SoCal Browncoats

29 March 2009 @ 05:41 pm

March BigDamnKnitting Reminder for Comic-Con

It's time to start in making BigDamnHats for the California Browncoats for this year's Comic-Con!

Once again, the nonprofit California Browncoats are puttin' out the call for all us BigDamnKnitters to do our thing and make hats for them to have at Comic-Con in July. So, I'm reachin' out to each of you!

Here's the deal:

The California Browncoats are looking for knitters to make them Jayne Hats for Comic-Con. If you are interested, send them an email at sales@californiabrowncoats.org and find out more.

There will be 125,000 warm bodies at Comic-Con this year. Let's stick a Jayne Hat on each and every head. Both adult and child/baby size welcome. We got more than 120 hats last year and I am for us to break that record!

Ready? Set? KNIT! I promise to ONLY harass you guys once a month.

Pls. feel free to repost to your fave Browncoat communities and boards!

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betnoir

20 January 2009 @ 04:03 pm

SoCal Browncoats at Gallifrey Convention in Los Angeles

Hi everybody!

Yes, yes, I haven't been around much lately.

However, I have poked my head in to remind everyone that there will be
a SoCal Browncoat table at Gallifrey One this year.
Gallifrey One is a
Dr. Who (and other media) con running President's Weekend, Feb. 13-15
at the LAX Marriott (same hotel as LosCon).

More info at their Web site here:
http://www.gallifreyone.com/gallifrey.php

Doc Jubal of the 76th and I will be meeting and greeting.

Come on by and see us -- we have FORTUNE COOKIES!

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danregal

21 October 2008 @ 10:41 pm

2008 Browncoat Day at Disneyland - October 25th

The 3rd annual Browncoat Day at Disneyland is upon us this Saturday October 25th. As usual the Browncoats will be descending on the happiest place on earth for a day of fun. We aren't going to change the plan much from previous years, so here are the details.

9:00-9:30 AM - Meet at the fountain in front of La Brea Bakery (end of Downtown Disney near the Disneyland entrance)
10:00 AM - Group picture in front of the 'F' of the giant "California" between Disneyland and California Adventure
2:30 PM - Group picture in front of the castle
6:30 PM - Dinner at Pizza Port in Tomorrowland, Scavenger Hunt winners determined

We are once again doing a scavenger hunt. If you wish to participate, you will need a digital camera (or cellphone with a camera). The hunt instructions and clues will be handed out at the initial meetup and the first group picture. Teams for the hunt should be at least 2 people. The last couple years it has taken much longer for everyone to get to the meeting in the morning, so give yourself extra time to get there. Lynn and I will stick around a little extra just in case.

You may also notice that we are meeting in a different spot for dinner. The Pizza Port has an outside area that looks like we can move tables together for a large group. We're going to try it this year and see if it works as well as Rancho Del Zocalo.

For those who want to do the hunt, but don't have a team yet, there will be teams forming or needing members the day of the hunt. Feel free to form your teams on the board in the next few days as well. The hunt is meant to give Disneyland a little something extra, and is not mandatory. It's a lot of fun though, is Browncoat themed, and everyone who participates will get a prize. (and you all know how those last place prizes go :)

If you have any questions, please post or email them. If you need my cell number in case you run late or need to find us after the morning meeting, please send me an email.

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoCalBrowncoats/

We'll see you on Saturday!

James and Lynn

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brianrubin

12 May 2008 @ 05:50 pm

Can't Stop the Serenity Tickets for Los Angeles Now On Sale!

Hey kids! I'm writing because this year I'm again running the Los Angeles, CA show of Can't Stop the Serenity, taking place on Friday, June 20th at the Laemmle Colorado One Theater in Pasadena, CA. I'm writing to let y'all know that tickets are now on sale, and you can head over to the SoCal Browncoats website to pick yours up. Act fast because in my experience, it doesn't take long for these shows to sell out. ;)

Here are the details:

Can't Stop the Serenity - Los Angeles Showing

Date: Friday, June 20th, 2008

Time: 10:00 PM to start, line-up time usually much earlier. ;)

Location: Laemmle's One Colorado, 42 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103

Ticket Price: $12.50

Hope to see y'all there!

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danregal

07 May 2008 @ 09:54 am

2008 Can't Stop the Serenity Tickets & Merch On Sale NOW!

Yes, NOW!

