Firefly/Serenity All-day Marathon @ Central Cinema

Monday, May 30, 2011

10:00 AM

Central Cinema

1411 21st Ave Seattle, WA

It's what we do, darlin'. It's what we do.”  

There is a Firefly/Serenity marathon at Central Cinema in Seattle on Memorial Day that starts with the series and ends with the movie - the way it was meant to be seen!

 

The Big Damn Movie on the big screen at Central Cinema in Seattle during Memorial Day Weekend! (cue wild screaming...)  

 All day Joss-fest is only $10! Buy your tickets on-line at the Central Cinema website.

Nightly movie is $6 (advanced purchase tickets are non-refundable).

 Live the adventure once again. Shiny. Let's be bad guys.

 

Linky links to Central Cinema and Tickets.

 

SERENITY

Friday May27, Sat. May 28 & Sun. May 29 @ 7:00pm
Tues May 31 & Weds June 1 @ 9:30*

THE FIREFLY/SERENITY MARATHON
The full series plus the feature film!
Memorial Day Mon May 30 @ 10am - 11p

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Emerald City Comic Con - March 4th-6th

 

Washington State Convention Center

800 Convention Place

Seattle, WA 

 

The Washington State Convention Center will be Geek Central for 3 days of comics, games, costumes and misbehavin'!   We'll meet in Room 4A for the movie, Browncoats: Redemption on Saturday @ 5 pm.

Bring those brown coats and Jayne Hats!”

How to find us: It's a room full of Browncoats. Just stand up and start singing "The Hero of Canton".

 

Saturday, March 5, 20110 - Room 4A

5:00 PM

 

If you're going to the Emerald City Comic Con to hang out with a few thousand of your closest geek friends, then come join the rest of the Browncoat crew for a viewing of the fan-made movie, Browncoats: Redemption.  We'll be in Room 4A (right after the William Shatner Q&A) and seating will be tough. Don't fret, there will certainly be some Firefly fans staying in the room.  

Why should you see a fan-made film of one of your favorite TV shows EVER? Because proceeds from the sale of the DVD goes to charities worth supporting; like Equality Now and Kids Need to Read. The director, Michael Dougherty will also be present for a post-viewing Q&A.

(ps - no charge for the movie but it'll cost ya to get into the convention - see the ECCC website for ticket prices)

 

 

 

Info on the movie:

BROWNCOATS: REDEMPTION
Browncoats: Redemption is a fan-made sequel to Serenity. It is a feature film length, space western adventure that follows the same genre as Serenity and its predecessor, the television series Firefly. It takes place three months after the events on the colonized planet Miranda. We find Captain Laura Matthews and the crew of Redemption unintentionally thrown into a situation that some view as the potential catalyst for the second unified rise of the Independents against the Alliance, since Unification Day. The Alliance is looking for a scapegoat for Miranda while those unhappy with the Alliance are looking for a rallying cry to take action. Through all this, a secret about Laura is exposed that shakes the very core of the crew, threatening to break it up, challenge the trust that Laura has earned with the Browncoats, and undo all the efforts she has put into place to keep a sense of peace in her life since the first Unification War. The movie is followed by a Q&A.

 

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Live Performance of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog! Coming in January!

Posted by: Traevynn

January 28 - February 12, 2011 at 8pm
In The Allen Theatre - ACT 
Running Time: 1 hours, 30 minutes

Fresh off a sold-out 5 week run, Seattle's Balagan Theatre transfers their greatest hit to ACT Theatre for what is sure to be a CANNOT MISS Seattle theater event.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog tells the incredible story of an aspiring villain... who blogs and sings. In this backwards world, the villain is the hero, and the hero is the villain. But which one will get the girl? Created by Joss Whedon, best known as the creator and showrunner of the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse, this internet sensation combines catchy music, wry humor, and comic book archetypes into a show that is now ready to be experienced in a whole new way - on a live stage.

This is a guest production; not produced by ACT.

NOTE: THIS SHOW SOLD OUT FAST THE LAST TIME SO LET'S MAKE A PLAN!

Go to the Meetup site and post your thoughts and suggestions: http://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Browncoats/ideas/562335/

 

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2011 CSTS Promotional Art Contest Rules
In its five-year history, Can't Stop The Serenity has raised more than half a million dollars for Equality Now. We can do even more good works this year, but only if people show up! That's where you come in. Since we've been doing this for half a decade now, the novelty factor has worn off, which means it's more important than ever before to build excitement for CSTS. The logo, poster and t-shirts are critical tools for raising awareness about the event, building excitement, and getting people into theaters around the world.

Here are the complete rules for this year's contest:

THE CAUSE:

• CSTS 2011 and Equality Now

THE SHINY STUFF:

• The winner’s artwork will be used as the basis for the T-shirt, poster and promo for CSTS 2011.
  
• Additionally, the winner’s artwork will be featured prominently throughout CSTS’s new and improved website for 2011.

THE RULES:

• All artwork you submit must be your own. If you plan to incorporate any stock imagery in your entry, you must have documentation showing that you have permission to use and reproduce it.
  
• It should go without saying, but we'll say it anyway. Don't use copyrighted artwork in your submission.
  
• Because this is about Equality Now and Peace in the ‘Verse, there should be no overt violence portrayed within the art.
  
• The winner’s artwork will be used by CSTS for the purposes of the 2011 CSTS Screenings and events, and for additional promotional purposes until the 2012 artwork has been chosen. No other compensation will be given to the winner.

ARTWORK GUIDELINES

• Each entry should include the following:
  
  
  • An isolated version of the logo (no background images)
    
  • A black and white version of the logo
    
  • A mockup of the logo as a poster (may contain additional text and artwork)
    
  • A mockup of the logo as a T-shirt (may contain additional text and artwork)
    
  
  
• You must use the CSTS logo and have it displayed predominantly within the piece you are submitting. You can download various versions of the logo here.
  
• The logo may be used in many different ways, including, but not limited to stationery, patches, stickers, web banners, icons, etc. The more flexible your design, the better.
  
