January 2003 - Bindlestiffs - mailman.xmission.com

This Week at The Palace of Variety
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 24 Jan '03

24 Jan '03

The LIZARDMAN is coming to the...... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square! 125 West 42nd Street, NYC 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlstiff.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOU HAVE ONLY ONE CHANCE TO SEE THIS AMAZING SHOW January 29th, 8:00 pm, All Seats only $10. This Show Will Sell Out! www.thelizardman.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Lizardman is artist/entertainer Erik Sprague, known around the globe for his unique physical transformation amazing live shows! Reserve Your Tickets with a Mastercard or Visa Card by calling 212.869-3376. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you know that since August, over 50,000 people have visited the Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square? Now we need you to show your support by attending a show or making a generous cash gift during what could be our last performances. We are being forced to close our doors doors and the ONLY LIVE VAUDEVILLE and VARIETY ART THEATRE AND MUSEUM in Times Square will soon cease to exist! Don't let the Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square become another icon to the devastating effects of the sanitization of Times Square! This is your chance to show that you care about variety entertainment, the performers who bring their talents to New York and to help make this the greatest cities in the world! Visit www.bindlestiff.org to make a donation to the Palace of Variety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Week, Ringmistress Philomena Presents: Two Circuses, One Great Price!! The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus meets Chicago's Midnight Circus All Weekend! Shows are Fridays at 10:00 pm and Midnight Saturdays at 4:00* pm, 6:00* pm, 10:00 pm and Midnight Sundays at 4:00* pm and 6:00* pm *Suitable for all ages >From The Midnight Circus: Eccentric Adagio- Jeff Jenkins & Julie Greenberg:Ricky and Lucy meet Fred and Ginger. An eccentric acrobatic dance number. Aerial Silk-Julie Greenberg: A dramatic Aerial Acrobatic dance performed on a long sash of red silk. Aerial Straps- Andrew Adams & Erika Gilfether: A love story in the air. Acro-Juggle- Alea Jensen & Andrew Adams: A sexy sassy high energy club juggling number. >From The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: Carla Rhodes with special guests David Bowie and Mick Jagger: comic ventriloquist Philomena Bindlestiff: Target bull whip act Angelo Iodice: Fancy trick roper and cowboy from the Bronx Vaudeville Songs: A trio of vaudevillian girls performing classic songs Mr. Pennygaff: Master of the Variety Arts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (e) 3 non profit performing arts organization and therefore all gifts to support our programs are tax deductible. If you wish to be removed from this e-mail, reply to this message with the word "remove" in the subject line to bindles(a)myway.com

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This Week at The Palace
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 17 Jan '03

17 Jan '03

<> Come To Times Square This Weekend and See a Great LIVE Show! The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square The last Live Vaudeville Theater in Times Square Here is what the reviewers are saying about us.... "Everyone's cirkus experience will be different. But that's part of the suspense. Once you commit yourself to the show, you don't know if you'll be excited or fascinated..... One thing is for sure though - you're not very likely to be bored. ....... it's one of the most unique and unusual things you'll ever see. Aren't you a little curious?" llya Khodosh, Take Five Reviewer, <http://www.take5.org>www.take5.org This Week at The Palace, Ring Mistress Philomena Presents: Mr. Pennygaff - Master of the Variety Arts Mistress Philomena - Bullwhip Artist Racheal Kramer-Aerialist Angelo Iodice-The Cowboy >From the Bronx Dirty Martini - Classic Burlesque Eric Girardi - International Yo-Yo Champion Stapanie L - Classic Tap Dancing Miss Saturn - Hula Hoop Goddess Martino & Greenburg - World Famous Abbott and Costello Tribute And the Palace of Variety Orchestra Featuring Tim Hoey, Percussionist , Corn Mo on Guitar and Keyboards, Benjamin Ickes on Accordian (Sunday only) Shows at 10:00 pm and Midnight Fridays and Saturdays All Age Shows are Saturday and Sundays at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Purchase tickets in advance at <http://www.imar.com>www.imar.com. Type "Bindlestiff" in the "search experiences" box. Call the Palace at 1-877-bindles, or visit us online at <http://www.bindlestiff.org>www.bindlestiff.org. To be removed from this e-mail list, send a reply to <mailto:mark@bindlestiff.org>mark(a)bindlestiff.org with the word remove in the subject line.

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Step Right Up! The Show Cirkus Goes On!
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 10 Jan '03

