Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 5, 2010 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret starts March 14 * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island, March 28 * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY * Development Internship Opportunity * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Circus and Juggling Workshops in Columbia County * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour * The Bindlestiff's Webisode Series * Bring the Cirkus to your town * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret March 14, April 11, and April 25, 2010 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret at Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY Showtime: 8 pm Cocktail Lounge opens at 7 pm. Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Tickets: 212-219-0736 www.dixonplace.org Info: 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Starting on March 14, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to Dixon Place. Bindlestiff's 2010 Cabaret features different fabulous guest acts each week from the world's best in Circus, Variety, Burlesque, Sideshow, and Physical Comedy. Live, original music each week by the Mystic Orchestra. Join Ringmistress Philomena, Kinko the Clown, and Mr. Pennygaff and their amazing line-up of special guests The March 14 Cirkus Cabaret presents * Les Trois Fromages * Richterscale walking a suspended wire * The aerial artistry of Harvest Moon * The body bending juggling of Book Kennison * International busking comics, Acrobuffos * and many surprises. See www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES for weekly updates * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’s Cavalcade of Youth March 28, 2010 at Sideshows by the Seashore 1208 Surf Ave., (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY Showtime: 4 pm Admission: $10 youth / $15 adults Information: www.coneyisland.com 718-372-5159 www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/94327 The Performers of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a special showcase for young variety performers, ranging from amateurs to world-class professionals. Juvenile jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent acrobats and a host of other moppets and mummers present a full show of vernal vaudeville. Acts range from debuting amateurs to world- class champion performers—all under the age of 21. A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show April 5, 2010 at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: April 5, May 3... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm A First Look at NYC's Finest Emerging Variety Talents Circus * Sideshow * Vaudeville * Burlesque * Dance * Music Come to Dumbo Brooklyn for a spectacular night of variety entertainment: tap dancing bears, Kung Fu juggling, trained rats, clown bands, aerial artists, wire walkers, sword swallowers, a bit of burlesque, physical comedy, contortionists and cowboys. Every show offers amazing sights, quirky surprises, and some of the best variety artists working New York and the world. And at every show you will witness your host Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson attempt the Human Blockhead Kendama Feat. Always entertaining, sometimes almost successful, this daring and painful feat has never been accomplished. Every month you can expect a different line up of emerging artists and world class entertainers. Galapagos Art Space has dedicating the one Monday of every month to New York City's variety, vaudeville, aerial, and circus artists. Celebrating works in progress, emerging artists, and professionals trying something new, this night promises many surprises. Next show is April 5. For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Galapagos Art Space production * * * If you would like to be on the stage, email keith@bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Development Internship Opportunity Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., a small NYC-based performing arts organization dedicated to the preservation and evolution of the circus and variety arts, seeks a development intern to assist with institutional fundraising by coordinating Common Grant Application submissions: * Research list of foundations that accept the common grant application to identify strong prospects * Draft and send Lletters of Inquiry * Help assemble and submit applications * Track submissions and follow up with funders Candidates receiving academic credit are preferred but all will be considered. Existing online access to the Foundation Directory would be a plus. Hours are flexible (most work can be done via e-mail) and duration of internship is open to discussion (12 week commitment minimum). Performances are scheduled for March/April so there will be multiple opportunities to experience Bindlestiff’s programs firsthand. If this institutional fundraising project is successful, the internship has the potential to grow into a paid staff position. To apply, please send cover letter/resume to Ellia Bisker, Intern/ Volunteer Coordinator, at ellia@bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Spiegeltent for Summerscape 2010 at Bard College. Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars will also be making an appearance at the Spiegeltent - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus are the headliners for Kids Expo 2010 in New Brunswick, Canada on April 17, 2010 - The May 23 Cavalcade of Youth will be at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY. - Bindlestiff is organizing a NYC Unicycle Festival for September. - Bindlestiff co-founders are a part of a 1940's themed USO show at the FDR Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY on May 28. For more details and updates, go to the calendar at http:// www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff offers Circus Skill Workshops and Juggling Club in Columbia County Hudson Juggling Club John L Edwards Elementary School, 360 State Street, Hudson NY Every Monday (when Hudson City Schools are in session), 6-9pm. FREE info: 518-828-7470 or email stephanie@bindlestiff.org Afterschool Juggling and Circus Arts program Morris Memorial, Park Row, Chatham info: 518-828-7470 or email stephanie@bindlestiff.org Circus Arts for Adults, non-credit course Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, NY info: 518-828-4181 extension 3342 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour There are 2,078 bridges in the 5 boroughs of New York City. Since October 14, 2009, Keith Nelson (Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder) and Rob Hickman have been making weekly treks around the city to cross every one of them.... on unicycles. The duo has been joined by several other one-wheelers. Taking advantage of cycle lanes throughout the city, the one wheel mission may be rolling through your neighborhood soon. Rides are on Wednesdays, weather permitting. You can follow the NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour at unicyclenycbridgetour dot blogspot dot com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line! Need a bit of time with the Bindlestiff's? Travel with the Cirkus. The Full Season One is now online. Visit http://www.thebindlestiffs.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town! All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details contact booking@bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Variety Arts We ask for your contribution in support of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and our mission to promote, develop and sustain the variety arts. If you feel a connection to Bindlestiff—if our unconventional vision and values speak to you, if you consider yourself a Bindlestiff at heart, or if you just love coming to our shows—we invite you to deepen that connection this year by making a tax-deductible financial contribution. We need your help to continue creating provocative, thrilling performances, conducting youth programs that develop skills and self- esteem, and cultivating a vital community of variety artists, all while keeping ticket prices accessibly low. Tax-deductible donations can be made at http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/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