomena and Pennygaff to their fans), I have seen them grow from a young couple eating fire in downtown clubs into a formidable pair of performers fostering the growth of an entire community of variety artists. The Bindlestiff Family includes circus stars of all stripes—clowns, jugglers, acrobats, aerialists—plus saucy burlesque dancers and sideshow freaks, cowboys and contortionists, Blue Bunnies and Red Bastards, magicians, musicians, puppets, pirates, and more. . . . What these performers all share is a passion for creating moments that transport people beyond the everyday. It is Bindlestiff that brings them together to make such extraordinary moments happen, and it is fans and friends like you who make this possible through your continued support. As Bindlestiff continues to bring its signature shows to audiences in New York and beyond—highlights of 2006 included performing in a 19th-century Spiegeltent in lower Manhattan and touring to 24 cities in the U.S.—we are now expanding our focus to mentor the next generation of variety artists. Over the last year Bindlestiff has forged new partnerships, teaching circus skills to local kids at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and clowning and physical comedy to students at Wagner College, Staten Island. And Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth has found a long-term home at the Henry Street Settlement in Lower Manhattan. Expanding our programs into teaching and outreach is a tremendous development for the Cirkus, but we can't do it alone! It is only with help from our friends and fans that we are able to carry out the exciting work we have ahead of us. I hope that you will continue to show your support of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, first of all by coming to shows, and also by making a tax-deductible contribution today. By helping pay for props, publicity, space rental, insurance, gas, legal fees, and other rising expenses, your support will enable us to carry out our mission of keeping the American variety arts tradition alive. Thanks in advance for your help—I'll see you at the Cirkus. Sincerely, Hovey Burgess Board Chairman Bindlestiff Family Cirkus * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 11 Dec '06

11 Dec '06

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a Spectacular New Year. Bindlestiff is making a lot of plans for 2007. Stay tuned for details on the following: * The 2007 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret, location and dates TBA. * The spring Cavalcade of Youth at Abrons Arts Center * Afterschool juggling programs and a Cirkus summer camp at Snug Harbor, Staten Island * The 2007 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour * Cirkus in Spiegeltents this summer--Bard College and NYC We would like to let all you folks near NYC and Boston know of one last chance to see a few Bindlestiffs before the end of the year. See details below: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus joins Cirkestra One of the only real circus bands in this country is running away to join the world. Sunday, December 10 "Cirkestra" is taking the stage at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn, NY and Tuesday December 12 at Middle East in Cambridge, MA... The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be coming along to mix it up with a little sword swallowing and whip cracking, but this appearance is really about the band. Cirkestra formed in 2004 led by veteran circus performer Peter Bufano who started as a clown in Ringling Brothers 20 years ago and is now a keyboardist on that show. They honed their sound sharing the stage with clowns, acrobats, aerialists, sword swallowers, dancing dogs and the ringmaster. The four core members are all seasoned circus performers from the ranks of fine circuses. Käthe Louise Hostetter (Bindlestiff Cirkus) on her home-made five-string fiddle is the perfect compliment to Bufano's (Ringling) accordion stylings. Sammy Lett (Circus Smirkus) dazzles children of all ages switching from saxophone to flute to clarinet. He even fits in a harmonica and digeridoo. The band seems to be glued together by the syncopations of Dobson (Big Apple Circus) who is a band himself, within the band. They have recruited members of "The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus" to join them on stage. The Bindlestiffs last shared the stage with Cirkestra earlier this year. Their winter cabaret mixed circus, vaudeville, burlesque, and one of the best sword swallowers alive today: Mr. Pennygaff. The evening will also include musical acts Alec K. Redfearn and The Eyesores, and Brooklyn's own Sweet Soubrette. * Cirkestra's *Running Away to Join the World Tour *bring the sounds of the circus to Galapagos Art Space, 70 North 6th Street between Kent and Wythe, Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, NY. December 10, 10 P.M. Tickets at Galapagos, phone: 718-384-4586. www.galapagosartspace.com. See www.cirkestra.com for tour schedule and to hear clips. * Cirkestra's *Running Away to Join the World Tour *brings the sounds of the circus to The *Middle East, Tuesday,** **December 12, 480 Mass Ave, Cambridge. Doors at 9pm*. Tickets $8. at The Middle East, by phone, call 617-864-EAST, or on the web at www.mideastclub.com. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD.* For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Keep the Variety Arts Alive* Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, a broken bus transmission, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus* *PO Box 1917* *New York, NY 10009* *1-877-BINDLES* *http://www.bindlestiff.org* <http://www.bindlestiff.org>

