If you’ve been following @csts on Twitter, you’d know that our Communications Lead pledged to donate $0.10 for every @csts follower on Serenity Day, 30 September.
We’re delighted to have seen our Twitter following grow to 835 supporters, and this has resulted in a donation of $84 to Equality Now.
You can also celebrate Serenity Day by donating to Equality Now via our Global Facebook Cause page.
We’ve raised $314 via our Facebook Cause so far.
Thank you to each and every one of you!!… Read more…
2009 has been bigger and better than ever before, and folk all over the world have been talking about it!
Over 80 media outlets have been broadcasting the signal about Can’t Stop the Serenity and Equality Now, and we’d like to take a moment to say thank you.
We’ve received wonderful support from entertainment news outlets, regional newspapers, technology blogs, podcasts and a wide range of bloggers. We’re also thankful to the radio stations who have given our volunteers airtime to share their excitement about our events.
To find out who was talking about your local event, head on over to our Can’t Stop the Serenity Press page. And if you know of any media mentions we’ve missed, please let us know.
Thank you to each and every one of you who has helped us broadcast the signal and spread the word about Can’t Stop the Serenity.… Read more…
We’re delighted to announce that we have donation confirmations from six more cities, which brings our total raised so far to $74,848.57 (as of September 16, 2009, from 22 cities). This fantastic total includes $66,750.59 donated to Equality Now and $8,097.98 to other charities. But we’re not done yet, so please continue to support CSTS events. We’re hoping to top last year’s Global Donation of $107,219.15!! We’ve got more cities on board than ever before, so let’s raise the roof for Equality Now!!
As we draw towards the end of the 2009 season of Can’t Stop the Serenity, it’s more important than ever to remember the importance of why we are here.
Imagine that you are a young girl of twelve years old.… Read more…
CSTS and Equality Now need your help to do good in the ‘Verse!
What if we tell you that there is a way you can help make a difference to raise money for Equality Now and all it would take is maybe a minute of your time? Sound good? Well here’s the scoop.
There’s a contest for your favorite charity at:
http://www.ilovechristiecookies.com/contest/form.asp
The link isn’t listed in the drop down menu yet, but with a few more votes it should be up there soon. So where’s what you need to do.
1. Click on the drop down menu (“Check to see if your favorite charity is already listed.”) to see if Equality Now is listed. If it is, click on it and proceed to fill out your information and vote! … Read more…
GUESS WHAT? I have here in my cyber hand something you fine folk have been waiting to read. No, it’s not a puppy or a shiny sparkling bit of heist (although those things are fine enough in their own regards…)
I have here, right here before me… that precious bit o’email from Amanda at Equality Now!
What email you ask? Well for those of you who mighta missed our little missive earlier, it contains two very special names – the names belonging to the shiny winners in part one of the global prize draw…
Even I can’t stop the serenity – so now, without any further ado and/or and procrastination of the special shiny announcement – here we go.
The winner of the Creation Entertainment Gold Passes is:
✺❥✺ MEGAN MCAFEE-ERSKINE ✺❥✺
of Albuquerque❣
AND
The winner of the Browncoat Ball Passes is:
SHINY! We’ve sent the following list of lucky first round winners off to our fantabulous friends at Equality Now and at any moment they will be picking the two lucky winners for the Browncoat Ball and Creation Entertainment passes!
