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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - September 20 , 2010
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - September 20 , 2010 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' summer included producing NYC's first Unicycle Festival (nycunifest.com) participating in the International Juggling Conventions public shows (produced by Bindlestiff co-founder Keith Nelson), producing Cirkus Cabaret in the Spiegeltent at Summerscape, and offering circus skill summer camp programs in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Hudson. Although Bindlestiff is packing the seersucker suits away for the season, the Cirkus is ready to rock the fall: This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Virgin Mobile Festival, Maryland. * Bindlestiff at Dumbo Arts Festival, Brooklyn, NY. * A Vixen driven Bindlestiff Halloween at the Highline Ballroom, NYC. * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY. * Cirkus Skill Workshops, Hudson and Chatham, NY * Other Upcoming Bindlestiff Family Cirkus productions * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Virgin Mobile Festival September 25, 2010 Virgin Mobile FreeFest Merriwather Post Pavillion, Baltimore, MD All Day Event http://www.virginmobilefestival.com Look for the red and white striped canvas, the towering aerial rig, and the pretty blue Cirkus Ring at FreeFest this year, your friends from The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be delivering an amazing spectacle. Featuring aerial artistry on the rope by Kendra Greaves; Hula hooping, contortion and trapeze by Harvest Moon wire walking by Michael Richter; Ringmistress Philomena's flaming tongue of fire, sizzling whipcracking, and Peter Bufano's live Cirkus tunes. Shows will alternate thru the day with THOSE TWO GUYS Unicycle Stunt Team, performing the ridiculous AND the sublime on one wheel. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff at Dumbo Arts Festival September 26, 2010 All Day Event Sunday 9/26, 1pm & 4pm, Main Street and Plymouth Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY http://dumboartsfestival.com/category/festival-2010/sunday-0926 Imagine artists working in their studios, musicians and street performers appearing out of nowhere, artists creating murals before your eyes, poets reciting to passers-by, kids enjoying puppetry and music, DJs spinning in the streets, wildly creative art installations everywhere, and Bindlestiffs performing in the street. The Dumbo Arts Festival takes place on September 24th, 25th and 26th and attracts 150,000 visitors over 3 days and includes 150+ studios, 35+ galleries, 40+ arts organizations and a host of family friendly venues. The festival strives to offer something for everyone with artists and audiences of all ages and backgrounds. It strives to be accessible and sophisticated, to reflect New York’s creative community, to be real and flavorful, to show some grit and some polish, to be smart, creative and high quality – it is the Dumbo Arts Festival. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A Vixen driven Bindlestiff Halloween at the Highline Ballroom October 31, 2010, Halloween Night Highline Ballroom 431 W 16th St, New York, NY Showtime 7pm. Tix: $20 adv / $25 day of show ($5 off at the door if you come in your Cirkus finery: Vixens with Whips, Beast Tamers, Siamese Triplets, Sad, Bad, or Naughty Clown, Gender-Bendy Ringleader, etc. all qualify!) Tickets/Info: 212-414-5994 http://www.highlineballroom.com Join Ringmistress Philomena Bindlestiff on and an all-star, all-girl cast of femme fatales on Halloween Night for an estrogen-powered evening of circus thrills, sideshow chills and vaudevillian virtuosity. Live, real, and undeniably exciting! Stay tuned for more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show Next show October 4 Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: October 4, November 1, December 6... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm A First Look at NYC's Finest Emerging Variety Talents And An Intimate Experience with Circus Stars from Around the World Circus * Sideshow * Vaudeville * Burlesque * Dance * Music Come to Dumbo Brooklyn for a spectacular night of variety entertainment that will include much more than a simple song and dance. Hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Keith Nelson, Bindlestiffs Open Stage Variety Show is a non stop variety show experience that may include The Heavy Metal Magician, Kung Fu juggling, trained rats, clown bands, aerial artists, wire walkers, sword swallowers, stripping clowns, living cartoons, physical comedy, a cougar contortionist and a cowboy from the Bronx. Every show offers amazing sights, quirky surprises, and some of the best variety artists working New York and the world. Always entertaining. 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. For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com If you would like to be on the stage, email keith(a)bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus Skill Workshops Hudson Juggling Club Monday nights, 6-9pm John L. Edwards Elementary School - basement level gymnasium, 400 State Street, Hudson, NY Meetings every Monday night that school is in session, no meetings on the following dates: October 11, December 27, January 17, February 21, April 18, May 30 http://www.hudsoncityschooldistrict.com/headfiles/10_11Calendar.pdf * * * Juggling and Cirkus Arts Workshop for Ages 8 - 10 Wednesdays starting October Morris Memorial, Chatham NY For registration and information, call: 518-828-7470 or email stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org Juggling and other arts from the circus tent are an active, non- competitive way for kids to engage the physical realm of movement with the creative impulse. Participants will learn juggling and prop manipulation, along with cool stunts like stilt walking and tightwire walking. A public show on May 25 will feature the new skills learned in Chatham's own Mini-Cirkus! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Other Upcoming Bindlestiff Family Cirkus productions * Ghost Walk continues to haunt Hudson, NY. November 5. ghostwalkhudson.com * Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island USA on November 7. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Millbrook for First Night. Millbrook, NY New Year's Eve. Stay tuned for more upcoming Bindlestiff events. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - Spiegeltents and Unicycle Festivals
