Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - January 28, 2012
This update includes:
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret in Hudson, NY. 2/10
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Grand Stage Spectacles in NJ and CT this winter:
BFC at State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ. 2/20
BFC featuring King Charles Troupe at Westminister School, Simsbury, CT. 3/27
* Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show, 2/6
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret NYC starts March 1
* Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth - two spring shows
* 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 Hudson, NY
Only 2 more shows!
February 10 and March 9
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY
Showtime: 9 pm
helsinkihudson.com 518-828-4800
Family Cirkus legendary cabaret has moved into Club Helsinki in Hudson, NY. Importing many Bindlestiff favorites from around the world and adding some of the variety stars of the borscht belt, catskills, and capital region, Bindlestiff's cabaret provides a needed dose of Cirkus in the midst of cold winter nights. Every show features a different line-up of world class entertainers.
The February 10 Line-up includes
Philomena Bindlestiff, ringmistress * Chris McDaniel, trick roping extraordinaire * Mistress B, naughty latex balloon sculpturess * Benjamin Ickies, squeeze box maestro * Dave Cox, purveyor of dangerous comedy * Miss Ekaterina, supremely supple contortionist * Mr. Pennygaff, sword swallower * Kinko the Clown, presidential candidate * Gigi and Pop, novelty music
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Grand Stage Spectacles in NJ and CT this winter
Monday, February 20, 2012
State Theatre
New Brunswick, NJ
Showtimes: 1 pm and 3:30 pm
Tickets/Info: http://www.statetheatrenj.org/bindlestiff
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Werner Centennial Center Theatre,
Westminister School, Simsbury, CT.
Showtime: 8 pm
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/221425
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus teams up with the King Charles Troupe (Harlem's legendary unicycle basketball troupe) and Cirkestra (Boston's renowned Cirkus orchestra) to present grand stage shows. Fun for the whole family. Mark your calendars now.
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Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show in NYC, Next Show February 6
First Monday of Every Month
Next Show: February 6, 2012
Dixon Place,
161A Chrystie Street, NYC
Showtime: 8 pm
$5 suggested donation
dixonplace.org 212-219-0736
Bindlestiff's laboratory for circus and variety arts has found a new home. Dixon Place is devoting the first Monday of every month is to the monthly "open mic for circus." This is a night for works in progress, emerging artists, and professional trying something new or dusting off something old. You never know what you may witness.
If you are interested in performing please contact keith@bindlestiff.org.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret NYC starts March 1
Limited engagement. Only 5 shows!
Thursdays in March in NYC
March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Dixon Place,
161A Chrystie Street, NYC
Showtime: 7:30 pm
dixonplace.org 212-219-0736
Bindlestiff's legendary Cirkus Cabaret returns to Dixon Place. Every show features a line up of world class variety acts. Many of these artists have been seen with Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers, Big Apple Cirkus, and stages around the world. Hosted by Ringmistress Philomena, the show will include aerial artists, sideshow marvels, vaudevillians, circus acts, and the live music of the Bindlestiff Band. These shows are not for children!
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Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth - two spring shows
The Stars of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today! 2 shows this spring:
Dixon Place on March 11
Coney Island USA on March 31
Cavalcade of youth is always seeking young circus and variety artists. If you are interested in participating in the Cavalcade program and are under 21 years of age contact Viveca at cavalcade@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.
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.
Donate to a specific Bindlestiff Cause: http://www.causes.com/causes/584869#
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
www.bindlestiff.org
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917
New York, NY 10009
http://www.bindlestiff.org
1-877-BINDLES info