The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update This update includes: * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegel tent in NYC * Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to Hudson, NY * Cirkus skills workshops at Abrons Arts Center, NYC * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes part in the Dickens Festival, Snug Harbor, Staten Island * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island * Bindlestiffs coming to Chicago * Cavalcade of Youth in November * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary on DVD now available * Spiegeltent Line-ups * Help Support the Variety Arts * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in a Spiegeltent in NYC This September the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be presenting shows throughout the month under the Big Top. Come down to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan and experience a grand spectacle in the memorable Spiegeltent at the Fulton Street Fish Market, South Street under the Brooklyn Bridge, Pier 17, NYC. Six shows for all ages. September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23 at 4 pm. One show for adults only, September 20 at 10 pm. September 20 at 10 pm BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS and MAGIC HAT BREWING COMPANY Celebrate the end of the First Summer Variety Show Tour at a gala event at the beautiful Spiegeltent at the Fulton Fish Market. Dress in your finest, the velvet swags, stained glass, carved booths and gorgeous dance floor of this tented ballroom will bring you back to the decadent days of the Belle Epoque! Featuring Special Guests: Scotty the Blue Bunny, A.J. Silver, Musical Genius Sxip Shirey and more TBA! ADULTS ONLY 10pm Show www.spiegelworld.com for directions/info Tickets $15 call Ticket Central: 212-279-4200 September 7, 8, 9, 21, 22 and 23 at 4 pm. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus for All Ages. Bindlestiff presents it's unique hybrid of Circus, Sideshow, and Vaudeville in a Variety Show suitable for all ages at the beautiful Spiegeltent at the Fulton Fish Market. ALL-AGES at 4pm shows. Tickets $15 adults/$10 ages 16 and under. Ticket Central: 212-279-4200. Check our hotline for Guest Star roster: 1-877-BINDLES www.spiegelworld.com for directions/info * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Join the Cirkus and see a show for free! Special Opportunity to Join the Cirkus--see the show for free! Bindlestiff is seeking volunteers for our shows in the glamorous Spiegeltent on September 7, 8, 9, and 21, 22, 23. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and a love of the Cirkus; volunteer opportunities include stagehanding and merchandise sales. All volunteers see the show for free! We are also looking for volunteers for the September 15 show in Hudson, NY. Interested potential volunteers should contact ellia@bindlestiff.org for more details or to sign up. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in Hudson, NY On September 15, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns to the Basilica Industria, Hudson, NY. Last month the Cirkus had sold out shows in Hudson, so the show is coming back for one night and one night only! If you came to the last show in Hudson, you can expect many surprises and a new line up of performers. Featuring Ringmistress Philomena, Scotty the Blue Bunny, the Fabulous Miss Una, Sxip Shirey, and Mr. Pennygaff. You must be at least 18 years of age to attend this show. For more details and tickets visit http://www.basilicaindustria.com/Bindlestiff.html or http://www.bindlestiff.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family teaches Cirkus Skill Workshops October 1 and November 5 Binldestiff will offer cirkus skill workshops at the Henry Street Settlement/Abrons Arts Center. Registration details and additional information coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiffs at the Dickens Festival, Staten Island In November the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be taking part in Snug Harbors's Dickens Festival. Take a step back in time with the Cirkus. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff Family Cirkus documentary screening at Coney Island CONEY ISLAND SATURDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES presented by indiefilmpage.com & Coney Island USA is hosting the NY debut of the "Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: The First Ten Years" documentary. Join us September 16 at the Coney Island Museum 1208 Surf Ave., between Stillwell Ave. and West 12th Street. Tickets $5.00. Free Popcorn! Shows start at 8:30pm, doors open 8pm. Now, for the very first time, Bindlestiff recounts its history, presenting an astonishing extravaganza of highlights from its first decade of performances. They come to you in an unparalleled digital command performance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. More details coming soon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth This November Bindlestiff's Cavalcade of Youth will be at Abrons Arts Center/Henry Street Settlement. Public performances are scheduled for November 11 and 12. 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Spiegeltent Line-ups [see above for descriptions/directions] Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will present an amazing and changing line-up of variety entertainers at the Spiegeltent in September: BFC Spiegel Line ups Sept 7 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Cheryl Lewis Watson Kawecki Sept 8 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Una Mimnagh Miss Saturn Sept 9 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Una Mimngh Diamond Redd Sept 20 - 10 pm Show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Scotty the Blue Bunny Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Una Mimnagh Sept 21 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Terra Hanes Magic Brian Sept 22 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Rob Torres Una Mimnagh Sept 23 - 4 pm show Performers: Musician: Sxip Shirey Angelo Iodice Kinko the Clown Philomena Mr. Pennygaff Nicholas Flair Una Minagh * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 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