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - August 11, 2010 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Spiegeltent, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY * New York City's first Unicycle Festival September 3-5 * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY. * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Returns to Spiegeltent August 21 and 22 Spiegeltent at Bard College Summerscape Festival, Annandale-on- Hudson, NY 3:30 all ages show on August 21 and 22. 8:30 pm adult only show August 21. Tickets and information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/summerscape/2010/ Celebrating our fifth year at Summerscape Festival (Bard College), Bindlestiff returns to our favorite venue, the luxurious Spiegeltent. Ringmistress Philomena will host the spectacle featuring Coney Island Chris, Book Kennison, Kinko the Clown, Mr. Pennygaff, Diamond Red, Miss Saturn, Kendra Greaves, and the Mystic Orchestra. Enjoy the magic of Cirkus under the canvas of Spiegeltent! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New York City's first Unicycle Festival September 3-5 September 3, Brooklyn Unicycle Day. Long Distance ride from Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island September 4, Governors Island September 5, Grant's Tomb The first NYC Unicycle Festival will be rolling across New York City September 3 to September 5, 2010. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is producing this three-day event featuring Brooklyn Unicycle Day on Friday, a grand gathering on Governors Island on Saturday, and freestyle riding at Grant's Tomb on Sunday. The festival features unicycle races and games, trials demonstrations, public shows, a long-distance ride, and the largest group of one-wheeled enthusiasts ever to gather in the five boroughs. 2010 will be the first year of a festival that is intended to become an annual tradition for the Big Apple. For more details visit http://nycunifest.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show Next show September 6 Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: September 6, October 4, November 1... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm A First Look at NYC's Finest Emerging Variety Talents And An Intimate Experience with Circus Stars from Around the World Circus * Sideshow * Vaudeville * Burlesque * Dance * Music Come to Dumbo Brooklyn for a spectacular night of variety entertainment that will include much more than a simple song and dance. Hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Keith Nelson, Bindlestiffs Open Stage Variety Show is a non stop variety show experience that may include The Heavy Metal Magician, Kung Fu juggling, trained rats, clown bands, aerial artists, wire walkers, sword swallowers, stripping clowns, living cartoons, physical comedy, a cougar contortionist and a cowboy from the Bronx. Every show offers amazing sights, quirky surprises, and some of the best variety artists working New York and the world. 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. For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com If you would like to be on the stage, email keith(a)bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Bindlestiff Cirkus Skill Workshop will be offered at the Woodstock Library, Woodstock NY. Augst 12 at 6 pm. * Hudson Juggling Club is every Monday from 6 to 9 pm. The Club meets at the Departmen of Youth Clubhouse on 3rd Street in Hudson. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Dumbo Arts Fair. September 26. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Halloween Show [an all-star, all-girl cast of femme fatales] at he Highline Ballroom October 31. http:// highlineballroom.com/bio.php?id=1593 * Ghost Walk returns to Hudson, NY on November 5. ghostwalkhudson.com * Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island USA on November 7. For more details and updates, go to the calendar at http:// www.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

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 02 Jul '10

02 Jul '10

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Re: [Bindlestiffs] Bindlestiff Famly Cirkus Update- Bindlestiff F amily Cirkus Cabaret This Sunday, Hudson, NY
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 25 May '10

25 May '10

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Bindlestiff Famly Cirkus Update- Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret This Sunday, Hudson, NY
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 25 May '10

25 May '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - May 23, 2010 This update includes: * BFC Cabaret comes to Club Helsinki, Hudson, NY. 5/30 and 6/26 * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY. 6/7 * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars at Queen's Library * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * New York City's first Unicycle Festival September 3-5 * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BFC Cabaret coming to Club Helsinki, Hudson, NY. 5/30 and 6/25 This Sunday! Get Your Tickets Now. May 30 (Sunday) and June 25 (Friday), 2010 Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Showtime: 9 pm Doors: 8 pm Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Buy Tickets: WWW.HELSINKIHUDSON.COM Info: 1-877-BINDLES bindlestiff.org clubhelsinkiweb.com FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY! On May 30 and June 25, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret comes to Club Helsinki's brand new home in Hudson, NY. