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Only 2 more weeks to see the Cirkus in NYC
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 25 Mar '05

25 Mar '05

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update In this update: * Only two more week of Cirkus at Theater for the New City * New Bindlestiff Family Cirkus CD is now available * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Stephanie Monseu performs at Little Miss Big Mouth. * Bindlestiffs scheduled to come to Europe * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * Only 2 more weeks to see the Cirkus at Theater for the New City. Help us celebrate ten years of bringing our unique variety of American folk entertainment to the public! Bindlestiff presents a season of Cirkus spectacular with three amazing shows at Theater for the New City through April 3: * From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs takes you on an intimate tour through the bright lights and dark alleyways of American popular entertainment...from medicine shows and vaudeville, to sideshows and Prohibition-era cabaret, to Vegas lounges and reality TV. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret Showtimes: Thursdays 3/24 and 3/31 at 8 pm The variety show that started it all! See stars of each era of Bindlestiff's history as the Bindlestiff Family reunites on the TNC stage, This week's Cabaret, 3/24/05, features the live music of Sxip Shirey, performances by Magic Brian, Zero Boy and the Jack Zero crew, Pam Sanders--aerial, Mr. Pennygaff, Philomena, and Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey--Burlesque from Baltimore Next week's Cabaret, 3/31/05, features the live music of Baby Dee, performances by Adam Kuchler-Juggler and Clown, Mr. Pennygaff-sideshow marvel, Jennifer Miller-Circus Amok founder, Hilary Chaplain-physical comedy, Philomena--aerial, * Cavalcade of Youth Showtimes: Sunday, March 27, at 2pm Come and see why the future looks so bright for circus and variety in NYC—Bindlestiff and Playful Productions present the Cavalcade of Youth, where the stars of tomorrow steal the stage today! All acts feature up-and-coming performers under 21 years of age, in two special performances: All performances will be held at Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (between E. 9th and 10th streets New York, NY Reservations and advance tickets are suggested. For more info: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Theater for the New City 212-254-1109 www.theaterforthenewcity.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * CD Now Available Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' From the Gutter to the Glitter CD is now available. Featuring music from the new production. To order send a check or money order for $17, $15 for CD plus $2 for shipping and handling to: Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 CD will be available on line in the near future at http://www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sara Valentine's Little Miss Big Mouth, The live action, thriller talk show presents "SHEROES," LMBM's Second Annual Tribute to Ground Breaking Women! Featuring such legendary women as Stephanie Monseu, aka Philomena. Monday, March 28, 2005 Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery, between Houston & Bleecker Sts., NYC Showtime: 7:30pm Admission: $10 Sara Valentine's live theatrical talk show returns to Bowery Poetry Club on Monday, March 28 with an all-star lineup. In honor of Women's History Month, LMBM presents "Sheroes" a tribute to women innovators working in the performing arts. Paving the way for other women to work in music, performance and variety, this roster represents a diverse range of Downtown culture: Phoebe Legere, Stephanie Monseu, Michelle Matlock, Julie Covello, a/k/a DJ Shakey For more information, contact Sara Valentine at 718.442.7030 or wordygurl(a)earthlink.net. or go to http://littlemissbigmouth.atspace.org/index.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is going to Europe Philomena, Mr. Pennygaff, and Prof. Peter Bufano will be featured performers at this year's Fiery Tongues Festival at Ruigoord Culturele Vrijhaven near Amsterdam May 14, 15 and 16, Additional performances in Amsterdam are being coordinated. Possible venues include ETNA at 58 Ratenburger Straat, CAMELEON at 3rd Kosverlorenkade 35, and ZAAL 100 at 100 De Wittenstraat. We are also looking into venues in Antwerp and Paris. Stay tuned for updates. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org

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Enjoy Four More Weeks of Cirkus in NYC!
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 08 Mar '05

08 Mar '05

* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Theater for the New City, ONLY 4 MORE WEEKS See all of our limited edition shows before the curtain closes. Don't miss: * From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret * THIS SUNDAY, March 13th see Cavalcade of Youth * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Coming to Europe * New CD Available, From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs * Support the Cirkus * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Four More Weeks of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Theater for the New City >From now through April 3, Bindlestiff is presenting its 10th annual winter season of Cirkus spectacular with three amazing shows at Theater for the New City: * From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm The crown jewel of the season is our newest production, From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs. Bindlestiff co-founders Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu, along with musicians Professor Peter Bufano and Miss Kathe Louise Hostetter, take you on a intimate tour through the bright lights and dark alleyways of American popular entertainment...from medicine shows and vaudeville, to sideshows and Prohibition-era cabaret, to Vegas lounges and reality TV. Music by Peter Bufano. Directed by Barbara Karger and Michael Preston. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret Showtimes: Thursdays at 8 pm Start your weekend off with a bang--it's the variety show that started it all! A different show each week featuring the world's best entertainers: jugglers, magicians, physical comedians, daredevils, contortionists, ventriloquists, sideshow marvels, aerialists, and New York legends of every kind. This week on the Cabaret Stage 3/10/05 it is the reunion of the cast of Bindlestiffs High Heels & Red Noses: See live and on stage Kinko the Clown, Philomena, Miss Saturn, Tanya Gagne, The Slapinksi Brothers, Mr. Pennygaff, Matthew Morgan, Adam Kuchler, and the live music of Raja Azar and Tim Hoey. Next week, 3/17, see pre show music by Albert Garzon of Ixion Burlesque. Featured performers will be Tony Duncan, Jennifer Slaw, Rob Lok, Christina Gelsone, Una Mimnagh, Kinko the Clown, Philomena, and the music of Lthe legendary Corn Mo. * Cavalcade of Youth Showtimes: Sunday, March 13 and Sunday, March 27, at 2pm Come and see why the future looks so bright for circus and variety in NYC! Bindlestiff and Playful Productions present the Cavalcade of Youth,where the stars of tomorrow steal the stage today! All acts feature\up-and-coming performers under 21 years of age, in two special performances: All performances will be held at Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue, New York, NY. Info/Tickets/Reservations: (212) 254 1109 or 1-877-BINDLES Online: www.bindlestiff.org www.theaterforthenewcity.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Coming to Europe in May >From May 10 through May 18 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be in Europe. Bindlestiff has been invited to participate in the Fiery Tongues Festival at Riugoord Culturele Vrijhaven, a small village that lies 8 kilometers north of Amsterdam. We anticipate additional shows in Antwerp, Paris, etc. More details coming soon. If you have any suggestions for venues, please let us know. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will release its new soundtrack CD on March 11. "From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs" features the music from the new show. Music by Peter Bufano. Peter Bufano on piano, Kaathe Louise Hostetter on fiddles, and the vocal talents of Philomena.Order your copy today! Send $17, $15 plus $2 for shipping, check or money order to: Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 Order before March 25 and request that your copy is autographed by the featured artists. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Supporting the Cirkus Bindlestiff Family Cirkus seeks your support. In May we are going to Europe, in the summer we will be providing free shows in the parks of NYC, and next spring look for us across the nation. Your contributions will help support our public outreach programs, the Cavalcade of Youth program, and national/international touring. Your contributions are tax deductible. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 www.binldlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit performing arts organization

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