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CSTS 2023 Art Contest – Voting Ends Tomorrow Night!

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CSTS 2023 Art Contest - Feature ImageCSTS 2023 Art Contest Voting Ends Tomorrow Night! (Monday night 3/20 at midnight PST).
 
 
#Browncoats, we’re gorram well pleased to bring you the return of the annual Can’t Stop the Serenity 2023 Art Contest! We send this hopeful signal to all you lovely Browncoats during this time of flyin‘ on the raggedy edge. The return of the CSTS Art Contest features four oh-so-shiny entries from four mighty fine artists from all around the ’Verse! We are so grateful to all of our talented Browncoat artists!
 
The winning entry will be featured on our CSTS 2023 website and on our #CSTS2023 charity fundraising merchandise including T-shirts, patches, and posters! and all of the money will benefit our great charity Equality Now or other worthy local charities!
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CSTS 2021 Greetings & Kickoff Announcements

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Greetings, #Browncoats!

2020 was a challenging year for most of us, professionally, personally, and in fandom. However, enterprising local Can’t Stop the Serenity organizers still managed to raise $14,710 for Equality Now and other charities. This is pretty impressive considering all of the obstacles that had to be overcome.

Funds were raised many ways… live online and eBay charity auctions. Patch and t-shirt sales. Virtual events such as streaming watch parties and a “Running of the Jaynes” virtual 5K run/walk (photo attached). There were even a few in-person events utilizing masks, social distancing, and no/low contact raffles.

As we kick-off Can’t Stop The Serenity 2021 (#CSTS2021) you can expect waves and workshops providing guidance on how you can host your own virtual events and safe in-person activities as CDC and local guidelines allow.… Read more…

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Can’t Stop the Serenity 2020 Kickoff Announcements

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CSTS 2020 - Facebook Event BannerFellow #Browncoats,

Be assured that we intend to host Can’t Stop the Serenity charity events for Equality Now over the course of 2020. Some fundraising and gatherings will require technological means. Traditional screenings may be possible with the passage of time and under reasonable conditions. To that end, the #CSTS2020 season will be extended through mid-December to allow for later live events and the creation and adaptation of virtual events.

We’ll be hosting three online fundraisers throughout the season (via Facebook) for Spring, Summer and Fall. Please share the links everywhere and often. All of the funding will be sent to Equality Now at the close of each fundraiser. The Spring Fundraiser is here: facebook.com/donate/1340671289654438/

In conjunction with the first fundraising kick-off, we’ll be hosting a Virtual Shindig tomorrow (April 24th – International Watch Firefly Day) to talk shop and invite anyone to join in via Discord (a free voice, video and text software).… Read more…

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Voting is now open for the CSTS 2020 Art Contest!

CSTS 2020 Art Contest - Feature ImageWe have three wonderfully creative designs for the 2020 Can’t Stop The Serenity Art Contest! Click here to vote!

So now it’s time for us all to choose which design will represent Can’t Stop the Serenity for 2020, our 15th year! You can only vote once and you’ve only got until midnight (PST) on Friday, January 31st to get your voice heard and your vote counted.… Read more…

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Help Guide our Ship! Apply to Serve on the CSTS Global Steering Committee (GSC)

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CSTS Global Steering Committee - 4 Members - With LogoDo you want to be captain? Yes? Well, actually, you can! The CSTS Global Steering Committee (GSC) are the (unsung) Big Damn Heroes working behind the scenes to make sure the ship continues flying smoothly, to ensure our fun charity events for Equality Now run well, and to keep the signal going with our license holders and sponsors.  

Applications to serve on the CSTS Global Steering Committee (GSC) are now being accepted! Applications will be accepted thru February 15th, 2020. Please email applications to gsc@cantstoptheserenity.com.