CREATION ENTERTAINMENT GOLD PASSES
Jen Grańa – Boston
Cory Seaton – Denver
Carl Hewelt – Chicago
Craig Dungan – Raleigh
Abi Kritzer – Minneapolis
Patrick O’Connor – Seattle
David West – Pittsburgh
Aurora Miracle – Portland
Brett Trout – Des Moines
Mark Thompson – Vancouver, BC
Wendy Scott – Warwick, UK
Diana Hall – Nottingham, UK
David Hudgins – Arlington
Steven Norris – Nashville
Tiffany Bell – Melbourne, AUS
Jacob Acosta – Dallas
Megan McAfee-Erskine – Albuquerque
Linda Bourbeau – OC/Irvine
Michelle Carlbert – Los Angeles
David Bean – San Diego
MA Ghaffar – Riverside
Lydia Hernandez – Austin
Risa Kitaura – San Antonio
BROWNCOAT BALL PASSES
Dan Morley – New England
Erin Card – Denver
Johnny Yarbrough – Chicago
Amy Preble – Raleigh
Grant Johnson – Minneapolis
Gary Rawson – Seattle
Michele Trader – Pittsburgh
Anitra Pavka – Portland
Kelly Goergen – Des Moines
Laurel Ragen – Vancouver, BC
Susan Crean – Warwick, UK
Laura Walker – Nottingham, UK
Matt Krainik – Arlington
Lisa Rish – Nashville
Carly Williams – Melbourne, AUS
Tracy Yothers – Dallas
Chris Laplante – Albuquerque
Michelle Evans – OC/Irvine
Kate Hopp – Los Angeles
Corey Ruhl – San Diego
Beth Zorko – Riverside
Barbara Slough – Austin
Jaime Crowe – San Antonio
And these are the Browncoat groups who sent ‘e m on up!… Read more…
Ni hao!!!
Can you feel the excitement in the air? I’m EXCITED! Why? Because we are ready to draw the Global Prizes for the Creation Entertainment Gold Weekend Package AND for the awesome Browncoat Ball Passes!!! PLUS the lovely gals at Equality Now are standing by (well probably sitting lol) to do the random drawing for us.
However, these are the only Browncoat groups I’ve received any entries for to date:
*via snail mail (All others were emailed to globalprizedraw@cantstoptheserenity.com)
(Las Vegas submitted only one entry and we are waiting for clarification on which prize their winner is suppose to be entered into)
It seems we are short a few cities! … Read more…
“The young women of today, free to study, to speak, to write, to choose their occupation, should remember that every inch of this freedom was bought for them at a great price. It is for them to show their gratitude by helping onward the reforms of their own times, by spreading the light of freedom and of truth still wider. The debt that each generation owes to the past it must pay to the future.”
Abigail Scott Duniway” (1834 – 1915)
American women’s rights advocate, newspaper editor and writer
It is fitting that we begin this post with a quote from a woman who fought for equality in Portland, OR. Can’t Stop the Serenity was born in Portland, and it is because of women like Abigail Scott Duniway that we have the freedom today to continue to spread the light of freedom, truth and equality.… Read more…
We’re now at the half way mark with events (27 cities out of 51 have held events). And after doing the rounds to find out the news on our now past events, I’m so excited to announce that, based on the informal estimates posted so far, at least $50,600 has been raised!
With less than half of the past events having posted estimates and 25 cities still to host events, we’re well on our way towards our goal of $150k!
12 cities have publicly posted estimates (either on our forum, twitter, event websites, group forums etc):
Final figures will be posted on the main CSTS website once confirmation of the actual donation to EN/Charities has been received.… Read more…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead (1901 – 1978), US anthropologist
It’s Joss Whedon’s Birthday today! And what better gift can we give as fans, than to take up his cause for gender equality. So please take a moment to learn about the work that Equality Now is doing to make our world a better and safer place, and how you can help.
This week’s Why We Are Here is a special one. It is dedicated to all of the caring fathers out there in the world. Equality moves both ways, and we need to remember that when walking and working with our male counterparts in humanity’s symphony.… Read more…
SO, we’ve heard tell there are folks in the ‘Verse who would like to maybe get their hands on some shiny shirts, hoodies and patches but either can’t get to a screening near them OR there isn’t one close enough to fly out to.
Well we’ve heard your call, and do we have a deal for you! For one week, until 11:59 PM CST on JUNE 29th, you, your family and friends and heck anyone in the ‘Verse can order some shiny 2009 swag straight from Global. Just go to the 2009 Global Merch page, click on the buttons and order away! All proceeds over and above the costs of the items will go directly to Equality Now and be accounted for in the Global Total (hooks up with our Facebook Cause page donations).… Read more…
“All I ask is this: Do something. Try something. Speaking out, showing up, writing a letter, a check, a strongly worded e-mail. Pick a cause – there are few unworthy ones. And nudge yourself past the brink of tacit support to action. Once a month, once a year, or just once.” – Joss Whedon
In the past few weeks, we’ve shared some stories about the cold, cruel and unbalanced world around us and the need to keep the signal going. But what happens when you do speak out? Do things change? The answer is yes – they do. Some change faster than others but action and speaking out do make a difference.
