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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

*Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - August 12, 2008* ** *This update includes:* ** ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisode Number 2 is on-line* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in the Spiegeltent* ** The Kinko for President Campaign is on the road* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on the Hudson Waterfront* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth* ** Bring the Cirkus to your town* ** Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisode Number 2 is on-line* It is on the road with the Bindlestiffs: Webisode Number Two features Bindlestiff co-founder Stephanie Monseu working with the Circus Una Motorcycle Thrill Show. Witness the stunning daredevil spectacle at *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com*** <http://www.thebindlestiffs.com/> Please feel free to promote and propogate. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in the Spiegeltent this weekend* *August 15, 16 and 17, 2008* Bard Spiegeltent Cabaret at Annandale on Hudson, NY Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents its amazing spectacle as a part of Summerscape. Two types of performances: The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a frolicsome folly for families and children of all ages, and A louche Cabaret informed by passionate embraces, a hair's breadth, silken acrobatics, unequivocal equipoise, sophisticated manipulation and physical poetry. Our galaxy of luminaries includes Ariele Ebacher, Adam Kuchler, Ringmistress Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff... with special guest stars Paradizo Dance, and including a visit from the dark horse Presidential Candidate. For tickets and more information visit http://www.fishercenter.bard.edu/calendar/event/index.php?eid=104058 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko for President!* The Campaign is on the road! As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With "Kinko for President," the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution! Kinko the Clown stands for change...spare change. He's willing to do whatever it takes to bamboozle the public. And when it comes to throwing his hat in the ring, Kinko can't be beat--from hat tricks to juggling hats, this clown is your candidate! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's newest production is a full-force spectacle, where the circus meets the media circus, sideshow marvels meet campaign carnivals, and the audience meets one of this country's oldest traditions--the variety arts. Like all political campaigns, Kinko's campaign will include sleight of hand, tightrope acts, death-defying feats, slapstick comedy, and more. It's time to put a real clown in the White House--Kinko for President! For more details and the tour schedule Visit http://www.kinkoforpresident.com and http://www.bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on the Hudson Waterfront* On Sunday August 24, 2008 the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be appearing at Waterfront Park in Hudson, NY. The Bindlestiffs are a part of the Summer Concer Series. August 24 is themed "Circus and Animals Show." It is a full afternoon event from 2 to 6 pm, featuring the Ping Pongs, Jason Wolfman and Animental. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is at 4:30. For more information visit cityofhudson.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth* The next Cavalcade of Youth Programs in NYC are 9/28/08 and 11/16/08 If you are interested in being a part of the show contact Viveca at viveca(a)playfulproductions.com More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!* All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details concerning booking contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Support the Variety Arts* Help get the variety arts to his majesty the people Tax-deductible donations can be made at http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 16 Jul '08

16 Jul '08

*Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - July 16, 2008* ** *This update includes:* ** ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Web Series World Premiere, 8-1-08* ** Kinko for President* ** Cirkus Seeks Musician* ** Circus Summer Camp, Hudson, NY* ** Intro to Circus Arts, Hudson, NY* ** Upcoming Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Shows* ** The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus web site has a new look* ** Bring the Cirkus to your town* ** Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Web Series World Premiere, 8-1-08 It is on the road with the Bindlestiffs, And the Cirkus is coming to your computer. For details, updates and previews visit *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com*** <http://www.thebindlestiffs.com/> Please feel free to promote and propogate. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko for President!* It's time to put a real clown in the White House--Kinko for President! *On tour until November 4, 2008* Visit http://www.kinkoforpresident.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Cirkus seeks Musician* The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus seeks a creative and experienced (e.g. live theatre, accompanying dance, touring) keyboard/multi-instrumentalist for creating an original score and touring for a new show, titled "KINKO for PRESIDENT." Contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org with questions, work samples, and resumes * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Circus Skills Summer Camp in Hudson, NY* July 28-August 1, 2008 At Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia Street in Hudson Summer camp will run 10 am to 1 pm daily Register with Maija Reed by calling 518-822-8448 Tuesday thru Friday or email: maija(a)timeandspace.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *One Day Introductory to Circus Arts Workshop* July 22, 2008, Tuesday At the Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY Sessions are as follows: youth ages 8-12 from 10 am - 11:30 youth ages 13-18 from 1pm - 2:30pm Register with Joe Herwick at 518-822-1438 or email *joe(a)hudsonoperahouse.org * <joe(a)hudsonoperahouse.org> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Upcoming Bindlestiff Events* * Peekskill Celeberation, Peekskill, NY 8/2/08 * Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY 8/3/08 * Virgin Fest, Baltimore, MD 8/9-10/08 * Spiegeltent, Bard College, Annandale-on-the Hudson, NY 8/15-17/08 August 15 and 16 at 8:30 pm (rated PG13) August 16 at 3:30 pm (rated G) August 17 at 1 and 3:30 pm (rated G) * Hudson, NY 8/24/08 * Cavalcade of Youth Programs in NYC are 9/28/08 and 11/16/08 Stay tuned. Visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/schedule.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Web Site has a new look* Take a tour of our new virtual head quarters http://www.bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!* All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details concerning booking contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Support the Variety Arts* Help get the variety arts to his majesty the people Tax-deductible donations can be made at http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org