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 09 Nov '06

09 Nov '06

*The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update* *This update includes:* ** Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth this Weekend* ** Bindlestiff Victorian Cirkus and Traveling Show at Dickens Festival, Snug Harbor, Staten Island* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Variety Tour coming Summer 2007* ** Bindlestiff's perform with Cirkestra* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available* ** Help Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, November 11 and 12* THIS WEEKEND! Back by popular demand! Following the success of last spring's sold-out performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth returns to the Abrons Arts Center/Henry Street Settlementwith this popular showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and much, much, more! Get Your Tickets Now! Location: Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY Public performances are scheduled for November 11 and 12 at 3 pm. Tickets: Adults $15/Students $10 Tickets available at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/2020 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island* November 17 - 19, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug Harbors's Dickens Festival at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY. Take a step back in time with the Cirkus. Bindlestiff will provide entertainment throughout the festival with wandering jugglers, stilt walkers, traveling con men, and mechanical dolls. Cirkus performances are Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3:30 pm. Bindlestiff's Victorian Cirkus features Philomena Bindlestiff, Mr. Pennygaff, Tanya Gagne, Dr. Wilson, Nicholas Flair, Magic Brian and the music of Mark Ettinger. Call the Box Office for Tickets 718-815-SNUG. For more information http://www.snug-harbor.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour 2007* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and the Magic Hat Brewing Company are once again teaming up to bring the Cirkus to your town. Tour schedule and more details will be available soon. We are currently seeking venues and festivals in need of cirkusization. If you would like to help bring the Cirkus to your town email stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff's perform with Cirkestra* December 10 at Galapagos in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu join Cirkestra for a night of music and Cirkus. Cirkestra is the Boston based Cirkus Orchestra under the direction of Bindlestiff musician Peter Bufano. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD.* For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Keep the Variety Arts Alive* Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, a broken bus transmission, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus* *PO Box 1917* *New York, NY 10009* *1-877-BINDLES* *http://www.bindlestiff.org* <http://www.bindlestiff.org>

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The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

*The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update* *This update includes:* ** Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes part in the Dickens Festival, Snug Harbor, Staten Island* ** Bindlestiffs coming to Chicago* ** Cavalcade of Youth in November* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available* ** Help Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops Oct 1 and Nov 5* Step right up with the whole family and put a little variety into your life. October 1 and November 5 Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY. These two-hour workshops for beginners and advanced beginners are a great way to spend an afternoon. For ages 9 to adult. * Juggling and Balancing Sunday, October 1, 1-3 p.m. | $20 (per person). Register by Sept. 29 at 7 pm. * Physical Comedy and Acrobatics Sunday, November 5, 1-3 p.m. | $20 (per person). Register by Nov. 3 at 7pm. To register call (212) 598-0400, ext. 209 For more details: http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aac_CAW_theater_worksho… * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island* November 17 - 19, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug Harbors's Dickens Festival at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY. Take a step back in time with the Cirkus. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff's Join Midnight Cirkus for Chicagoween* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders and a number of other Bindlestiff's will be taking part in this year's Chicagoween, Chicago, IL. Join us on Daley Plaza during the month of October. Multiple shows every day starting October 13. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, November 11 and 12.* Back by popular demand! Following the success of last spring's sold-out performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth returns to the Abrons Arts Center/Henry Street Settlement with this popular showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and much, much, more! Location: Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY Public performances are scheduled for November 11 and 12 at 3 pm. Tickets: Adults $15/Students $10 Tickets available at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/2020 If you would like to participate in this years program, please contact Viveca at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com. You must be under the age of 21 years old to participate in the program. You can be any age to be in the audience. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD.* For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Keep the Variety Arts Alive* Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, a broken bus transmission, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus* *PO Box 1917* *New York, NY 10009* *1-877-BINDLES* *http://www.bindlestiff.org* <http://www.bindlestiff.org>

