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.
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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
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917, NYC 10009
877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG
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
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917, NYC 10009
877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG
Bindelstiff Family Cirkus Update
Thanks to everyone who came to the grand opening weekend of the
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times
Square at chashama. With a Sword Swallowing banner and a flying
Jackalope in the front windows and stilt walkers on the sidewalk, the
Palace is fast becoming the talk of the neighborhood. We are in this
weeks Time Out and Backstage.
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 5, 7, and 9
on Sunday. Philomena will host an hour long spectacle featuring the
aerial artistry of Montana Miller, the master baking of the Pancake
Man, the sword swallowing of Mr. Pennygaff, Eve's serpeant dance, the
Human Blockhead, juggling, and much more.
The early shows are appropriate for all ages. 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
Bindlestiff is seeking acts to participate in the weekend variety
shows. Auditions will be held at the Palace of Variety's Thursday
night open mic, which starts August 22 at 11 pm. There after, it will
be every Thursday at 11 pm. Performers can also send promotional
material to the address below.
AUTONOMADIC BOOKMOBILE
The Autonomadic Bookmobile left NY this week and is heading west.
Keep an eye out for the traveling infoshop and live show. Stay tuned
for upcoming schedule.
BINDLESTIFF ON TV
For those of you unable to make it to NY for a bit of Bindle, HBO's
Real Sex will be airing a Bindlestiff segment throughout August. It
was filmed a few years ago at the Howling Wolf in New Orleans, LA.
This program is for mature audiences.
OTHER SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY
Tuesdays at 8:30 pm. Chris Rozzi's Outre Island
Thursdays at 9 pm. Porno Jim Lectures
Thursdays at 11 pm, starting Aug 22. Open Stage Cabaret
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917, NYC 10009
877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG
