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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 09 Aug '02

09 Aug '02

Bindelstiff Family Cirkus Update Thanks to everyone who came to the grand opening weekend of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square at chashama. With a Sword Swallowing banner and a flying Jackalope in the front windows and stilt walkers on the sidewalk, the Palace is fast becoming the talk of the neighborhood. We are in this weeks Time Out and Backstage. BINDLESTIFF ON TIMES SQUARE chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square located at 125 West 42nd St. [through January 1, 2003.] This coming week we present three shows a day on Fri, Sat and Sun. Showtimes will be 7, 9 and 10:30 pm on Fri and Sat. And 5, 7, and 9 on Sunday. Philomena will host an hour long spectacle featuring the aerial artistry of Montana Miller, the master baking of the Pancake Man, the sword swallowing of Mr. Pennygaff, Eve's serpeant dance, the Human Blockhead, juggling, and much more. The early shows are appropriate for all ages. Different acts each week. For more info call 877-BINDLES. SEEKING ODDITIES AND DISPLAY ITEMS We are seeking displays for the Free Museum of Times Square, e.g. mutascopes, nickelodeons, band organs, fijii mermaids, Zeigfeld costumes, fortune tellers, penny presses, etc. So if you have any good notions, let us know. SEEKING ACTS Bindlestiff is seeking acts to participate in the weekend variety shows. Auditions will be held at the Palace of Variety's Thursday night open mic, which starts August 22 at 11 pm. There after, it will be every Thursday at 11 pm. Performers can also send promotional material to the address below. AUTONOMADIC BOOKMOBILE The Autonomadic Bookmobile left NY this week and is heading west. Keep an eye out for the traveling infoshop and live show. Stay tuned for upcoming schedule. BINDLESTIFF ON TV For those of you unable to make it to NY for a bit of Bindle, HBO's Real Sex will be airing a Bindlestiff segment throughout August. It was filmed a few years ago at the Howling Wolf in New Orleans, LA. This program is for mature audiences. OTHER SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY Tuesdays at 8:30 pm. Chris Rozzi's Outre Island Thursdays at 9 pm. Porno Jim Lectures Thursdays at 11 pm, starting Aug 22. Open Stage Cabaret -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 26 Jul '02

26 Jul '02

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus update contains: * Bindlestiffs in West Virginia * Bindlestiff Cirkus in Times Square * Seeking Acts See below for more details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * July 27 Morgantown, WV The Bindlestiffs are in Morgantown for one day and one night only! Daytime at Riverfest. An all day festival for the whole family 123 Pleasant Street show at 11 pm. This one is for mature audiences only. for more info call 304292 0800 * * * * * * * * * * * * Vaudeville comes bake to Times Square!!! Chashama Presents a Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. production The Bindlestiff Family's Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square 125 West 42nd St, NYC On August 1, 2002 The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, in association with Chashama, will launch the Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square. This historic project brings "continuous variety" performance back to the Times Square area for the first time in 70 years. Contributing to the grand project will be a veritable who's who of NYC alternative circus, burlesque, side show, and vaudeville presenters and performers. The Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square will be in operation at 125 West 42nd Street from August 1 through December 31, 2002. Aug 1. An open house event from 9 pm to midnight. Come see the space and enjoy a bit of entertainment. FREE! Every Fri, Sat and Sun, starting Aug 2, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents 3 shows a night. Showtimes in August 7:00, 9:00, and 10:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and $15. Other shows coming in August to the Palace of Variety. Outre Island. Every Tuesday starting August 6 at 8:30 Porno Jim every Thursday, starting Aug 8 at 9 pm Open mic night starts Aug 22, Thursdays at 11 pm The Palace will start a seven day a week schedule in September Call 1-877-BINDLES for schedule updates * * * * * * * * * * * * *. Seeking Variety Acts Attention jugglers, tap dancers, novelty musicians, clowns, aerialists, rope spinners, wire walkers, sideshow marvels, and other entertaining folks The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is seeking acts. Do you want to play Times Square?. Seeking New York area and touring guest artists for variety show. One hour format repeated three to six times per day. Perform for a day/week/month. Continuous Vaudeville in Times Square On August 1, Chashama and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus open the Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square. In the lobby is a free museum documenting the evolution of amusements and entertainment in Times Square. In the theater, Bindlestiff presents fast paced one hour variety shows featuring a panoply of guest artists. Send videos and promo material. Also accepting proposals for one hour shows. Send material or contact for more information Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 07 Jul '02

07 Jul '02

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus update contains: * Bindlestiffs on the road * Bindlestiff Cirkus in Times Square * Seeking Acts See below for more details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on the road: July 9 Cudahy (near Milwaukee) WI Vnuk's, 5036 S. Packard, Cudahy. Showtime 9 pm, Admission $8/$6 for clowns for more info call 414 481-1655 July 10 Milwaukee, WI Circus Fans of America Convention July 11 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH. for more info call 216-383-1124 July 27 Morgantown, WV Daytime at Riverfest 123 Pleasant Street show at 11 pm. for more info call 304292 0800 * * * * * * * * * * * * Vaudeville comes bake to Times Square!!! Chashama presents The Bindlestiff Family's Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square a combination museum and theater for live performance. Opens August 1 at 125 West 42nd St., NYC Runs through January 1, 2003. More details coming soon * * * * * * * * * * * * *. Seeking Acts and Participants For the Time Square project we are seeking acts for the variety shows, performers looking to "experiment" before a live audience at our open mic, self contained shows for performances during the week, roustabouts, volunteers, etc. Let us know how you would like to participate. -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 19 Jun '02

19 Jun '02

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus update contains: * Every Wednesday! Lilly Lipid at Galapogos. WIN $99.99 * Bindlestiffs on the road * Bindlestiff Cirkus in Times Square * Seeking Acts See below for more details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WIN $99.99!!! THE DOUBLE DARE OPEN CABARET HOSTED BY LILLY LIPID Every Wednesday at Galapagos, 70 North 6th between Wythe and Kent, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Showtime 9 pm. FREE Admission!!! TOP PRIZE $99.99!!! GOT talent? CRAVE attention? SEEK glory? DESIRE fame? NEED $99.99? Then COME ON DOWN to Galapagos every Wednesday night and show the people what you got! Pros, amateurs and everyone in between welcome. Top cash prize $99.99! Booby prizes galore provided by your hostess, the luxurious LILLY LIPID Sign up begins at 8:30 pm and the show commences at 9:00 pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on the road: Further details coming soon. July 10 Circus Fans of America Convention Millwaukee WI July 11 Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH. for more info call 216-383-1124 July 27 Riverfest Morgantown, WV July 28 Morgantown, WV * * * * * * * * * * * * Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square On August 1, 2002 The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in association with Chashama will open the Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square at 125 West 42nd St. This entertainment establishment will be a combination museum and theater for live performance. Free Museum of Times Square The seven blocks now called Times Square have been a Revolutionary War battleground, a cabbage patch, two dirt roads, and now the "crossroads of the world." We chronicle the evolution of the most famous entertainment mecca: from vaudeville and burlesque to peepshows, from "urban decay" to "Disneyfication." The museum features a photo documentary showcasing over 100 years of Times Square history and pays tribute to the variety arts venues of the past: Hammerstein's Olympia, Minsky's, the Palace, Club Durant, the Hippodrome, Hubert's Museum. The museum will be open to the public daily, free of charge, from noon to midnight. Palace of Variety Heralding the return of continuous vaudeville to Times Square, BFVA presents the Palace of Variety, an intimate theater devoted to presenting live entertainment. The main feature of the Palace of Variety is the legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a sophisticated one hour variety spectacle showcasing aerial acts, magic, music, sword swallowing, jugglers, clowns, comedy, dance, etc. Bindlestiff will produce other events including a novelty music night, a flea circus, lectures, day-time children's programs, an open mic night, and puppet theater. * * * * * Seeking Acts and Participants For the Time Square project we are seeking acts for our weekend variety shows, performers looking to "experiment" before a live audience at our open mic, self contained shows for performances during the week, roustabouts, volunteers, etc. Let us know how you would like to participate. -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Cirkus Burlesque at Coney Island
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 30 May '02