• We will accept any artwork in almost any format: vectorized, rasterized (bitmapped) or real life based (like a sketch or painting) so as to make it as easy as possible for people to enter. We RECOMMEND a vector based format such as the ones listed below but will also accept raster formats and even physical artwork if need be.
  
• Because of this, we reserve the right to translate / digitize / clean up any artwork we get to a format and minimum level of quality (resolution / smoothness) needed to look good in all areas that it will be used (web, print, merchandising, video, etc)
  
• You can create a full color piece of artwork, but it is RECOMMENDED that you create a design that lends itself well to being rendered down to four color, three color, grayscale, AND black and white as this makes it easier to use the design in the various mediums cheaply and accurately (Screen Printing, Dye Sub Printing, Inkjet Printing, Web, etc...) Also, we would recommend using the RGB color space and not the CMYK color space for your digital creation. Transparency / using an alpha channel is allowed and encouraged if needed. Anti-aliasing will be applied if necessary.
  
• We will make our best effort to remain true to the original artwork, but for best results, least amount of work for us, and to guarantee highest possible quality, we RECOMMEND the following vector formats (in order from best to worst):
  
  
  • EPS - Encapsulated Postscript File (Vector Mode, NOT Bitmap Mode)
    
  • SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics
    
  • AI - Adobe Illustrator File
    
  • Most other vector formats such as PDF, SWF, EMF and WMF will also be accepted but are not preferred
    
  
  
• If you prefer to submit your artwork in a raster (bitmapped) based format, we will still accept it, but we may translate it to a vector based format if, for example, the resolution is too low. For raster based submissions, we RECOMMEND a print dpi setting such as between 300 dpi and 600 dpi and we RECOMMEND the following raster formats (in order from best to worst):
  
  
  • TIF - Tagged Image File
    
  • PSD - Photo Shop Document
    
  • XCF - G.I.M.P. Document
    
  • Most other raster formats such as PNG, BMP, JPG, and GIF will also be accepted but are not preferred
    
  
  
• If you do not have access to or experience with professional graphic design programs such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop and do not wish to purchase any specifically for this contest, we would recommend using Inkscape (found athttp://www.inkscape.org ) for Vector based formats. If you must use raster based, we recommend the GNU Image Manipulation Program aka G.I.M.P. (found at http://www.gimp.org ) or GIMPshop (found at http://www.gimpshop.com ), a version of GIMP tailored to people who are familiar with Adobe Photoshop. All of these programs are legal to download and use free of charge.
  
• Last but not least, if you are not a digital artist, and would like to create your artwork in a real world medium, such as sketching or painting, you may mail the artwork to us if you are not confident in your ability to acquire a high quality scan of said artwork. We can scan it, but we reserve the right to translate it into a vector based format, which may lose some of the nuances of the medium it was originally created on. Also, we can not guarantee the ability to return the artwork to you.

SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY

• Submissions will be accepted beginning Monday, January 10, 2011, and must be received no later than January 31, 2011 by 11:59 P.M. PST in order to be considered for this contest.
  
• You may submit up to three pieces for consideration. 
  
• All entries and questions should be submitted to artdirector@cantstoptheserenity.com.
• If you need to mail your submission, email artdirector@cantstoptheserenity.com for instructions and a mailing address.
  
• All entries which meet the guidelines will be posted on February 7, 2011, PST on the official CSTS website, to be voted on by the general public. The voting period ends February 14, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. PST. In the event of a tie, the Global Team will choose the winning piece.

ONE LAST NOTE

Universal has no problem with CSTS running this contest. However, it should be noted that Universal in no way officially approves the artwork (i.e. it is not their official creation for Serenity) and that the sale and promotion thereof is solely at the discretion of CSTS. Please note that the inspiration for your artwork should come from movie Serenity and not the TV Series - Firefly.

Good luck! We can’t wait to see your submissions!

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 Announcing a new Meetup for Seattle Browncoats!

What: Planning Meeting for CSTS 2011! Yep, we're getting an early start this year.

When: Sunday, August 8, 2010 1:00 PM

Where: Wayward Coffeehouse
8570 Greenwood Ave N.- East side of the street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 706-3240

Seattle Browncoats Charities want YOUR ideas, thoughts and suggestions for Can't Stop the Serenity 2011!
Gather 'round the big table at the Wayward Coffeehouse and let us know what's on your mind. See a way to make the event better? Let us know. Have an idea on something new and different? We want to hear it.

After hosting 5 yearly events, we want to make the next one better than ever and we need your help to do it. Tell us your suggestions and if you can't make it to the meeting, feel free to email your thoughts to info[@]cstsseattle[dot]org.

Here is some general information about the event:

• MOHAI will not be available as a venue due to the move into the Armory at South Lake Union. They won't have a theater in the new space.
  
• We would LOVE to have the cast, crew and Joss himself come to our event, so if you know of a donor or sponsor willing to give several thousand dollars to us to book our BDH's, then by all means, let us know ASAP!
  
• Dates during the summer will overlap with lots of other events happening at the same time. There is no one weekend that is totally clear of events.
  
• FOX has not given permission for us to show ANY Firefly episodes or commentary.
  
• Buffy and Angel episodes cannot be shown unless released by WB or UPN and they have been asked numerous times.
  
• Universal permits CSTS events to show the movie, "Serenity" but not the commentary. This may change at some point but we don't have control over that. The Global CSTS Committee deals with Universal to get permission for all the registered cities.

Come by, hang out, listen to the ideas and give us your impressions. We really want to know.

http://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Browncoats/calendar/14220853/ 

 

 

 

 July 13th, 2010

 

This is it, fellow crew members and lucky passengers! The final countdown has begun to our 5th Annual CSTS event at MOHAI on Saturday!!
This year, we have something unique - Live Music by Vixy & Tony, and special guest; Marian Call!

Bring your non-perishable food items for donating to Northwest Harvest, who will be receiving a portion of the donation proceeds from the event.

Come in costume and get a chance at door prizes during the Firefly Fashion Show!

