Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - January 2009
Happy New Year!
Make Every Day a Cirkus Day
This update includes:
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret may be postponed
* Bindlestiffs at MadFest Juggling Extravaganza in Madison, WI
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in New Brunswick, NJ
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth - Spring dates!
* Juggling & Circus Arts Classes in Upstate NY.
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes on-line
* Mr. Pennygaff and Kinko the Clown say farewell to Magic Brian
* Bring the Cirkus to your town
* Support the Variety Arts
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Winter Cabaret may be postponed
Yesterday's unexpected closing of the Zipper Factory Theater, the scheduled home of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus' 14th Annual Winter Cabaret Season, has placed this years season in a flux.
The Bindlestiff's season was to open this Sunday with an amazing international line-up. But the theatric tragedy may force New York to miss a month of Bindlestiff's unique mix of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque and cabaret. We are currently seeking an alternative venue. Stay tuned.
You can read more concerning the Zipper's closing at
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MadFest Juggling Extravaganza features Bindlestiffs
January 17,
Madfest Juggling Convention, Madison, WI
The 47th Annual Madfest takes place on January (15), 16, 17, 18 and 19. The
Juggling Extravaganza stage show on Saturday January 17 at 7:00 PM in the Wisconsin Union Theater, featuries special guest The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in New Brunswick, NJ
February 16,
Cross Roads Theater, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ
Fun for the whole family. Show times are 10 am and 12 pm. Tickets are only $5. A Bindlestiff lead circus skill worksop is at 2:30 pm.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cavalcade of Youth - Spring 2009 Dates!
March 14 and April 26, 2009
at the Zipper Factory Theater, 336 West 37th Street, NYC
Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth is 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 mummer. Acts range from debuting amateurs to world-class champion performers—all under the age of 21.
If you are interested in performing in the Cavalcade of Youth contact viveca@playfulproductions.com.
A Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and Playful Productions production
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Juggling & Circus Arts Classes in Upstate NY.
Circus is a great art form which combines physical discipline and fitness with mental agility and creativity. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Stephanie Monseu is offering circus skill workshops (for youth aged 8 and up) in two locations:
Rhinebeck Dance Centre in Red Hook, New York
Morris Memorial in Chatham, New York
Students will be introduced to three-object juggling with balls, scarves, rings, and clubs, and will learn solo and partner juggling patterns. They'll also explore manipulative miscellanea like diabolos, balancing feathers, plate spinning and poi; and work on stilts, rolla bolla, low tightwire, and rolling globe.
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS! SUNDAY JANUARY 25, 2009
at Rhinebeck Dance Centre. Ages 8-12 from 2pm to 3pm • Ages 13-up from 3pm to 4pm
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line
We hope you are enjoying the intimate "on the road with the Bindlestiffs" experience.
Episodes 1-7 are available on-line:
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Mr. Pennygaff and Kinko the Clown say farewell to Magic Brian
January 22nd at the Parkside Lounge, 317 Houston St., NYC
8pm. Free.
Magic Brian is heading to New Zealand, and to celebrate his departure we are throwing a Going Away Variety Show. Join Mr. Pennygaff, Kinko the ClownSweet Soubrette, Ekaterina, and the man of the hour for the fabulous farewell spectacle.
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Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!
All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking.
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Support the Variety Arts
Help get the variety arts to his majesty the people
Tax-deductible donations can be made at
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