30 May '02

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus update contains: * TONIGHT: BURLESQUE ON THE BEACH, CONEY ISLAND, NY * Every Wednesday! Lilly Lipid at Galapogos. WIN $99.99 * Bindlestiff Cirkus in Times Square * Bindlestiffs on the road * Seeking Acts See below for more details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TONIGHT! CONEY ISLAND, USA AND THE BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS PRESENT BURLESQUE ON THE BEACH FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2002 at SIDESHOW BY THE SEASHORE, 1208 SURF AVE, BROOKLYN, NY Showtime 10 pm. Information: 877-BINDLES On Friday, May 31 at 10 pm, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus opens the sixth season of Coney Island's "Burlesque on the Beach." Philomena Bindlestiff hosts this passionate night of pasties and prat falls featuring The sword swallowing of Mr. Pennygaff * Bombshell Burlesque's Lady Ace * The Sensational Bunny Love * The Contortions of Al Millar the Australian Rubber Dude * The Prestidigitation of Magic Brian * The Hula Hooping Gyrations of Miss Saturn * The Grinding Music of Professor Raja Azar * Kinkette's Sexy Gun Safety Lecture * Philomena's Champagne Bubble Bath You will be seduced by outrageous acts, old style burlesque, daring feats and cunning stunts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lily Lipid's Talent Search Every Wednesday at Galapagos, 70 North 6th between Wythe and Kent Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Showtime 9 pm. FREE Admission!!! TOP PRIZE $99.99!!! (formerly the Gone Show) Open to all amateurs, professionals. poseurs and inveterate showoffs! Audience's favorite act receives $99.99 cash prize. Seeking: whistlers, tapdancers, puppeteers, crooners, terpsichore specialists, ecdysiasts, acrobats, jugglers, pirates, comics, novelty musicians, orators, thespians, etc. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is moving to Times Square! Starting August 1st and running through January 1st, Bindlestiff is opening a combined museum and theater at Chashama Theater. Continuous variety entertainment will once again reside on Time Square: novetly acts, a flea circus, a photographic history of the area, oddities,... More details Coming Soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on the road: Further details coming soon. July 8--tentative Youngstown, OH July 9 Milwaukee, WI July 10 Circus Fans of America Convention Millwaukee WI July 11 Chicago, IL July 12 Mad Lab, Columbus, OH July 13 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH July 27 Riverfest Morgantown, WV July 28 Morgantown, WV * * * * * * * * * * * * Seeking Acts and Participants For the Time Square project we are seeking acts for our weekend variety shows, performers looking to "experiment" before a live audience at our open mic, self contained shows for performances during the week, roustabouts, volunteers, etc. Let us know how you would like to participate. -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Family Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 22 May '02

22 May '02

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus update contains: * Bindlestiff hosts Burlesque at the Beach, Coney Island, NY * TONIGHT! Lilly Lipid at Galapogos. WIN $99.99 * Bindlestiff Cirkus in Times Square * Bindlestiffs on the road * Autonomadic Bookmobile and Sideshow on Tour * Seeking Acts See below for more details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONEY ISLAND, USA AND THE BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS PRESENT BURLESQUE ON THE BEACH FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2002 at SIDESHOW BY THE SEASHORE, 1208 SURF AVE, BROOKLYN, NY Showtime 10 pm. Admission $10. Information: 877-BINDLES On Friday, May 31 at 10 pm, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus opens the sixth season of Coney Island's "Burlesque on the Beach." Philomena Bindlestiff hosts this passionate night of pasties and prat falls featuring The sword swallowing of Mr. Pennygaff * Bambi the Fiji Mermaid * Bombshell Burlesque's Anna Curtis * The Sensational Bunny Love * The Contortions of Al Millar the Australian Rubber Dude * The Prestidigitation of Magic Brian * The Hula Hooping Gyrations of Miss Saturn * The Grinding Music of Professor Raja Azar * Kinkette's Sexy Gun Safety Lecture * Philomena's Champagne Bubble Bath You will be seduced by outrageous acts, old style burlesque, daring feats and cunning stunts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lily Lipid's Talent Search May 22 and 29 (Wednesday) at Galapagos, 70 North 6th between Wythe and Kent Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Showtime 9 pm. FREE Admission!!! TOP PRIZE $99.99!!! Open to all amateurs, professionals. poseurs and inveterate showoffs! Seeking: whistlers, tapdancers, puppeteers, crooners, terpsichore specialists, ecdysiasts, acrobats, pirates, comics, novelty musicians, orators, thespians, etc. (Formerly the GONE Show) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is moving to Times Square! Starting this summer and running through December Bindlestiff is opening a combined museum and theater. More details Coming Soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on the road: July 8--tentative Youngstown, OH July 9 Milwaukee, WI July 10 Circus Fans of America Convention Madison WI July 11 Chicago, IL July 12 TBA July 13 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH July 27 Riverfest Morgantown, WV July 28 Morgantown, WV * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Autonomadic Bookmobile and Sideshow Tour May 19, 8 pm Circle A Cafe, 3087 Melwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA May 20-23 Various street locations. Cleveland, OH and Ann Arbor, MI May 24 Flint, MI - details TBA May 25, 8 pm Dreamland Theater 44 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI May 26, 3 pm Trumbullplex , 4208 Trumbull, Detroit, MI May 31 Catasaqua, PA - details TBA June 1-5 Lost Film Festival, Philadelphia, PA For info and updates, please contact bookmobile(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * Seeking Acts and Participants For the Time Square project we are seeking acts for our weekend variety shows, performers looking to "experiment" before a live audience at our open mic, self contained shows for performances during the week, roustabouts, volunteers, etc. Let us know how you would like to participate. -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Cirkus Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 10 May '02