10 Jan '03

<> Don't let the The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square become another casualty of the devastating sanitization of Times Square! This is your chance to show that you care about variety entertainment and the performers who bring their talents to New York to make this the greatest city in the world! Since August 2002, more than 50,000 people have visited the Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square. Now we need you to show your support by attending what could be one of our last performances. If we do not raise over $20,000 in the next three weeks, we will be forced to close our doors, and the ONLY live vaudeville and variety arts theater and museum in Times Square will cease to exist! All next week we will be hosting special performances and on Saturday January 18th, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will host a day of performances to help us raise the money we need to stay in Times Square. This day will provide you with the opportunity to join our extended community and see one of four special shows, held at 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm and Midnight. All tickets to these shows will be only $20, ($22 if purchased online). Each performance will include prize give-aways, t-shirt raffles, and opportunities to support the Palace of Variety. Seating is limited for each performance, and we urge you to buy your tickets in advance as we will be unable to ensure availability on January 18th. A limited number of standing room only tickets will be available. To purchase your tickets in advance with your Visa or Mastercard, call our box office at 212-869-3376. You can also purchase tickets online at <http://www.imar.com/>www.imar.com by entering "Experience # 1580." Please plan to visit what is surely one of the most unique venues and entertainment offerings in New York. If you cannot make any of these special shows, or the performance you want to see is sold out, you can still make a donation by using one of the methods outlined at the end of this message. Any gift, small or large, will go a long way to say that you support the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and its commitment to preserve the Variety Arts in New York City. We want to thank you in advance for your help, and we look forward to seeing all of our friends this week and especially on the 18th of January. Visit the Palace of Variety and FREE Museum at 125 West 42nd Street and see what New York will lose if we close. This Weekend Ringmistress Philomena introduces an amazing array of entertainment which may include. Mr. Pennygaff, sword swallower extraordinaire Philomena's target bull whip act The amazing hula hooping of Miss Saturn Tanya Gagne, trapeze artist from the Wau Wau Sisters The Kourageous Kiplengers, vaudvillian ukelele duo The physical comedy of Matt Morgan from Happy Hour Violet Schmidt, New Zealand aerial artist The juggling of Watson Kawecki Rachel Kramer, trapeze artist And many surprises Plus!! The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Orchestra Tim Hoey, drums Rima, keyboard See LIVE Performances on Fridays at 10:00 pm and 12:00 am. Saturdays at 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm and midnight Sundays at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at our box office or online at <http://www.imar.com>www.imar.com. Search for "bindlestiff " in the experience box. See these other great all week long at the Palace of Variety! Magical Madness Magic, Illusion and Ventriloquism Sunday January 12 at 8 pm Chicks with Schtick NYC's First Ladies of Comedy will bring down the house! Performance January 14 at 7pm Workshop January 21 from 6 to 9 pm Performance January 28 at 7 pm Revolutionary Chickens Rob Lok's physical comedy portrayal of his families daring escape from Communist China Wednesday and Thursday January 15 and 16 at 8 pm Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret Times Square's only open mic. Every Thursday at 11 pm Porno Jim Show A humorous and educational lecture on pornography Every Friday at 8 pm Adults Only! The Mammy Project Michelle's one woman show that blows up the Aunt Jemima stereotype Sunday January 19 and 26 at 8 pm Bombshell Burlesque Lady Ace brings the sexy ladies of Bombshell to the Palace Tuesday January 21 at 10 pm Rob Torres Performance One clown and an hour of solid laughs Saturday January 25 at 8 pm The Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit performing arts organization and all gifts to support our programs are tax deductible. If you would like to donate any amount, please contact us at <mailto:cirkus@bindlestiff.org>cirkus(a)bindlestiff.org, or call us at 212-869-3376. Donations can be mailed to: Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, PO Box 1917. To be removed from our list, send a reply to <mailto:info@nycmg.com>info(a)nycmg.com with the word "remove" in the subject line.

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Save the Palace of Variety!!
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 03 Jan '03

03 Jan '03

<> Start the New Year by Supporting the Variety Arts in New York City! Did you know that since August, over 50,000 people have visited the Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square? Now we need you to show your support by attending a show or making a generous cash gift during what could be our last performances. If we do not raise over $20,000 in the next two weeks, we will be forced to close our doors and the ONLY LIVE VAUDEVILLE and VARIETY ART THEATRE AND MUSEUM in Times Square will cease to exist! Don't let the Palace of Variety and FREE Museum of Times Square become another icon to the devastating effects of the sanitization of Times Square! This is your chance to show that you care about variety entertainment, the performers who bring their talents to New York and to help make this the greatest cities in the world! The Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (e) 3 non profit performing arts organization and therefore all gifts to support our programs are tax deductible. If you would like to donate any amount, please contact us at <mailto:cirkus@bindlestiff.org>cirkus(a)bindlestiff.org , or call 212-869-3376. Donations can be sent to: Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, PO Box 1917, New York, NY, 10009. This Weekend, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety Presents: Ringmistress Philomena: Hostess and Bull Whip Artist Mr. Pennygaff: Master of the Variety Arts Violet Schmidt: New Zealands' Top Aerilaist Rob Lok: Physical Comedian Dazzle Dancers: Unique Burlesque Dance Troupe Chris Chiappini: The Best Juggler in New York City Tanya Gagne: Trapeze Artist From the Famed Wau Wau Sisters Magic Brian: Magician and Showman Adam Kuchler: New Yorks Finest Cigar Box Juggler Circus shows are at 10:00* and Midnight* on Fridays, 4:00, 6:00, 10:00* and Midnight* on Saturdays, 4:00 - 6:00 on Sundays. Buy tickets online at <http://www.imar.com>www.imar.com, and search "Bindlestiff." Reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 1-877-Bindles to reserve tickets for this weeks performances! *These shows contain adult humour and content. Please use your discretion when bringing audience members under the age of 18. We realize that this e-mail may be an intrusion into your e-mail inbox, and if you would like to be removed from this list simply e-mail us at info(a)nycmg.com. Put "remove" in the subject line. Note: You may receive additional messages before you are removed so please do not take that as a sign of our lack of respect for your request. We are but a small band of volunteers struggling to provide entertainment and we will remove you. ************************ Christine M. Duenas giantpear(a)earthlink.net girlyclown(a)earthlink.net

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