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

 

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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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