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Only 4 More Shows in NYC- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

***Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - September 20, 2008* *This update includes:* ** Kinko for President Campaign-ONLY 4 MORE NYC PERFORMANCES!* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth*** Volunteers for the Kinko for President Campaign* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes on-line* ** Kinko for President T-shirts now available* ** Bring the Cirkus to your town* ** Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *ONLY 4 SHOWS LEFT in NYC!!!* *Kinko for President Campaign, the show* The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents Kinko For President September 23, 24, 30 and October 1, 2008 Zipper Factory Theater, 336 West 37th Street, New York, NY Show Time: 7:30 pm Doors: 7 pm Admission: $20 advance / $25 at the door Info: 1-877-BINDLES www.thezipperfactory.com www.bindlestiff.org For Tickets: www.thezipperfactory.com or call 212-352-3101 For Dinner and Drinks: The Zipper Factory Tavern- 212-695-4600 As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With "Kinko for President," the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's newest production is a full-force spectacle, where the circus meets the media circus, sideshow marvels meet campaign carnivals, and the audience meets one of this country's oldest traditions--the variety arts. Like all political campaigns, Kinko's campaign includes sleight of hand, tightrope acts, death-defying feats, slapstick comedy, and more. Featuring Philomena Bindlestiff, Mr. Pennygaff, Adam Kuchler, Ariele Ebacher, Francisco Monroy, and Kinko the Clown. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko for President is on the road* Tuesday 9/23 and Wed 9/24 the Zipper Theater, NYCFriday 9/26 Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta NY Tues 9/30 and Wed Oct 1- finale at Zipper Theater, NYC For more details and the tour schedule Visit http://www.kinkoforpresident.com and http://www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth* Sunday, September 28, 2008 Showtime: 2 pm Zipper Factory Theater, 336 West 37th Street, New York City Admission: Advance Purchase: $7 youth / $12 adults At the Door: $10 youth / $15 adults Info/reservations: 212-352-3101 *http://www.thezipperfactory.com*<http://www.thezipperfactory.com/> 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. A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Seeking You for Kinko for President Campaign* Kinko the Clown seeks your help spreading the word. Next week the Kinko for President Campaign moves into its New York City Campaign Headquarters office. Kinko's Campaign will be housed at 266 West 37th Street from Sept 25 through Oct 7. This project is a part of chashama art's public art/performance series We are looking for clowns, concerned citizens, jugglers, hobos, and Bindlestiff friends to help spread the message of hope that Kinko the Clown is delivering. If you can spend some time on the street or in the window, getting petitions signed or performing, or if you have a novel notion for what to do, please let us know. If you are interested, please contact Kinko the Clown at kinko(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line* We hope you are enjoying the intimate "on the road with the Bindlestiffs" experience. All episodes are available on-line: *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com*** <http://www.thebindlestiffs.com/> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko for President T-shirts* Kinko for President T-shirts are now available Men's T-shirts are available in Saphire Blue or White with Red Ring Women's T's are available in Black or Baby Blue Send $23 (includes shipping and handling) payable to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 Available on-line soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!* All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details concerning booking contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Support the Variety Arts* Help get the variety arts to his majesty the people Tax-deductible donations can be made at http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. 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 www.bindlestiff.org

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Kinko for President Opens in NYC- BFC Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - September 9, 2008 *This update includes:* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' Kinko for President Campaign OPENS in NYC!* ** The Kinko for President Campaign is on the road* * INCLUDING: Charlotte NC date added to Kinko Campaign Tour* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth* ** Seeking Performers Under 21 years of age* ** Seeking Volunteers to assist Kinko for President Campaign* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes on-line* ** Bring the Cirkus to your town* ** Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko for President Campaign opens NYC* The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus present Kinko For President September 9, 10, 23, 24, 30 and October 1, 2008 Zipper Factory Theater, 336 West 37th Street, New York, NY Show Time: 7:30 pm Doors: 7 pm Admission: $20 advance / $25 at the door Info: 1-877-BINDLES www.thezipperfactory.com www.bindlestiff.org For Tickets: www.thezipperfactory.com or call 212-352-3101 For Dinner and Drinks: The Zipper Factory Tavern- 212-695-4600 *Kinko the Clown will also making public appearances as part of chashama's public programs, details coming soon.* * * * *Kinko for President is on the road* Sunday 9/7- Burlington VT, Higher Ground Tues and Wed 9/9 and 9/10 Zipper Theater, NYC Thurs 9/11- Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia Saturday and Sunday 9/12 and 13 Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg VA Sunday 9/14- Lincoln Theater, Raleigh NC 9/17 Visulite Theater, Charlotte, NC Friday 9/19- Creative Alliance at The Patterson, Baltimore Tuesday 9/23 and Wed 9/24 the Zipper Theater, NYC Friday 9/26 Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta NY Tues 9/30 and Wed Oct 1- finale at Zipper Theater, NYC * * * Kinko for President 2008! As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With "Kinko for President," the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution! Kinko the Clown stands for change...spare change. He's willing to do whatever it takes to bamboozle the public. And when it comes to throwing his hat in the ring, Kinko can't be beat--from hat tricks to juggling hats, this clown is your candidate! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's newest production is a full-force spectacle, where the circus meets the media circus, sideshow marvels meet campaign carnivals, and the audience meets one of this country's oldest traditions--the variety arts. Like all political campaigns, Kinko's campaign will include sleight of hand, tightrope acts, death-defying feats, slapstick comedy, and more. It's time to put a real clown in the White House--Kinko for President! For more details and the tour schedule Visit http://www.kinkoforpresident.com and http://www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth* Sunday, September 28, 2008 Showtime: 2 pm Zipper Factory Theater, 336 West 37th Street, New York City Admission: Advance Purchase: $7 youth / $12 adults At the Door: $10 youth / $15 adults Info/reservations: 212-352-3101 *http://www.thezipperfactory.com*<http://www.thezipperfactory.com/> 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. A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Seeking Performers Under the Age of 21* It's that time again--we're looking for jugglers, clowns, magicians, musicians, dancers, acrobats, and other variety performers under age 21! We want to put you in the spotlight! The next Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth performances are September 28 and November 16 (both Sunday afternoons) at the beautiful Zipper Factory Theater in Midtown Manhattan. please reply soon! If you would like to participate, please contact Viveca as soon as possible at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Seeking Volunteers for Kinko for President Campaign* Bindlestiff seeks Kinko supporters to help with the campaign. We are seeking volunteers for assistance during the theater run and also a public art project. Volunteers get to see the show for free at the Zipper Factory Theater. We are also seeking help with a public art/performance display thanks to chashama arts, who have offered the Kinko for President Campaign a window on West 37th Street as a "campaign office." It will be a major window display, hopefully with a live interactive element, from Sept 25 through Oct 7. If this sounds up your alley, let us know--we are soliciting ideas... If you are interested, please contact Ellia Bisker, Kinko Campaign Volunteer Coordinator: ellia(a)bindlestiff.org Kinko for President Campaign (*http://kinkoforpresident.com*<http://kinkoforpresident.com/> ) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line* We hope you are enjoying the intimate "on the road with the Bindlestiffs" experience. Webisode #5 is coming soon. All the episodes are available on-line: *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com*** <http://www.thebindlestiffs.com/> Please feel free to promote and propogate. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!* All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details concerning booking contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Support the Variety Arts* Help get the variety arts to his majesty the people Tax-deductible donations can be made at http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. 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 www.bindlestiff.org

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