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Bindlestiffs On-Line Cirkus Webisode Spectacle Coming 8-1-08
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 10 Jul '08

10 Jul '08

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus web series is coming to you! Real Live. No Net. For details, updates and previews visit *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com* <http://www.thebindlestiffs.com/> Webisode #1 airs 8-1-08 Please feel free to promote and propogate. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG <http://www.bindlestiff.org/>

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

*Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - June 24, 2008* ** *This update includes:* ** ** Circus Summer Camp at Time and Space Limited, Hudson, NY* ** Intro to Circus Arts at the Hudson Opera House, Hudson, NY* ** Kinko for President, 2008! The Campaign is hitting the road* ** Seeking musician for tour (Rehearsals and touring August - September)* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at the Spiegeltent, Bard College, NY* ** Upcoming Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Shows* ** Visit www.kinkoforpresident.com* ** Seeking campaign song for the Kinko for President campaign* ** The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus web site has a new look* ** Bring the Cirkus to your town* ** Kinko the Clown is Clown of the Year* ** Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Circus Skills Summer Camp in Hudson, NY* July 28-August 1, 2008 At Time and Space Limited, 434 Columbia Street in Hudson Summer camp will run 10 am to 1 pm daily Tuition: $200 Register with Maija Reed by calling 518-822-8448 Tuesday thru Friday or email: maija(a)timeandspace.org Time and Space Limited and The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus are pleased to partner on our second Circus Skills Workshop for youth! Your child will explore a multitude of magnificent Circus Skills including: 3 object Juggling with balls, scarves, rings and clubs; Funambulistic follies with stilts, rolling globe, rolla bolla and low tightwire; exciting Equilibristics with feather and cane balancing; Manipulative Miscellanea with diabolo, devil sticks, poi and hat tricks; astounding Acrobatics with partner assisted poses and group pyramids. Recommended for ages 8 and up (may be 7 if child has prior Circus or gymnastic experience) Sign up now, enrollment is limited to 24 participants! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *One Day Introductory to Circus Arts Workshop* July 22, 2008, Tuesday At the Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY One Day Introductory Class: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Stephanie Monseu offers a FREE introductory workshop for youth in basic juggling and other fun Circus Skills. This is a perfect program to get a taste of what we will be offering at the summer camp. Sessions are as follows: youth ages 8-12 from 10 am - 11:30 youth ages 13-18 from 1pm - 2:30pm Register with Joe Herwick at 518-822-1438 or email *joe(a)hudsonoperahouse.org * <joe(a)hudsonoperahouse.org> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko for President!* *On tour until November 4, 2008* As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With "Kinko for President," the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution! Kinko the Clown stands for change...spare change. He's willing to do whatever it takes to bamboozle the public. And when it comes to throwing his hat in the ring, Kinko can't be beat--from hat tricks to juggling hats, this clown is your candidate! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's newest production is a full-force spectacle, where the circus meets the media circus, sideshow marvels meet campaign carnivals, and the audience meets one of this country's oldest traditions--the variety arts. Like all political campaigns, Kinko's campaign will include sleight of hand, tightrope acts, death-defying feats, slapstick comedy, and more. It's time to put a real clown in the White House--Kinko for President! So if you have a bit of spare change and can help Kinko get the word out to the people, send us your support. Extensive local support can help bring Kinko to you town for a night of campaigning. Donate online http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/donate.html. Donations can also be sent to Bindlestiff, PO Box 1917, NY, NY 10009. Contributions of $3 to $2300 (maximum