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 06 Sep '06

06 Sep '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC * Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Hudson, NY * Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes part in the Dickens Festival, Snug Harbor, Staten Island * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island * Bindlestiffs coming to Chicago * Cavalcade of Youth in November * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available * Spiegeltent Line-ups * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegeltent in NYC This September the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be presenting shows throughout the month under the Big Top. Come down to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan and experience a grand spectacle in the memorable Spiegeltent at the Fulton Street Fish Market, South Street under the Brooklyn Bridge, Pier 17, NYC. Six shows for all ages. September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23 at 4 pm. One show for adults only, September 20 at 10 pm. September 20 at 10 pm BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS and MAGIC HAT BREWING COMPANY Celebrate the end of the First Summer Variety Show Tour at a gala event at the beautiful Spiegeltent at the Fulton Fish Market. Dress in your finest, the velvet swags, stained glass, carved booths and gorgeous dance floor of this tented ballroom will bring you back to the decadent days of the Belle Epoque! Featuring Special Guests: Scotty the Blue Bunny, A.J. Silver, Musical Genius Sxip Shirey and more TBA! ADULTS ONLY 10pm Show www.spiegelworld.com for directions/info Tickets $15 call Ticket Central: 212-279-4200 September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22 and 23 at 4 pm. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus for All Ages. Bindlestiff presents it's unique hybrid of Circus, Sideshow, and Vaudeville in a Variety Show suitable for all ages at the beautiful Spiegeltent at the Fulton Fish Market. ALL-AGES at 4pm shows. Tickets $15 adults/$10 ages 16 and under. Ticket Central: 212-279-4200. Check our hotline for Guest Star roster: 1-877-BINDLES www.spiegelworld.com for directions/info * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Join the Cirkus and see a show for free! Special Opportunity to Join the Cirkus--see the show for free! Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers for our shows in the glamorous Spiegeltent on September 7, 8, 9, and 21, 22, 23. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and a love of the Cirkus; volunteer opportunities include stagehanding and merchandise sales. All volunteers see the show for free! We are also looking for volunteers for the September 15 show in Hudson, NY. Interested potential volunteers should contact ellia(a)bindlestiff.org for more details or to sign up. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in Hudson, NY On September 15, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to the Basilica Industria, Hudson, NY. Last month the Cirkus had sold out shows in Hudson, so the show is coming back for one night and one night only! If you came to the last show in Hudson, you can expect many surprises and a new line up of performers. Featuring Ringmistress Philomena, Scotty the Blue Bunny, the Fabulous Miss Una, Sxip Shirey, and Mr. Pennygaff. You must be at least 18 years of age to attend this show. For more details and tickets visit http://www.basilicaindustria.com/Bindlestiff.html or http://www.bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops October 1 and November 5 Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island In November the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug Harbors's Dickens Festival. Take a step back in time with the Cirkus. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island CONEY ISLAND SATURDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES presented by indiefilmpage.com & Coney Island USA is hosting the NY debut of the "Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: The First Ten Years" documentary. Join us September 16 at the Coney Island Museum 1208 Surf Ave., between Stillwell Ave. and West 12th Street. Tickets $5.00. Free Popcorn! Shows start at 8:30pm, doors open 8pm. Now, for the very first time, Bindlestiff recounts its history, presenting an astonishing extravaganza of highlights from its first decade of performances. They come to you in an unparalleled digital command performance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Join Midnight Cirkus for Chicagoween Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders and a number of other Bindlestiff's will be taking part in this year's Chicagoween, Chicago, IL. Join us on Daley Plaza during the month of October. Multiple shows every day. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth This November Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth will be at Abrons Arts Center/Henry Street Settlement. Public performances are scheduled for November 11 and 12. If you would like to participate in this years program, please contact Viveca at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com. You must be under the age of 21 years old to participate. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Spiegeltent Line-ups [see above for descriptions/directions] Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will present an amazing and changing line-up of variety entertainers at the Spiegeltent in September: BFC Spiegel Line ups Sept 7 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Cheryl Lewis Watson Kawecki Sept 8 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Una Mimnagh Miss Saturn Sept 9 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Una Mimngh Diamond Redd Sept 20 - 10 pm Show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Scotty the Blue Bunny Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Una Mimnagh Sept 21 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Terra Hanes Magic Brian Sept 22 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Rob Torres Una Mimnagh Sept 23 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Nicholas Flair Una Minagh * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, a broken transmission, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org