Raffle baskets are full of awesome goodies this year:
Bed & Breakfast room @ Eason Estates;
Presidential Accomodations at Embassy Suites;
T-shirt autographed by Eliza Dushku (Faith on Buffy, Echo on Dollhouse);
Mini Poster autographed by the cast of "Serenity";
DVD's & BluRay of too many different movies and TV shows to count;
Handcrafted items from the Firefly/Serenity universe;
Dark Horse comics including the Wash float-out;
Quality collectible figurines from the Buffy-verse;
Passes to MIFFF and t-shirts for fashionable wear;
Paramount Theater performance passes to "Burn the Floor" dance extravaganza;

and more, More, MORE!!! (my fingers are tired from typing)

Tickets for the full, DELUXE event (includes the movie; Serenity, raffle, music, food, fashion show, Extra special raffle and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog screening) are available on-line for $30 until Tuesday, July 13th.
Tickets available at the door on the day of the event ($17.00) for the movie and raffle and $30 for the deluxe event. Sorry, no food is included if you buy your tickets at the door.  However, movie concession snacks can be purchased in the lobby.

Got questions? We've got answers so fire off an email to info@cstsseattle.org and let us know what's on your mind. See you in the 'Verse!

www.cstsseattle.org

or

Can't Stop the Serenity 2010 - Seattle Browncoats 

 

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Update June 20th:

 

Seattle's 5th Annual Charity Movie Event for Equality Now -- Can't Stop the Serenity 2010!!

When and Where: July 17th, Saturday @ MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) - Directions
Time: 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm - movie starts at 5:00 pm)

Created by fans of the movie Serenity, Can't Stop the Serenity (CSTS) has become a worldwide benefit movement in support of Joss Whedon's favorite charity, Equality Now - an international organization that works against violence and for the protection and promotion of human rights for women and girls around the world. www.equalitynow.org

 

Activities planned so far:

Joss Whedon's shiny sci fi action-adventure movie, Serenity

Our CSTS special presentation will be a live music mini-concert featuring:
VIXY & TONY and MARIAN CALL. Let's put our hands together for our favorite Firefly songwriters and musicians!
NOTE: This concert is included in the full event ticket only.

 

Costume/fashion show with door prizes for those brave people who come in costume

Raffle baskets filled with awesome goodies

Browncoat social hour with munchable appetizers and beverages

And Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!

Our amazing committee is still dreaming up plans and exciting events to take place for this years' shindig so keep your communicator open for further details.

Ticket details:
ALL TICKETS WILL BE PICKED UP AT WILL CALL ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
$17 day of show (movie and raffle only)
Event Tickets: $30 - includes Serenity screening, raffle prizes, social hour (food not available if tickets are purchased at the door), special music concert, costume/fashion show, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and another 'Better Chance of Winning' Raffle!

 

Tickets, t-shirts, tote bags and raffle tickets are available for purchase on-line at CSTS Seattle (www.cstsseattle.org) so check the website for merchandise and ticket deadlines. (ON-LINE SALES ARE NOW CLOSED - TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT - Movie, live music, Dr. Horrible, raffles, social hour and fashion show are available but food is not included in deluxe ticket)
 

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, well? Why not? You can still purchase them on the day of the event and join in the magic, mayhem and misbehaving!

 

T-shirts - $20 each - Sizes available: S-5X (black) in unisex and women's style. T-shirts are only available for purchase online and must be picked up at the event. This year's artwork is by awesome local artist, Emily Ivie. See the logo at the top? She's the one who created it!

Word of mouth is our friend. Tell everyone you know, send a text, post on Facebook/MySpace/LiveJournal, Tweet about it! We aim to misbehave!

 

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June 14th, 2010

 

Volunteers for Can't Stop the Serenity! Raise your hand and....

 

...start typing! Send an email to Jeff, the volunteer coordinator if you are interested in helping out at Can't Stop the Serenity on Saturday, July 17th. If you would rather spend your time doing pre-shindig work or behind the scenes at the event, let him know that as well. There may even be bribes....er, I mean, thank you gifts involved!
Here's the email to use: volunteer{at}cstsseattle[dot]org
and if the Alliance is mucking up your transmission and you can't get through, send a wave to Andrea at info[at]sbcharities{dot}org.

 

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June 09, 2010

 

WooHOOO! We have GREAT NEWS!
Our CSTS special presentation will be a live music mini-concert featuring:
VIXY & TONY and MARIAN CALL!
This concert is included in the full event ticket which includes the movie screening, raffle, social hour/hors d'oeuvre, extra special raffle and a screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
Let's put our hands together for our favorite Firefly songwriters and musicians!

For anyone who already bought their "movie only" tickets, there is a chance to upgrade to a full event ticket so you don't miss out on this great evening of music and mayham.

Send an email to info@cstsseattle.org with your request and the ticket sale folk will treat you right.

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, well? Why not? Click your way over to www.cstsseattle.org/tickets.html and get your hands on a pair...or more.

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April 23rd, 2010

 

All righty then:

 

Tickets are now ON SALE for Seattle's Can't Stop the Serenity! Pre-order your movie tickets, full event tickets, t-shirts, tote bags and raffle chances and be absolutely, 100% certain of getting in on the shiny fun!!

Go HERE (www.cstsseattle.org) for more information on what we have planned.

Please note: Tickets will be available at WILL CALL on the day of the event.

NO TICKETS WILL BE MAILED. T-shirts and tote bags that are ordered on-line will ONLY be shipped to people who do not buy an event ticket.

T-shirt and tote bag logo for 2010 -  http://www.cstsseattle.org/tshirts.html 

 

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March 31st, 2010  

 

Here's the news you've been waiting for!!

Seattle's 5th Annual Charity Movie Event for Equality Now -- Can't Stop the Serenity 2010!!

When and Where: July 17th, Saturday @ MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) - Directions
Time: 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm - movie starts at 5:00 pm)

What it is: Created by fans of the movie Serenity, Can't Stop the Serenity (CSTS) has become a worldwide benefit movement in support of Joss Whedon's favorite charity, Equality Now - an international organization that works against violence and for the protection and promotion of human rights for women and girls around the world. www.equalitynow.org

Activities planned so far:

• We'll be showing Joss Whedon's shiny sci fi movie, Serenity
  
• A special presentation (more on this later),
  
• Costume/fashion show with door prizes
  
• Raffle baskets filled with awesome goodies
  
• Browncoat social hour with munchable appetizers and beverages
  
• And MORE!
  