campaign contribution allowed) will receive a "Kinko for President" campaign button, simply state "Kinko for President" with your contribution. To find out more about the campaign and Kinko's vision visit http://www.kinkoforpresident.com If you are interested in having the campaign visit your town, contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org for booking information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Cirkus seeks Musician* The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus seeks a creative and experienced (e.g. live theatre, accompanying dance, touring) keyboard/multi-instrumentalist for creating an original score for a new show, titled "KINKO for PRESIDENT" Schedule for rehearsal and creation begins in August, with weekday rehearsals and paid weekend gigs, and includes September tour dates in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region and a mini-run in New York City.Salary commensurate with experience. please respond with resume and work samples, or links to music files. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirus returns to the Spiegeltent* August 15 - 17, 2008 At the Spiegeltent (in conjunction with the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Bard College, Annandale-on-the Hudson, NY As part of the 2008 Summerscape, Bindlestiff Famiy Cirkus returns to the magnificent Spiegeltent to present two types of performances: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Evening Cabaret Performances Bindlestiff presents a louche Cabaret informed by passionate embraces, a hair's breadth, silken acrobatics, unequivocal equipoise, sophisticated manipulation and physical poetry. Our galaxy of luminaries includes Ariele Ebacher, Adam Kuchler, Ringmistress Philomena and Mr. Pennygaff... with special guest stars, including a visit from the dark horse Presidential Candidate. August 15 and 16 at 8:30 pm (rated PG13), $25 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Family Fare The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a frolicsome folly for families and children of all ages... join your Ringmistress Philomena in the marvelous spiegelent and witness the balletic beauty of Miss Ariele as she dances upon the tightwire... marvel at the dazzling dexterity of Adam Kuchler and his Cigar Box manipulations... guffaw a Kinko's sadsack misadventures...gasp at Mr. Pennygaff swallows blades of steel... and shimmy in your seats to toe tapping Live circus tunes. August 16 at 3:30 pm (rated G), $15 ($5 children) August 17 at 1 and 3:30 pm (rated G), $15 ($5 children) For more details and tickets: http://www.bard.edu/pac/summerscape/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Upcoming Bindlestiff Events* * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Peekskill Celeberation, Peekskill, NY 8/2/08 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY 8/3/08 * Bindlestiffs at Virgin Fest, Baltimore, MD 8/9-10/08 * Bindllestiff Family Cirksu on Hudson Waterfront, Hudson, NY 8/24/08 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' "Kinko for President Campaign" show on tour Sept. 08 * Next Cavalcade of Youth Programs in NYC are 9/28/08 and 11/16/08 Stay tuned. Visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/schedule.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Visit KinkoForPresident.com* The Campaign is in full swing. See news releases, Kinko's platform, schedule updates, contests, and see how you can join the campaign. http://www.kinkoforpresident.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Web Site has a new look* If you have not visited the web site in the last month, please do. Many updates still coming, but to get your taste of Bindle, stop by http://www.bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!* All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details concerning booking contact booking(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Kinko the Clown wins "Clown of the Year Award* Kinko the clown is Clown of the Year! On May 19th at an all star event, New York Downtown Clown presented Kinko the Clown the top honor at the ONLY Clown Awards Show in North America- The New York Downtown Clown Golden Nose Awards Visit http://www.newyorkdowntownclown.com/awards.htm for more information * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Support the Variety Arts* Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/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 12 May '08