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BFC Updates..See a show near you this summer!
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 01 Aug '06

01 Aug '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update Thanks to everyone who came out to see the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Show Tour. Stay tuned for next spring and summer's tour schedule. Over the next few months, you can catch the Bindlestiff's all over the New York state region. See below. This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC * Buckaroo Bindlestiff comes to Peekskill, NY * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY * Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Jamboree comes to Hudson, NY * Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Jamboree comes to Central Park, NYC * Bindlestiff's at the 5th Annual Sideshow Gathering, Wilkes Barre, PA * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Hudson, NY * Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes part in the Dickens Festival, Snug Harbor, Staten Island * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island * Bindlestiffs coming to Chicago * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC This September the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be presenting shows throughout the month under the Big Top. Come down to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan and experience a grand spectacle featuring the Bindlestiff's amazing blend of Cirkus, Sideshow, and Vaudeville in a memorable circus setting, a Spiegel Tent. September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23 at 4 pm. All Ages are welcome September 20 late night show for mature audiences. Stay tuned for more details. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buckaroo Bindlestiff comes to Peekskill, NY On August 5, Miss Philly and Gentleman Jack Pennygaff will be bringing a bit of Buckaroo Bindlestiff to Peekskill Celebration 2006 - Celebrating 10yrs. of Family Fun on the Hudson River. Join us at Riverfront Green, Charles Point Park and in Downtown Peekskill. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Snug Harbor August 6 at 5 pm, Summer Sundays at Snug Harbor presents the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus featuring Philomena, Mr. Pennygaff, Miss Saturn, and Benjamin Ickies. The Cirkus will be on the Front Lawn at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Jamboree comes to Hudson, NY On August 19, join Miss Philly, Gentleman Jack Pennygaff, Professor Fruit Jar, and Commander Karl for the Hudson Harbor Fest on the Hudson Waterfront two performances, 4 pm and 6 pm. Grab your best pony riding shoes, gun slinging belt, rope trick hands, and favorite child, and get ready for the show of your life. The show incorporates circus skills, an old-timey band, storytelling, and old west culture. Highlights include pony races where audience members can join in, gun slinging tricks, fancy rope spinning, and precision target bullwhip cracking. For more info, http://timeandspace.org/waterfront. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Jamboree comes to Central Park As a part of the Central Park Conservancy's "A Clearing in the Forest" The Bindlestiff's are hitching up the wagon train and bringing the show to the Great Hill Children's Glade (106th Street/ Central Park West). On Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 1 pm, grab your best pony riding shoes, gun slinging belt, rope trick hands, and favorite child, and get ready for the show of your life. The show incorporates circus skills, an old-timey band, storytelling, and old west culture. Highlights include pony races where audience members can join in, gun slinging tricks, fancy rope spinning, and precision target bullwhip cracking. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiffs at the Sideshow Gathering On September 1 and 2nd, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders will be taking part in 5th Annual Sideshow Gathering at Inkin' the Valley, Ramada Plaza Hotel, Wilkes Barre, PA. For more details, http:// www.thesideshowgathering.com. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in Hudson, NY On September 15, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to the Basilica Industria, Hudson, NY. Last month the Cirkus had sold out shows in Hudson, so the show is coming back for one night and one night only! If you came to the last show in Hudson, you can expect many surprises and a new line up of performers. You must be at least 18 years of age to attend this show. For more details and tickets visit http://www.basilicaindustria.com/Bindlestiff.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops October 1 and November 5 Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island In November the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug Harbors's Dickens Festival. Take a step back in time with the Cirkus. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island CONEY ISLAND SATURDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES presented by indiefilmpage.com & Coney Island USA is hosting the NY debut of the "Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: The First Ten Years" documentary. Join us at the Coney Island Museum 1208 Surf Ave., between Stillwell Ave. and West 12th Street. Tickets $5.00. Free Popcorn! Shows start at 8:30pm, doors open 8pm. Now, for the very first time, Bindlestiff recounts its history, presenting an astonishing extravaganza of highlights from its first decade of performances. They come to you in an unparalleled digital command performance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Join Midnight Cirkus for Chicagoween Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders and a number of other Bindlestiff's will be taking part in this year's Chicagoween, Chicago, IL. Join us on Daley Plaza during the month of October. Multiple shows every day. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/ merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 07 Jul '06

