Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 16, 2011
Hope to see you at the Cirkus this month.
This update includes:
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret, NYC. 4/1&2
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret, Hudson, NY. 3/25/11
* Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth, Coney Island, USA. 3/27
* Bindlestiff's Open Variety Stage Show, Brooklyn, NY. 3/4
* Summer Cirkus Plans: Spiegeltent and NYC Unicycle Festival
* Hickey Shields Design cripples Cirkus
* The Bindlestiffs Season 2 is coming soon
* Become a Bindlestiff Volunteer
* Support the Variety Arts
For the most up to date info visit
http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret, NYC
Only 2 shows in NYC!
April 1 and 2, 2011
Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street (between Rivington and Delancey), NYC
Showtime 7:30 pm Lounge Opens: 6 pm
Tickets: $20 / $5 discount for clowns in make-up (walk-up only)
Information: http://www.dixonplace.org 212-219-0736
http://www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES
The legendary Cirkus Cabaret returns to the Big Apple. For seventeen years, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret provides a stage for the world's best in circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque, and cabaret. This year's season continues this tradition.
Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, daredevils, and more in The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret. Witness circus feats, sideshow marvels, and world-class entertainers. This year's cabaret features Cardone, Philomena Bindlestiff, Mr. Pennygaff, Ekat, Harvest Moon, Kinko the Clown, Sabrina Chap, and much more.
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.”
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret, Hudson, NY
Friday, March 25, 2011
Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Showtime: 9 pm Doors: 6 pm
Admission: $15 presale/$20 at the door/$5 discount for clowns in make-up (at door only)
Tickets: www.helsinkihudson.com For mature audience only.
On March 25 the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret returns to Club Helsinki in Hudson, NY. Our musical Maestro will accompany jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, aerial artists, sideshow marvels, novelty artists, and daredevils with original circus tunes.
Hosed by Ringmistress Philomena, this night will feature
* Tigger! King of Boylesque
* Hilby, the skinny German Juggler boy
* Tanya Gange, from the Wau Wau Sisters
* Jeff Gordon, world famous clown
* Mr. Pennygaff, sword swallower
* Kinko the Clown, 2012 presidential candidate
* Sabrina Chap, musical maestro
You can expect a night of many surprises.
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Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth, Coney Island, USA
March 27, 2011
Coney Island, USA, 1208 Surf Ave., (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY
Showtime: 4 pm
Admission: $10 youth / $15 adults
Information: coneyisland.com 718-372-5159
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
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Bindlestiff Open Variety Stage Show
First Monday of Every Month
Next Show: April 4, 2011
Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
Door $5
Showtime: 8 pm
Info/tickets: http://www.galapagosartspace.com
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
Every month you can expect a different line up of emerging artists and professional entertainers. If you would like to be on the stage, email keith@bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line!
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Summer Cirkus Plans
Bindlestiff in Spiegeltent
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be returning to the Spiegeltent at the Fischer Art Center's Summerscape at Bard. Get your tickets now, these shows sell out.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus for the whole family: 7/16, 7/17, 8/13, 8/14 at 3:30PM:
Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth: 8/30 and 8/31, at 3:30PM
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret for mature audiences: 8/13 at 8:30.
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2011 NYC Unicycle Festival
The 2011 NYC Unicycle Festival will be rolling across the Big Apple Sept 2-4, 2011. This year's festival will include a 13 mile ride across Brooklyn, public showcases, learn to ride workshops, a trials course, unicycle sports (basketball, hockey and races), and much more. We are currently seeking sponsors for this years event. If you have any ideas, let us know. NYC Unicycle Festival updates are available at http://nycunifest.com
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Hickey Shields Design cripples Cirkus
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been dealing with a tough financial situation caused by Hickey Shields Design. If you would like to learn more on the situation and/or join the cause please visit http://www.causes.com/causes/584869
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The Bindlestiffs Season 2 is coming soon
The Bindlestiffs (webisode series) is going to be starting on season 2 in the coming months. The Bindlestiffs Season 1, the ten episode series documenting the 2008 Bindlestiff Family Cirkus tour is available on a limited edition DVD. Ordering information is available at http://www.thebindlestiffs.com
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Become a Bindlestiff Volunteer
Want to run away with the Cirkus, at least for a night? Bindlestiff is always seeking folks to to assist at shows.
If you would like to start volunteering for Bindlestiff, contact Ellia Bisker at ellia@bindlestiff.org
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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.
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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