Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - July 29, 2009 *This update includes:* ** ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at the Spiegel Palais, Annandale-on-Hudson* ** Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos, NYC* ** Variety Arts School & Theater in New York (stay tuned)* ** The Bindlestiffs Episode 10 is coming soon!* ** 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 at the Spiegel Palais* at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY August 1 at 3:30 pm and 8:30 pm August 2 at 3:30 pm The 3:30 pm performances on August 1 and 2 are Fun for the Whole Family The 8:30 pm performance on August 1 is for Adults Only For tickets, directions and more information: http://fishercenter.bard.edu/spiegeltent ** The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to the SpiegelPalais for the Summerscape Festival at Bard College. The Bindlestiffs promise another round of vaudevillain fun. Cirkus co-founders Stephanie Monseu and Keith Nelson head up a crew of world-class artists whose performances feature aerial artistry, juggling, bawdy physical comedy, surprising moments of audience participation, and live original music. The troupe includes Jonathan Nosan (acrobat), Joel Jeske (physical comedian), Amanda Topaz (aerialist), Sean Blue (juggler) and the Mystic Band (Francisco Monroy, Gino Pinto and Zacarias Vacanti). Experience the Cirkus in the most luxurious of venues! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Open Variety Stage Show* at Galapagos Arts Space, 16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY First Monday of Every Month at 8PM Next Show is this Monday, August 3. Door $5 Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. in Partnership with Galapagos Art Space presents: Open Stage Variety Show The Best Entertainment Bargain in New York City. Come to Dumbo Brooklyn where a five spot still offers you a spectacular night of tap dancing bears, Kung Fu juggling, clown bands, aerialists suspended above your beverage while you are carefully suspended over a body of water, sword swallowers, physical comedy, contortionists and cowboys. Galapagos Art Space has dedicating the first 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. If you would like to be on the stage, email keith@bindlestiff.org. Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! For more information and to buy tickets go to http://www.galapagosartspace.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Variety Arts School & Theater in New York (stay tuned)* So an acrobat, a ventriloquist, and a Burlesque queen walked into a building.... We're spearheading an effort to create a performance, practice, and research space devoted to the Variety Arts. The space will focus on the specific needs of the local Variety Arts community and will attract artists from around the world. This exciting project is still in the early stages, but it is moving rapidly. If you're interested in getting involved, would like to pledge your financial (or physical, intellectual, or emotional) support, or you happen to know of a large, conveniently located empty space, please let us know! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line, Episode 10 is coming soon!* Travel with the Cirkus. Episode 9 is now online. *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com*** <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@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 -- Mark Meyers London, UK AIM: meyersmrmark