The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Tour. ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS! * Passing the Hat for the Trannie * 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 on DVD now available * 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 FINAL TWO WEEKS! The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat Summer Variety Show Tour is going well. Having already made stops at the Bonaroo Festival and Bard College's Summerscape Festival, 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Passing the Hat for the Trannie The tour bus we have been borrowing for the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Magic Hat tour has some major mechanical issues that we need to deal with. At this point it is waiting for transmission repairs that are going to cost approximately seven thousand dollars. And so we pass the hat amongst our friends and fans to help us get the bus back on the road. Donations are tax deductible. If you would like to donate on line, visit http://www.bindlestiff.org/donate.html. Contributions can also be sent to the BFC PO Box listed below. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23 at 4 pm. All Ages are welcome September 20 late night show for mature audiences. Stay tuned for more details. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. First performance is August 6. Details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on DVD. 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. DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE. Bindlestiff DVD can be ordered by sending a $23 payment to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009. DVD will soon be available on line. New York City screening at Coney Island September 16, 2006 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Keep the Variety Arts Alive 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 Date(s) of event: Thursday, July 6, 2006 Venue: Iron Horse Music Hall Location of venue: 20 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Show time: 7 pm Admission: $18 door, $15 advance, $10 for costumes/ clowns Local Contact Info: 413-584-0610 Date(s) of event: Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, 2006 Venue: Basilica Location of venue: 110 South Front Street, Hudson NY Show time: Friday at 9 pm, Saturday at 10 pm, Saturday All Ages Matinee at 4 pm Doors time: Friday at 8:30 pm, Saturday at 9:30 pm, Sunday at 3:30 pm. Admission for Friday and Saturday Night: Ticket $20, $15 for students with ID (18 and up) admission for Saturday Matinee: Tickets $10 or $25 for families. Date(s) of event: Monday, July 10, 2006 Venue: Cumston Hall Location of venue: Main Street, Monmouth, ME Show time: 7:30 pm Doors time: 7 pm Admission: $20 / $18 Local Contact Info: 207-933-2952 Date(s) of event: Thursday, July 13, 2006 Venue: Chameleon Club Location of venue: 223 North Water St., Lancaster, PA 17603 Show time: 8 pm Doors time: 7 pm Admission: $10 / $8 for clowns in make up Local Contact Info: 717 314 5683 / chameleonclub.net Date(s) of event: July 14, 2006 Venue: 123 Pleasant Street Location of venue: 123 Pleasant Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 Show time: 10 pm Doors time: 9 pm Admission: $15/ $10 for clown makeup or circus costumes Local Contact Info: 304-292-0800 http://www.123pleasantstreet.com Date(s) of event: Saturday, July 15, 2006 Venue: Creative Alliance at the Patterson Location of venue: 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD 21224-3963 Show time: 8 pm Doors time: 7 pm Admission: $16 / $13 CA members and students Local Contact Info: 410 476 1651 / www.creativealliance.org Date(s) of event: Sunday, July 16, 2006 Venue: Sycamore Rouge Location of venue: 21 West Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 Show time: 7 pm Doors time: 6:30 pm Admission: $15 / $10 clowns in make-up Local Contact Info: 804-957-5707 / www.sycamorerouge.org Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org