The Global Steering Committee (GSC) is made up of members with lots of experience with CSTS at a global and local level, and who are passionate about CSTS. Here are the relevant links about the GSC:  Current Members, Purpose, Roles & Responsibilities, Eligibility, Application & Selection Process.… Read more…

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2nd Chance CSTS 2019 Global Auction! Bidding Ends Tonight!

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CSTS 2019 Global Auction - 2nd Chance- Facbook Event BannerTONIGHT! 2nd Chance CSTS 2019 Global Auction for Equality Now! Bidding ends THIS Sunday, December 1st from 7:00pm-8:00pm PST. We’ve got 30+ shiny Firefly / Serenity / Whedonverse items available! Great holiday gifts for your favorite #Browncoat! Here the Auction link: www.ebay.com/….

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Humboldt Browncoats Happy To Be Doing Good Works in Arcata, California!

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Serenity LogoTODAY! SUNDAY SEP 29th! Charity Film Screening of the epic space western Serenity on the big damn screen! For the seventh year, the mighty Humboldt Browncoats will host Can’t Stop the Serenity in Arcata, California, Sunday, September 29th at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Join your fellow #Browncoats for door prizes, costume parade, trivia, sing-along and a huge prize drawing. The grand prize is The Firefly Boardgame with all the expansions! The evening concludes with a screening of Serenity! Enjoy great food, soft drinks and beer for sale. (We’ll be offering Mudder’s Milk, of course!) 100% of our proceeds will support the wonderful charity Equality Now – defending the rights of women and girls around the world!… Read more…

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Meetup with the Browncoats of NYC at an Independents-Friendly Bar!

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CSTS 2019 NYC - CSTS Trivia Contest - Facebook Event BannerTHIS Saturday, meetup with the Browncoats of NYC at an Independents-friendly bar for a shiny time at their Can’t Stop the Serenity 2019 fundraiser for the wonderful charity Equality Now! Join them for food, drink, Firefly / Serenity trivia contest, prizes, knitted items so you can look cunning, auctions, and more! No tickets needed – just come on down to Slattery’s Midtown Pub and bring a bit of extra coin for food and charity – you may want to bid on some of the very shiny auction items! 

Organizer, Leslie, explains the cause: “Most of us know that Equality Now does good works. For example, in many countries, just $100 can pay for an hour of radio time so that girls who have been sexually abused can get the help they need.… Read more…

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The Utah Browncoats Have Been Working Hard on Their Evil Laugh for FanX Comic Convention!

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Dr Horrible 2019 Utah Browncoats - Facebook Event BannerThe Utah Browncoats have been working hard on their evil laugh. So that’s, you know, coming along…. 😎

Get your PhD in Horribleness at FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention at their charity film screening of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog! Join your fellow #Browncoats, Whedonistas, and pop-culture fans THIS Saturday, September 7th in room #250A at the NEW TIME of 5:00 PM, along with 900+ other Evil League Of Evil members -ahem- I mean, “fanatics” for yelling, singing, screaming, and groaning along with the cult classic! Tickets are diabolically affordable at just $2, and can be purchased at the Utah Browncoats Society Booth #2445. All proceeds will benefit the good works of our amazing charity Equality Now!

And because the status is NOT quo, they’ve put together some super evil Dr.

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California Browncoats Relaunch San Diego CSTS Screening

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CSTS 2019 - San Diego - Facebook Event BannerThe California Browncoats are launching their first Can’t Stop the Serenity screening since 2011 in San Diego, California next Sunday, August 18th 2019 at AMC Mission Valley 20! (Don’t worry, there will still be one in Irvine, next month, for all of our regulars.) All proceeds will benefit the amazing charity Equality Now! Get tickets at: BrownPaperTickets.com/event/4309886

#CSTS2019 San Diego offers #Browncoats a non-Comic-Con reason to spend some quality time together – so bring a friend! The event will also feature a set of Firefly themed songs from The Fallen Stars during the event – if you aren’t familiar with their music, prepare to feel all the feels!!

