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*The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update*
*This update includes:*
** Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC*
** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes part in the Dickens Festival, Snug
Harbor, Staten Island*
** Bindlestiffs coming to Chicago*
** Cavalcade of Youth in November*
** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available*
** Help Support the Variety Arts*
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*Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops Oct 1 and Nov 5*
Step right up with the whole family and put a little variety into your life.
October 1 and November 5 Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at
the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York,
NY.
These two-hour workshops for beginners and advanced beginners are a great
way to spend an afternoon. For ages 9 to adult.
* Juggling and Balancing
Sunday, October 1, 1-3 p.m. | $20 (per person). Register by Sept. 29
at 7 pm.
* Physical Comedy and Acrobatics
Sunday, November 5, 1-3 p.m. | $20 (per person). Register by Nov. 3 at
7pm.
To register call (212) 598-0400, ext. 209
For more details:
http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aac_CAW_theater_worksho…
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*Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island*
November 17 - 19, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug
Harbors's Dickens Festival at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY. Take a step
back in time with the Cirkus. More details coming soon.
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*Bindlestiff's Join Midnight Cirkus for Chicagoween*
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders and a number of other Bindlestiff's
will be taking part in this year's Chicagoween, Chicago, IL. Join us on
Daley Plaza during the month of October. Multiple shows every day starting
October 13.
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*Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, November 11 and 12.*
Back by popular demand! Following the success of last spring's sold-out
performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth
returns to the Abrons Arts Center/Henry Street Settlement with this popular
showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next
generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and
much, much, more!
Location: Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY
Public performances are scheduled for November 11 and 12 at 3 pm.
Tickets: Adults $15/Students $10
Tickets available at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/2020
If you would like to participate in this years program, please contact
Viveca at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com. You must be under the age of 21
years old to participate in the program. You can be any age to be in the
audience.
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*Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD.*
For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its
unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now
take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary
highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family
Cirkus.
DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23
payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY
10009.
DVD is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html
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*Keep the Variety Arts Alive*
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, a broken bus
transmission, 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* <http://www.bindlestiff.org>
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The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
This update includes:
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC
* Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Hudson, NY
* Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes part in the Dickens Festival, Snug
Harbor, Staten Island
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island
* Bindlestiffs coming to Chicago
* Cavalcade of Youth in November
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available
* Spiegeltent Line-ups
* Help Support the Variety Arts
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegeltent in NYC
This September the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be presenting shows
throughout the month under the Big Top. Come down to the South Street
Seaport in Manhattan and experience a grand spectacle in the memorable
Spiegeltent at the Fulton Street Fish Market, South Street under the
Brooklyn Bridge, Pier 17, NYC.
Six shows for all ages. September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23 at 4 pm.
One show for adults only, September 20 at 10 pm.
September 20 at 10 pm
BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS and MAGIC HAT BREWING COMPANY Celebrate the end
of the First Summer Variety Show Tour at a gala event at the beautiful
Spiegeltent at the Fulton Fish Market. Dress in your finest, the velvet
swags, stained glass, carved booths and gorgeous dance floor of this
tented ballroom will bring you back to the decadent days of the Belle
Epoque! Featuring Special Guests: Scotty the Blue Bunny, A.J. Silver,
Musical Genius Sxip Shirey and more TBA!
ADULTS ONLY 10pm Show www.spiegelworld.com for directions/info Tickets
$15 call Ticket Central: 212-279-4200
September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22 and 23 at 4 pm.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus for All Ages. Bindlestiff presents it's unique
hybrid of Circus, Sideshow, and Vaudeville in a Variety Show suitable for
all ages at the beautiful Spiegeltent at the Fulton Fish Market.
ALL-AGES at 4pm shows. Tickets $15 adults/$10 ages 16 and under. Ticket
Central: 212-279-4200.
Check our hotline for Guest Star roster: 1-877-BINDLES
www.spiegelworld.com for directions/info
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Join the Cirkus and see a show for free!