10 May '02

Upcoming Bindlestiff Family Cirkus performances: May 31 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus hosts Burlesque at the Beach at Sideshows by the Seashore 1208 Surf Ave, Coney Island, NY Showtime 10 pm. Admission $10. The Bindlestiffs open the sixth season of Burlesque on the Beach- A weekly revival of the most glorious and notorious of the "girlie revues" in Coney Island history. Join us for a blend of old style burlesque, sideshow freaks, strange women, new Vaudville and toe tappin' music... its fireworks after the fireworks! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lily Lipid's Talent Search May 22 and 29 (Wednesday) at Galapogas, North 6th between Wythe and Kent Showtime 9 pm. Free Admission Cash Prizes! Lily Lipid continuous her relentless come back trail. Join her for an open mic night. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best acts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is moving to Times Square! Starting in July and running through December Bindlestiff is opening a combined museum and theater. More details Coming Soon -- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917, NYC 10009 877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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Bindlestiff Cirkus
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 15 Apr '02

15 Apr '02

<fontfamily><param>Geneva</param><smaller>Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Schedule for the Final 2 weeks of Bindlestiff at the Mazer Theater * Line-ups for the Sunday Night Variety Show! * Cirkus Inferno at the Mazer--fun for the whole family * The Autonomadic Bookmobile Spring Schedule * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS FINAL 2 WEEKS! through 4/28 BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS PRESENTS 3 different shows 5 nights a week of variety entertainment at the Mazer Theater, 197 East Broadway, NYC a historic Theater in the Lower East Side located Between Clinton & Jefferson One block from the East Broadway "F" Train stop Info/Reservations: 877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org * * * Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays at 10 pm Admission: $25/$15 for clowns in make-up & folks all gussied up western style This Wild West Spectacle features an exceptional display of variety arts including death-defying stunts, magic, trick roping, aerial acts, juggling, sword swallowing, whip cracking, knife throwing, and fancy gun spinning; featuring live original music, traditional skits, and historical accounts. "Buckaroo Bindlestiff" promises a world of pratfalls, flips, whips, and lassos. Recommended for mature audiences * * * The Classic Bindlestiff Cirkus show Sundays at 8 pm Admission: $15/$10 for clowns in make-up The show that made the word Cirkus synonymous with naughty, bawdy, taboo-breaking good times! Featuring some of New York City's finest variety entertainers. Ringmistress Philomena presents new acts every week, including The Kippingers--novelty music; Rosie & Andrei--in-line skating; Master Lee--comedy juggling possibly; Nicolas Flair--cigar boxes, Angelo Iodice--trick rope spinnging; Magic Brian; Jennifer Miller--circus/sideshow extraordinaire; Kalki Henenberg--hula hooping; Mr. Pennygaff--sword swallower; many more; and you may even witness the infamous plate spinning act. Recommended for mature audiences * * * Lilly Lipid's talent search Wednesdays at 8 pm Admission: $5 Open "mic" night for variety entertainers. Come and perform. Stand-up comedians, poets & folk singers will not necessarily be tolerated. "Performance Artists" perform at their own risk. * * * ALSO AT THE MAZER! