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April 2006
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The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
This update includes:
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Galapagos, Brooklyn. Every
Friday, through April 28, 2006. FINAL TWO WEEKS!
* 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.
* Bindlestiff co-founders appearing at Leonard Branch Library, Brooklyn
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years
of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin.
* New BFC Merchandise available
* Help Support the Variety Arts
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret
FINAL TWO WEEKS!
Every Friday Night 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 (4/21) the show will feature Ringmistress Philomena, Mr.
Pennygaff (sword swallower), Drew the Dramatic Fool, Jennifer Miller
(Circus Amok founder), Harvest Moon (burlesque and aerial), Nicholas
Flair (prop manipulator), Ellie Bisker (ukulele) Julie Pasqual and
Ron Hoffman (comic dancers) and the live music of Fisherman on Vibes.
Next Friday (4/28) the show features Ringmistress Philomena, Kinko the
Clown, Torkova (magic), Mark Gindick (famed clown from Happy Hour),
Julie Atlas Muz (burlesque), Amy G (ukulele and comedy), Mr. Pennygaff
(sword swallower), AJ Silver (Cowboy from the Bronx), Tanya Gagne
(aerilist) and the live music of Raja Azar and Tim Hoey
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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
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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
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Brooklyn Library
April 26, 2006 at 4 pm.
Leonard Branch Library
81 Devoe St. at Leonard St., Brooklyn, NY
Library phone: 718-486-3365
No shushing the Bindles. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders will be
bringing a bit of Cirkus to the Leonard Branch Library in Brooklyn,
NY.
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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.
DVD will be available at the end of May.
New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006
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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.
Available at shows and online.
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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.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917
New York, NY 10009
1-877-BINDLES
http://www.bindlestiff.org
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