Time’s running out to enter the Can’t Stop the Serenity/Kids Need to Read Writing Contest!
Can’t Stop the Serenity has joined up with Kids Need to Read to give you the chance to win some fabulous prizes in our first ever “Words have the Power to bring about Equality” Writing Contest!
All you have to do is write a short piece (500-1000 words) on why you support Can’t Stop the Serenity and Equality Now, and email it to info@cantstoptheserenity.com.
Entries close on 30 September 2011 at 11:59PM.
The weekend starts with a bang in Tucson, AZ and and Orange County, CA on Saturday 24 September. And on Sunday 25 September, join Browncoats in Atlanta, GA for a great event.… Read more…
Have you considered volunteering at the global level of Can’t Stop the Serenity? If so, check out this post for info on what positions are available, and how to apply.
Are you our Mal, the brave captain of our ship? Then you’d make a great Global Events Coordinator.
Is Zoe more your style, keeping us out of trouble and getting us organised? Then the Events Registrar or Merchandise Coordinator role is for you!
Or are you a Kaylee who helps keep our ship afloat? That’d be our Operations Director.
Wash keeps us connected on the Cortex and flying true, so if you’re that way inclined how about the role of Communications Director?
What about being our Simon, who’s got a head for figures and lots of smarts, because our Donations Administrator needs those skills.… Read more…
Can’t Stop the Serenity has joined up with Kids Need to Read to give you the chance to win some fabulous prizes in our first ever “Words have the Power to bring about Equality” Writing Contest!
Recently, we sent out some questions over the Cortex and received some fantastic interview responses (we’ll be posting these soon!). Our very first response was from Heather in Maryland, who wrote “It was part of learning about CSTS that led me to learn about Equality Now. Some of the articles they’ve linked to show that women the world over still suffer terrible injustices for no other reason than their sex. Nobody should be put in a position where they’re treated as inferior by anybody – no matter their sex, their race, their religion, or their sexual preferences.… Read more…
The Can’t Stop The Serenity promotional art contest is back for 2012!
In its six-year history, Can’t Stop The Serenity has raised more than half a million dollars for Equality Now. We can do even more good works this year, but only if people show up! That’s where you come in. Since we’ve been doing this for more than half a decade now, the novelty factor has worn off, which means it’s more important than ever before to build excitement for CSTS. The logo, poster and t-shirts are critical tools for raising awareness about the event, building excitement, and getting people into theaters around the world.
Think you’ve got what it takes to design this year’s official artwork? Then read on to learn the rules for this year’s contest:
THE SHINY STUFF:
The winner’s artwork will be used as the basis for the T-shirt, poster and promos for the 2012 CSTS season.… Read more…
This weekend will be as big as Texas as the Austin Browncoats present a whole weekend of Serenity fun! CSTS Austin kicks off on Saturday with events at 12PM, 5PM and 10PM, and wraps up on Sunday at 12PM. … Read more…
Life can get pretty crazy these days, and it can be hard to find your place, let alone find the strength to take a stand in the world and create change. With that in mind, Joss has shared his advice for surviving high school at RookieMag.com and (not surprisingly) it’s both insightful and witty. But it’s not just good advice for high schoolers. These pearls of Joss-y wisdom can be applied to anyone, anywhere. So if you or someone you know are starting out in a new school, new place, are worried about fitting in or just need some inspiration, here are Joss’s four rules for survival…
… Read more…I went to the same school, with the same people, for 10 years. I knew everyone—including the teachers, as my mother taught history there.
Do you or someone you know want to help guide Can’t Stop the Serenity towards a bright future?
Nominations are open for roles on the Global Steering Committee and Global Team. Can’t Stop the Serenity is organised entirely by volunteers who work side by side with local event organisers to make each year’s events a success. We’re looking for dedicated, passionate, talented folks to join us. It’s fun, rewarding and a great experience!
Nominations are now open, and will be taken until 18 September 2011. The application process for each position is provided via the links below. Applications must be submitted via email to gsc@cantstoptheserenity.com by the closing date.
The following roles are open for nominations:
Global Steering Committee (4 positions)
2012 Global Event Coordinator and Team Roles
Global System Administrator
Voters will have the opportunity to discuss the nominations and ask questions of the nominees from 19-25 September 2011, and voting will be undertaken from 26-30 September 2011.… Read more…
Can you believe that the incredible volunteers for Can’t Stop the Serenity have organised over 300 events over 6 years, and raised over $600,000 for Equality Now? It’s mindblowing! To mark this fantastic occasion, we’d like to interview you – the CSTS Supporters – about your CSTS experience and what keeps you coming back.
Can you believe that there are Browncoats out there that have never heard of CSTS? Firefly & Serenity continues to bring in new fans, and we’d like to help them understand what it is that inspires Browncoats to support CSTS.
To that end, we’ve got a couple of quick questions for you, and if you can take a few minutes to answer we’d be ever so grateful.
1. When was your first CSTS?… Read more…
Social media and social networking are a fantastic way to spread the signal about Can’t Stop the Serenity and Equality Now, and we need to get that signal broadcast as widely as possible.
To encourage more folks to follow our twitter feed and Like our facebook page, our Global Steering Committee Chair has pledged 5c to Equality Now for each CSTS twitter follower and CSTS Facebook Page like we have on 30 September (up to $500).
So…
If we have 4000 @CSTS twitter followers on 30 Sept, that’s a donation $200 to EN.
If we have 4000 CSTS facebook page likes on 30 Sept, that’s a donation $200 to EN.