Head on over to www.socalbrowncoats.com to get your tickets and
pre-order all the cool merchandise. Each screening has it's own page
for information, and one for purchases. To make it easy here are all
the direct links

Los Angeles Screening Info - http://socalbrowncoats.com/?page_id=8
Los Angeles Tickets and Merch Page - http://socalbrowncoats.com/?p=7

Orange County Screening Info - http://socalbrowncoats.com/?page_id=9
Orange County Tickets and Merch Page - http://socalbrowncoats.com/?p=11

San Diego Screening Info - http://socalbrowncoats.com/?page_id=10
San Diego Tickets and Merch Page - http://socalbrowncoats.com/?p=12

And don't forget the prize donors and sponsors who help make these
events possible.

http://socalbrowncoats.com/?page_id=13

Please feel free to spread this information across the net, to friends
and family, LJ, blogs, media, etc.

This info is on the site, but we wanted to make sure everyone got it.
We will be ordering very few extras of the shirts and posters. In
order to guarantee that you get the exact size shirt or poster you
want, ordering one now is the only way. For the shirts, all
pre-orders are $20, but the shirts sold on the day of the screening
will be $25 each. Sales tax is included in the price of all sales items.

***Pre-orders end May 16th***

Make sure you order the merchandise from the page of the screening you
plan to attend. Each button has an item number that we will be
tracking. We will bring items ordered on the LA page to the LA
screening, and so on. You can buy tickets to all the screenings on
every page.

We will have some other merchandise available at each screening that
can not be pre-ordered. These items will be in very limited quantity,
but we will make sure at least a few are brought to each screening.

2007 CSTS shirts, posters and buttons - left over from last year
QMx Miranda Map (Signed and Unsigned)

We are also making a 2008 CSTS button and each location will have it's
own version. All of these limited items are donated or already have
been paid for, so 100% will go to Equality Now (except sales tax).

As we get more prizes or have new information, it will be posted on
the SoCal web site. We are working to get more sponsors, prizes and
exclusives for each screening.

If you have any questions please send an email or post here.

See you at the movies!

The 2008 CSTS Team
Brian, Briana, Dawn, Dwight, James, John, Lynn, Marsia

Tags: can't stop the serenity, csts, irvine, los angeles, orange county, san diego, screening, serenity, socal

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betnoir

05 February 2008 @ 08:54 pm

SoCal Browncoat Presence at Gallifrey One Convention

Heyo!

I've been invited to do several Firefly/Jossverse panels for the local Dr. Who convention, Gallifrey One on Feb. 15-17 at the LAX Marriott (con schedule here).

There will also be a Southern California Browncoat meetup on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 pm, with possible dinner plans to be determined.

And if THAT wasn't enough, there will ALSO be a SoCal Browncoat fantable on the Saturday and Sunday.

So if you are free that holiday weekend, stop on by and say hi! Look for the short mouthy chick in the Inara costume with CherryBombRed highlights in her hair!

BetN

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betnoir

25 November 2007 @ 08:40 pm

LosCon Firefly panel report

I am extremely pleased to report that, with no mention in the pocket program, we
got about 30 people attending the Firefly panel at LosCon this year,

In what amounted to a conference room designed to seat about 12.

I would first off like to thank

brianrubin, who majorly stepped up to the plate and manned
the SoCal Browncoat table, which seemed to get a great deal of traffic, as well
as for massively pimping the panel.

And to

dedoc, who represented for the 76th Battalion and hosted the panel with

brianrubin and myself. And for the shiny flyers!

Also to

danregal and Lynn, who sent along with

brianrubin a terrific set-up so that we had an extremely shiny-lookin' fantable.

And finally, to any of you who made it to the panel, thanks so much!

I have been assured that there will be a better balance of media/lit/science at next year's LosCon. And I intend to hammer away at that because that is how we keep not only Firefly fandom vital, but SF fandom as a whole.

Yeah, OK, I didn't pull off an entire con, I admit that. :>

But with help, I made the point I set out to make -- that Firefly fandom isn't going away. And neither is media fandom.

Stay tuned for bigger, better and shinier things for next year!

BetN

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brianrubin

14 November 2007 @ 12:12 pm

The first Adam Baldwin Shirt Auction is Live!

The first of Adam Baldwin's shirts is now up for bidding on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330187686465

You can see all the shirts and their auction dates here

http://www.californiabrowncoats.org/CABC/abshirts.html

Good luck!

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betnoir

10 November 2007 @ 02:26 pm

Loscon Firefly panel

Flyer with info is ( hiding back here )

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danregal

09 November 2007 @ 02:00 pm

California Browncoats Auction Adam Baldwin's Jayne Shirts for MCLEF

The California Browncoats and Adam Baldwin have joined forces again. We are auctioning off 13 shirts that Adam wore during the filming of Firefly and Serenity to benefit the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation. We will auction one shirt at a time starting November 14th.

The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation uses donated funds to provide assistance “to children of Marines or Federal law enforcement personnel who were killed on duty or died under extraordinary circumstances while serving our country at home or abroad. These funds enable us to provide these children with scholarships for their higher education.”

