*The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update* *This update includes:* ** Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes part in the Dickens Festival, Snug Harbor, Staten Island* ** Bindlestiffs coming to Chicago* ** Cavalcade of Youth in November* ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available* ** Help Support the Variety Arts* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops Oct 1 and Nov 5* Step right up with the whole family and put a little variety into your life. October 1 and November 5 Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY. These two-hour workshops for beginners and advanced beginners are a great way to spend an afternoon. For ages 9 to adult. * Juggling and Balancing Sunday, October 1, 1-3 p.m. | $20 (per person). Register by Sept. 29 at 7 pm. * Physical Comedy and Acrobatics Sunday, November 5, 1-3 p.m. | $20 (per person). Register by Nov. 3 at 7pm. To register call (212) 598-0400, ext. 209 For more details: http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aac_CAW_theater_workshop... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island* November 17 - 19, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug Harbors's Dickens Festival at Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY. Take a step back in time with the Cirkus. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff's Join Midnight Cirkus for Chicagoween* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founders and a number of other Bindlestiff's will be taking part in this year's Chicagoween, Chicago, IL. Join us on Daley Plaza during the month of October. Multiple shows every day starting October 13. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth, November 11 and 12.* Back by popular demand! Following the success of last spring's sold-out performances, the illustrious Bindlestiff Cirkus's Cavalcade of Youth returns to the Abrons Arts Center/Henry Street Settlement with this popular showcase of young circus performers. Step right up and see NYC's next generation of circus artists juggle, flip, twirl, clown, spin, dance and much, much, more! Location: Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, New York, NY Public performances are scheduled for November 11 and 12 at 3 pm. Tickets: Adults $15/Students $10 Tickets available at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/2020 If you would like to participate in this years program, please contact Viveca at viveca@playfulproductions.com. You must be under the age of 21 years old to participate in the program. You can be any age to be in the audience. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *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 is also available on line, http://www.bindlestiff.org/merch_media.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *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, a broken bus transmission, 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* *PO Box 1917* *New York, NY 10009* *1-877-BINDLES* *http://www.bindlestiff.org* <http://www.bindlestiff.org>