12 May '08

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - May 10, 2008 This update includes: * Juggling class at SLAM * Kinko for President, 2008! * Upcoming Bindlestiff events * Bring the Cirkus to your town * Kinko the Clown nominated for Clown of the Year Award * Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WARMING UP TO JUGGLING! with Keith Bindlestiff Sunday, May 18th at the STREB LAB FOR ACTION MECHANICS(SLAM)! >From 10am to 12pm. Fee: $45 *(prepaid registration required) Age and experience level open. Call 718-384-6491 to register for the event. Email *TRAPEZE(a)strebusa.org* <TRAPEZE%40strebusa.org> for more information Keith Nelson, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder, is offering and introductory session into the art of juggling and prop manipulation. The focus of this session is to provide the participants with the tools to be able to juggle at least three objects. Balancing objects will be introduced. The session will provide a glimpse into a massive variety of manipulating object possibilities. This session will include a demonstration, a warm up, juggling exercises, and balancing. SLAM is the home of the Espana Streb Trapeze Academy, SLAM SHOW 11, and the STREB dance company of Extreme Action Mechanics. SLAM accepts cash, credit card and Checks (made out to RINGSIDE INC) Email *TRAPEZE(a)strebusa.org* <TRAPEZE%40strebusa.org> for more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kinko for President! On tour until November 4, 2008 As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With "Kinko for President," the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution! Kinko the Clown stands for change...spare change. He's willing to do whatever it takes to bamboozle the public. And when it comes to throwing his hat in the ring, Kinko can't be beat--from hat tricks to juggling hats, this clown is your candidate! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's newest production is a full-force spectacle, where the circus meets the media circus, sideshow marvels meet campaign carnivals, and the audience meets one of this country's oldest traditions--the variety arts. Like all political campaigns, Kinko's campaign will include sleight of hand, tightrope acts, death-defying feats, slapstick comedy, and more. It's time to put a real clown in the White House--Kinko for President! So if you have a bit of spare change and can help Kinko get the word out to the people, send us your support. Extensive local support can help bring Kinko to you town for a night of campaigning. Contributions of $3 (includes one dollar for shipping) to $2300 (maximum campaign contribution allowed), with a specific note that states "Kinko for President" will receive a "Kinko for President" campaign button. To find out more about the campaign and Kinko's vision visit http://www.kinkoforpresident.com If you are interested in having the campaign visit your town, contact stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org for booking information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Keith Bindlestiff performs at Clinton Hill Public Library, Brooklyn, NY 5/19/08 * Keith Bindlestiff performs at USO show at FDR Library, Hyde Park 5/23/08 * Keith Bindlestiff performs at Leonard Public Library, Brooklyn, NY 5/28/08 * Bindlestiff Circus Summer Camp at Time and Space Limited, Hudson, NY 7/28-8/1/08 * Bindlestiff returns to Spiegeltent at Bard College, NY 8/15-17/08 * Stephanie Bindlestiff joins the fabulous Miss Una to perform motorcycle thrill show at select locations throughout summer * Next Cavalcade of Youth Programs in NYC are 10/19/08 and 11/16/08 Stay tuned. Visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/schedule.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town! All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details concerning booking contact stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kinko the Clown nominated for "Clown of the Year Award New York Downtown Clown is proud to present the ONLY Clown Awards Show in North America- The New York Downtown Clown Golden Nose Awards. Awards presentation: May 19th, 2008 Red Carpet 7:30pm, Show 8pm At The Kraine Theater 85 EAST 4TH STREET BETWEEN 2nd & Bowery, 1st FL This second-time annual event will honor Clown Excellence from performances of the New York Downtown Clown Monthly Revue's 2008 year. In addition to the awards presented, the evening will include performances, dance numbers, door prizes, red carpet, and audience participation games with prizes. The show will also feature Clown Superstar Presenters. Visit http://www.newyorkdowntownclown.com/awards.htm for more information * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Variety Arts Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG <http://www.bindlestiff.org/>