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Cirkus Inferno April 20-21, 27-28. Sat, Sun 2pm-3pm. Adults $10, kids $7. Join Amy Gordon and Jonah Logan, the lovable clowns from AntiGravity's Crash Test Dummies and Cirque du Soleilís Mystere, as they wreak havoc on an unsuspecting circus stage. Getting into trouble on a Rocket Pogo, Jet Skates, and more, they canít help but make a monumental mess. Featuring live cartoon sound design and unbelievable sight gags. Meet Lucky and Lady, the world's most dangerous clowns. All ages. * * * * * * * * Info for all shows: 1-877-BINDLES Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime Reservations are suggested * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Autonomadic Bookmobile Roadshow, the love child of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Autonomedia, will appear in New England on the following confirmed dates: [Guide for the perplexed: "ABM" refers to an appearance of the Bookmobile itself. This means that this brightly painted bookshop on wheels, a medicine show of small press books and zines, will appear in your town - outdoors, free of charge, and weather-depending, of course. Some sideshow schtik will probably occur. "AS" refers to the full-fledged Autonomadic Sideshow. While the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus continues the run of Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree (www.bindlestiff.org) in NYC this spring, sideshow fans need not despair. The Bookmobile crew will perform 10 or more hair-raising acts on a stage near you!!! This includes bed of nails, bug-eating, iron tongue, fire, knife-throwing, and lots more.] Apr. 24, Wed. Flywheel, Easthampton, MA 2 Holyoke St. ABM: Flywheel parking lot, 2-6 pm AS: Flywheel, 7 pm, $5 Apr. 25, Thurs. Hampshire College, Amherst, MA ABM & AS: in front of library, 11:30 am until ? With Hampshire College Radical Cheerleaders Apr. 26, Fri. Secret Theatre, New London, CT ABM: in front of theater, 2-6 pm AS: Secret Theater, 8 pm, $6 Apr. 27, Sat. Black Swan Pub, Tivoli, NY AS: 8 pm, $7 With Mary Timony (Helium) and Mecca Normal Apr. 28, Sun. The Skinny, Portland, ME 625 Congress St. ABM: in front of Skinny, afternoon AS: Skinny, 10:30 pm, $7 With Clown School Dropouts, Stevie the Hippo, and others ("Straight Up" night begins 8 pm) May 1, Wed. New England Anarchist Bookfair, Boston, MA (tabling only) Curry Student Center Northeastern University (N.U. stop on E-Green line) 12:30 pm May 4, Sat. Festival del Pueblo Carnival, Jamaica Plain, MA in front of Stony Brook T Station (Orange Line) May 5, Sun. Cambridge, MA ABM: TBA Sponsored by the Zeitgeist Gallery More dates to be confirmed later. Bookmobile aficionados: help find places to set up the truck and/or perform the sideshow. We're hoping to be in Vermont and eastern upstate NY on Apr. 29 and 30 and May 6,7, and 8, and would like some Massachusetts gigs on May 2 and 3. contact bookmobile(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 212 726-1935 http://www.bindlestiff.org Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization </smaller></fontfamily>