You can see all our auctions here

http://myworld.ebay.com/californiabrowncoats

and you can see all the shirts and their auction dates here

http://www.californiabrowncoats.org/CABC/abshirts.html

We are proud to assist Adam in raising money for this worthwhile cause.

http://www.mclef.org/

Thanks!
James

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betnoir

06 November 2007 @ 12:46 pm

Browncoat meetpoint at LosCon

For the first time since 2004, there will not be any official Firefly programming at LosCon. This greatly vexes me, as I have been one of the major proponents not just for Firefly programming, but for inclusion of SF media programming in general.

This year, however, the con programming chair thought otherwise.

But all is not lost! We have been offered meeting space on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 1-2 pm in order to hold an informal discussion about why Firefly fandom is still going strong. It will be hosted by myself,

dedoc (possibly known to some of you as Doc Jubal from the 76th Battalion) and my fellow So Cal Browncoat,

brianrubin

Please, if you are in the Southern California area over Thanksgiving weekend and are free on Saturday, come on by the LAX Marriott and join us! You must have a day pass for the con to attend the panel. More info can be found by following the LosCon link.

Help us show that not only do fans want Firefly, but media programming in general! Spread the word!

More developments as they develop.

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brianrubin

24 September 2007 @ 12:29 pm

Scavenger Hunt Details Posted!

Hey there, folks, James just posted the details for this Saturday's scavenger hunt over on the official SoCal Browncoats website. Head on over there, read the rules, and get readu to have fun!

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brianrubin

20 June 2007 @ 10:59 am

Can't Stop the Serenity Screening - New Prizes Added

Hey y'all, I just got an email from James -- the man himself -- saying that new prizes have been added to the CSTS screening "thank you drawing." These are:

- Serenity TPB signed by Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews donatedby the California Browncoats

- Nathan Fillion White Light 2 signed 8x10 donated byWhedonopolis.com

- All 9 covers/issues of the Serenity comic series withsignatures by John Cassaday, Adam Baldwin, Morena Baccarin, Gina Torres, RonGlass, Summer Glau and Sean Maher. Donated by FilmRadar.com

- An uncut Serenity Money Sheet donated by Quantum Mechanix

- A Chance for 2 tickets on the Browncoat Cruise

- Voucher for the 2 disc Serenity Special Edition from Universal Home Entertainment

- Serenity: Those Left Behind Trade Paperback from Dark Horse Comics

- Finding Serenity signed by Jane Espenson from Benbella Books

- Voucher for Serenity Found from Benbella Books

- Buffy Season 8 #1 Variant Cover from Things From Another World

- Serenity Alliance Money Pack "Fan Club Edition" from Quantum Mechanix

- Done The Impossible DVD from Done The Impossible

- "On The Drift" Signed CD from The Bedlam Bards

- Serenity kanji jewelry set from Dragon Weave

- A bundle of buttons, stickers, etc from ReadMyChest.com

Very shiny indeed. How to see y'all there! :)

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brianrubin

23 May 2007 @ 11:44 am

Los Angeles Can’t Stop The Serenity Tickets On Sale NOW

The SoCal Browncoats are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Can't Stop the Serenity Charity Screening event. The screening will be held on June 22, 2007 at 10:00 PM. It will be at the same theater as last year, the Laemmle One Colorado in Pasadena. As before, all proceeds from the screening and CSTS sales items will be donated to Equality Now.

Tickets are on sale NOW! Click on the purchase button on our site www.socalbrowncoats.com or buy them in person at local events. Email us or post to the Yahoo group to find out at which events tickets will be available. Tickets are $12.50 each online (to cover Paypal fees), or $12.00 when purchased in person.

If you purchase online, you will get an email confirmation and your tickets will be at will call the night of the screening.

CSTS Door Prize Drawing

We are also continuing the tradition and running a special Door Prize Drawing the night of the screening. Every screening ticket will come with one (1) entry into the drawing. You can also donate additional money to Equality Now, and to say Thank You, we will give you one (1) additional entry into the drawing for every dollar you donate. You can donate using the button on the site, or at local events along with your screening ticket purchase. We will also be taking donations the night of the event.

*** Prize List ***

A Chance for 2 tickets on the Browncoat Cruise (see below for details)

Voucher for the 2 disc Serenity Special Edition from Universal Home Entertainment

Serenity: Those Left Behind Trade Paperback from Dark Horse Comics

Serenity: Those Left Behind Promo mini-poster from Dark Horse Comics

Finding Serenity signed by Jane Espenson from Benbella Books

Voucher for Serenity Found from Benbella Books

Buffy Season 8 #1 Variant Cover from Things From Another World

"Miranda" or "Crew" Poster from Black Market Beagles (only 1 poster)

Serenity Alliance Money Pack "Fan Club Edition" from Quantum Mechanix

Done The Impossible DVD from Done The Impossible

"On The Drift" Signed CD from The Bedlam Bards

Serenity kanji jewelry set from Dragon Weave

A bundle of buttons, stickers, etc from ReadMyChest.com

More Coming Soon!