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 18 Apr '08

18 Apr '08

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - April 16, 2008 We want to thank you for supporting this year's Winter Cirkus Cabaret Season. This year's cabaret presented 40 amazing artists in five week. Three circus bands were featured. And fifteen artists made a Bindlestiff debut. And the year is just starting. This update includes: * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, NYC, April 20, 2008 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Coney Island, April 29, 2008 * Cowboy Keith's Fun with Ropes and Knots, April 22, 2008 * Upcoming Bindlestiff events * Kinko for President, 2008! * Bring the Cirkus to your town * Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth April 20, 2008. THIS SUNDAY! Zipper Factory 336 W. 37th Street, NYC 10018 Showtime: 2 pm Admission: $5 to $15 Info: 212-563-0480 *http://www.*<http://www.zippertheater.com/shows.html> *thezipperfactory.com* Advance tickets are suggested. Last Cavalcade was sold out. Back by popular demand! Following the continued success and sold-out performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth returns this April. The Zipper Factory Theater is the host to this popular showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and much, much, more! Be sure to get your tickets early. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Coney Island Sideshow April 29, 2008. Tuesday Coney Island Sideshow 1208 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, NY Showtime: 8 pm Admission: $10 For more information: http://www.coneyisland.com The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Coney Island Sideshow for one night and one night only. Celebrating Coney Island's Congress of Curious Peoples, we invite you to experience a Spectacular night of amazing circus acts and sideshow feats. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cowboy Keith's Fun with Ropes and Knots April 22, 2008. Tuesday Pratt Juggling Club Student Union, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Starts at 8:30 pm FREE Sponsored by the Pratt Juggling Club, Cowboy Keith is offering a knot throwing and lasso spinning workshop. Beginners are welcome. Ropes will be provided. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Keith Bindlestiff performs at Leonard Public Library, Brooklyn, NY 5/14/08 * Keith Bindlestiff performs at Clinton Hill Public Library, Brooklyn, NY 5/19/08 * Bindlestiff Circus Summer Camp at Time and Space Limited, Hudson, NY 7/28-8/1/08 * Bindlestiff returns to Spiegeltent at Bard College, NY 8/15-17/08 * Stephanie Bindlestiff joins the fabulous Miss Una to perform motorcycle thrill show at select locations throughout summer STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS AND MORE EVENTS! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kinko for President! On tour until November 4, 2008 As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With "Kinko for President," the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution! Kinko the Clown stands for change...spare change. He's willing to do whatever it takes to bamboozle the public. And when it comes to throwing his hat in the ring, Kinko can't be beat--from hat tricks to juggling hats, this clown is your candidate! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's newest production is a full-force spectacle, where the circus meets the media circus, sideshow marvels meet campaign carnivals, and the audience meets one of this country's oldest traditions--the variety arts. Like all political campaigns, Kinko's campaign will include sleight of hand, tightrope acts, death-defying feats, slapstick comedy, and more. It's time to put a real clown in the White House--Kinko for President! So if you have a bit of spare change and can help Kinko get the word out to the people, send us your support. Contributions of $3 (includes one dollar for shipping) to $2300 (maximum campaign contribution allowed), with a specific note that states "Kinko for President" will receive a "Kinko for President" campaign button. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bring the Cirkus to Your Town! All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details concerning booking contact stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Variety Arts Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/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 26 Mar '08