07 Jul '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Tour. ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS! * Passing the Hat for the Trannie * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC * Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on Staten Island * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available * Help Support the Variety Arts * Bindlestiff Summer Tour Schedule and Details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Cirkus is on the road. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour FINAL TWO WEEKS! The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Show Tour is going well. Having already made stops at the Bonaroo Festival and Bard College's Summerscape Festival, the Bindlestiffs are rolling into a town near you with a variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. See tour details below. You can also visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/06magichat.html or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Passing the Hat for the Trannie The tour bus we have been borrowing for the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat tour has some major mechanical issues that we need to deal with. At this point it is waiting for transmission repairs that are going to cost approximately seven thousand dollars. And so we pass the hat amongst our friends and fans to help us get the bus back on the road. Donations are tax deductible. If you would like to donate on line, visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html. Contributions can also be sent to the BFC PO Box listed below. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC This September the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be presenting shows throughout the month under the Big Top. Come down to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan and experience a grand spectacle featuring the Bindlestiff's amazing blend of Cirkus, Sideshow, and Vaudeville in a memorable circus setting, a Spiegel Tent. September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23 at 4 pm. All Ages are welcome September 20 late night show for mature audiences. Stay tuned for more details. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops. In October and November Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus comes to Staten Island Snug Harbor presents the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus this summer and fall. First performance is August 6. Details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD will soon be available on line. New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour Schedule and Details Date(s) of event: Thursday, July 6, 2006 Venue: Iron Horse Music Hall Location of venue: 20 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Show time: 7 pm Admission: $18 door, $15 advance, $10 for costumes/ clowns Local Contact Info: 413-584-0610 Date(s) of event: Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, 2006 Venue: Basilica Location of venue: 110 South Front Street, Hudson NY Show time: Friday at 9 pm, Saturday at 10 pm, Saturday All Ages Matinee at 4 pm Doors time: Friday at 8:30 pm, Saturday at 9:30 pm, Sunday at 3:30 pm. Admission for Friday and Saturday Night: Ticket $20, $15 for students with ID (18 and up) admission for Saturday Matinee: Tickets $10 or $25 for families. Date(s) of event: Monday, July 10, 2006 Venue: Cumston Hall Location of venue: Main Street, Monmouth, ME Show time: 7:30 pm Doors time: 7 pm Admission: $20 / $18 Local Contact Info: 207-933-2952 Date(s) of event: Thursday, July 13, 2006 Venue: Chameleon Club Location of venue: 223 North Water St., Lancaster, PA 17603 Show time: 8 pm Doors time: 7 pm Admission: $10 / $8 for clowns in make up Local Contact Info: 717 314 5683 / chameleonclub.net Date(s) of event: July 14, 2006 Venue: 123 Pleasant Street Location of venue: 123 Pleasant Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 Show time: 10 pm Doors time: 9 pm Admission: $15/ $10 for clown makeup or circus costumes Local Contact Info: 304-292-0800 http://www.123pleasantstreet.com Date(s) of event: Saturday, July 15, 2006 Venue: Creative Alliance at the Patterson Location of venue: 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD 21224-3963 Show time: 8 pm Doors time: 7 pm Admission: $16 / $13 CA members and students Local Contact Info: 410 476 1651 / www.creativealliance.org Date(s) of event: Sunday, July 16, 2006 Venue: Sycamore Rouge Location of venue: 21 West Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 Show time: 7 pm Doors time: 6:30 pm Admission: $15 / $10 clowns in make-up Local Contact Info: 804-957-5707 / www.sycamorerouge.org Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Tour. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC * Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on Staten Island * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin. * Help Support the Variety Arts * Bindlestiff Summer Tour Schedule and Details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Cirkus is on the road. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Brewing Company team up to satisfy all your thirsts! Celebrating the launch of the Magic Hat Summer Variety Show 12 Pack, The Bindlestiffs are rolling into a town near you with a variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. See tour details below. You can also visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/06magichat.html or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC This September the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be presenting shows throughout the month under the Big Top. Come down to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan and experience a grand spectacle featuring the Bindlestiff's amazing blend of Cirkus, Sideshow, and Vaudeville in a memorable circus setting, a Spiegel Tent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops. In October and November Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus comes to Staten Island Snug Harbor presents the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus this summer and fall. Details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD coming soon. