*Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - October 16, 2008* The Kinko for President Campaign Tour has returned to New York. The show visited six swing states this year. In 2012 we aim to visit every state. Thanks to everyone that came out to celebrate the campaign carnival. Although we have three more weeks until we find out if a real clown is heading to the White House, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is taking a break from national politics. You can expect us to continue to entertain the masses in these economically challenging times. We have a variety of shows coming up this winter, so stay tuned. *This update includes:* ** ** Bindlestiff's coming to Detroit for Theatre Bizarre* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes on-line* ** Kinko for President Merchandise now available on-line* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret* ** Kinko for President Campaign Report* ** Bring the Cirkus to your town* ** Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff's coming to Detroit for Theatre Bizarre* October 25, 2008 Theatre Bizarre 967 W. State Fair Highland Park, MI 48203 Join the Bindlestiffs in Detroit for a night of circus, sideshow, music, and a horrific Halloween Masquerade. Mr. Pennygaff, Philomena, Kinko the Clown, and special guest, Mark the Knife will be entertaining the masses. For more details go to http://www.theatrebizarre.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth* Sunday, November 16, 2008 Showtime: 2 pm Zipper Factory Theater, 336 West 37th Street, New York City Admission: Advance Purchase: $7 youth / $12 adults At the Door: $10 youth / $15 adults Info/reservations: 212-352-3101 *http://www.thezipperfactory.com*<http://www.thezipperfactory.com/> 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. If you are interested in performing in the Cavalcade of Youth contact viveca@playfulproductions.com. A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line* We hope you are enjoying the intimate "on the road with the Bindlestiffs" experience. Episodes 1-6 are available on-line: *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com*** <http://www.thebindlestiffs.com/> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko for President Merchandise is available on-line* Take part in the electoral process and help put a real clown in the Whitehouse! Kinko for President T-shirts, buttons, and bumperstickers are now available. http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/giftshop.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret* At the Zipper Factory Theater 336 West 37th Street, NYC The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret returns to New York City. The annual tradition returns to the Zipper Factory Theater this January. Featuring some of the world's finest variety entertainers, the winter cabaret promises many nights circus thrills, sideshow marvels, and novelty. This years cabaret will take place on the third Sunday of the month, January through April. Dates include January 18, February 15, March 15, and April 19, 2009. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** *Kinko for President Campaign Report* For updates on the Kinko for President Campaign visit http://www.kinkoforpresident.com You can also see a report on the Kinko for President NYC Campaign Office at *http://current.com/items/89404694_kinko_for_president* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *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* Help get the variety arts to his majesty the people 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 -- Mark Meyers London, UK AIM: meyersmrmark Mobile: 07532 146 4634