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The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 30 Mar '06

30 Mar '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Galapagos, Brooklyn. Every Friday, through April 28, 2006. * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth at Abrons Art Center, Manhattan. April 2, 2006. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, in Association with Magic Hat Brewing Company, summer tour, Eastern United States. * SEEKING VENUES FOR SUMMER TOUR. Bring the Cirkus to your town. * Lilly Lipid Open Mic at Pratt, Brooklyn, NY. April 8, 2006. * Volunteer and/or intern with the Cirkus * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin. * New BFC Merchandise available * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret Every Friday Night from March 17 through April 28, 2006 at Galapagos Art Space, 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburgh, NY directions: http://www.galapagosartspace.com/directions.html Admission: $15 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Showtime: 10 pm. The BFC Cabaret brings together elements of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque, and cabaret to provide a stage for some of the most talented performing artists in the world. Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, daredevils, and more. Each show features a unique combination of acts, but all promise a legendary lineup of circus feats, sideshow marvels, and world-class entertainers. The New York Times said of the BFC Cabaret: "It's old-fashioned variety entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with twists." This Friday (3/31) the show will feature Ringmistress Philomena, Kinko the Clown, Watson Kawecki (clown), Zero Boy (East Village legend), Ravi the Scorpion Mystic (contortionist), Sean Blue (juggler), Trav SD (vaudevillian author), Andrea Damien (aerilaist), Mr. Pennygaff (sword swallower) and the live music of Professor Pie Cart Pete and Kaethe Hostetter. Next Friday (4/7) the show features Ringmistress Philomena, Dirty Martini (burlesque), Clark McFarlane (juggler), Chris Allison (clown), Carla Rhodes (ventriloquist), Uncle Steve Brown (Yo-Yo master), Mr. Pennygaff (sword swallower) Lynn Polke (aerial) and the live music of Professor Pie Cart Pete and Kaethe Hostetter. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents Cavalcade of Youth at Henry Street Settement/Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY. Sunday April 2, 2006 3 pm showtime Tickets: $15 ($10 for those under 21) The performers of tomorrow steal the stage today! 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Tour (mostly eastern United States) Thirst for excitement? Dying for a night at the Cirkus? Yearning for an ice cold beer? Well, you're in luck! This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Brewing Company team up to satisfy all your thirsts! Coming to over 35 cities, form Maine to North Carolina, the long awaited Bindlestiff Family Circus East Coat Tour hits the road in June, July and August. To celebrate the launch of the Magic Hat Summer Variety Show 12 Pack, The Bindlestiffs will be rolling into a town near you with a classic variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. Don't settle for any pale imitations! The cast features an All-star lineup of founding members of America's best travelling variety show--Scotty the Blue Bunny, David Didd, Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff, joined by Aussie circus sensation Dizzy Lizzie, Sxip Shirey, and other surprises! Stay tuned for more details. Coming to a Town near you! Tentative tour dates available at http://www.bindlestiff.org/schedule.html#summer06 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to your town We are seeking venues to host the 2006 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Tour. We are looking for venues that are Cirkus friendly and ready to serve pints and Bottles of Magic Hat Beer. The larger the stage the grander the show. For booking details email Stephanie at stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Juggle Those - Open Mic with Lilly Lipid at Pratt Student Union, 200 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn, NY Saturday April 8. 11pm - ? (but we're kicking you out at 2am!) Lilly Lipid, of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus notoriety, will be your hostess at the open mic at Juggle Those. Come join the fun- bring your talents and your hotel keys... Lilly needs both. For directions: http://www.pratt.edu/campus/directions * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Volunteer and/or intern with the Cirkus Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers and interns for all New York events. If you are interested in being a part of show email Ellia at ellia(a)bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD coming soon. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque and you will soon be able to take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Warning: Video may contain risque material. Stay tuned for actual release date, early bird specials, ordering info, and public screenings. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New BFC Merchandise available We have new stuff for the younger generation. * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth shirts * Baby T's for 18-24 month old Cirkus fan. Pink and Blue available * Baby Onesies for the 18-24 month old Cirkus fan. Pink and Blue available. Currently available at the shows. These will be available on line in the next couple of weeks. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Here at BFC headquarters we're already thinking about spring. We have a new season of shows coming up, and some big changes on the way. As we raise funds for publicity, marketing, management, costumes, rehearsal space, technical support, and equipment, we come to you, our fans, friends, and donors, with an appeal for your support. Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html 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 http://www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 16 Mar '06