Besides music and the Big Damn Movie, Serenity, there will be door prizes, a suggested donation drawing, and an auction of some very cool rare and one of a kind Firefly artwork, with all proceeds going to charity.… Read more…

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Albuquerque Browncoats Launch CSTS 2019 This Saturday at Historic KiMo Theatre!

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KiMo Theatre Panorama NightJoin the Albuquerque Browncoats for their Sci-Fi Charity Film Screening of the epic space western “Serenity” on Saturday, July 6th at the historic KiMo Theatre! Food, Fun, Merch, Costumes, Raffles, Auctions & More! Get tickets at: KiMoTickets.com – reserve seating. 

Can’t Stop the Serenity 2019 (CSTS 2019) is a unique opportunity to indulge your geeky side while doing some good! We’re celebrating 14 years and $1,290,000+ raised for charity! Since 2006, fans have organized worldwide screenings of Joss Whedon‘s “Serenity” to raise funds and awareness to support Equality Now in their work for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women around the world. Join us as we aim to misbehave for a good cause!

The Albuquerque Browncoats are pleased to present Serenity on the big screen for the 11th year and proud to also donate to our local charity UNM Children’s Hospital, CMNH. … Read more…

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And the Winner of the CSTS 2019 Art Contest is…

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CSTS 2019 LogoA big damn Browncoat congratulations, to artist and graphic designer Nick Kremenek for winning the Can’t Stop the Serenity 2019 Art Contest! Nick joins a very select group of artists who have won more than once, as he previously won in 2017. Heartfelt thanks to the other artists who submitted shiny designs: Kira Sund, Austin Esparza, and Jeffrey Weniger (2 designs!). We thank all of you mighty fine Browncoats for voting!

Nick’s design is going to look amazing on T-Shirts, patches, and posters. We will let you know when the T-Shirts are available for ordering. To get patches, posters, and more you will have to attend a CSTS 2019 screening of the Sci-Fi epic Serenity. Find out more here: cantstoptheserenity.com/find-an-event/. These CSTS events are so much fun, and all proceeds go to support wonderful charities: Equality Now and up to 25% for a local charity.… Read more…

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Welcome Emma & Ria to the Global Steering Committee

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On behalf of the current CSTS Global Steering Committee (GSC), we would like to formally welcome and introduce the two newest members:  Emma Doran and Ana Maria “Ria” Selvaggio.  There is nothing mightier than a volunteer who hears the call and offers to step up.  We are happy to have them.  You can learn more about them on the Global Steering Committee web page.

Ria Selvaggio - CSTS Global Steering Committee
Ria Selvaggio

 The Global Steering Committee will be working behind the scenes to assist the Global Team in launching the 2019 event season.  We are also here if you have any questions by emailing us at gsc@cantstoptheserenity.com… Read more…

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Shiny New Waves on the CSTS Social Media Cortex

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Cortex WavesCheck. Us. Out!

We’ve been working overtime to renovate and refit our CSTS ship. There’s a new crew, new website, new logo, and now – new and improved wave comm (social media cortex)! We’ve added Instagram, Flickr Group , and Flickr feeds (so many great photos!), and we’ll be adding a cargo bay full of new content throughout the year.  🙂

Please send us your best photos* and videos of past Can’t Stop the Serenity events to help us share all the shiny fun of CSTS events all around the ‘Verse. Message us on social media or email our Multimedia Director.

* Please share or send us only your own photos and videos (taken with your personal phone or camera) of CSTS events.… Read more…

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It’s Time for the CSTS 2019 Art Contest!

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The Can’t Stop The Serenity promotional art contest is back for 2019! Do you think you’ve got what it takes to design our official promotional artwork?

CSTS Logos 2006 - 2018Since 2006, Can’t Stop The Serenity has raised over one million dollars for Equality Now. We can do even more good works in 2019, but only if people show up! That’s where you can come in. The annual promotional artwork is a critical tool for raising awareness about the event, building excitement, and getting people out to CSTS events around the world. It tells people that we are back for another year. And we know there are lots of creative Browncoats out there with the skills to make this happen!