26 Mar '08

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 25, 2008 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret Season comes to a close, March 2008 * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, NYC, April 20, 2008 * Learn juggling with Stephanie Monseu, Brooklyn, NYC * Upcoming Bindlestiff events * Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret Season FINAL SHOW! Sunday March 30, 2008 Zipper Factory 336 W. 37th Street, NYC 10018 Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Info: 212-563-0480 *http://www.*<http://www.zippertheater.com/shows.html> *thezipperfactory.com* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' annual NYC season is coming to a close. This years cabaret featured over __ world class acts, sideshow legends, daredevils, infamous clowns, and New York's finest entertainers. And a different line-up each week. The New York Times said of the BFC Cabaret: "It's old-fashioned variety entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with twists." The final show of the season features Philomena, Kinko the Clown, Mr. Pennygaff, Sean Blue, Amy G, Angelo Iodice, Jeff Seal, Bronwyn Sims, and Benjamin Ickies * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth April 20, 2008 Zipper Factory 336 W. 37th Street, NYC 10018 Showtime: 2 pm Admission: $5 to $15 Info: 212-563-0480 *http://www.*<http://www.zippertheater.com/shows.html> *thezipperfactory.com* ** Back by popular demand! Following the continued success and sold-out performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth returns this April. The Zipper Factory Theater is the host to this popular showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and much, much, more! Be sure to get your tickets early. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Learn to Juggle with with Stephanie Monseu Sundays in April at The Trapeze Loft 91 North 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY Already juggling job, life, love? Can you balance your checkbook? Then you are well on the way to mastering *Prop Manipulation!* With *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Stephanie Monseu*, learn the basics of 3-object juggling, partner juggling, passing, equilibrism, and play with some really fun toys to boot: balls, clubs, rings, diabolos, scarves, lassos, etc. ** *4-week April Beginner's Session*: April 6th thru 27th Time: Sundays, 5:30 - 7pm April 6, 13, 20 and 27 Location: The Trapeze Loft, 91 North 1st Street, Williamsburg for directions and more information about all the cool stuff going on at The Trapeze Loft, visit: http://www.thetrapezeloft.com/about.html#JA Cost: $115 for 4 sessions (includes 3 juggling balls of your own) Registration must be made by 3/30/08 with *Stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org*<Stephanie(a)bindlestiff.org> Note: class must meet minimum enrollment, so be sure to sign up. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Bindlestiff Circus Summer Camp at Time and Space Limited, Hudson, NY * Bindlestiff performers and offers workshop at Student Circus Resurgence Conference 2008, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA * Bindlestiff returns to Spiegeltent at Bard College, NY * Kinko the Clown for President 2008! on tour this summer * Keith Bindlestiff performs at Public Libraries throughout Brooklyn * Stephanie Bindlestiff joins the fabulous Miss Una to perform motorcycle thrill show at select locations STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS AND MORE EVENTS! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Variety Arts Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/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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BFC UPDATE - Only three more weeks in NYC
by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus updates and information 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 15, 2008 This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to NYC, March 2008 * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, NYC, April 20, 2008 * Upcoming Bindlestiff events * Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret Season returns to NYC ONLY THREE MORE WEEKS! Sundays in March, 2008 Zipper Factory 336 W. 37th Street, NYC 10018 Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Info: 212-563-0480 *http://www.*<http://www.zippertheater.com/shows.html> *thezipperfactory.com* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus hosts this annual show featuring world class acts, sideshow legends, daredevils, infamous clowns, and New York's finest entertainers. Each week features a new line-up. The New York Times said of the BFC Cabaret: "It's old-fashioned variety entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with twists." Here are some of the artists you will see at this years cabaret: March 16 Philomena, Kinko the Clown, Mr. Pennygaff, Chris Allison Mark Gindick, Nate Cooper, Angelo Iodice, Joel Jeske, Una Mimnagh, and Cirkestra March 23 Philomena, Kinko the Clown, Mr. Pennygaff, Sweet Soubrette, Hilary Chaplain, El Magnifico, Adam Kuchler, Bronwyn Sims, Eric Girardi, and Cirkestra March 30 Philomena, Kinko the Clown, Mr. Pennygaff, Sean Blue, Amy G, Angelo Iodice, Jeff Seal, Fawn Doe, and Benjamin Ickies * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth April 20, 2008 Zipper Factory 336 W. 37th Street, NYC 10018 Showtime: 2 pm Admission: $5 to $15 Info: 212-563-0480 *http://www.*<http://www.zippertheater.com/shows.html> *thezipperfactory.com* ** Back by popular demand! Following the continued success and sold-out performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth returns this April. The Zipper Factory Theater is the host to this popular showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and much, much, more! Be sure to get your tickets early. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Bindlestiff Events * Bindlestiff Circus Summer Camp at Time and Space Limited, Hudson, NY * Bindlestiff performers and offers workshop at Student Circus Resurgence Conference 2008, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA * Bindlestiff returns to Spiegeltent at Bard College, NY * Kinko the Clown for President 2008! on tour this summer * Keith Bindlestiff performs at Public Libraries throughout Brooklyn * Stephanie Bindlestiff joins the fabulous Miss Una to perform motorcycle thrill show at select locations STAY TUNED! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Variety Arts Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety arts. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG

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BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS UPDATE
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