16 Mar '06

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Galapagos, Brooklyn. Every Friday, March 17 through April 28, 2006. * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth at Abrons Art Center, Manhattan. March 26 and April 2, 2006. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Makor, Manhattan. March 19, 2006 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, in Association with Magic Hat Brewing Company, summer tour, Eastern United States. * SEEKING VENUES FOR SUMMER TOUR. Bring the Cirkus to your town. * Lilly Lipid Open Mic at Pratt, Brooklyn, NY. April 8, 2006. * Volunteer and/or intern with the Cirkus * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin. * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret Every Friday Night from March 17 through April 28, 2006 at Galapagos Art Space, 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburgh, NY directions: http://www.galapagosartspace.com/directions.html Admission: $15 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Showtime: 10 pm. The BFC Cabaret brings together elements of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque, and cabaret to provide a stage for some of the most talented performing artists in the world. Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, daredevils, and more. Each show features a unique combination of acts, but all promise a legendary lineup of circus feats, sideshow marvels, and world-class entertainers. The New York Times said of the BFC Cabaret: ?It?s old-fashioned variety entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with twists.? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents Cavalcade of Youth at Henry Street Settement/Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY. Sunday March 26, 2006 and Sunday April 2, 2006 3 pm showtime Tickets: $15 ($10 for those under 21) The performers of tomorrow steal the stage today! 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Variety Show at Makor, 35 West 67th Street Sunday, March 19, 2006 7 pm showtime. Tickets: $15 For tickets and more information: www.makor.org/theater or by calling 212-601-1000 The Bindlestiff's are bringing a bit of downtown entertainment uptown. Come see the troupe that continues to keep variety entertainment alive and thriving in the Big Apple. This show will feature some of the legends of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus including Philomena, Mr. Pennygaff, Baby Dee, Magic Brian, Nicolas Flair, and Diamond Redd. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Tour (mostly eastern United States) Thirst for excitement? Dying for a night at the Cirkus? Yearning for an ice cold beer? Well, you're in luck! This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Brewing Company team up to satisfy all your thirsts! Coming to over 35 cities, form Maine to North Carolina, the long awaited Bindlestiff Family Circus East Coat Tour hits the road in June, July and August. To celebrate the launch of the Magic Hat Summer Variety Show 12 Pack, The Bindlestiffs will be rolling into a town near you with a classic variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. Don't settle for any pale imitations! The cast features an All-star lineup of founding members of America's best travelling variety show--Scotty the Blue Bunny, David Didd, Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff, joined by Aussie circus sensation Dizzy Lizzie, Sxip Shirey, and other surprises! Stay tuned for more details. Coming to a Town near you! Tentative tour dates available at http://www.bindlestiff.org/schedule.html#summer06 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to your town We are seeking venues to host the 2006 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Summer Tour. We are looking for venues that are Cirkus friendly and ready to serve pints and Bottles of Magic Hat Beer. The larger the stage the grander the show. For booking details email Stephanie at stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Juggle Those - Open Mic with Lilly Lipid at Pratt Student Union, 200 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn, NY Saturday April 8. 11pm - ? (but we're kicking you out at 2am!) Lilly Lipid, of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus notoriety, will be your hostess at the open mic at Juggle Those. Come join the fun- bring your talents and your hotel keys... Lilly needs both. For directions: http://www.pratt.edu/campus/directions * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Volunteer and/or intern with the Cirkus Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers and interns for all New York events. If you are interested in being a part of show email Ellia at ellia(a)bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD coming soon. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque and you will soon be able to take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Warning: Video may contain risque material. Stay tuned for actual release date, early bird specials, ordering info, and public screenings. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Here at BFC headquarters we're already thinking about spring. We have a new season of shows coming up, and some big changes on the way. As we raise funds for publicity, marketing, management, costumes, rehearsal space, technical support, and equipment, we come to you, our fans, friends, and donors, with an appeal for your support. Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html 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 http://www.bindlestiff.org

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