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Starting June 4, the DVD will be available at shows and on line. New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Here at BFC headquarters we're thinking about the summer tour. As we prepare to bring the Cirkus to your town we focus on the many aspects: marketing, costumes, finding rehearsal space, technical support,and equipment. This tour we are facing an even greater burden on a touring company, the $4 gallon of gas, so we come to you, our fans, friends, and donors, with an appeal for your support. Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour Schedule and Details Thursday, June 8, 2006 Red Square, 388 Broadway, Albany, NY Show time: 9 pm Admission: $15 / $10 if you dress in your Festive Finest Info: 518-432-8584 / www.redsquarealbany.com Friday, June 9, 2006 Higher Ground 1214 Williston Rd., South Burlington, VT Show time: 9 pm Admission: $10 Advance, $15 day of show Info: highergroundmusic.com / 802 652 0777 Saturday, June 10, 2006 Space 538, 538 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 Show time: 8 pm Admission: $15 or $10 for costume/clown makeup Info: www.space538.org / 207-828-5600 Sunday, June 11, 2006 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence, RI Show time: 8 pm Admission: $12 Local Contact Info: (401) 331-5876 / http://www.lupos.com Monday, June 12, 2006 Toad's Place, 300 York Street, New Haven, CT Show time: 9 pm Admission: $12 Info: www.toadsplace.com / 203-562-5589 Wednesday June 14 Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA Showtime: 8PM Admission: $20 $15 for members and those in circus costume/ clown makeup Bindlestiff will also be offering Cirkus skill workshops. Info: http://www.fleisher.org Saturday 6/17 and Sunday 6/18 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester TN Preservation Hall Tent Contact: http://www.bonnaroo.com/2006/ Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Dark Horse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209 Show time: 7 pm Admission: $15 / $10 for clowns in make-up Info: 615-297-7113 / darkhorsetheater.com Wednesday June 21 Future of Tradition, 129 Roberts Street, Asheville NC Show time: 9pm Admission: $15 Featuring a Costume Contest! Dress in your Festive Finest Info: 828-232-2980 www.futureoftradition.com/index.html Thursday, June 22, Friday June 23, and Saturday, June 24, 2006 The Garage, 110 West 7th Street, Winston-Salem, NC Show time: June 22 at 8 pm. June 23 and 24 at 10 pm. Admission: $12 advance / $15 at door / $10 for clowns in make-up Info: 336-777-1127 / www.the-garage.ws Sunday, June 25, 2006 The Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC Show time: 9 pm Admission: Tix $15 day of show, $12 in advance or with costume. Also featuring a costume contest. Info: www.visulite.com / 704-358-9200 Monday, 26 June, 2006 King's Barcade, 424 S McDowell Street Raleigh, NC Show time: 10 pm Admission: $10 Featuring a costume contest. Dress in your finest Cirkus costumes. Info: 919-831-1005 June 28 2006 The Flying Anvil, 219 W Lewis Street Greensboro NC Show time: 9pm Admission: $15/ $10 for costumes ( plus $3 membership fee) Info: 336-275-7526 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA Show time: 7:30 pm Admission: $19.50 Tickets: Ticketmaster.com or to charge call (202)397-SEAT Info: 703-549-7500 Friday, June 30, 2006, Saturday July 1, and Sunday July 2 Spiegel Palais, Summerscape 2006 at Bard College's Fisher Center, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Show times: 6/30 at 8:30 pm; 7/1 at 1 pm; 7/1 at 3:30 pm; 7/2 at 3:30 pm; 7/2 at 8:30 pm Info: 845-758-7900 Thursday, July 6, 2006 Iron Horse Music Hall; 20 Center Street, Northampton, MA Show time: 7 pm Admission: $18 door, $15 advance, $10 for costumes/ clowns Info: 413-584-0610 Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, 2006 Basilica, 110 South Front Street, Hudson NY Show time: Friday at 9 pm, Saturday at 10 pm, Saturday All Ages Matinee at 4 pm Admission for Friday and Saturday Night: Ticket $20, $15 for students with ID (18 and up) ALSO Saturday Matinee All Ages Family Show will be presented July 8 at 4 Tickets $10 or $25 for families. Monday, July 10, 2006 Cumston Hall, Theater at Monmouth, Main Street, Monmouth, ME Show time: 7:30 pm Admission: $20 / $18 Info: 207-933-2952 www.theateratmonmouth.org Thursday, July 13, 2006 Chameleon Club, 223 North Water St., Lancaster, PA Show time: 8 pm Admission: $10 / $8 for clowns in make up Info: 717 314 5683 / chameleonclub.net July 14, 2006 123 Pleasant Street, 123 Pleasant Street, Morgantown, WV Show time: 10 pm Admission: $15/ $10 for clown makeup or circus costumes Info: 304-292-0800 http://www.123pleasantstreet.com Saturday, July 15, 2006 Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD Show time: 8 pm Admission: $16 / $13 CA members and students Info: 410 476 1651 / www.creativealliance.org Sunday, July 16, 2006 Sycamore Rouge, 21 West Old Street, Petersburg, VA Show time: 7 pm Admission: $15 / $10 clowns in make-up Info: 804-957-5707 / www.sycamorerouge.org Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 19 May '06