That’s why the latest Why We Are Here feature is about the positive side of working to make the world a better and more equal place.… Read more…
What is shinier than the concept of awesome CSTS t-shirts? Why the real deal of course!!!
Our own Tara, went to the printers yesterday to chat with Scott Mensing of Koala-T and check on the shirts. While she was there, she took these cool pictures to show me because she was so excited!
Because I’m excited too, we’ve decided to share the excitement with EVERYONE!
*hops up and down like a little kid*
Just think… soon those of you who ordered them will have these to wear proudly. I bet Don is excited too!
Do you have a podcast (or know someone who does) who also loves all things Serenity? Would you like an audio file on your Browncoat website promoting this year’s Can’t Stop the Serenity events?
Then, this here little gem (available in either .mp3 or .wav) is just what you’re looking for!
Click here to go to our fabulous multimedia page and snag the file that’s right for you.
And while you are here, feel free to browse around our various media promotional materials. If you see something you like and want to help spread the signal, feel free to download any of these as well. Feel free to share them and this page with Serenity/Firefly lovers everywhere, so we can keep promoting CSTS 2009!… Read more…
To Beth Nelson (’08 GO) and all the CSTS 08 organizers:
I am writing on behalf of Equality Now to thank you and all of the Browncoat volunteers and attendees for the incredible achievement of 2008’s Can’t Stop the Serenity Global screening event. I know how hard each and every one of you worked to make your event special, to make it fun for the attendees and participants, to make it the great success that it was!
It’s been a tough year, and a great year. We’ve seen some remarkable progress in the struggle to end the practice of FGM (female genital mutilation). Equality Now’s FGM Program is working with grassroots partners in more than sixteen African countries who are working to stop FGM in their communities by raising awareness and offering alternatives, and you are helping us do this.… Read more…
Announcing….
Broadcasting the Signal – A CSTS Promotional Campaign
It’s time to spread the word in earnest to those who need to hear it. You’ve heard about why we are here. You’ve heard about the important work that Equality Now does. And you know how fun a “Can’t Stop the Serenity” event can be.
Well, now it’s time to Broadcast the Signal!
We’re going to be spending the next week telling the world about CSTS, and you can help!
Our first event is 24 May (CSTS Dallas Women’s Music Showcase) then things really kick into gear in June revving all the way through to September.
“What can one person do?”
The answer is plenty. Did you know that when two sound waves occur at the same time and are in the same phase, the waves reinforce each other and the sound becomes louder?… Read more…
The countdown is on to the first Can’t Stop the Serenity event of 2009!
CSTS Dallas is first cab off the ranks with their CSTS Musical Showcase on Sunday, 24 May. Musical performers include Marian Call, Inner Frequency and Kristina Morland, so if you’re down Dallas way head on over for a fun filled night of great food, drinks, Whedonverse trivia and phenomenal music!
June is packed full of events, with over 20 events already raring to go. We’re starting off in Toronto, Canada and then the US events kick into high gear! Check our Calendar for all the
details.
We’re thrilled to see so many cities back with events in 2009, many in their fourth successful year of raising funds for Equality Now. And we’re beyond excited to see that Can’t Stop the Serenity is still growing!… Read more…
Dear CSTSland:
How are all you amazing Browncoats? Thank you for working so hard to make Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 an amazing success!
I come to you today with hat in hand. Why? Well I just bet you’ve seen the affiliate form and thought… hmmm we get it on May 1st AND it’s the deadline… What’s up with Global? Why wasn’t it up before?
And you’d be right to think that.
I originally created the Affiliate Event Registration Form in February about the same time as the Serenity Screening Event Registration Form. My email said “Hey it’s sent!” So I skipped off into the sunset and neglected to double-check the number of attachments. My bad. While planning a drive to promote of Affiliate Events (now that the Serenity Screening Events are moving and grooving) I discovered that the form wasn’t up on site.… Read more…
Do you want to have a CSTS event in your area, but can’t find a willing or reasonably priced cinema? Are there not enough Browncoats, or think there’s not enough time to get it done for this year?