Special Pre-Sale Fundraiser Prize Drawing

We had a special fundraiser leading up to the ticket on-sale date. For every $5.00 donated, you received one ticket in the prize drawing. We gave away 3 prize packs that each had the following:

2 Tickets to the June 22 Screening ($24 value)

2007 CSTS Limited Edition Teaser Poster ($20 value)

2007 CSTS Limited Edition SoCal Button ($2 value)

The Winners are:

Bill W.

Wendy B.

Paul H.

Thanks to everyone who donated! You helped us raise $100 before tickets even went on sale!

CSTS T-Shirt and Final Poster Order

Don’t forget CSTS shirt and posters are available for order. Details and order buttons are on the site.

Win 2 tickets on the Browncoat Cruise Details

One finalist will be chosen from each of the cities holding Can't Stop The Serenity events in 2007. The winner of one cruise cabin for two will be drawn by the staff of the Browncoat Cruise on Monday, 2 July 2007. The winner will be contacted by the Browncoat Cruise staff, and their name will be published on the front page of CantStopTheSerenity.com and BrowncoatCruise.com. Winner will be responsible for transportation to and from San Diego, CA (launch point for the Browncoat Cruise)."

This prize is not included in the regular door prize drawing. You will get a special entry form at the screening as you must be present to win your chance in the July 2nd drawing. One entry per person.

LINKS

Tickets - http://www.socalbrowncoats.com/SCBC/index.htm#ticket

Drawing Donation - http://www.socalbrowncoats.com/SCBC/index.htm#prize

Shirt/Poster Order - http://www.socalbrowncoats.com/SCBC/index.htm#shirt

Browncoat Cruise Drawing - http://www.socalbrowncoats.com/SCBC/index.htm#cruise

Theater Info - http://laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?thid=9

We’ll see you on the 22nd!!

The CSTS LA Team

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brianrubin

14 May 2007 @ 12:31 pm

Bowling Browncoats Orange County Shindig at The Block - May 27th

We're going bowling at The Block! The Orange County shindig will be at Lucky Strike Lanes at The Block in Orange (http://www.bowlluckystrike.com/). Join the SoCal Browncoats for a
fun day of food, bowling, and more.

When – Sunday May 27th 2 PM

What – Bowling, hanging out, pool, lunch and/or dinner

Where – The Block at Orange, 20 City Boulevard W Orange, CA 92868 - http://tinyurl.com/ysj3fq

Who – Anyone who wants to hang out for the afternoon, play pool, bowl, and eat lunch or dinner.

We will be bowling at 2 PM, but if anyone wants to get there early for lunch, we can set up something. Or we can go to dinner after we're done bowling. Or we can do both! If you plan to attend, andwant to set up somewhere to eat, please post or email us.

There is the list of restaurants at The Block here: http://www.theblockatorange.com/static/node873.jsp

Johnny Rockets would be good for lunch, and TGI Fridays or El Toritofor dinner. But feel free to suggest other choices.

Bowling is $45 per hour or $5.95 per person and shoe rental is $3.95 per person. Since only up to 8 people can bowl on one set of lanes, there isn't much difference between the hourly and per person rate (32 cents). We will need to know just how many people are going so we can put in our group before everyone shows up. Please vote on the poll or send us an email if you want to bowl. Lynn and James will be there early to eat lunch and get our lanes reserved. But it still may take a little extra time to get the lanes, and they might not let us reserve a lane until everyone is there. They have plenty of lounging area and the pool table to fill the time until our lanesare ready.

We will probably start with one game, and decide if we want to play more. Afterwards we can play pool, or head to dinner. Anyone who wishes to join for any part of the afternoon is welcome. You only need to vote on the poll if you plan to bowl.

Don't forget, this shindig will be your first chance to purchase Can't Stop the Serenity screening tickets in person!

Poll link: http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoCalBrowncoats/surveys?id=2502513

See you there!

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brianrubin

11 May 2007 @ 01:52 pm

Welcome to the SoCal Browncoats LiveJournal Community!

Hi there, and welcome to SoCal Browncoats, the LiveJournal extension to the SoCal Browncoats yahoo group. We're a VERY active group of Browncoats covering the Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County areas, just to name a few. We hold monthly shindigs, various get-togethers, and go to many events like Comic-Con.

We're also invloved in local charity events such as Can't Stop the Serenity. We'll be posting various upcoming events, shindigs, and other important news related to our group, so please feel free to come back often. Thanks, and have a shiny day!

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