We need your help to promote this far and wide! Follow/Like us and spread the signal!… Read more…
Wrapping up a season of Serenity, New Melbourne Browncoats are hosting a post-CSTS shindig on Saturday 3 September. This is a great chance to mingle with fellow Browncoats, so hit their website for details.… Read more…
Browncoats sure do know how to celebrate CSTS in style! Man, now I want a bouncy castle at my local CSTS event. That looks like so much fun!!
On behalf of the Can’t Stop the Serenity Global Steering Committee, Global Team and countless volunteers all over the world, we’d like to congratulate the Beeston Browncoats on a fabulous wedding shindig – what a way to celebrate! … Read more…
Have you seen the awesome t-shirt Joss Whedon designed for Equality Now? Get yours today and help support the cause! Just head on over to the Equality Now Store. … Read more…
There’s lots going on this weekend… if you’re in the land downunder! Melbourne, Australia is bringing CSTS downunder on Saturday 27 August. Don’t miss out! There’ll be auction goodies including autographs by Joss Whedon, costumes, raffles and more.
Also, there will be an event in Syracuse, NY at the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee. The event starts at 6pm.… Read more…
Did you miss out on getting your hands on some of our 2011 merchandise? Not to fret, it’s not too late!
If you’re looking for apparel (shirts & hoodies) some cities still have some available (check on the forum here for details).
Anyone wishing to order patches should email merchandise@cantstoptheserenity.com and you will be put in contact with Sean. Patches are $2.00 (US) each, plus shipping.… Read more…
It’s a bumper weekend for CSTS! This Saturday has a great range of events to choose from…
On 20 August, don’t miss out on the CSTS events in Chicago IL, Portland OR, San Francisco CA, Halifax, Nova Scotia! For those on the other side of the pond, head over to Beeston, UK for a wedding shindig with a difference as they mix a nuptual celebration with a CSTS shindig!… Read more…
We have several exciting events all around the world this weekend!
On Friday August 5, the Nashville/Scottsville event begins. The event goes on throughout the weekend.
Then on Saturday August 6, the Salt Lake City event is taking place.
Finally Sunday August 7 is the Perth event!
These events are going to have many different activities and will be a lot of fun, so check them out!
The CSTS LA event on June 26 was very exciting and attended by many special guests. After the event ComiCenter Live conducted an interview with Joss Whedon, Jessica Neuwirth, and The One True b!X. Now’s your chance to watch it!
The direct link to the interviews is http://www.justin.tv/geekweek/b/291106980#CSTS. The interview is aired at the end of the program, and it begins at 48:00.
This is the weekend of San Diego Comic-Con, and CSTS has an event to kickoff the fun! If you’re lucky enough to be in town, check out the San Diego CSTS event!
Now for those of us who aren’t at Comic-Con, there is an event in Albuquerque on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. They have showings both days, and will have a costume contest and other exciting activities! This weekend also brings the event in Lincoln, RI. It will include a costume contest and a screening of Browncoats: Redemption!
That’s it for this weekend, but we have many more events coming up in the next few weeks, so check back for more information.
This Saturday, July 16, we have events on three continents. So if you’re in the area, check these out!
In the US, Ft. Lauderdale, FL is holding their event. In the UK, Birmingham is hosting an event. And in Australia, Melbourne is having an event. These events will offer raffles, screenings, contests, and more!
Space is limited, so buy your tickets now!… Read more…
After a break last weekend, we’re back with more CSTS events!
To kick the weekend off, we have an event in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, July 8. Then Saturday, July 9 brings the Madison, WI event. To wrap things up, Sunday, July 10 is the San Antonio, TX event.
If you’re in the area, be sure to check out these events. You’ll get to participate in exciting activities and contribute to a great cause!
And we still have many more events to raise money for Equality Now, so check for events in your area!… Read more…
Missed seeing the livestream of Can’t Stop the Serenity Los Angeles yesterday? Watch it below!
Special guests included Joss Whedon, Felicia Day, Michael Fairman, Tim Minear, Jane Espensen, Nathan Fillion, and Jessica Neuwirth and Amanda Sullivan from Equality Now.
Great news for Browncoats everywhere! As you have probably heard, the one and only Joss Whedon will attend the Los Angeles CSTS screening. Now, even if you don’t live in LA, you will be able to experience this amazing event, because portions of the event will be webcast live!
The LA event is also going to have many other exciting guests. Jessica Neuwirth and Amanda Sullivan from Equality Now will be in attendance, as will Felicia Day, Michael Fairman, and Joey Spiotto!
ComiCenter LIVE, the online podcast talk show that focuses on the comic book and entertainment industries, will be broadcasting live video from the event. They will be interviewing attendees and special guests, and capturing the reactions from the crowd on hand.
To access the livestream, go to www.GeekWeek.com/live… Read more…
On this very special day, we wish a super awesome birthday to the one-and-only Joss Whedon – the creator of Firefly and the inspiration behind Can’t Stop the Serenity! Not only does Joss create amazing characters, he inspires us to be better than we are, and to move mountains to make this world a shinier place.
So, on behalf of the Global Steering Committee, the 2011 Global Team, our incredible local organising teams and devoted supporters – Happy Birthday Joss!!… Read more…
It’s a huge weekend for Browncoats! This weekend sees events all over the world, and lots of opportunities for Browncoats to get together and have an awesome time!
Lawrence, KS and Arlington, VA kick off the weekend tomorrow, June 24, with Arlington’s event continuing on Saturday June 25.
Then on Saturday, there are events all over the place. In Canada, Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC are holding events. The UK has an event in Newcastle. And in the US, events are taking place in Boston, MA; Logan, UT; Los Angeles, CA; and New York, NY.
To wrap up the weekend, Sunday, June 26 brings events in Baltimore, MD; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; and Raleigh, NC.
These events will offer all kinds of activities, contests, auctions, prizes, and special guests.… Read more…