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret features new, phenomenal acts each show from the world's best artists in the disciplines of Circus, Variety, Burlesque, Sideshow, and Physical Comedy. Live, original Cirkus tunes by our Maestro of Musical Mystery. Expect jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists to 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. Hosted by Ringmistress Philomena, the May 30 Cirkus Cabaret features * Kinko the Clown (2012 Presidential Candiate) presents his stumbling antics and dancing diabolo display * Mistress B, the towering “First Lady of Latex” has manipulated rubber far and wide. She is sure to amaze with her twisting skills. * Hilary Chaplain, recognized as one of America’s foremost professional physical comediennes, offers something for the more cultured folks. * Magic Brian presents his unique, humorous, and sometimes outrageous twist magic that promises to make people smile... and maybe even soil themselves! * Ryder Cooley, Columbia County based aerial artist, performs from the heights of the Big Top. * Ngonda Badila offers gorgeous music and movement * Philomena plans to bring one unsuspecting audience member to the stage for bull whip demonstration. * Mr. Pennygaff promises to swallow up to 24 inches, of solid steel The evening opens with a special performance by Hudson’s legendary Musty Chifon. You can expect a night of many surprises. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show June 7, 2010 at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: June 7, July 5, August 2... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm 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 is June 7. For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com Get tickets now http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=BIN4 If you would like to be on the stage, email keith(a)bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars Upcoming performances On Thursday, June 10, 2010, Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All Stars will be a part of Queens Library’s summer reading kickoff. This years theme is “Summer in the City.” For info: http://www.queenslibrary.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Related Events - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Spiegeltent for Summerscape 2010 at Bard College. - Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars at the Spiegeltent - Bindlestiff co-founders are a part of a 1940's themed USO show at the FDR Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY on May 28. - Keith Nelson (BFC co-founder) is directing both the Cascade of Stars and the Farewell Show at the 2010 International Juggling Convention, Sparks, Nevada - Ghost Walk returns to Hudson, NY in November For more details and updates, go to the calendar at http://www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New York City's first Unicycle Festival September 3-5 The first NYC Unicycle Festival will be rolling across New York City September 3 to September 5, 2010. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is producing this three-day event featuring a grand gathering on Governors Island on September 4. The festival features unicycle races and games, trials demonstrations, public shows, a long-distance ride, and the largest group of one-wheeled enthusiasts ever to gather in the five boroughs. 2010 will be the first year of a festival that is intended to become an annual tradition for the Big Apple. For more details visit http://nycunifest.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 http://www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES info

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - May 14, 2010
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 14 May '10

14 May '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - May 14, 2010 This update includes: * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY. 6/7 * BFC Cabaret comes to Club Helsinki, Hudson, NY. 5/30 and 6/26 * CANCELLED: Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth at Galapagos Art Space * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars Upcoming performances * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * New York City's first Unicycle Festival September 3-5 * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour * The Bindlestiff's Webisode Series * Bring the Cirkus to your town * New Bindlestiff Videos on YouTube * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show June 7, 2010 at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: June 7, July 5, August 2... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm 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 is June 7. For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com Get tickets now http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=BIN4 If you would like to be on the stage, email keith(a)bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BFC Cabaret coming to Club Helsinki, Hudson, NY. 5/30 and 6/25 May 30 (Sunday) and June 25 (Friday), 2010 Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Showtime: 9 pm Doors: 8 pm Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Info: 1-877-BINDLES bindlestiff.org clubhelsinkiweb.com On May 30 and June 25, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret comes to Club Helsinki's brand new home in Hudson, NY. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret features new, phenomenal acts each show from the world's best artists in the disciplines of Circus, Variety, Burlesque, Sideshow, and Physical Comedy. Live, original Cirkus tunes by our Maestro of Musical Mystery. Expect jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists to 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth Cancelled Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are forced to cancel the May 23 Cavalcade of Youth that was schedule at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn. Times are very tough for arts organizations, and the venue decided they needed to accept an offer for a high-paying event client that day instead of providing space for the next generation of variety artists. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars Upcoming performances On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth takes part in the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) 110th Birthday Celebration Gala Year. The Vaudeville-themed gala marks the historical opening on December 16, 1899. http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/supporting/ gala2010 On Thursday, June 10, 2010, Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All Stars will be a part of Queens Library’s summer reading kickoff. This years theme is “Summer in the City.” For info: http://www.queenslibrary.