Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - April 20, 2009

This update includes:

* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Dixon Place, NYC

* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth

* Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos, Brooklyn, NY

* Vote Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisode Series for People's Voice Award

* New York Center for the Variety Arts

* The Bindlestiffs Webisode #8 is now on-line

* 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

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret in NYC

Only Two more Cabarets this season!

April 26, and May 17, 2009.

At Dixon Place,

161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY

Showtime: 8 pm Doors: 7:30 pm

Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up)

Tickets: 212-219-0736 or www.dixonplace.org

[This performance is recommended for adults]

Info: www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 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.

April 26 Cirkus Cabaret Line-up

Ringmistress Philomena

Mr. Pennygaff

Coney Island Chris

Miss Saturn

Kenichi Ebina

Kinko the Clown

Anne Weshinskey

Jonathan Nosan

Tanya Gagne

and Cirkestra (Boston's premiere Cirkus band)

* Substitutions and surprises may occur.

All line-ups are tentative until they are on stage.

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth

April 26, 2009

Dixon Place

161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY

Showtime: 2 pm

Admission: Advance purchase $7 youth/$12 adults; at the door $10 youth/$15 adults

Reservations/info: dixonplace.org 212-219-0736

[Fun for the whole family]

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.

Entering its sixth year, Bindlestiff’s Cavalcade continues to feature an amazing array of young talent. These are the future stars of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and television. Where else can you see juvenile unicyclists, tap dancers, magicians, clowns, and contortionists sharing the stage with Broadway-bound singers and classically trained musicians? Order your tickets early, recent performances have been sold-out sensations.

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If you are interested in performing in the Cavalcade of Youth contact viveca@playfulproductions.com.

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Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos

Mondays Open Variety Night

Next show: May 11 (after that, the shows are the first Mondays of each month)

At Galapgos Art Space

16 Main Street, at the corner of Water Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY

Showtime: 8PM

Admission: $5

Details/Directions: http://www.galapagosartspace.com

One Monday of every month at Galapagos Art Space is dedicated 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. Artists are invited to perform in New York City's first certified "Green" Cultural venue. The monthly showcase is open to all variety entertainers: jugglers, hoofers, magicians, aerialists, physical comedians, opera singers, violin playing pogo stickers, steppers, acrobats... The stage is here for artists to work out material in front of a live audience.

How to get on stage: email your name, bio, title and description of your act, and any relevant links to Variety@galapagosartspace.com Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! There will be one walk up slot open on the night of the show, offered on a first come first serve situation.

A Galapagos Art Space and Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. partnership

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Vote Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisode Series for People's Choice Award

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' Webisode Series The Bindlestiffs has been nominated for a Webby (basically an Oscar for the internet) under the Reality category. Because of this, we are eligible for the People's Award. You can help, we need as many votes as possible.

To register and vote:

http://pv.webbyawards.com/

To see the webisodes, visit http://www.thebindlestiffs.com.

Our competition has lots of money and promotional tools at their hand (for example Discovery), so any help spreading the word is appreciated.

By the way, voting really is a pain in the noodle- when you sign up, you'll receive an activation code in your email.... click on the URL embedded in that email, (it will say "Activate your account") and you'll be welcomed back to the Webby Awards. at the top, upper right corner of the page, above the yellow and white icons, is a drop down menu that says "select a nominee" click on that, and a huge menu will drop down- scroll all the way down to the "T's", as it's alphabetically arranged- we're under "The Bindlestiffs." Such a hassle, but we really appreciate it!

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NEW YORK CENTER FOR VARIETY ARTS

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! More details coming soon.

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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line

Travel with the Cirkus. Episode 8 is now online.

http://www.thebindlestiffs.com

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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

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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.

This year started with a loss—not just to Bindlestiff, but to the variety arts community and beyond. The Zipper Factory Theater, which was a stronghold of the variety arts in NYC, unexpectedly shut its doors on January 14, just days before the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret was scheduled to open there. The cost of losing this venue goes far beyond our own promotional and travel expenditures.

In hard times, we draw closer, cultivate our connections and strengthen our bonds. 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.

Your donation, whether large or small, will support our programs and help us recover from this recent setback. It is also a reminder that you believe in the work we do. In the meantime, we remain committed to our mission, and we look forward to seeing you at the Cabaret.

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