The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Tour. * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC * Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on Staten Island * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary featuring the first ten years of Bindlestiff. Produced by Alan Plotkin. * Help Support the Variety Arts * Bindlestiff Summer Tour Schedule and Details * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Cirkus is on the road. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour This summer the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Brewing Company team up to satisfy all your thirsts! Celebrating the launch of the Magic Hat Summer Variety Show 12 Pack, The Bindlestiffs are rolling into a town near you with a variety show that promises something for everyone: circus, sideshow, vaudeville and burlesque presented in unique Bindlestiff style. See tour details below. You can also visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/06magichat.html or call 1-877-BINDLES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC This September the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be presenting shows throughout the month under the Big Top. Come down to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan and experience a grand spectacle featuring the Bindlestiff's amazing blend of Cirkus, Sideshow, and Vaudeville in a memorable circus setting, a Spiegel Tent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops. In October and November Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cirkus comes to Staten Island Snug Harbor presents the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus this summer and fall. Details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD coming soon. For over ten years the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has been presenting its unique blend of Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville, and Burlesque. You can now take the Cirkus home with you. Produced by Alan Plotkin this documentary highlights the travels, trials and evolution of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Starting June 4, the DVD will be available at shows and on line. New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive Here at BFC headquarters we're thinking about the summer tour. As we prepare to bring the Cirkus to your town we focus on the many aspects: marketing, costumes, finding rehearsal space, technical support,and equipment. This tour we are facing an even greater burden on a touring company, the $4 gallon of gas, so we come to you, our fans, friends, and donors, with an appeal for your support. Every donation is greatly appreciated, whether it is five dollars or five thousand dollars. With your help, Circus, Sideshow, Vaudeville and Burlesque continue to thrive despite the rising costs of insurance, gas, props, publicity, legal fees, moving costs, storage, venue rentals... Donations can be give on-line at http://www.bindlestiff.org or by sending a check or money order to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. You can also donate online at http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html 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 and Magic Hat Summer Variety Tour Schedule and Details Thursday, June 8, 2006 Red Square, 388 Broadway, Albany, NY Show time: 9 pm Admission: $15 / $10 if you dress in your Festive Finest Info: 518-432-8584 / www.redsquarealbany.com Friday, June 9, 2006 Higher Ground 1214 Williston Rd., South Burlington, VT Show time: 9 pm Admission: $10 Advance, $15 day of show Info: highergroundmusic.com / 802 652 0777 Saturday, June 10, 2006 Space 538, 538 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 Show time: 8 pm Admission: $15 or $10 for costume/clown makeup Info: www.space538.org / 207-828-5600 Sunday, June 11, 2006 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence, RI Show time: 8 pm Admission: $12 Local Contact Info: (401) 331-5876 / http://www.lupos.com Monday, June 12, 2006 Toad's Place, 300 York Street, New Haven, CT Show time: 9 pm Admission: $12 Info: www.toadsplace.com / 203-562-5589 Wednesday June 14 Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA Showtime: 8PM Admission: $20 $15 for members and those in circus costume/ clown makeup Bindlestiff will also be offering Cirkus skill workshops. Info: http://www.fleisher.org Saturday 6/17 and Sunday 6/18 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester TN Preservation Hall Tent Contact: http://www.bonnaroo.com/2006/ Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Dark Horse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209 Show time: 7 pm Admission: $15 / $10 for clowns in make-up Info: 615-297-7113 / darkhorsetheater.com Wednesday June 21 Future of Tradition, 129 Roberts Street, Asheville NC Show time: 9pm Admission: $15 Featuring a Costume Contest! Dress in your Festive Finest Info: 828-232-2980 www.futureoftradition.com/index.html Thursday, June 22, Friday June 23, and Saturday, June 24, 2006 The Garage, 110 West 7th Street, Winston-Salem, NC Show time: June 22 at 8 pm. June 23 and 24 at 10 pm. Admission: $12 advance / $15 at door / $10 for clowns in make-up Info: 336-777-1127 / www.the-garage.ws Sunday, June 25, 2006 The Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC Show time: 9 pm Admission: Tix $15 day of show, $12 in advance or with costume. Also featuring a costume contest. Info: www.visulite.com / 704-358-9200 Monday, 26 June, 2006 King's Barcade, 424 S McDowell Street Raleigh, NC Show time: 10 pm Admission: $10 Featuring a costume contest. Dress in your finest Cirkus costumes. Info: 919-831-1005 June 28 2006 The Flying Anvil, 219 W Lewis Street Greensboro NC Show time: 9pm Admission: $15/ $10 for costumes ( plus $3 membership fee) Info: 336-275-7526 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA Show time: 7:30 pm Admission: $19.50 Tickets: Ticketmaster.com or to charge call (202)397-SEAT Info: 703-549-7500 Friday, June 30, 2006, Saturday July 1, and Sunday July 2 Spiegel Palais, Summerscape 2006 at Bard College's Fisher Center, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Show times: 6/30 at 8:30 pm; 7/1 at 1 pm; 7/1 at 3:30 pm; 7/2 at 3:30 pm; 7/2 at 8:30 pm Info: 845-758-7900 Thursday, July 6, 2006 Iron Horse Music Hall; 20 Center Street, Northampton, MA Show time: 7 pm Admission: $18 door, $15 advance, $10 for costumes/ clowns Info: 413-584-0610 Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, 2006 Basilica, 110 South Front Street, Hudson NY Show time: Friday at 9 pm, Saturday at 10 pm, Saturday All Ages Matinee at 4 pm Admission for Friday and Saturday Night: Ticket $20, $15 for students with ID (18 and up) ALSO Saturday Matinee All Ages Family Show will be presented July 8 at 4 Tickets $10 or $25 for families. Monday, July 10, 2006 Cumston Hall, Theater at Monmouth, Main Street, Monmouth, ME Show time: 7:30 pm Admission: $20 / $18 Info: 207-933-2952 www.theateratmonmouth.org Thursday, July 13, 2006 Chameleon Club, 223 North Water St., Lancaster, PA Show time: 8 pm Admission: $10 / $8 for clowns in make up Info: 717 314 5683 / chameleonclub.net July 14, 2006 123 Pleasant Street, 123 Pleasant Street, Morgantown, WV Show time: 10 pm Admission: $15/ $10 for clown makeup or circus costumes Info: 304-292-0800 http://www.123pleasantstreet.com Saturday, July 15, 2006 Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD Show time: 8 pm Admission: $16 / $13 CA members and students Info: 410 476 1651 / www.creativealliance.org Sunday, July 16, 2006 Sycamore Rouge, 21 West Old Street, Petersburg, VA Show time: 7 pm Admission: $15 / $10 clowns in make-up Info: 804-957-5707 / www.sycamorerouge.org Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org