Our amazing committee is still dreaming up plans and exciting events to take place for this years' shindig so keep your communicator open for further details.

Ticket details:
ALL TICKETS WILL BE PICKED UP AT WILL CALL ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
$15 advance/$17 day of show (movie and raffle only)
Event Tickets: $30 advance purchase - includes Serenity screening, raffle prizes, social hour and appetizers, special presentation, costume/fashion show and another 'Better Chance of Winning' Raffle!

Tickets, t-shirts and raffle tickets are available for purchase on-line at CSTS Seattle (www.cstsseattle.org) so check the website.

April 1st - 4th: Purchase your tickets and pre-order your t-shirts at Norwescon 33!

T-shirts - $20 each - Sizes available: S-5X (black) in unisex and women's style. T-shirts are only available for purchase online and must be picked up at the event. This year's artwork is by a local artist, Emily, and will be available for viewing shortly. Stay tuned!

Word of mouth is our friend. Tell everyone you know, send a text, post on Facebook/MySpace/LiveJournal, Tweet about it! We aim to misbehave!

 

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June 27th, 2010 -

 

Announcing a new meeting for Seattle Browncoats!

What: Volunteer Meeting for Seattle's Can't Stop the Serenity Event in July

When: Sunday, June 27, 2010 1:00 PM
Where: Wayward Coffee House
8570 Greenwood Ave N. E. side of the street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 706-3240

Time to grab those brown coats, shine up those mid-bulk transports and execute a Crazy Ivan to the Wayward Coffeehouse on Sunday, June 27th at 1 pm!

If you feel like lending a hand to them's that need it during our 5th charity screening of "Serenity", well then, join the crew on Sunday and come learn the secret information you're gonna want to know...
nope...can't tell you now, then it wouldn't be secret, would it?

Should the Alliance cause you to miss the meeting and you really, really want to help out,

send a wave to volunteer@... and let us know. Some kind of shiny plan can be worked out.

Here's the small print from our volunteer coordinator if you've read this far:
"Here are the jobs we have:
line monitors,
ticket sellers,
will call,
concessions sellers,
food assistants,
door monitors,
ushers in the theater,
and new this year -- a talent assistant who can help with the performers (keep them on schedule, etc.).
We will also need roving raffle ticket sellers, and people to monitor the raffle table.

Some of these positions will not permit you to see the movie, Dr. Horrible, or the performers, but they are essential to keep the event successful.
Please come to the meeting -- or E-mail me your interests. Also, if you
have any special skills or areas you are particularly interested in, please let me know."

Learn more here:  http://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Browncoats/calendar/13890736/

 

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March 10, 2010 -

Seattle Browncoats are Holding the Valley @ Norwescon 33!

 

Ni Hao, Browncoats:

Norwescon 33 is coming up rather quickly (3 weeks!!?) so here’s the situation….
The Seattle Browncoats have a fan table - (hopefully in the area around the bar and espresso stand again but I’m not sure till I get there) - and we’re gonna have all manner of flyers, giveaways and blackmarket beagles (no, not really- even tho’ the droppings are rather smallish) for the folks at the con to scoop into their bags.

Iff’n you feel like volunteering for a mission - like guarding the goodies and tech equipment - then we have shifts for manning the table. There ain’t much to it, just talk really nice to the folk who stop by, tell ‘em about our friendly little group and recruit them if they’re interested in joining us for a shindig or two. We’ll even have a trivia contest and door prizes to give away and the Con goers LOVE goodies to take home.

Norwescon 33 in 2010 will be from April 1st - 4th (Thursday - Sunday) and we generally work the table from around 9 or 10 a.m. till around 5:00 p.m. There’s a lot of flexability involved so don’t worry if you can only do an hour or two. Everyone needs a potty break and some lunchtime nibbles so if that’s all you can do, then we’d take it as a kindness. And time to sit and knit a Jayne Hat is always well spent! :)

I can put up a link to the Con schedule when it’s available so you can peruse the plethora of panels and decide what you want to attend and what you can live without. If you volunteer to tend the table and don’t want to pay the cashy money for the entire day or weekend, we have an extra con badge that you can use to attend an event without Security tossing you to the Reavers for sneaking past the “official con attendees only” signs.

Let me know the time(s) you'd like to volunteer so I can let others know what’s available and what’s taken. I’ll set up a list of days and times as people let me know what they’d like to do. Hint: Saturday always has plenty of folk willing to table-sit.

Questions?? Contact me via email at robyn [at] seattlebrowncoats [dot] org and we’ll chat.
This is a shiny way for new folks and regulars to get to know each other so feel free to stop by the table whether you volunteer or not! If you’re just going to stay in the lobby, there’s no need to buy admission to the con but you won’t be able to see all the cool presentations. I’m just sayin’…..

Browncoats Rock!
xie xie,
Traevynn
aka Robyn - Table Captain

 

 

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February 24th, 2010

 

Attention all Artistic Seattle Browncoats!
The Can't Stop the Serenity team for Seattle is looking for people interested in submitting artwork for the 2010 CSTS charity event.
Here are the details:
Each design must meet the following guidelines:
8x10
600 dpi
no more than 2 colors that translates well to grayscale
contains name of the event ("CSTS" or "Can't Stop the Serenity")
contains location ("Seattle")
contains year ("2010")
contains all original art, no official images from the movie, Serenity or the Firefly TV series

Selected art will be used in marketing materials, on T-shirts, and anywhere else the Seattle Browncoats require.

Art must be received by March 15, 2010. (Sorry for the short notice!) Send it to info[at]cstsseattle[dot]org.

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This year's winner of the Can't Stop the Serenity Art Contest is design #5 by Don McMillan from Ottawa, ON Canada!

 

http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/csts-global/and-the-winner-is/

 

Congratulations Don!

 

Also note that CSTS Global is still needing shiny volunteers to help out with the organization of this year's worldwide events. See the posting below for contact information.

 

Can't Stop the Serenity Art Contest - Vote for your Favorite Design!

