Kicking off the final month for this year’s Can’t Stop the Serenity season are the wonderful Browncoats in Middleton, Wisconsin.

They’ve held their event in Platteville for the last 3 years but this is their first time in Middleton. On the 1^st of October they’ll be showing Dr Horrible and Serenity at the Middleton Community United Church of Christ. The event starts at 1pm and will run until about 6pm, with an after party at a local restaurant.

Organiser Annie tells us ‘There will be an auction with several dozen items including autographed items. There will be a board gaming session to kick everything off while people gather. There will also be a short presentation about our chosen local charity,Middleton Outreach Ministry which hosts one of the largest food pantries in Dane County.… Read more…

The Utah Browncoats are diving back into action on September 23^rd with their now famous Dr Horrible screening at Salt Lake City Comic Con.

Organiser Jess says “You may remember us from past years as the tickets only, charity panel, where people, sang, cried and complained dismayingly as the number called was so close to our own! That’s right, this is a musical event where we will be screening Dr. Horrible and have a drawing afterwards.

You must have a ticket to SLC Comic Con to attend and purchase your $2 ticket for this amazing fan event. Each collectable ticket comes with a free drawing ticket with proceeds going to Equality Now.

Dr. Horrible, yes that’s two “r”s, has become a tradition for hundreds to wrap-up the Con and a great way to give back.… Read more…

We are teaming up once again with the California Browncoats to present CSTS Orange County 2017! The event will take place on September 17th, 2017 starting at 2:15 PM at the AMC Classic Woodbridge Movies.
It’s always fun hanging out with a bunch of Browncoats, and it’s all for charity, so come on out!

CSTS-OC 2017 features a screening of Serenity on the big screen (of course) and a live performance by The Fallen Stars, the SoCal Americana band who created the amazing Firefly inspired music project, Leaves on the Wind–one original song per episode. These generous Browncoats donate a portion of LotW sales to Equality Now, and are global sponsors of CSTS.  And there’s more! There will also be a trivia contest, prize drawings, auctions, and shiny merchandise for sale! … Read more…

Continuing September’s mammoth run of events, the North Texas Browncoats take to the skies on Sunday 17^th September at the Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson.

They will be screening Serenity and Dr. Horrible, plus lots of prizes and games, including costume and evil laugh contests for both kids and adults.

Organiser Annie says “This year we’ll also have a goofy surprise – you can get a photo with our Big Damn……..well you’ll have to come along to find out!”

Doors open at midday with Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog due to start at 1pm then the Big Damn Movie at 3pm with shiny fun in-between.

There is also a patio ‘after party from 6.30pm for anyone interested in joining the crew.

Tickets and patches will remain available for presale until 10:00 pm, September 16th.… Read more…

The Harrogate Browncoats, in association with Destination Venus Comics and the Geek Pub Quiz, proudly present the Second Annual Can’t Stop the Serenity – Harrogate Shindig.

On Saturday 16th September from around 1pm all Big Damn Heroes are invited to Everyman Cinema Harrogate‘s V.I.P. suite for an afternoon and evening of shiny Serenity themed events, culminating in a showing of Serenity on the big screen.

Organiser Reg says “This is the ONLY official Can’t Stop the Serenity event in the UK this year and seating will be limited.

The event is free to enter and the day’s activities will include boardgames, The Great Serenity Trivia Quiz, themed cupcake sale, raffle, Cosplay Contest, and hopefully a screening of the fan movie Browncoats Independence War (subject to confirmation) before the Big Damn Movie itself –Serenity.”… Read more…

Continuing our extremely Shiny September, 0n Wednesday, September 13th, the Kentucky Browncoats will be showing Serenity on the big screen at the Kentucky Theatre, Lexington.

Money raised from the screening will benefit Equality Now and Lexington’s own Military Missions [ www.military-missions.org ] who support and honour deployed military personnel by sending care packages year round as an expression of appreciation and gratitude.

Organiser Ria says “This is our 2nd CSTS event and we are looking forward to seeing you all again for this very special, ONE-NIGHT ONLY event. Captain Nyorissa Kel and the crew of the Jui Hai Shen (Wine Dark Sea) will be there to welcome you aboard and we’ve got lots of swag to giveaway!

If you would like to advertise in our event zine, we’ve got room for you!… Read more…

The Humboldt Browncoats are holding their 5^th Can’t Stop the Serenity event on the 10^th September at the beautiful Arcata Theatre Lounge.

Organiser Craig says “Our event has become an annual fixture in the Arcata, California, event calendar. We’ve consistently attracted around 160 people to our event, that’s 1% of the population of the town, thank you very much!

Our program has been short and sweet: we open our doors at 5 p.m. and offer a one-hour pre-screening program of prize drawings, trivia, costume display, and sing-a-long of the Hero of Canton. We will be selling CSTS T-shirts as well as Firefly/Serenity-themed swag of all kinds. All proceeds from the prize drawing, T-shirt, and swag sales will go to Equality Now.

The venue (the Arcata Theatre Lounge) is a wonderfully restored movie theatre, home to many unique events.… Read more…

On Saturday, September 9, the Browncoats in Milwaukee will return to 42 Ale House for CSTS Milwaukee 2017.

Organiser David says “This year, in addition to screenings of a Big Damn Movie and a certain Sing-A-Long Blog, entertainment will also include a Guilded web-series and a little show about a Con Man.  While you kick back and enjoy the entertainment, there will be plenty of things to bid on in our FOUR Silent Auctions and always impressive Live Auction.