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 01 Apr '02

01 Apr '02

<fontfamily><param>Geneva</param><smaller>Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update 4/1/02 Happy April Fools Day! * Final Weeks at the Mazer Theater!!! Make your Reservations now for Buckaroo Bindlestiff, Lilly Lipid and the BFC Variety Show. * A show for the whole family, Circus Inferno presents Sat and Sun Matinees at the Mazer * NYC's first international juggling festival at Pratt Institute details below: The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents 5 nights a week of variety entertainment Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville & Burlesque at the Mazer Theater, 197 East Broadway, NYC a historic off-Broadway Theater in the Lower East Side located Between Clinton & Jefferson One block from the East Broadway "F" Train stop Info/Reservations: 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Make your reservations now. [Tickets not available for shows 4/10 through 4/14] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Show Times: Thur. and Fri. at 8:00 pm / Sat. at 10:00 pm Admission: $25/$15 for clowns in make-up & folks all gussied up western style "Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree" is a theatrical tribute to a lost American treasure, the Wild West show. This Wild West Spectacle features an exceptional display of variety arts including death defying stunts, magic, trick roping, aerial acts, juggling, whip cracking, knife throwing, and fancy gun spinning; plus original music, traditional skits, historical accounts, all with a Bindlestiffian twist. "Buckaroo Bindlestiff" promises a world of pratfalls, flips, whips, and lassos. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Classic Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Show Sundays at 8 pm. Admission: $15/$10 for clowns in make-up Presenting every Sunday the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus-the show that made the word Cirkus synonymous with naughty, bawdy, taboo breaking good times! Featuring some of New York City's finest variety entertainers. New acts every week. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lilly Lipid's talent search: An Open Stage Night Wednesdays at 8 pm Admission: $5 This is an open mike night for variety entertainers. Come and perform. Stand-up comedians, poets, and folk singers will not necessarily be tolerated. "Performance Artists" perform at their own risk. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ALSO AT THE MAZER! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! </smaller></fontfamily><smaller><fontfamily><param>Times</param>Cirkus Inferno April 20-21, 27-28. Sat, Sun 2pm-3pm. Adults $10, kids $7. Join Amy Gordon and Jonah Logan, the lovable clowns from AntiGravity's Crash Test Dummies and Cirque du Soleilís Mystere, as they wreak havoc on an unsuspecting circus stage. Getting into trouble on a Rocket Pogo, Jet Skates, and more, they canít help but make a monumental mess. Featuring live cartoon sound design and unbelievable sight gags. Meet Lucky and Lady, the world's most dangerous clowns. All ages. </fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Geneva</param>* * * * * * * * Info for all shows: 1-877-BINDLES Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime Recommended for mature audiences Reservations are suggested * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NYC's 1st International Juggling Festival Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 at the Pratt Institute of Art Activites Resource Center. Open juggling and workshops are free. Public Show on Sat night at 7 pm. For more details visit http://www.juggler.net/carmine * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 212 726-1935 http://www.bindlestiff.org Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization </fontfamily></smaller>

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Bindlestiff Update
by bindlestiffs-admin＠mailman.xmission.com 20 Mar '02

20 Mar '02

<smaller>The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is on Broadway. Well East Broadway. Following last weeks repairs at the theater, we are back with five nights a week of live entertainment at the Mazer Theater, 197 East Broadway, NYC. You missed the opening of Lilly Lipid's Variety Open Mic night, but we will save you a seat for next week. Here are just a few updates... * Tonight 3/21 is the final night to receive "preview week" discounts for Buckaroo Bindlestiffs Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree. Don't miss the opening night festivities on Friday March 22. * We are seeking variety artists for the Sunday Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Variety Shows. Performers receive a split of the door. Please contact us if you are interested. * Lilly Lipid wants you to try a turn on her Wednesday variety open mic stage. * On April 2 Bindlestiff hosts Amsterdam's <fontfamily><param>Times</param>Barry Fitton & Joke Kaviaar for a U.S. tour blast off performance of "Both sides of the fence." See details below. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * </fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Geneva</param>The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents 5 nights a week of variety entertainment Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville & Burlesque at the Mazer Theater, 197 East Broadway, NYC a historic off-Broadway Theater in the Lower East Side located Between Clinton & Jefferson / A block from the East. Broadway "F" Train stop Info/Reservations: 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree Thur. and Fri. at 8:00 pm / Sat. at 10:00 pm Opening Night March 22! "Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Gender Bender Jamboree" is a theatrical tribute to a lost American treasure, the Wild West show. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Classic Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Show Sundays at 8 pm. The show that made the word Cirkus synonymous with naughty, bawdy, taboo breaking good times! Featuring some of New York City's finest variety entertainers. New acts every week. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lilly Lipid's talent search: An Open Stage Night Wednesdays at 8 pm This is an open mike night for variety entertainers. Come and perform. Stand-up comedians, poets, and folk singers will not necessarily be tolerated. "Performance Artists" perform at their own risk. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * April 2 at 8:30 pm </fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param>Exploding Galactic Productions In association with Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Present Amsterdam's Barry Fitton & Joke Kaviaar for a U.S. tour blast off performance including Levi Asher, Brian Hasset, Jennifer Arcuni, "The Gothic Hippie Chick" Ana Selby and many more poets & performers. Poetry..Dialogues..music...sound. For more details, http://www.poetryperformance.com </fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Geneva</param>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Info for all shows: Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime Recommended for mature audiences Reservations are suggested * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 212 726-1935 http://www.bindlestiff.org Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization </fontfamily></smaller>

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