~message from Global CSTS:

 

Hello to All!

Diana here, checking in to give you some truly shiny news: The entries for the 2010 CSTS Art Contest have been posted and voting is now open!

The winning logo and design will be used for the entirety of the 2010 season and there are some great choices among them. With almost 20 entries, how's a Browncoat to decide? To view the entries and cast your vote, please head to:
 
http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/csts-global/art-contest-voting-open/
 
The deadline for voting is March 1st so get your vote counted soon.

All of the logos have been designed by heroic Browncoats like yourself, standing up and showing their pride in such an amazing annual event. Show your support of their talents and get over to the voting page.

So, what thrilling heroics have you pulled off today?

- Diana Lopez
- CSTS 2010 Global
- Communications Team Lead

 

 

 

Announcement from the Global Organizer for Can't Stop the Serenity 2010:

 

from Christine Gregor Mooney, new GO, christine@cantstoptheserenity.com

 

"You! want to work/volunteer/help CSTS 2010 Global Team

You really, really do! Or you know someone who would be perfect for one of the positions, or you will volunteer them because they owe you big!

This is the (a) call for the CSTS 2010 Global Organising Team,
join us to support our brilliant world wide Local Organisers and give to Equality Now and our other causes.
Below are the position descriptions, I'd really like to continue the 'global' involvement. I love that we are Worldwide!

GLOBAL ORGANIZING TEAMS

Communications Team -

Communications Team Lead/Communications Coordinator will report directly to the Global Organizer and will be responsible for coordinating the communications and logistics team. The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for keeping up-to-date contact information on all local organizers and CSTS personnel. In conjunction with the Web Guru, the CC will keep the global calendar up to date. The CC will also be in charge of sending out emails to update organizers about meetings (regular and emergency,) policy and manual updates/changes, and field questions from the organizers by directing them to the proper parties. The CC will forward prepared emails to the appropriate persons.

Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator will report to the Communications Team Lead and will compose press releases and event updates for the CSTS website and necessary public outlets, including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flikr, YouTube, newsletters, email bulletins, and broadwaves concerning CSTS both global and, where appropriate, local. PR will be responsible for the timing and communication of the Global design contest and coordination of the vote timing in conjunction with the CC. PR will format kits, banners, buttons, fliers, etc. to outlets with national/global reach.

Web Guru will update and/or create web pages as needed. S/he will maintain all pages of the CSTS website and forums. The WB is in charge of backing up all systems and maintenance of the integrity of the CSTS website. The WB will administer all public CSTS online presence, such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. The position will also be responsible, in conjunction with the Communications Coordinator, for updating the CSTS web calendar and would work with communications to ensure valid topics of discussion sent out by email are posted to the forums. The WB will also work with new event organizers and their mentors to assist them in creating and maintaining local CSTS event websites.

Registration Coordinator implements the event registration system, including registration form creation (online registration in conjunction with the Web Guru,) event confirmation, tracking and maintaining event and contact information in conjunction with the Communication Team Lead. The Registration Coordinator will suggest event combing where appropriate. S/he will refer access to the organizers forum for new organizers of local events to the Web Guru and will refer mentoring opportunities to the Mentorship Coordinator.

Mentorship Coordinator will match new organizers with experienced local organizers interested in mentorship. Mentorship will be responsible, in conjunction with Registration, for identifying possible mentors. In addition, the MC will work with registration to assist local groups in combining events, where appropriate.

Financial Team –

Financial Team Lead will be in charge of a centralized bank account and accounting system for funds received by Global CSTS for registration, T-shirts, swag shipping and other promotional orders. All billing and accounts payable/receivable will be centralized to the Financial Team Lead’s responsibility. The FTL will also monitor, track and report all donations to Equality Now and other charitable organizations. Final payment of any monies due to Equality Now from overages from various sponsorships, etc. (not including local organizations’ overages,) safeguards and audits of funds are the responsibility of the Financial Team Lead.

Assistant Financial Coordinator will have responsibility for monitoring income and expenses of global administration and merchandise. The AFC will bring to the Finance Team Lead any questions received relating to local events that may present themselves.

Merchandise Coordinator will research online merchandise production (e.g. Zazzle for USA and abroad,) and compare costs with U.S. outlets. S/he will survey local organizers for feedback before determining which items to sell (i.e. T-shirts, buttons, patches, posters, etc.) The MC will consider finding international reps to coordinate merchandise for outside the US. The MC will coordinate with Sponsorship final layout of sponsors on promotional items. S/he will obtain bids and establish firm timetables for creation and shipping of all items in a timely manner. The Merchandise Coordinator will work in conjunction with the Communications Coordinator to keep dates set for voting on the 2010 Global Design as well as firm deadlines for local organizers to place orders for merchandise.

Sponsorship Coordinator will locate, arrange and coordinate with global sponsors in all areas of sponsorship from providing items to event organizers (swag) to covering costs for T-shirts, posters, and website/hosting, as well as soliciting prize donations. The SC will solicit leads from organizers and interested parties and pursue them into new areas of sponsorship. He or she would be instrumental in developing new tools for local event organizers to use in pursuing local sponsorship and grants, such as sample letters. The SC will also arrange with sponsors that are providing in-kind donations and financial resources firm dates for receiving said items and issue receipts.

Kazia has graciously agreed to stay on as Web Guru, but I'd love to offer her an able asst. Each position could really use a back up too in case of emergencies

So ponder what you or your loved ones can do, comb thru your ranks for a 'volunteer' and then
PM or email me christine@cantstoptheserenity.com your interest in which position, a paragraph on why, how you'd be brilliant in it. "

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A big Thank You to the fans and sponsors of Seattle's 2009 Can't Stop the Serenity event. We raised $5121,64 in donations to send to Equality Now! With support like this, we will continue to do good works and look forward to more misbehavin' in the future.
The Sea 'Coats raised $3,892.40 at the 2008 Can't Stop the Serenity Charity Screening!
Way to go, 'Coats!
We're taking off into the Black once again in 2010 for Can't Stop the Serenity. Stay tuned for more details as we get things rolling for next year - Shiny!

 www.cstsseattle.org  

 

From the Global Website for Can't Stop the Serenity-

 

The Global Donation Tally for 2009 (as of Sept. 16th):
$86,397.89

September 16, 2009, from 22 cities
This total includes $77,799.63 donated to Equality Now (confirmed) and $8,598.26 to other charities.
This tally will be updated as we get more donation confirmations.