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Spiegeltent for Summerscape 2010 at Bard College. - Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars will also be making an appearance at the Spiegeltent - Bindlestiff co-founders are a part of a 1940's themed USO show at the FDR Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY on May 28. For more details and updates, go to the calendar at http:// www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New York City's first Unicycle Festival September 3-5 The first NYC Unicycle Festival will be rolling across New York City September 3 to September 5, 2010. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is producing this three-day event featuring a grand gathering on Governors Island on September 4. The festival features unicycle races and games, trials demonstrations, public shows, a long-distance ride, and the largest group of one-wheeled enthusiasts ever to gather in the five boroughs. 2010 will be the first year of a festival that is intended to become an annual tradition for the Big Apple. For more details visit http://nycunifest.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour There are over 2000 bridges in the 5 boroughs of New York City. Since October 14, 2009, Keith Nelson (Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co- founder), Rob Hickman, and a growing group of riders have been making weekly treks around the city to cross every one of them.... on unicycles. Taking advantage of cycle lanes throughout the city, the one wheel mission may be rolling through your neighborhood soon. You can follow the NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour a http://unibridgetour.info * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line! DVD of season one will be available this summer! 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Videos on YouTube. New promotional videos are now up on YouTube including a look at 15 years of present variety arts, a cowboy clown show, The New Vaudeville Revue (a college residency program), and more coming soon. http://www.youtube.com/user/bindlestiffcirkus?feature=mhw5 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret this Sunday - BFC April Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - April 20, 2010 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret. Final show! * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus & Walking the Dog Theatre Benefit Evening, Hudson, NY * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour * The Bindlestiff's Webisode Series * Bring the Cirkus to your town * New Bindlestiff Videos on YouTube * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret Final Performance! THIS SUNDAY April 25, 2010 Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY Showtime: 8 pm Cocktail Lounge opens at 7 pm. Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Tickets: 212-219-0736 www.dixonplace.org Info: 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Dixon Place. Bindlestiff's 2010 Cabaret features different fabulous guest acts each week from the world's best in Circus, Variety, Burlesque, Sideshow, and Physical Comedy. Live, original music each week by the Mystic Orchestra. Join Ringmistress Philomena, Kinko the Clown, and Mr. Pennygaff and their amazing line-up of special guests for the last NYC Cabaret Show of the season. The April 25 Cirkus Cabaret features Magic Brian, Tanya Gagne, Dance Paradizo, Michael Karas and surprises. See www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES for weekly updates * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show May 3, 2010 at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm 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 is May 3. For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com Get tickets now http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showcode=BIN4 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! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Walking the Dog Theatre Team Up for Benefit Evening April 24, 2010 at Space 360, 360 Warren Street, Hudson, NY Showtime: 8 pm Suggested Donation: $20 Walking the dog Theater’s OFF LEASH! Improv Theater Ensemble teams up with Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders and variety artists Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu for an evening of circus and improvisation, April 24th at 8pm at Space 360, 360 Warren St, Hudson. Suggested donation is $20. Bindlestiff will bring a few of it’s own acts, featuring a twisted take on physical comedy and prop manipulation to the mix, in addition to some new, original collaborative fun with Walking the dog Theater’s Improv cast. Walking the dog Theater, a keystone of Columbia County’s artistic community, has been at the forefront of collaboration and support for other local arts groups, offering benefit performances of it’s monthly OFF LEASH! Improv Theater Ensemble to raise funds and awareness for local artists and organizations. March’s performance benefited the Awgawamuck Project for the Fine and Practical Arts, a new educational-therapeutic initiative based in Philmont. April’s show will benefit Bindlestiff- Hudson’s own Cirkus and Walking the dog Theater’s partner in GhostWALK Hudson. To find out more about Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, please visit http://www.bindlestiff.org For more information, please contact: David Anderson david(a)wtdtheater.org (518) 610-0909. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to Hudson, NY, May 30 and June 25 at Club Helsinki. - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Spiegeltent for Summerscape 2010 at Bard College. - Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars will also be making an appearance at the Spiegeltent - Bindlestiff is organizing a NYC Unicycle Festival for September 4 on Governors Island. - Bindlestiff co-founders are a part of a 1940's themed USO show at the FDR Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY on May 28. For more details and updates, go to the calendar at http:// www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour There are 2,078 bridges in the 5 boroughs of New York City. Since October 14, 2009, Keith Nelson (Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder) and Rob Hickman have been making weekly treks around the city to cross every one of them.... on unicycles. The duo has been joined by several other one-wheelers. Taking advantage of cycle lanes throughout the city, the one wheel mission may be rolling through your neighborhood soon. Rides are on Wednesdays, weather permitting. You can follow the NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour at http:// unicyclenycbridgetour.blogspot.com/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line! DVD of season one will be available this summer! 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Videos on YouTube. New promotional videos are now up on YouTube including a look at 15 years of present variety arts, a cowboy clown show, The New Vaudeville Revue (a college residency program), and more coming soon. http://www.youtube.com/user/bindlestiffcirkus?feature=mhw5 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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

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Bindlestiff Famly Cirkus Update- Cavalcade of Youth This Weekend at Coney Island!
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 25, 2010 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island, March 28 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret. Only 2 more shows! * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY * Bindlestiff sponsors NYC's Shoebox Tour Show * Bindlestiff Celebrates World Circus Day in New Brunswick, Canada, April 17 * Development Internship Opportunity * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour * The Bindlestiff's Webisode Series * Bring the Cirkus to your town * New Bindlestiff Videos on YouTube * Support the Variety Arts For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’s Cavalcade of Youth March 28, 2010 THIS SUNDAY!!! at Sideshows by the Seashore 1208 Surf Ave., (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY Showtime: 4 pm Admission: $10 youth / $15 adults Information: www.coneyisland.com 718-372-5159 www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/94327 This show is almost sold out. Get your tickets now. The Performers of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today! 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. The May 23 Cavalcade of Youth will be at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY. A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret Only Two more performances left! April 11 and April 25, 2010 Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY Showtime: 8 pm Cocktail Lounge opens at 7 pm. Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Tickets: 212-219-0736 www.dixonplace.org Info: 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Dixon Place. Bindlestiff's 2010 Cabaret features different fabulous guest acts each week from the world's best in Circus, Variety, Burlesque, Sideshow, and Physical Comedy. Live, original music each week by the Mystic Orchestra. Join Ringmistress Philomena, Kinko the Clown, and Mr. Pennygaff and their amazing line-up of special guests April 11 Cirkus Cabaret features Mistress B, Jonathan Nosan, Matt Henry, Angelo Iodice, and Helium Aerial Dance and the April 25 Cirkus Cabaret features Magic Brian, Tanya Gagne, Dance Paradizo, and Michael Karas See www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES for weekly updates * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show April 5, 2010 at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm 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 is April 5. 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! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff sponsors NYC's Shoebox Tour Show Shoebox 2010 American Tour (Only NYC show) Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Student Union, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Showtime 8 pm Free! http://www.shoeboxtour.com 2010 marks the 5th year for Shoebox Tour. In that time, the project has traveled to 7 countries and included performers from 6 countries. Shoebox endeavours to bring contemporary juggling to audiences that normally don’t have access to such esoteric art forms. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is sponsoring the first show of the American tour. This year's international cast of world-class modern jugglers includes: Luke Wilson, Sean Blue, Tony Pezzo, and Jay Gilligan The program is part of the Pratt Juggling Club. A chance to juggle with the cast will follow the presentation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Celebrates World Circus Day in New Brunswick, Canada Interactive Kids Fun Fair Exploratorium Saturday, April 17, 2010 Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick Canada. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus show at 2 pm Circus skill workshops offered from noon to 5 pm Info: http://www.exploratoriumkidsfair.com Celebrating World Circus Day on April 17, Bindlestiff is going to New Burnswick, Canada to take part in a Kids Fun Fair. The Exploratorium is an interactive kids fun fair where children of all ages can discover, experience and get hands-on. Combiing must-see demonstrations and simulations, kid-centric booths and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' Spectacular, you get an afternoon filled with mind-expanding fun. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Grand Spectacle features Viktoria Grimmy, Book Kennison, Richterscale, Kinko the Clown and Philomena Bindlestiff. