The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus proudly invites you to help us celebrate ten years of bringing our unique variety of American folk entertainment to the public! Join us from February 24 through April 3 as Bindlestiff, in association with New York City's legendary Theater for the New City, presents a season of Cirkus spectacular with three amazing shows: * From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret * Cavalcade of Youth The crown jewel of the season is our newest production, "From the Gutter to the Glitter: A Night Out with the Bindlestiffs." Bindlestiff co-founders Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu take you on an intimate tour through the bright lights and dark alleyways of American popular entertainment...from medicine shows and vaudeville, to sideshows and Prohibition-era cabaret, to Vegas lounges and reality TV. Featuring the live music of Peter Bufano, the show is directed by Barbara Karger and Michael Preston. Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm Additional performance: Monday, February 28, at 8 pm ************************************************************************************** Start your weekend off with a bang--it's the variety show that started it all! The tenth season of the classic Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret offers a different show each week featuring the world's best entertainers: jugglers, magicians, physical comedians, daredevils, contortionists, ventriloquists, sideshow marvels, aerialists, and New York legends of every kind. See stars of each era of Bindlestiff's history as the Bindlestiff Family reunites on the TNC stage--each week showcases a fantastic bandleader who has made Bindlestiff Family Cirkus music great, including Baby Dee, SXIP Shirey, Corn Mo, Raja Azar & Tim Hoey, and Peter Bufano. Showtimes: Thursdays at 8 pm ************************************************************************************** Come and see why the future looks so bright for circus and variety in NYC—Bindlestiff and Playful Productions present the Cavalcade of Youth, where the stars of tomorrow steal the stage today! All acts feature up-and-coming performers under 21 years of age, in two special performances: Showtimes: Sunday, March 13 and Sunday, March 27, at 2pm All performances will be held at Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (between E. 9th and 10th streets) New York, NY Reservations and advance tickets are suggested. For more info: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus 1-877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org Theater for the New City 212-254-1109 www.theaterforthenewcity.net See you at the Cirkus! The Bindlestiffs ************************************************************************************** These productions are made possible with the support of NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Legion Arts, Autonomedia, chashama, XMission and Laughing Squid. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus PO Box 1917 New York, NY 10009 1-877-BINDLES http://www.bindlestiff.org