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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - November 28, 2009 This update includes: * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY, December 14 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents Half Time Spectacle, Ruston, LA, December 1 * Bindlestiff's Sinter Cirkus in Rhinebeck, NY on December 5 * Noteworthy Bindlestiff Family Cirkus happenings and mentions * Variety Arts School & Theater in New York (stay tuned) * The Bindlestiff's Webisode Series * Bring the Cirkus to your town * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show December 14 at 8 pm at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY Coming Shows: December 14, January 4, February 1... Door $5 A First Look at NYC's Finest Emerging Variety Talents Circus * Sideshow * Vaudeville * Burlesque * Dance * Music Come to Dumbo Brooklyn for a spectacular night of variety entertainment: tap dancing bears, Kung Fu juggling, trained rats, clown bands, aerial artists, wire walkers, sword swallowers, a bit of burlesque, physical comedy, contortionists and cowboys. Every show offers amazing sights, quirky surprises, and some of the best variety artists working New York and the world. And at every show you will witness your host Keith "Bindlestiff" Nelson attempt the Human Blockhead Kendama Feat. Always entertaining, sometimes almost successful, this daring and painful feat has never been accomplished. Every month you can expect a different line up of emerging artists and world class entertainers. Galapagos Art Space has dedicating the one Monday of every month to New York City's variety, vaudeville, aerial, and circus artists. Celebrating works in progress, emerging artists, and professionals trying something new, this night promises many surprises. NEXT SHOW: Monday December 14 at 8PM For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Galapagos Art Space production * * * * * If you would like to be on the stage, email keith(a)bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! And for all Bindestiff Family Cirkus updates, visit http:// www.bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents Half Time Spectacle in Ruston, LA Lady Techsters vs. LSU December 1, 2009 at the Thomas Assembly Center, Louisiana Tech, Ruston, LA Festivities start at 5:30 Bindlestiff's and Basketball, together at last! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus with special guests The Flash are the featured entertainers for the Lady Techster game against LSU on Dec. 1 for the "Pack the House" Challenge. The theme for the night is Circus Circus. Free tailgating and festivities outside the Thomas Assembly Center begin at 5:30 p.m. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will perform at tailgating and halftime. Clowns will also be on hand along with a special exhibit of animals from the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. Barak Shrine Circus clowns and representatives will also be in attendance For more info: http://www.latechsports.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/ 112409aac.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sinter Cirkus—Bindlestiff's Vaudeville Variety Family Fun—comes to Rhinebeck, NY Saturday December 5, 2009 at Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery St/ Rt. 9 in Rhinebeck NY Times: 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 1:45, 2:30pm Admission is FREE! Join The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus for Sinter Cirkus, a part of Rhinebeck's Sinterklaas Celebration! SIX free shows in TWO theaters: In Theater 1, the Bindlestiffs present Sinter Cirkus, a live vaudeville/variety tribute to the Starr Building's theatrical past. See the lovely Harvest Moon as she bends and contorts herself in graceful,catlike fashion... marvel at the ingenuity of Dave Cox's Toilet Paper Tightwire... thrill as Mr. Pennygaff, one of 70 living sword swallowers in the world, drops 24" of shining steel into his gullet! Led by whip-cracking Ringmistress Philomena, and accompanied by live pianist David Arner! Showtimes 1pm, 1:45 pm, and 2:30 pm FREE!! In Theater 2, Bindlestiff presents Cardone, the Ultimate Vaudeville Magician, as he baffles the eye with card and coin manipulation, vanishes solid matter into thin air, causes objects to appear out of the ether, and invites audience members to participate in a spectacle that's fantastic fun for all ages! Showtimes 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm FREE! Part of the amazing Sinterklaas Celebration... visit http:// www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com/ For directios to Upstate Films, visit: http://upstatefilms.org/special-events * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Noteworthy Bindlestiff Family Cirkus happenings and mentions * The New Vaudeville Revue featuring Bindlestiff Family Cirkus performers Stephanie Monseu, Keith Nelson, Adam Kuchler, and Ariele Ebacher had an amazing run of sell out shows at the Stevie Eller Theater at University of Arizona School of Dance (Tucson). The dance students worked with the Bindlestiffs, University faculty and producer Frank Cullen to create a two hour vaudeville spectacle. This amazing project was made possible by the American Vaudeville Museum. * Bindlestiff performer Michelle Matlock is featured in Cirque du Soleil's newest producton "Ovo." See more about Michelle at http:// www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=theatre&article=566 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus plans to celebrate New Years in Millbrook, NY. More details coming soon. * Stay tuned for Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret dates in NYC and Upstate NY. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Variety Arts School & Theater in New York (stay tuned) So an acrobat, a ventriloquist, and a Burlesque queen walked into a building.... We're spearheading an effort to create a performance, practice, and research space devoted to the Variety Arts. The space will focus on the specific needs of the local Variety Arts community and will attract artists from around the world. This exciting project is still in the early stages, but it is moving rapidly. If you're interested in getting involved, would like to pledge your financial (or physical, intellectual, or emotional) support, or you happen to know of a large, conveniently located empty space, please let us know! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line! Need a bit of time with the Bindlestiff's? Travel with the Cirkus. The Full Season One is now online. Visit http://www.thebindlestiffs.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town! All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Variety Arts We ask for your contribution in support of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and our mission to promote, develop and sustain the variety arts. If you feel a connection to Bindlestiff—if our unconventional vision and values speak to you, if you consider yourself a Bindlestiff at heart, or if you just love coming to our shows—we invite you to deepen that connection this year by making a tax-deductible financial contribution. We need your help to continue creating provocative, thrilling performances, conducting youth programs that develop skills and self- esteem, and cultivating a vital community of variety artists, all while keeping ticket prices accessibly low. 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 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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