The shiny just keeps on happening! This weekend there are events in Australia, Canada and the United States.
First up is Nowra, Australia holding their third CSTS screening. If you have been following the posts on their Facebook page, you’ll know they have an exciting evening planned with all sorts of amazing prizes. As well as Serenity there will be Dr. Horrible’s Singalog blog, a Costume contest, an auction and door prizes.
After a great success showing Serenity, Toronto is back showing Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog. There will also be games and prizes. Wonder what exactly is Wonderflonium? Find out this and more. Follow them on Twitter for daily updates.
The day ends with the Arizona Browncoats having their 2nd event in as many weeks! This time it is Tucson’s turn. Held in the historic Fox Theater. (That’s right. The FOX theater),there will be a Whedonesque costume contest, a photobooth to capture the memories, and a raffle with a custom framed print by fan favorite Jason Palmer as the prize. Serenity and Dr. Horrible will be shown.
On Sunday Atlanta is back for the 9th year with another entertaining evening. Not only is Serenity being shown but the Atlanta Browncoats are well known for having all sorts of unusual entertainment. What will it be this year? You’ll just have to go see. Top it off with a costume contest and a silent auction and you have a Good day! As always they are collecting food for the Atlanta Food Bank. For every canned good you bring, you will receive an extra prize drawing ticket!
Grand Prairie, Alberta is back for their third event as well. To accompany Dr. Horrible, there will be an evil laugh contest. Serenity will be shown as well as Browncoats: Redemption and a costume contest will keep those cameras busy. A silent auction with the shiny prizes including rare items signed by Nathan Fillion will run throughout the afternoon.
Philadelphia also ran a successful Serenity screening and are back to show Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog! Games, raffles, refreshments, and of course, the chance to watch Dr. Horrible with a roomful of fellow geeks is not to be missed. They are also running a costume contest – either a character you make up to fit in the universe or one from the show.
CSTS Pittsburgh will have a table at Pittsburgh Comic Con Friday through Sunday,at which you can try to beat your previous score at the “Zoe’s Shootin’ Gallery” game from their Serenity event and win prizes while you’re at it. There will also be a raffle, and merch for sale,including a download card of Sean Faust’s shiny, Serenity-inspired song “Signal” for just $1.00.On Sunday, there will be the “Joss Whedon Jeopardy” hosted by Captain Hammer. Following the game, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog will show.
(PLEASE NOTE: While the CSTS events are technically free of charge, donations to Equality Now are very much appreciated, and you must purchase a pass to the Pittsburgh Comicon in order to attend the event.