19 May '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Tour. * Cirkus seeks multi-talented theater technician/stage manager * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin. * Cirkus skills workshops. * Binldestiff Family Cirkus on Staten Island * Bring the Cirkus to your town. * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Cirkus is coming to town. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour (mostly eastern United States) This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Brewing Company team up to satisfy all your thirsts! Coming to over 35 cities, form Maine to North Carolina, the long awaited Bindlestiff Family Circus East Coat Tour hits the road in June, July and August. To celebrate the launch of the Magic Hat Summer Variety Show 12 Pack, The Bindlestiffs will be rolling into a town near you with a classic variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. Don't settle for any pale imitations! The cast features an All-star lineup of founding members of America's best travelling variety show--Scotty the Blue Bunny, David Didd, Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff, joined by Aussie circus sensation Dizzy Lizzie, Sxip Shirey, and other surprises! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be making appearances at the Bonnaroo Festival and Bard College's Summerscape. For a complete schedule and tour updates visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/06magichat.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus Seeks Multi-talented theater technician/stage manager The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is seeking a multi-talented theater technician with a focus in live music audio and lighting for The Summer Variety Show Tour, an East Coast regional route covering cities from Maine to North Carolina from June 1 to July 17, 2006. The troupe consists of six acclaimed circus/burlesque/variety performers from New York and around the world. Venues change daily and include music venues, theaters and festival settings. Duties will include: advancing technical aspects of show to venues; liason with venue sound and lighting engineers at load in, setting cues and overseeing focus of plot at each venue; Assisting with load in and out; driving equipment vehicle; stage managing; Overseeing local crew and volunteers; and merchandising- sales and stock maintainance Must have clean drivers licence, be at least 21 years of age and provide references and resume of projects and related work current to the last 3 years. Students encouraged to apply. Weekly salary plus commission on merchandise, room and board. Please contact Stephanie Monseu at stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org to schedule interview. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD coming soon. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Starting June 4, the DVD will be available at shows and on line. New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops. In October and November Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus comes to Staten Island Snug Harbor presents the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus this summer and fall. Details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to your town We are seeking venues to host a night of Cirkus. We are always looking for venues that are Cirkus friendly. For booking details email Stephanie at stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Here at BFC headquarters we're thinking about the summer tour. As we prepare to bring the Cirkus to your town we focus on the many aspects: marketing, costumes, finding rehearsal space, technical support,and equipment. This tour we are facing an even greater burden on a touring company, the $4 gallon of gas, so we come to you, our fans, friends, and donors, with an appeal for your support. Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 18 Apr '06

