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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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CSTS Pittsburgh Celebrates 14 Years of Doing Somethin’ Right!

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CSTS 2019 Pittsburgh - Facebook Feature ImageCan’t Stop the Serenity Pittsburgh Celebrates 14 Years of Doing Somethin’ Right! – Captain Christopher sent us a wave: “It’s our 14th annual event, and we’re pretty proud of being one of the few cities that has done this every year since it got going.”

Join up with the Pennsylvania Browncoats Rivers & Bridges Brigade, THIS Sunday, August 4th, for their charity film screening of the epic space western Serenity at the Parkway Theater & Film Lounge, a shiny, geek-friendly establishment that’s part movie-house, part bar, part jazz club and part microbrewery! Get tickets and details at their website: cstspgh.webs.com.

Can’t Stop the Serenity attendees will enjoy Firefly– and Serenity-themed games and raffles, and of course the screening of the Big Damn Movie, Serenity.… Read more…

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Raleigh Browncoats Keep Flying with 14th Annual Can’t Stop the Serenity Event!

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Raleigh CSTS 2019 - Facebook Feature Image“I don’t care what you believe in… just believe.” ~ Shepherd Book The Raleigh Browncoats of North Carolina believe in supporting worthy causes, and having a mighty fine shindig of a time while doing it! They will hold their 14th (!!!) annual Can’t Stop the Serenity event THIS Sunday! July 21st, at the Raleighwood Cinema Grill, starting at 6:00pm. Join your fellow #Browncoats for Food, Drinks, Fun, Raffles, Prizes, and a Costume Contest! And of course, they will show the Big Damn Movie, Serenity! All proceeds go to amazing charities Equality Now, and the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center.

The late, great, and sorely missed Ron Glass served many years as chair of the board of the directors for the Wooten Center.

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Utah Browncoats Celebrating 15th Anniversary!

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Utah Browncoats - Heart of GoldYou can’t take the sky from the mighty Utah Browncoats — they are celebrating 15 years of flying with a charity film screening of The Big Damn Movie, Serenity, THIS Saturday, July 13th! Plus, assorted shenanigans and misbehaves. 

The Shindig will begin at Brewvies Cinema Pub from 4:00pm-7:30pm. But the wacky fun doesn’t end there – it then moves next door to the Legends Sports Pub from 7:30pm-Midnight for food, auctions, prize drawings, and a cosplay contest. Tickets are $12.50, and all proceeds go to fantastic charities Equality Now and Kids Need To Read.… Read more…

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Alamo City Browncoats Making the ’Verse a Better Place

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Alamo City Browncoats - CSTS 2019The Alamo City Browncoats aim to misbehave. Just kidding! Let’s (not) Be Bad Guys, and come out and support their Can’t Stop the Serenity 2019 event THIS weekend in San Antonio, Texas! Visit the #Browncoats at NDG Sci-Fest July 13th & 14th from 10am-5pm at Wonderland of the Americas.

This is a free, family-friendly event where they’ll be taking cashy money donations to support Equality Now, and food donations for the San Antonio Food Bank.… 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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Pennsylvania Browncoats’ CSTS Screening Breaks Atmo’ This Saturday Night!

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CSTS 2019 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania BrowncoatsThe Delaware Valley Brigade of the Pennsylvania Browncoats always aims to misbehave, and is set to do exactly that at their annual Can’t Stop the Serenity event in Philadelphia this Saturday, June 22nd, from 6pm-12am, at the Firepit Cinema. (Note: this is an outdoor event — think old-fashioned drive-in, but without the cars — so bring your own chairs!)

According to organizer Matt, their shindig hits atmo’ with games, light refreshments, raffles and auction, and — fitting for their unique event — LIVE music by Sean Faust. (Find out more about the talented Faust at https://seanfaustmusic.com/)

Advance Tickets* are available for a suggested donation of $10 each (plus service fees) available on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cant-stop-the-serenity-philadelphia-charity-screening-2019-tickets-60225678626

Remaining tickets* will be available at the gate for a suggested donation of $15 each.… Read more…

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Browncoats of NYC Kick Off CSTS 2019 Season at Cradle Con!