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Development Internship Opportunity Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., a small NYC-based performing arts organization dedicated to the preservation and evolution of the circus and variety arts, seeks a development intern to assist with institutional fundraising by coordinating Common Grant Application submissions: * Research list of foundations that accept the common grant application to identify strong prospects * Draft and send Lletters of Inquiry * Help assemble and submit applications * Track submissions and follow up with funders Candidates receiving academic credit are preferred but all will be considered. Existing online access to the Foundation Directory would be a plus. Hours are flexible (most work can be done via e-mail) and duration of internship is open to discussion (12 week commitment minimum). Performances are scheduled for March/April so there will be multiple opportunities to experience Bindlestiff’s programs firsthand. If this institutional fundraising project is successful, the internship has the potential to grow into a paid staff position. To apply, please send cover letter/resume to Ellia Bisker, Intern/Volunteer Coordinator, at ellia(a)bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to Hudson, NY, May 30 and June 25 at Club Helsinki. - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Spiegeltent for Summerscape 2010 at Bard College. Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars will also be making an appearance at the Spiegeltent - Bindlestiff is organizing a NYC Unicycle Festival for September 4 on Governors Island. - Bindlestiff co-founders are a part of a 1940's themed USO show at the FDR Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY on May 28. For more details and updates, go to the calendar at http://www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour There are 2,078 bridges in the 5 boroughs of New York City. Since October 14, 2009, Keith Nelson (Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder) and Rob Hickman have been making weekly treks around the city to cross every one of them.... on unicycles. The duo has been joined by several other one-wheelers. Taking advantage of cycle lanes throughout the city, the one wheel mission may be rolling through your neighborhood soon. Rides are on Wednesdays, weather permitting. You can follow the NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour at http://unicyclenycbridgetour.blogspot.com/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line! DVD of season one will be available this summer! 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * New Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Videos on YouTube. New promotional videos are now up on YouTube including a look at 15 years of present variety arts, a cowboy clown show, The New Vaudeville Revue (a college residency program), and more coming soon. http://www.youtube.com/user/bindlestiffcirkus?feature=mhw5 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 http://www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES info

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret 15th Annual NYC Season opens March 14 - BFC Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 5, 2010 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret starts March 14 * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island, March 28 * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY * Development Internship Opportunity * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Circus and Juggling Workshops in Columbia County * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour * 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 Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret March 14, April 11, and April 25, 2010 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret at Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY Showtime: 8 pm Cocktail Lounge opens at 7 pm. Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Tickets: 212-219-0736 www.dixonplace.org Info: 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Starting on March 14, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to Dixon Place. Bindlestiff's 2010 Cabaret features different fabulous guest acts each week from the world's best in Circus, Variety, Burlesque, Sideshow, and Physical Comedy. Live, original music each week by the Mystic Orchestra. Join Ringmistress Philomena, Kinko the Clown, and Mr. Pennygaff and their amazing line-up of special guests The March 14 Cirkus Cabaret presents * Les Trois Fromages * Richterscale walking a suspended wire * The aerial artistry of Harvest Moon * The body bending juggling of Book Kennison * International busking comics, Acrobuffos * and many surprises. See www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES for weekly updates * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’s Cavalcade of Youth March 28, 2010 at Sideshows by the Seashore 1208 Surf Ave., (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY Showtime: 4 pm Admission: $10 youth / $15 adults Information: www.coneyisland.com 718-372-5159 www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/94327 The Performers of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today! 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show April 5, 2010 at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: April 5, May 3... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm 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 is April 5. 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! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Development Internship Opportunity Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., a small NYC-based performing arts organization dedicated to the preservation and evolution of the circus and variety arts, seeks a development intern to assist with institutional fundraising by coordinating Common Grant Application submissions: * Research list of foundations that accept the common grant application to identify strong prospects * Draft and send Lletters of Inquiry * Help assemble and submit applications * Track submissions and follow up with funders Candidates receiving academic credit are preferred but all will be considered. Existing online access to the Foundation Directory would be a plus. Hours are flexible (most work can be done via e-mail) and duration of internship is open to discussion (12 week commitment minimum). Performances are scheduled for March/April so there will be multiple opportunities to experience Bindlestiff’s programs firsthand. If this institutional fundraising project is successful, the internship has the potential to grow into a paid staff position. To apply, please send cover letter/resume to Ellia Bisker, Intern/ Volunteer Coordinator, at