Confirmed Donations:
USA
Albuquerque, NM - $1,285.89 (Equality Now)
Austin, TX - $19,632.82 (Equality Now = $15,500.00, Kids Need to Read = $4,132.82)
Boston, MA - $6,735.00 (Equality Now) + 1,500lbs in food for Greater Boston Food Bank
Charlotte, NC - $3,499.66 (Equality Now = $2,625.00, Donors Choose = $874.66)
Daytona Beach, FL - $1,461.00 (Equality Now)
Denver, CO - $1,500 (Equality Now)
Des Moines, IA - $1,286.76 (Equality Now)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - $1,899.22 (Equality Now = $1504.22, Humane Society = $395)
Hartford, CT - $280.00 (Equality Now)
Madison, WI $2,045 (Equality Now)
Minneapolis, MN $7,183.96 (Equality Now)
Nashville, TN $2,001.13 (Equality Now = $1,500.85, Kids Need to Read = $300.17, Nashville Cares = $200.11)
New York City, NY - $3,052.35 (Equality Now)
Pittsburgh, PA - $710 (Equality Now)
Portland, OR $5,500 (Equality Now = $5,000.00, PDX Browncoats = $500.00)
Raleigh, NC $5,342.27 (Equality Now = $4,647.27, Kids Need to Read = $695.50)
Salem, MA - $304.00 (Equality Now)
San Antonio, TX - $6,000 (Equality Now = $4,500.00, Kids Need to Read = $1,500.00)

* Seattle, WA $5,121.64 (Equality Now)
Tulsa, OK $414.23 (Equality Now)
Yellow Springs, OH $1,000.00 (Equality Now)

Canada
Ottawa - $960.00 (Equality Now)
Toronto - $5,700 (Equality Now)

United Kingdom
Nottingham, UK $500.60 (Equality Now)
Warwick, UK $1,031.86 (Equality Now)

Australia
Melbourne, VIC AU $1,950.00 (Equality Now)

Tally History:

-September 25, 2009, $85,702.78 from 26 cities. This total includes $77,799.63 donated to Equality Now (confirmed) and $8,598.26 to other charities.
-September 16, 2009, $74,848.57 from 22 cities. This total includes $66,750.59 donated to Equality Now (confirmed) and $8,097.98 to other charities.
- August 21, 2009, $45,225.29 from 16 cities. This total includes $43,258.13 donated to Equality Now (confirmed) and $1,967.16 to other charities.
- August 10, 2009, $27,713.88 from 12 cities. This total includes $26,444.22 donated to Equality Now (confirmed) and $1,271.66 to other charities.
This tally will be updated as we get more donation confirmations.
- July 24, 2009, $13,565.55 from 6 cities. This total includes $12,690.89 donated to Equality Now (confirmed) and $874.66 to other charities.
- July 15, 2009, $12,279.66 from 5 cities. This total includes $11,405.00 donated to Equality Now (confirmed) and $874.66 to other charities. 

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SERENIVERSARY! Sept. 26th
7 pm - 11 pm

Celebrating the anniversary of the release of "Serenity"
Vixy & Tony, Whedon Trivia Quiz, Costume Contest, and more!

 

Location

Wayward Coffee House 

8570 Greenwood Ave N.
E. side of the street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 706-3240

"Browncoats will be filling the place. Grab a seat and chat with whoever is nearby."

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Special Announcement:

Tickets for the full event that includes the movie screening, special raffle, Firefly Fashion Show, catered reception and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog presentation will be available for purchase only until July 15th!! At last check (July 10th) there were only 25 tickets left for purchase. Run to the website and get yours today! These full event tickets will NOT be sold the day of the show due to the need to pre-order food for the attendees. 

Movie-only tickets are available online until July 15th and will be available at the door on the day of the show.

 

Go to www.cstsseattle.org and order your shiny tickets today!

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

 

  

Can't Stop the Serenity 2009 Announcement!!

 

Super shiny information hot off the presses, my fine fellow Browncoats - Seattle has a venue, a date and tickets ready to sell for Can't Stop the Serenity 2009! 
WooHOOO!

What: Created by fans of the movie Serenity, Can't Stop the Serenity (CSTS) has become a worldwide benefit movement in support of Equality Now - an international organization that works for the protection and promotion of human rights for women and girls around the world. www.equalitynow.org
When: Saturday, July 18, 2009 
Where: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) www.seattlehistory.org
What's the plan: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. - the film, Serenity, starts at 5:00 p.m. - with a special event that includes a raffle, catered reception, Firefly Fashion Show and a Dr. Horrible Sing-Along Blog presentation to follow after the movie.

 

Tickets, t-shirts and raffle tickets are available for purchase on-line at CSTS Seattle www.cstsseattle.org 

Tickets: $15 advance/$17 day of show (movie and raffle only) Available on-line until July 15th and then at the door on the day of the event.
Event Tickets: $30 advance - includes Serenity screening, special raffle, costume fashion show, buffet reception and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog presentation. Tickets will be available online only until July 15th and will not be sold at the door. Get yours soon!
T-shirts: $20 each - Sizes available: S-5X (black) in unisex and women's style. T-shirts are only available for purchase online and must be picked up at the event. T-shirt orders will close on midnight, July 1, 2009. **T-shirt sales have now closed. There may be a few sizes available at the event. **

 

Go forth and tell your friends, tell your neighbors, tell your neighbors' friends!

One movie, one mission, one army of Browncoats...we are Mighty!
And stay tuned to this channel for more exciting information as it happens!! 

 

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Volunteers' Meeting for Can't Stop the Serenity/Equality Now on June 14th, Sunday - 11:00 a.m.

