Bindlestiff Update

Bindelstiff Family Cirkus Update

BINDLESTIFF ON TIMES SQUARE
chashama presents Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc.
Palace of Variety and Free Museum of Times Square
located at 125 West 42nd St. [through January 1, 2003.]
Fri, Sat and Sun. Showtimes will be 7, 9 and 10:30 pm on Fri and Sat. And 4, 6, and 8 on Sunday.
7 DAYS A WEEK OF VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT
see schedule below. For showtimes and tix prices call 877-BINDLES

THIS WEEK, Philomena hosts an hour long spectacle featuring the aerial artistry of Tanya Gagne, the juggling of Ringling Bros. performer, Watson Kowecki, the songs of Scotty the Blue Bunny, the Human Blockhead, target bull whip, juggling, and much more. Just returning from a solo European tour, we welcome back to the Bindlestiff stage, Magic Brian. All this to the live accompaniment of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Band. Different acts each week. For more info call 877-BINDLES.

PALACE OF VARIETY GRAND PUBLIC OPENING ON SEPT 21!
After a month and a half of preview shows and a growing museum, Bindlestiff will host a day long spectacle in exemplary circus style. Stay tuned form more details.

SEEKING ACTS FOR
Open Stage Cabaret hosted by Lilly Lipid, EVERY THURSDAY at 11 pm.
Now is your chance to perform on Times Square. Acts should be 5 to 7 minutes in length. Performers are asked to arrive at 10:30 to sign up. If you require special technical needs--aerial rigging, special lighting, etc., please contact us prior to the performance. [This is the primary audition for BFC. Performers can also send promotional material to the address below.]

VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE
Bindlestiff offers complimentary tickets to individuals who are willing to spend a couple hours helping out: passing out flyers, stage hands, cleaning up, etc. If you are interested, please email volunteer@bindlestiff.org

SEEKING ODDITIES AND DISPLAY ITEMS
We are seeking displays for the Free Museum of Times Square, e.g. mutascopes, nickelodeons, band organs, fijii mermaids, Zeigfeld costumes, fortune tellers, penny presses, etc. So if you have any good notions, let us know.

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UPCOMING SHOWS AT THE PALACE OF VARIETY
7 Days a week of Live Entertainment

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus   Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
A showcase of circus acts, sideshow marvels, daredevils, New York legends and world-class entertainers.

Lilly Lipid's Open Stage Cabaret   Every Thursday at 11 pm
An open mic for Variety Entertainers: Jugglers, magicians, dancers, clowns, singers, aerialist, and even mimes.

The Mammy Project   Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in September at 8 pm
A theatrical examination of the Aunt Jemima stereotype in American culture, by Michelle Matlock.

Sxip's Hours of Charm   Every Wednesday at 8:30 pm
Circus Arts, Music, Object Theater, Performance Art and Curious Lectures as raw and suprising entertainment.

The Porno Jim Show   Every Thursday at 9 pm (through October 31), adults only
Porno Jim and his beautiful assistant Bex present a humorous yet hardcore exploration of modern pornography.

Benjamin Ickie's Failure   Every Monday at 10 pm
Mutant anthems for losers and ne'erdowells, joined by a band and several variety acts.

Outré Island   Every Tuesday at 8:30 pm
Outré Island is the hilarious, one-man comedy written and performed by Christopher Rozzi

Wau Wau Sisters   Dec 4, 11 & 18 at 11 pm
These two ladies offer a stunning blend of circus, rock, sass, aerial and acrobatics

John Brown's Live! From Space. . .The Great Show Show Show! Sept 12 & 26, Oct 3, 17 & 31 at 7 pm
This energetic and funny clown show rockets you to outer space for asteroids, alien encounters &... Break Dancing?

The Fling Kings
Sept 14/15 at 12 & 2 pm, Sept. 16 at 6 & 8 pm, Sept. 17/18 at 6 pm and Sept. 19 at 6 & 7 pm
The Fling Kings present world-class juggling and side-splitting comedy.

Mat Fraser's Sealo   December 12, 14 and 15 at 8 pm.
A one-man show about the real-life turn-of-the century armless 'freak', portrayed by English actor Mat Fraser.