18 Apr '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Galapagos, Brooklyn. Every Friday, through April 28, 2006. FINAL TWO WEEKS! * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, in Association with Magic Hat Brewing Company, summer tour, Eastern United States. * SEEKING VENUES FOR SUMMER TOUR. Bring the Cirkus to your town. * Bindlestiff co-founders appearing at Leonard Branch Library, Brooklyn * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin. * New BFC Merchandise available * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret FINAL TWO WEEKS! Every Friday Night through April 28, 2006 at Galapagos Art Space, 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburgh, NY directions: http://www.galapagosartspace.com/directions.html Admission: $15 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Showtime: 10 pm. The BFC Cabaret brings together elements of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque, and cabaret to provide a stage for some of the most talented performing artists in the world. Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, daredevils, and more. Each show features a unique combination of acts, but all promise a legendary lineup of circus feats, sideshow marvels, and world-class entertainers. The New York Times said of the BFC Cabaret: "It's old-fashioned variety entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with twists." This Friday (4/21) the show will feature Ringmistress Philomena, Mr. Pennygaff (sword swallower), Drew the Dramatic Fool, Jennifer Miller (Circus Amok founder), Harvest Moon (burlesque and aerial), Nicholas Flair (prop manipulator), Ellie Bisker (ukulele) Julie Pasqual and Ron Hoffman (comic dancers) and the live music of Fisherman on Vibes. Next Friday (4/28) the show features Ringmistress Philomena, Kinko the Clown, Torkova (magic), Mark Gindick (famed clown from Happy Hour), Julie Atlas Muz (burlesque), Amy G (ukulele and comedy), Mr. Pennygaff (sword swallower), AJ Silver (Cowboy from the Bronx), Tanya Gagne (aerilist) and the live music of Raja Azar and Tim Hoey * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Tour (mostly eastern United States) Thirst for excitement? Dying for a night at the Cirkus? Yearning for an ice cold beer? Well, you're in luck! This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Brewing Company team up to satisfy all your thirsts! Coming to over 35 cities, form Maine to North Carolina, the long awaited Bindlestiff Family Circus East Coat Tour hits the road in June, July and August. To celebrate the launch of the Magic Hat Summer Variety Show 12 Pack, The Bindlestiffs will be rolling into a town near you with a classic variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. Don't settle for any pale imitations! The cast features an All-star lineup of founding members of America's best travelling variety show--Scotty the Blue Bunny, David Didd, Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff, joined by Aussie circus sensation Dizzy Lizzie, Sxip Shirey, and other surprises! Stay tuned for more details. Coming to a Town near you! Tentative tour dates available at http://www.bindlestiff.org/schedule.html#summer06 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to your town We are seeking venues to host the 2006 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Tour. We are looking for venues that are Cirkus friendly and ready to serve pints and Bottles of Magic Hat Beer. The larger the stage the grander the show. For booking details email Stephanie at stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Brooklyn Library April 26, 2006 at 4 pm. Leonard Branch Library 81 Devoe St. at Leonard St., Brooklyn, NY Library phone: 718-486-3365 No shushing the Bindles. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders will be bringing a bit of Cirkus to the Leonard Branch Library in Brooklyn, NY. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD coming soon. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque and you will soon be able to take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. DVD will be available at the end of May. New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New BFC Merchandise available We have new stuff for the younger generation. * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth shirts * Baby T's for 18-24 month old Cirkus fan. Pink and Blue available * Baby Onesies for the 18-24 month old Cirkus fan. Pink and Blue available. Available at shows and online. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Here at BFC headquarters we're already thinking about spring. We have a new season of shows coming up, and some big changes on the way. As we raise funds for publicity, marketing, management, costumes, rehearsal space, technical support, and equipment, we come to you, our fans, friends, and donors, with an appeal for your support. Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org

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