Location

Wayward Coffee House 

8570 Greenwood Ave N.
E. side of the street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 706-3240

 

"Look for us towards the back of the shop at the large table"

This pre-dominoes meeting will be a quick version for those who missed out on last week's volunteer and information meeting. We will catch you up on the latest developments and hand out flyers to leave at your favorite hangout. Tickets to the movie and event will also be available if you would like to purchase them at the meeting.
Exciting information on our modus operandi for the event will be forthcoming and you'll hear all about the special "thank you" movie screening and party that will take place only for the volunteers! That's because we couldn't make this miracle happen every year without you and you deserve more than a pat on the back. ☺♥
Come to dominoes and hear about the fun we have planned for Can't Stop the Serenity! Then jump into the fray and "hold the Valley".

 

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What: Volunteers' Meeting for Seattle's Can't Stop the Serenity Event!

When: June 7, 2009 11:00 AM

Where:

Uptown Espresso 

500 Westlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
206.621.2045

All Hands On Deck!! Things are going to get pretty interesting in the next few weeks and we're looking for some shiny Browncoats to lend a hand before, during and after our upcoming charity event. If you feel the urge to rack up some karma points or work off those darn community service hours (just kidding, I doubt the court would consider us a public service), then come on down and join us for the first volunteer meeting for Can't Stop the Serenity - Seattle Style! Bring your ideas, donations for the raffles and smiling faces to Uptown Espresso at 500 Westlake Ave N. near South Lake Union; 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th.

And wait! That's not all!! You can also purchase your very own ticket to the movie and/or event right then and there! Tickets have been selling steadily and we don't want anyone left out in the Black so we'll bring 'em to the meeting so volunteers can have their tickets in hand when they leave.

We'll have flyers to pass out to folks who want to help promote our shiny event and a list of what we need help with before, during and after the event.
Volunteers are how we pull off this shindig and any assistance is greatly appreciated. Plus it keeps the organizers from having exploding heads.
If you can't make the meeting, feel free to email one of the organizers and let us know what's on your mind.

Here's a short list of tasks to look over and decide what might work for you:
Getting the Signal out - passing out flyers/posters/attending local cons and promoting/blogging about the event/contacting media folk about this fantastic worldwide grassroots effort to support a charity.

Gathering up the schwag - contacting businesses about donating door prizes/raffle items.

"Official" photographers and/or videographers - we want folks to document our hard work before and after the event.

Ticket Sellers - get your friends, family, co-workers, strangers on the street...whoever...to buy tickets in advance so we can afford to put this event on without digging into our own pockets for cashy money.

Day of the Event folks - Taking tickets, selling schwag, raffle table sales, ushers, gofers, sound system experts, Emcees, anything else we'd need on the day of the screening.

Other opportunities will come up during the weeks prior to the screening so let us know what you want to help out with and we'll find something that fits your talents.

Can't Stop the Serenity on July 18th is going to be a fantastic day filled with the Big Damn Movie - Serenity; raffle prizes; a catered buffet; Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog screening; costumes; Browncoats and a shipload of black market beagles (kidding again-, they're really bobble-headed Geisha dolls). :)
You want to be there, we want you there, supporting Equality Now is a good thing and you'll get a dose of Firefly, Serenity and our Big Damn Heroes. It's a win-win situation!

Learn more here:

Seattle Browncoats Meetup site

 

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April 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2009 - Norwescon 32

Norwescon 32 link

 

Ni Hao, Browncoats!
Norwescon is coming up rather quicker than I'd anticipated so listen up fast....

We have a table - (hopefully in the same area around the bar again but I'm not sure till I get there) - and we're gonna have all manner of flyers, giveaways and blackmarket beagles (no, not really- even tho' the droppings are rather smallish) for the folks at the con to scoop into their bags.
Iff'n you feel like volunteering for a mission - like guarding the goodies and tech equipment - then we have shifts for manning the table. There ain't much to it, just talk really nice to the folk who stop by, tell 'em about our friendly little group and recruit them if they're interested in joining us for a shindig or two.

Norwescon will be from April 9th - 12th (Thursday - Sunday) Norwescon 2009 link and we generally work the table from around 9 - 10 a.m. till around 5:00 p.m. There's a lot of flexability involved so don't worry if you can only do an hour or two. Everyone needs a potty break and some lunchtime nibbles so if that's all you can do, then we'd take it as a kindness.
Here's the link to the Norwescon schedule so you''ll know what time you'll be available. Norwescon Panel schedule

Post your volunteer time on the message board thread so others will know what's available and what's taken. I'll set up a list of days and times as people let me know what they'd like to do.
Questions??
Contact me through the Meetup board (click on my name under Organizer and send an email) and we'll chat.  Meetup link

This is a shiny way for new folks and regulars to get to know each other so feel free to stop by the table whether you volunteer or not! If you're just going to stay in the lobby, there's no need to buy admission to the con but you won't be able to see all the cool presentations. I'm just sayin'.....

Browncoats Rock!
xie xie,
Traevynn
aka Robyn - Table Captain

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April 4 - 5, 2009 - Emerald City Comic Con with special guest, Jewel Staite (Kaylee)!

Emerald City Comic Con 

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March 28th, 2009 - Marian Call - Fantastic Filker! with Vixy & Tony!

 

An evening of geek-inspired live music for Browncoats, filkers, and geeks of any kind. We are getting a double-whammy (or would that be a triple-whammy?) of outstanding performers with a double-bill of Marian Call (featured on QuantumMechanix.com and at www.mariancall.com) and our perennial favorite filkers, Vixy & Tony (www.vixyandtony.com). There is also at least one special guest who will be performing as well.

 

Please note: in order to accommodate the double line-up, we are getting started a little earlier than most of our live music shows, we'll be kicking off the night with Vixy & Tony at 7:15 pm.

What: an extraordinary evening of geek-inspired filk with Marian Call and Vixy & Tony
Date: Saturday, March 28th

When: 7 - 10 pm
Where: Wayward Coffeehouse, it's better than a plan

(8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103)

 

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Friday, January 30th @ 11:30 PM

AND

Saturday, January 31st @ 11:30 PM

 

'Serenity' at the Egyptian Theater - Midnight Show!

 

Location:

Egyptian Theatre 

801 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
206- 323-4978

 

How to find us
"Browncoats will hold the Valley till the captain gets back!"