Special Opportunity to Join the Cirkus--see the show for free!
Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers for our shows in the glamorous
Spiegeltent on September 7, 8, 9, and 21, 22, 23. No experience
necessary, just enthusiasm and a love of the Cirkus; volunteer
opportunities include stagehanding and merchandise sales. All
volunteers see the show for free!
We are also looking for volunteers for the September 15 show in Hudson,
NY.
Interested potential volunteers should contact ellia(a)bindlestiff.org
for more details or to sign up.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in Hudson, NY
On September 15, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to the Basilica
Industria, Hudson, NY. Last month the Cirkus had sold out shows in
Hudson, so the show is coming back for one night and one night only! If
you came to the last show in Hudson, you can expect many surprises and a
new line up of performers. Featuring Ringmistress Philomena, Scotty the
Blue Bunny, the Fabulous Miss Una, Sxip Shirey, and Mr. Pennygaff. You
must be at least 18 years of age to attend this show. For more details and
tickets visit http://www.basilicaindustria.com/Bindlestiff.html or
http://www.bindlestiff.org.
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Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops
October 1 and November 5 Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at
the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and
additional information coming soon.
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Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island
In November the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug
Harbors's Dickens Festival. Take a step back in time with the Cirkus. More
details coming soon.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND SATURDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES presented by indiefilmpage.com &
Coney Island USA is hosting the NY debut of the "Bindlestiff Family
Cirkus: The First Ten Years" documentary. Join us September 16 at the
Coney Island Museum 1208 Surf Ave., between Stillwell Ave. and West 12th
Street. Tickets $5.00. Free Popcorn! Shows start at 8:30pm, doors open
8pm.
Now, for the very first time, Bindlestiff recounts its history, presenting
an astonishing extravaganza of highlights from its first decade of
performances. They come to you in an unparalleled digital command
performance.
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Bindlestiff's Join Midnight Cirkus for Chicagoween
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders and a number of other Bindlestiff's
will be taking part in this year's Chicagoween, Chicago, IL. Join us on
Daley Plaza during the month of October. Multiple shows every day. More
details coming soon.
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Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth
This November Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth will be at Abrons Arts
Center/Henry Street Settlement. Public performances are scheduled for
November 11 and 12. If you would like to participate in this years
program, please contact Viveca at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com. You must
be under the age of 21 years old to participate.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD.
For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its
unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now
take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary
highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family
Cirkus.
DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23
payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY
10009.
DVD is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html
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Spiegeltent Line-ups
[see above for descriptions/directions]
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will present an amazing and changing line-up of
variety entertainers at the Spiegeltent in September:
BFC Spiegel Line ups
Sept 7 - 4 pm show
Performers:
Musician: Sxip Shirey
Angelo Iodice
Kinko the Clown
Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Cheryl Lewis
Watson Kawecki
Sept 8 - 4 pm show
Performers:
Musician: Sxip Shirey
Angelo Iodice
Kinko the Clown
Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Una Mimnagh
Miss Saturn
Sept 9 - 4 pm show
Performers:
Musician: Sxip Shirey
Angelo Iodice
Kinko the Clown
Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Una Mimngh
Diamond Redd
Sept 20 - 10 pm Show
Performers:
Musician: Sxip Shirey
Scotty the Blue Bunny
Angelo Iodice
Kinko the Clown
Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Una Mimnagh
Sept 21 - 4 pm show
Performers:
Musician: Sxip Shirey
Angelo Iodice
Kinko the Clown
Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Terra Hanes
Magic Brian
Sept 22 - 4 pm show
Performers:
Musician: Sxip Shirey
Angelo Iodice
Kinko the Clown
Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Rob Torres
Una Mimnagh
Sept 23 - 4 pm show
Performers:
Musician: Sxip Shirey
Angelo Iodice
Kinko the Clown
Philomena
Mr. Pennygaff
Nicholas Flair
Una Minagh
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Keep the Variety Arts Alive
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, a
broken transmission, 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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