Not including the multitude of games, artwork, and other merchandise up for bid, some of the fandoms represented by merchandise and autographed photos in this year’s auctions include (but are absolutely not limited to) Harry Potter, Star Wars, Batman, Arrow, Gotham, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Luke Cage, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Wonder Woman, Hellboy, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gilmore Girls, Stranger Things, Supernatural, Walking Dead and of course, Firefly.”… Read more…

Join the Albuquerque Browncoats on Friday 25^th August as they present Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog at Bubonicon 49.

The screening is being held in the Cimarron Room at the Albuquerque Marriott Uptown, with doors opening at 8:45pm, and the event beginning at 9pm.

Organiser Charlie says “It’s a free event for the public and for Bubonicon attendees. However, it is a charity event after all, so there is a suggested donation of $2-5. If you come a little early you can check out the Bubonicon Art Show and Dealer’s Room, which are also open to the public. Afterwards, you can attend the Bubonicon Late-Night Charity Auction, which also features stand-up comedy.

We have some amazing raffle and auction items including a QMx Penny maquette signed by Felicia Day, DH posters and Felicia Day photo signed by Felicia, graphic novels and rare t-shirts.… Read more…

Two of our founding cities have their events on Sunday, July 30!

Pittsburgh’s 12th annual Can’t Stop the Serenity charity screening will be held on Sunday, July 30 at the historic Hollywood Theater in Dormont, PA.

Doors will open at noon for an afternoon of games, raffles and a 2pm matinee showing of Serenity on the big screen.

Organiser Christopher says “Of course proceeds from the event will go to help the shiny folk at Equality Now, and this year we’ll also donate a portion of the proceeds to the Al Wooten, Jr. Heritage Center in memory of Ron Glass.”

Admission to the event is free, but a minimum donation of $10 is required to see the Big Damn Movie.

CSTS Pittsburgh is presented by the Rivers & Bridges Brigade of the PA Browncoats (www.facebook.com/Cant-Stop-the-Serenity-Pittsburgh… Read more…

On Sunday July 30 the Raleigh Browncoats will hold their 12th annual Can’t Stop the Serenity in Raleigh NC.

The event will be held at the wonderful Raleighwood Cinema Grill and there will be a raffle and costume contest before a screening of the Big Damn Movie Serenity in Digital DCP format.

Organiser Jim says “As in years past we will be raising funds for Equality Now. In addition to Equality Now we will be raising funds to honor our dear Ron Glass’s charity, the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center. We all will miss Ron and his infectious smile. We have lost one of our crew. He will never be forgotten and is forever our Shepherd Book. As well as the donation, we’re planning a short video tribute and a moment of silence in his memory”

Doors open at 6:00pm with the movie starting at 8:00pm after the costume contest and raffle.… Read more…

The New Melbourne Browncoats may not be holding any more Serenity screenings but that hasn’t stopped them doing mighty work in the name of Equality Now.

This year they are hosting an eBay auction that’s filled to the brim with autographed Firefly and Serenity collectables.

Organiser Jen tells us “Starting July 10 you’ll have the chance to bid on goodies signed by Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Sean Maher, Jewel Staite, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, Felicia Day, Amy Acker and more!

You can bid on the first few items right now on ebay and we’ll be adding more items over the next few weeks for fans of Firefly/Serenity, Dollhouse & Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

So head over to ebay and bid high and bid often for a great cause!”… Read more…

The Alamo City Browncoats will be getting shiny at SciFest on July 8th & 9th. SciFest is a free, family-friendly convention held at Wonderland of the Americas mall, formerly known as Crossroads Mall.

Organiser Melissa says “We will have our table set up the whole weekend at SciFest and our collection jar available for those feeling generous. Our Browncoat trivia cards are also ready for all challengers!

Even if people don’t feel up to the trivia, we love chatting with our fellow Browncoats. This is our 3rd event and we had so much fun each time. We know this time will be no different. Stop by and join in on the fun!”

All money raised over the weekend will go to support Equality Now and the Al Wooten Center.… Read more…

The Philadelphia Browncoats have shot out of the space-dock this CSTS by holding two events in the first month!

A report on their Dr Horrible screening at Philadelphia Comic Con will be posted shortly but now they’re calling on Browncoats to join them for a screening of the Big Damn Movie on Saturday 24^th June between 2 and 6pm.

The event takes place at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia and organiser Tanya says “Before we show the movie, we’ll have fun games, light refreshments, a special guest appearance by musician Sean Faust, and a raffle auction, featuring many wonderful prizes donated by our generous sponsors. (Bring cash if you’d like to participate!). “Verse” inspired garb/costumes are highly encouraged!”

Please note – as with most screenings, Serenity is rated PG-13 so children attending must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.… Read more…

Congratulations and well done to artist and designer Nick Kremenek as the winner of this year’s art contest! We were very impressed with the quality of the entries received this year and the voting response.

We extend generous thanks to each entrant, Mary McKay-Eaton, Anastasia Thomas and Halo Cure, Brian Koerber, Jade Sugars, and Jeffrey Weniger for sharing their talent and the time involved generating this art. We hope to see you again in another year’s contest. We received many, many votes during the course of this contest and we would also like to thank each of you for your vote.

Very soon we will be able to let you know how to order the t-shirts and patches. This design is going to look brilliant on them and we can’t wait to share that with you.… Read more…

If you’ve been thinking about entering a design in the 2017 Serenity promotional art contest but didn’t think you had enough time then today is your lucky day! We’re extending the deadline to 13 March 2017 so you have another week to get your design down and send it in.

Remember, the Can’t Stop the Serenity logo is a critical part of the awareness raising campaign that’s done each and every year in support of local events held all over the world. Your design will feature on the website, on all our social media channels and on any t-shirts and promotional goods produced for the season.

We’ve seen what you guys can do so, we know Browncoats are among the most creative people in the ‘Verse so we’re excited to see what you guys can come up with. … Read more…