This update includes: * Bindlestiffs at Staten Island Underground Festival, February 16, 2008 * Kinko the Clown at Downtown Clown Revue, NYC, February 18, 2008 * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to NYC, March 2008 * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, NYC, April 20, 2008 * Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at the Staten Island Underground Festival February 16, 2008. THIS WEEKEND! at the VMH Playhouse Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY Showtime: 11 pm Admission: $15 For more details visit http://www.snug-harbor.org/aht/spring08.html#snugunder It is an entire weekend of music, theater, and circus at Snug Harbor. Join the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at the 2008 Staten Island Underground Festival. Come see why we are called "the other greatest show on Earth." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kinko the Clown featured at New York Downtown Clown Revue February 18th, 2008 The KRAINE THEATER 85 EAST 4TH STREET BETWEEN 2nd & Bowery, 1st FL Showtime: 8 pm Tickets are $15, available at smarttix.com Kinko the Clown, from the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, is the featured clown of the Downtown Cown Revue in February. Kinko promises a night of antics, pratfalls, Cirque du Soleil tributes, and trained rats. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret Season returns to NYC Sundays in March, 2008 Zipper Factory 336 W. 37th Street, NYC 10018 Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Info: 212-563-0480 *http://www.*<http://www.zippertheater.com/shows.html> *thezipperfactory.com* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus hosts this annual show featuring world class acts, sideshow legends, daredevils, infamous clowns, and New York's finest entertainers. Each week features a new line-up. Here are some of the artists you will see at this years cabaret Philomena, Mr. Pennygaff, AJ Silver, Joel Jeski, Amy G, Jeff Seal, Sean Blue, Una Mimnagh, Adam Kuchler, Eric Gerardi, Bronwyn Sims, Tanya Gagne, Cirkestra, Sweet Soubrette, Hilary Chaplain, El Magnifico, Kinko the Clown, Mark Gindick, Coney Island Chris, Maestrosities, Scotty the Blue Bunny, Mistress B, Brent McCoy, Miss Saturn, Jens Sigsgaard, Rob Lok, Cardone, Nicholas Flair, and Benjamin Ickies. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth April 20, 2008 Zipper Factory 336 W. 37th Street, NYC 10018 Showtime: 2 pm Admission: $5 to $15 Info: 212-563-0480 *http://www.*<http://www.zippertheater.com/shows.html> *thezipperfactory.com* ** Back by popular demand! Following the continued success and sold-out performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth returns this April. The Zipper Factory Theater is the host to this popular showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and much, much, more! Be sure to get your tickets early. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Support the Variety Arts Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.bindlestiff.org/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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The Cirkus is Coming to Manhattan! Every Sunday in March.
by bindlestiffs＠mailman.xmission.com 03 Feb '08

03 Feb '08

*The Cirkus is Coming New York* * * *What: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret* *Where: The Zipper Factory Theater* * 336 West 37th Street, New York, NY* *When: Every Sunday in March 2008* *Showtime: 8 pm* *Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up)* *Tickets: 212-352-3101 or www.thezipperfactory.com* *Info: 1-877-BINDLES or www.bindlestiff.org* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to New York in March. When the Cirkus began in 1995, it set the stage for today's vaudeville and burlesque revival, and since then has become a legend in the New York and national performance scene. The Bindlestiffs have featured over 400 variety acts, toured nationally for the past 14 years, and brought vaudeville back to Times Squre. *"The Bindlestiffs are responsible for spawning the whole neo-vaudeville, independent circus performer trend evident...throughout Williamsburg and lower Manhattan." —Village Voice, 1997* The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret brings together elements of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque, and cabaret to provide a stage for some of the most talented performing artists in the world. Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists 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. *The New York Times said of the BFC Cabaret: "It's old-fashioned variety entertainment of the sort Ed Sullivan so astutely scooped up, but with twists."* Every show features Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders Philomena and Kinko the Clown, along with an amazing lineup of entertainment legends. For more information and a complete line-up of artists: 1-877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG <http://www.bindlestiff.org/> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Images available upon request Press Contact: Keith Nelson, cirkus(a)bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES HTTP://WWW.BINDLESTIFF.ORG <http://www.bindlestiff.org/>

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