The Shiny Stuff

The winner’s artwork will be featured prominently throughout our CSTS website and social media outlets, and on any T-shirts, and promos created for the annual CSTS season.… Read more…

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All New CSTS Website!

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CSTS 2019 New WebsiteWhat was that?!

Not to fret, it’s just a brand new CSTS website! We’d like to invite you to visit our all new CSTS website to kick off the CSTS 2019 season. Though the address hasn’t changed (https://cantstoptheserenity.com), we’ve done a top-to-bottom redesign! So, everything is ship-shape for organizing and attending all the fun and exciting Browncoat CSTS 2019 charity events to raise money for Equality Now. The modern tech we’re using makes the site work great on your personal wave comm device (er… phone)!

Stay tuned to this broadwave signal on the cortex, because this is just the first of many shiny new things we have in store for you this year. We’d love to hear from you! If you’d have any feedback or new ideas for CSTS 2019, would like to be a CSTS sponsor, or find out how to host your own charity film screening of Serenity.… Read more…

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Please Join Us in Extending a Hand of Welcome to Your 2019 Global Event Coordinator, Charlie Fitch!

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The Global Event Coordinator (“GEC”) directs the year’s events, and works closely with his/her team to successfully facilitate events across the globe.  The GEC reports directly to the Global Steering Committee and is responsible for coordinating the Global Team and, among other things, is responsible for:

  • Directing the year’s global efforts, maintaining the integrity and purpose of CSTS for the year
  • Building and supporting the Global Team
  • Supporting local event organizers

Charlie comes to us as a member of the Albuquerque Browncoats and successful CSTS organizer.  He was a member of the Global Team in 2016, and feels that Can’t Stop the Serenity is important because: “The cause is so very worthy. We in the United States and other Western democracies often take for granted the liberty and fundamental human rights that we are so fortunate to enjoy.… Read more…

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Another Stellar Year

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Equality Now Thank You to CSTS 2018
Equality Now Thank You to CSTS 2018

The 2018 year came to an end with astounding success on the part of Can’t Stop The Serenity. Once again, events large and small raised money for Equality Now and other charities.

You can check out all the details here but in brief, $43,806.53 was raised in 18 events.

Thanks to all the volunteers who make this happen, and all the people who support us. You are mighty!

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Want free shiny things? Then head to Santa Fe this Friday evening

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Join the Albuquerque Browncoats  this Friday October 12th at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe to see Serenity on the big screen and enjoy an evening of film, food, fun, raffles, prizes, costumes, merchandise, and more.

CSTS 10 Years Bumper StickerOrganiser Charlie says “All attendees will get a shiny bumper sticker commemorating 10 years of CSTS in New Mexico and $42,000+ raised for charity! Doors open at 6.30pm and the Big Damn Movie will start at 7pm with everything wrapping up around 10pm”

“The cunning hats are literally piling up, knitted by crew members Celeste and Lori, and crocheted hats (extra warm) from crew member Jessica. Also a knitted kid’s hat / TP cover from Leslie of the Browncoats of NYC, and even a knitted hat from award winning Sci-Fi writer Carrie Vaughn.”… Read more…

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Ten years of doing good works in Orange County

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The California Browncoats are holding their tenth Can’t Stop the Serenity events this Saturday, 6th October, at the AMC Classic Woodbridge Movies Theater in Irvine, CA (the same place as past years’ events).

 

Starting at 2:15pm, they’ll have prize drawings, a live auction of shiny items, and merchandise for sale as well as a screening of the Big Damn Movie. As always, cosplay fun is welcome and they will have a small door prize for everyone who dresses up as a character from the ‘Verse! Things will wrap up around 6:00ish.

All proceeds will go to Equality now and tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets for $17.