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Browncoats of NYC - CSTS 2019 - Facebook Feature Image“Who’s flying this thing?!” This weekend (June 1st – 2nd) come join the Browncoats of NYC for their “COSPlay in the ‘Verse” presentation at CRADLE CON! (@Cradle of Aviation Museum) Organizer Leslie says “We’ll have some door prizes and auction items with all proceeds to benefit Equality Now (Joss Whedon’s favorite charity).”

“Be sure to stop by our Browncoat fan table during CRADLE CON! to learn about & support Equality Now. We will have ‘Thank You‘ gifts for your donations.” Equality Now has been a champion for the protection and promotion of human rights for women and girls around the world for almost 30 years. Via Can’t Stop the Serenity events, Browncoats around the world have been helping Equality Now since 2006, thanks to the inspiration of Joss Whedon.… 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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Voting is now open for the CSTS 2019 Art Contest!

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CSTS 2019 Art Contest - 5 EntriesWe have five wonderfully creative designs for the 2019 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 2019, our 14th year! You can only vote once and you’ve only got until midnight (PDT) on Monday, April 8th to get your voice heard and your vote counted.… 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.

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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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A Warm Welcome to our New Steering Committee Members.

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We are delighted to announce that we have two new members on the Global Steering Committee! Please join us in welcoming Matt Black and Cheryl Mattson!

Serving as an executive and consistency committee, the Global Steering Committee (GSC) is responsible for maintaining the high standards and reputation of CSTS, and is a repository of CSTS knowledge for the Global Team and Local Event Organizers.

We also support the Global Event Coordinator (GEC), can step in if the GEC is unable to continue in that capacity or needs additional help, and we provide a recourse for Local Event Organizers if they have issues that need additional support beyond the Global Team. The GSC is made up of members with lots of experience with CSTS at a global and local level, and who are passionate about CSTS.… Read more…

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One last chance to perfect your evil laugh this season

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The Kansas City Browncoats are holding their 8th CSTS event (and lucky last for the 2018 season) on Monday 29th October.

Organiser Michael says “We will be showing Serenity and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog at Liberty Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm so people can grab their drinks and snacks and pick up some raffle tickets before the screening starts at 7pm.

So grab a pint and join the crew of the Serenity on the outskirts of space for their final adventure. Hope to see a few fellow Browncoats there.”

Tickets are $10 and profits from ticket sales go to Equality Now. Check out their Facebook group for more information. 

 

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

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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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It’s no Con (Man) in Pittsburgh this weekend

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Con Man Logo - Alan NathanPittsburgh’s 13th annual Can’t Stop the Serenity charity screening of Serenity was held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 and raised $1,095 for Equality Now.

With your help, they can add still more to that total at their affiliate event this Saturday, October 6 at The Flying Squirrel in Carnegie, PA. 

Organiser Christopher says “My brothers and I are huge fans of Joss Whedon and his work, so it’s an honor being able to celebrate his work while at the same time “doin’ good works” for an organization like Equality Now that helps women who otherwise wouldn’t have anyone championing their cause.”

“Doors will open at 5:30pm so you can stock up on ice cream or popcorn and take part in the raffles before our screenings of both Dr.… 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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No disreputable men in Arcata this weekend

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In their rather enviable position on the Northern California coast, between the redwoods and the ocean, the Humboldt Browncoats will be throwing their Can’t Stop the Serenity shindig on 30th September at the Arcata Theatre Lounge.

Organiser Craig says “Our celebration starts at 5 p.m. Folks can enjoy a pint of Mudder’s Milk and partake in trivia contest for great prizes, including the Big Damn Board Game (complete with expansions) and a pair of the famous talking dinosaurs!

“In recent years, we’ve been able to boast that the equivalent of 1% of our entire town have attended Can’t Stop the Serenity in Arcata! (Our town has 16,700 folks, so with 168 attendees, that’s 1%!).”

“We’re so proud to be a part of the great campaign to help Equality Now and its mission to bring justice and human rights to over half the world’s population.”… 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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