 

 

Once again, Universal and Landmark Theaters have teamed up to bring "Serenity" back to the big screen! *cue wild cheering!!*
Midnight shows on both Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st will give us poor Browncoats not one but TWO chances to see our Big Damn Heroes kick some Alliance butt!

 

Make your plans now but do it fast! Tickets are available to purchase online at the Egyptian website or take your chances at the door. At the last showing two years ago, both nights had a large crowd and there's nothing like watching the Big Damn Movie with a crowd of Browncoats!

 

Note: most of the Seattle Browncoats will be going to the Saturday night show but several of us will be attending both shows.

Another note: The Seattle Browncoats are NOT hosting this movie event so any complaints about the time of the movie can go directly to Landmark Theaters.
Last note (I promise): This is an independent event and has nothing to do with the annual "Can't Stop the Serenity" charity event in June.

 

Grab you Jayne Hat, your 'coat of a brownish color' and a mug of Mudder's Milk and join in the shiny fun! Who needs to sleep when there's some Reavers to destroy?!

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New Gathering for Browncoats around Puget Sound and Beyond!!    

Serenity on the Sound aka The Ferry Job!  November 15th, 9:30 a.m.

                    

Coleman Dock - Downtown Seattle

114 Alaskan Way S

Bremerton Ferry Run Seattle, WA 98104
(888) 888-2301

How to find us
"Gather near Matt's Gourmet Dogs. Look for folks with coats of a brownish color."

Frequent requests for a Firefly Meet-Your-Fellow-Browncoats Gathering has resulted in an elaborate plan. This is a great chance for both newbies and long-time recruits to mingle, chat and sing "The Hero of Canton" guaranteed to get weird looks from the other passengers.
So read on, brave Browncoat, and prepare to be amazed....

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So the day's are getting shorter and the weather's a bit glum but hey that doesn't stop a Seattle Browncoat! Join us for a short trip across the Puget Sound on a Washington State ferry. This will be a prime opportunity to get to know your fellow Browncoats over a warm beverage and enjoy the best view around.

Meet at the Coleman Dock, Pier 52 by 9:50 am (no later than this - the ferry departs at 10:15 and you need time to buy tickets)
Passenger Fares (Adult) are $6.70 each, (Youth - 6-18) $5.40 each. Leave the pets at home, please. Washington State Ferry Pet Policy: Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier at all times. Pets, except service animals, are not allowed in terminal buildings or above the car decks, unless they are in a pet carrier.

We'll wait for walk-on boarding between the Ticketing counter and Matt’s Gourmet Hot Dogs.

(Mmmm, good dogs!)
Ride the ferry du jour (10:15 departure) to Bremerton, where we will convince the captain to turn the boat around and ride back to Seattle. The trip should take just over two hours, returning around 12:30 pm. 

Good things to know:
Bundle up, it's November after all.
Bring your camera, if it's a clear day you might see birds, whales or maybe a private floaty island.
Smoking is not allowed on the ferry.
Feel free to take your vehicle on the ferry but it's gonna cost ya a bundle of cashy money and you won't be able to get back over to Seattle until the next ferry run.

Food Service:
There is a food court at Coleman Dock (Commuter Comforts Espresso Café and Wine Bar, Candy Lane, World Wrapps, Caffe Appassionato Coffee Company, Andy's Alaskan Subs & Matt’s Gourmet Hot Dogs). The ferry has a galley and limited vending machines. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages but no alcohol (some ferries sell beer and wine in their galley).

Location: Seattle Coleman Dock, Pier 52
Ferry website
801 Alaskan Way Pier 52
Seattle WA 98104

How to find us: Between Ticketing and Matt’s Gourmet Hot Dogs
Getting to the dock:
The Coleman Dock does not have parking. There are pay parking lots downtown but they can be pricey. The following Metro routes go by the ferry dock: 16, 66 & 99 (also close - 10, 12, 15, 18, 21, 22, & 56). Metro Trip Planner

Majority of information written by the illustrious and talented, Sue G.

Serenity image - © Jason Palmer Art - http://www.jasonpalmer.net/ 

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SERENIVERSARY!! Sept. 27, 2008

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Sept. 15th, 2008

At such a moment of emotional distress and upheaval, the hard realities of just getting by can be especiallly overwhelming. Knowing that there are challenging times ahead for Kikki as a result of the heartrending loss of her husband, friend, and partner - we would like to extend the suggestion to our fellow Browncoats that if you feel inclined and able, a financial contribution to a Browncoat Memorial Fund in remembrance of Morgan Harper which Kikki can use as she sees fit would be welcome.

There may be more formal requests by Kikki and/or Morgan's family in future that memorials be made to specific charities but we would like to gather some finanical assistance for Kikki's immediate use.

If you are able to donate to such a fund, you may do so at Wayward Coffeehouse through Saturday, 9/20. Cash or checks payable to Kirsten Harper can be left at Wayward during any open hours. For those of you who are not in the immediate area, you may send checks to Wayward Coffeehouse at 8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103.

We will present what we have gathered to Kikki as a memorial from the Seattle Browncoats which she may use for whatever purpose she needs.

If you have questions about this effort, please contact us via email: wayward (at) waywardcoffee (dot) com

Your thoughts and kindness are greatly appreciated,

The Seattle Browncoats

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Sept. 12th, 2008

It is with great sorrow and grief that I send a wave to our Browncoat crew, both near and far, that one of our members; Morgan - husband to Kikki; has unexpectedly passed away on Sept. 12th, 2008. 
We grieve together on the loss of a good man and a faithful Browncoat. Morgan gave his time and good humor to our shindigs and gatherings and he will be greatly missed.

Our regularly scheduled Domino Day will be on hiatus this upcoming Sunday, Sept. 14th but several of our crew will be at the Wayward Coffeehouse around 11:30 a.m. to raise a latte or two in Morgan's memory. Please feel free to join us.  Information on formal memorial services will be coming in the near future.

Please keep Kikki in your thoughts these upcoming weeks. "When you can't walk, you crawl...and when you can't crawl...well, you know the rest."

Xie xie.

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