ellia(a)bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Spiegeltent for Summerscape 2010 at Bard College. Bindlestiffs Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars will also be making an appearance at the Spiegeltent - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus are the headliners for Kids Expo 2010 in New Brunswick, Canada on April 17, 2010 - The May 23 Cavalcade of Youth will be at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY. - Bindlestiff is organizing a NYC Unicycle Festival for September. - Bindlestiff co-founders are a part of a 1940's themed USO show at the FDR Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY on May 28. For more details and updates, go to the calendar at http:// www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff offers Circus Skill Workshops and Juggling Club in Columbia County Hudson Juggling Club John L Edwards Elementary School, 360 State Street, Hudson NY Every Monday (when Hudson City Schools are in session), 6-9pm. FREE info: 518-828-7470 or email stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org Afterschool Juggling and Circus Arts program Morris Memorial, Park Row, Chatham info: 518-828-7470 or email stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org Circus Arts for Adults, non-credit course Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, NY info: 518-828-4181 extension 3342 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour There are 2,078 bridges in the 5 boroughs of New York City. Since October 14, 2009, Keith Nelson (Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder) and Rob Hickman have been making weekly treks around the city to cross every one of them.... on unicycles. The duo has been joined by several other one-wheelers. Taking advantage of cycle lanes throughout the city, the one wheel mission may be rolling through your neighborhood soon. Rides are on Wednesdays, weather permitting. You can follow the NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour at unicyclenycbridgetour dot blogspot dot com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update including 15th annual NYC Cabaret Season opens March 14
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - February 18, 2010 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret starts March 14 * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY, March 1 (One Year Anniversary) * Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island, March 28 * Bindlestiff offers Circus Skill Workshops and Juggling Club in Columbia County * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour * 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 Family Cirkus 15th Annual NYC Winter Cabaret March 14, April 11, and April 25, 2010 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret at Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY Showtime: 8 pm Cocktail Lounge opens at 7 pm. Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Tickets: 212-219-0736 www.dixonplace.org Info: 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Starting on March 14, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to Dixon Place. Bindlestiff's 2010 Cabaret features different fabulous guest acts each week from the world's best in Circus, Variety, Burlesque, Sideshow, and Physical Comedy. Live, original music each week by the Maestro of Musical Mystery. Stay tuned for more details. See www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES for weekly updates * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show Celebrating it's One Year Anniversary! March 1, 2010 at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month Coming Shows: March 1, April 5, May 3... Door $5 Showtime: 8 pm 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 is March 1. For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Galapagos Art Space production Listen to what other folks have to say: http://travsd.wordpress.com/2010/01/05/bindlestiff-open-variety-night/ * * * 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’s Cavalcade of Youth March 28, 2010 at Sideshows by the Seashore 1208 Surf Ave., (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY Showtime: 4 pm Admission: $10 youth / $15 adults Information: www.coneyisland.com 718-372-5199 www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/94327 The Performers of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today! 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. Variety performers under the age of 21 interested in being a part of Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth can email A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff offers Circus Skill Workshops and Juggling Club in Columbia County Hudson Juggling Club Every Monday (when Hudson City Schools are in session) see district calendar here: http://www.hudsoncityschooldistrict.com/ headfiles/09_10Calendar.pdf John L Edwards Elementary School 360 State Street, Hudson NY 6-9pm info: 518-828-7470 or email stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org Afterschool Juggling and Circus Arts program Morris Memorial, Park Row, Chatham Next Session: 8 week session April 14-June 2 Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 beginners 4:00-5:30 pm advanced info: 518-828-7470 or email stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org Circus Arts for Adults Columbia Greene Community College Hudson, NY Juggling and Circus Arts, non-credit course 6:00-7:30pm info/registration: 518-828-4181 extension 3342 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour There are 2,078 bridges in the 5 boroughs of New York City. Since October 14, 2009, Keith Nelson (Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder) and Rob Hickman have been making weekly treks around the city to cross every one of them.... on unicycles. The duo has been joined by several other one-wheelers. Taking advantage of cycle lanes throughout the city, the one wheel mission may be rolling through your neighborhood soon. Rides are on Wednesdays, weather permitting. You can follow the NYC Unicycle Bridge Tour at http:// unicyclenycbridgetour.blogspot.com/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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

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