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