Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - May 2009 *This update includes:* ** ** Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret at Dixon Place, NYC--FINAL CABARET* ** Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos, Brooklyn, NY* ** Philomena will set World Record at Magic Hat Brewery's Grand Reopening! * ** A Look at the Bindlestiff's Summer Scheudle* ** New York Center for the Variety Arts* ** The Bindlestiffs Webisode #8 is now on-line* ** Bring the Cirkus to your town* ** Support the Variety Arts * *For the most up to date info visit http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret in NYC* *Final Cabaret this season!* ** May 17, 2009. At Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie Street, New York, NY Showtime: 8 pm Doors: 7:30 pm Admission: $20 ($5 discount for clowns in make-up) Tickets: 212-219-0736 or www.dixonplace.org [This performance is recommended for adults] Info: www.bindlestiff.org 1-877-BINDLES The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret brings together elements of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, burlesque, and cabaret to provide a stage for some of the most talented performing artists in the world. Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, daredevils, and more. Featuring a legendary lineup of circus feats, sideshow marvels, and world-class entertainers. May 17 Cirkus Cabaret Line-up Ringmistress Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Harvest Moon Angelo Iodice Cardone the Magician Kinko the Clown Diamond Redd Mistress B Michael Richter and Cirkestra (Boston's premiere Cirkus band) * Substitutions and surprises may occur. All line-ups are tentative until they are on stage. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos* Mondays Open Variety Night Next show: May 11 (after that, the shows are the first Mondays of each month) At Galapgos Art Space 16 Main Street, at the corner of Water Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY Showtime: 8PM Admission: $5 Details/Directions: http://www.galapagosartspace.com One Monday of every month at Galapagos Art Space is dedicated to New York City's variety, vaudeville, aerial, and circus artists. Celebrating works in progress, emerging artists, and professionals trying something new, this night promises many surprises. Artists are invited to perform in New York City's first certified "Green" Cultural venue. The monthly showcase is open to all variety entertainers: jugglers, hoofers, magicians, aerialists, physical comedians, opera singers, violin playing pogo stickers, steppers, acrobats... The stage is here for artists to work out material in front of a live audience. *How to get on stage:* email your name, bio, title and description of your act, and any relevant links to *Variety@galapagosartspace.com*<Variety@galapagosartspace.com>Write 'Open Variety' in the subject line! There will be one walk up slot open on the night of the show, offered on a first come first serve situation. A Galapagos Art Space and Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. partnership * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** *Magic Hat Brewery's Grand Reopening! * Saturday, May 16 The Magic Hat Brewery in S. Burlington, VT Noon-6pm *http://www.magichat.net/events*** <http://www.magichat.net/events> Come one, come all to Magic Hat's Grand Reopening party, at the brewery! Watch as Philomena Bindlestiff sets a Guiness Record for walking on broken glass! Listen as local talent pleases your ears! Treat your taste buds to free samples of lovely libations! Take a brewer-led tour of the brewery and fall in love with beer all over again! This all-ages amazing event kicks off at Noon sharp on Saturday, May 16th, and goes until close at 6pm. Full of Cirkus sideshows, live music and beer, you don't want to miss it! Bring the kids, bring the thirst, bring your bad self. It's going to be epic. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *See The Cirkus this Summer* July 3 Buckaroo Bindlestiff’s Wild West Jamboree at Youth Day, Saratoga July 23 Buckaroo Bindlestiff at Riverside Park, NYC July 25 Cirkus Skill Workshops at Quadricentennial Celebration, Hudson July 27-31 Cirkus Skills Camp at TSL, Hudson August 1 & 2 Bindlestiff Cirkus Show at Summerscape Spiegeltent Bard College August 29 Cirkus Variety Show at Hudson Waterfront September 20 Bindlestiff Cirkus Show at Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson, NY June-September (Multiple Dates) Buckaroo Bindlestiff's Wild West Jamboree at Rocking Horse Ranch First Monday of Every Month Open Stage Variety Show at Galapagos Art Space, Brooklyn More dates coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *NEW YORK CENTER FOR VARIETY ARTS* So an acrobat, a ventriloquist, and a Burlesque queen walked into a building.... We're spearheading an effort to create a performance, practice, and research space devoted to the Variety Arts. The space will focus on the specific needs of the local Variety Arts community and will attract artists from around the world. This exciting project is still in the early stages, but it is moving rapidly. If you're interested in getting involved, would like to pledge your financial (or physical, intellectual, or emotional) support, or you happen to know of a large, conveniently located empty space, please let us know! More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Webisodes On-line* Travel with the Cirkus. Episode 8 is now online. *http://www.thebindlestiffs.com*** <http://www.thebindlestiffs.com/> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Bring the Cirkus to Your Town!* All of the Bindlestiff programs--educational and performance--are available for booking. For more details contact booking@bindlestiff.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *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. 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 -- Mark Meyers London, UK AIM: meyersmrmark