If you can’t make their event, you can still make a donation through that link too.… Read more…

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The Colorado Browncoats are keeping her in the sky

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The Colorado Browncoats are keeping her in the sky this Saturday, September 29th at the Alamo Drafthouse Littleton with their 13th annual Denver Can’t Stop The Serenity event!

Organiser Krystmas says “We’re pleased to be back at the amazing Alamo Drafthouse which is a state of the art theater offering food and drink service at your table. The full menu would make Kaylee happy and means no hungry Browncoats. We are very excited to be working with them on our 11th screening!

The doors open at 5PM with registration / check-in and a pre-screening shindig in the Lounge. Serenity starts at 7PM with the raffle to follow. Check the Event Activities / Schedule page of the Denver Browncoats page for more information.

Ticket packages are available here Tickets / Swag and all proceeds will go to Equality Now.… Read more…

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She Don’t Like Firefly in Pennsylvania

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This Sunday 23rd Sept the Delaware Valley Brigade of the Pennsylvania Browncoats is holding their Philly shindig from 2pm until 6pm at the Rotunda in Philadelphia.

Organiser Matt says “Our shindig will include the music of comedy rock star Mikey Mason (mikeymason.com) of “She Don’t Like Firefly” fame. He’s a self proclaimed comedy monster, a naughty cartoon character, an experiment gone wonderfully wrong. He’s the psycho stalker ex-boyfriend of comedy, except that you want to see him again. And again. And again.

There will also be trivia, raffles, and other ways we aim to misbehave, while happily doing good works. All proceeds of the event go to Equality Now.”

Tickets are $10 each (plus service fees) in advance through
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cant-stop-the-serenity-philadelphia-charity-screening-tickets-46143910679. Remaining tickets will be available at the door for $15 each.… Read more…

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13 years of doin’ good works in North Texas

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The North Texas Browncoats are about to hold their 13th annual shindig! On Sunday 23rd September, doors will open at midday for an afternoon of trivia, auctions and of course a screening of the Big Damn Movie.

They’re also going to be showing Dr. Horrible and will be having an evil laugh competition, so you had better start practicing!

Organiser Annie says “We are proud to be presenting our 13th Can’t Stop the Serenity event in support of Equality Now. This year there will be special contests for the kids too so it’ll be a real family atmosphere.”

The event is being held at the Alamo Drafthouse  http://www.drafthouse.com/dfw/richardson and tickets are on sale at http://northtexasbrowncoats.com/shop/

**Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” screened by permission from Time Science Blood Club, LLC. … Read more…

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10 Years of Flyin’ in Albuquerque

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The Albuquerque Browncoats are celebrating their 10th anniversary of holding CSTS events in Albuquerque!

Organizer Charlie Fitch took over organizer duties in 2013 in Albuquerque for two reasons. First, the cause and work of Equality Now was just so inspiring and important – and second, despite all the work and long hours, CSTS continued to be a source of joy and fun, which was echoed by the increasing crowds of Browncoats who showed up by the hundreds. “I am honored to have had Johanna as a partner in crime for the past six years and by the great crew of volunteers who donate generously of their time, and by creating or donating collectables for our raffles and auction.”  Organizer Johanna Morganstern has lead a lifetime of service and was with the Mile High Browncoats before landing in Albuquerque.… Read more…

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Why Equality Now?

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When an organiser elects to host a Can’t Stop the Serenity event, be it a screening or affiliate event, they agree to donate at least 75% of the proceeds to Equality Now. You may be asking why Equality Now?

Consider for a moment the women in your life.  Now think about what you consider to be basic human rights. Now take them away from those women.

In 1992 lawyers Jessica Neuwirth, Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, and Feryal Gharahi founded Equality Now because they wanted to use the law to help protect women and girls around the world and allow them to have, at the very least, basic human rights. They believed that “everyone, everywhere has the right to live without violence and discrimination.”

And here at Can’t Stop the Serenity, so do we.… Read more…