Become an Affiliate City!
Affiliate Events could include a quiz night, a BBQ, Dr Horrible screening or a bakesale in the name of CSTS. You’ll receive acknowledgment on the website for your efforts, be part of the CSTS community, and you’ll have helped support a really wonderful cause, Equality Now.
There is a special allocation of global swag (items donated by global sponsors) for Affiliate Events.
This is a great opportunity to get together with likeminded people and spread a little “Can’t Stop the Serenity” joy.
Event Registration deadlines are as follows:
15 May 2009 – This guarantees your event is listed on global merchandise (eg.… Read more…
We’re delighted to announce that we currently have 20 cities with confirmed event dates! And over 30 cities registered and on board for 2009.
Check out our Calendar of Events for more details.
In addition to screening “Serenity”, many cities will also be adding “Dr Horrible’s Sing-a-long Blog” to the billing! Join fellow fans and sing along with Dr Horrible, Captain Hammer and Penny in theatrical style!
There is a still lot of room for events on the calendar, and we look forward to announcing more as additional cities across the globe join the party.
First Round Event Registration is closing soon, so if you are thinking of planning an event (either a Screening or an Affiliate Event) please register by 1 May 2009 to ensure your event is listed on our global merchandise.… Read more…
Have you been thinking of joining the 30+ cities around the world in celebrating “Serenity” and raising funds for Equality Now?
There’s lots more room on the 2009 ‘Can’t Stop The Serenity’ calendar and we’d love to have you join the party!
First Round registrations are closing soon, so please make sure you register your event before the deadline.
Event Registration Deadlines:
15 May 2009 – This guarantees your event is listed on global merchandise (eg. T-shirts)
1 June 2009 – This guarantees your event is listed in global press materials
1 August 2009 – Final deadline for 2009 registrations. Please note that no 2009 event registrations will be accepted after this date
Registration is very simple, and you can find everything you need at the Event Registration and How To Guide links.… Read more…
Time is running out to get your footage in our 2009 Can’t Stop The Serenity Global Introduction Video – “We are Mighty!”
The Global Team is putting together a video that can be played at every CSTS event around the world as an introduction to the event before Serenity is screened. And we’re looking for supporters like you to feature in it!
We’re looking for:
– One to three word descriptions of Firefly and Serenity. Words like “Family,” “Love,” and “Big Sci-Fi Explosions” (yes, sci-fi is hyphenated)
– Two or three of your favorite lines from the series or the film, spoken by you on camera.
– A description on why Firefly and Serenity are important to you (No more than 10 seconds). What did the series and film teach you?… Read more…
We’re proud to announce the winning design in the Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 Art Contest!
The caliber of artwork this year was amazing, and we know that it was very hard for people to choose their favourite. But after much difficult deliberation, the people have voted.
And the winning design is …… Read more…
Amanda from Equality Now has requested your shiny photos from the 2008 CSTS events. She’s aiming to use as many of them as she can on a page in Equality Now‘s Yearly Report.
So look through and pick out one or two of your best photos showcasing your 2008 shindigs and festive crew. (If you’ve got any with people wearing the 2008 shirts that would be awesome too!)
Send them to Anne at anne@cantstoptheserenity.com. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks!… Read more…
The Can’t Stop the Serenity 2009 Global Team is proud to launch CSTS Broadwaves!
CSTS Broadwaves is a free email newsletter that will be sent out across the Cortex (via opt-in subscription) to keep you in the loop about this year’s events.
Each edition will include news, articles and updates on planned events. You’ll find stories from past and present organizers to let you in behind the scenes, announcements of the shiny kind, links to promo materials so you can spread the word locally, and some special surprises from some very special guests.
So subscribe today and be part of the global phenomenon that continues to impress and inspire fans everywhere! Go to CSTS Broadwaves on the main page at www.cantstoptheserenity.com to subscribe.
Keep flying!… Read more…
