T-SHIRTS NOW ON SALE! PATCHES TOO!

Exciting news!! Since our event had to be earlier this year, we had to design our own t-shirts - and I think you're going to really like them!  Designed by Robin Harris (Paradiso), a Chicago Browncoat, the logo on the shirt - and on our posters - reflects Vancouver's unique skyline.  T-shirts are $23 cash  (you can order at our FanExpo booth #333 this weekend) or $25 via PayPal buttons on the right.  Deadline for ordering and paying is midnight, Sunday, May 5th.  The shirts are going to be royal blue and are offered in both men's and junior women's styles, as seen below.

CSTS Global patches are also available for $5.00 each and the deadline is the same.  They have this year's winning artwork and are square.

FANEXPO VANCOUVER 2012 A BIG SUCCESS!

Vancouver's first (annual) comic-con was an overwhelming success, thanks to all the local sci-fi/fantasy/anime/gamer fans in the area - and out of it.

FanExpo gave CSTS Vancouver a booth at the con - which we shared with the BC Browncoats - and they also allowed us to sell tickets to CSTS Vancouver.  Estimates of the number of guests who dropped by our booth would be between 500 and 600.  If even 10% of the people who had never heard of CSTS come out on June 9th, we should have an awesome turnout.  If you are one of those people who liked or loved Firefly and Serenity but haven't been to one of the fundraising events, thank you for stopping by and I hope you will consider coming out to CSTS Vancouver and supporting our charities while having a great time.  It's a Shiny Shindig, for sure!

Thank you to all the volunteers who were so cheerful and informative to all:  Ashley, Jordan, Ari, Laura, Robert, Colleen, Julia, Pippa and Andrea.  Thanks to Vanessa, who offered to fill in if needed, even though the Standard Action booth was very busy, to Val & Michael, running the BIFF/BSG/Sci-Fi club booth next door for all their help, to Paul for making a standout sign, and to Paul and Priya for asking for - and receiving - a couple of signed photos for our auction - one from Nicholas Brendan (Xander from Buffy) and one from Marina Sirtis (Counselor Troi.on Star Trek: The Next Generation).  Special thanks also to Buffy comics artist George Jeanty who donated two signed colour prints to the auction, without even being asked!  (Photos of those and other auction and prize items will be starting to go up in the next week or so.)

Thanks to FanExpo for the opportunity to spread the word about Can't Stop The Serenity and thanks to all of you who dropped by to talk - even briefly - about Firefly and Serenity - and especially to those who bought tickets.

I look forward to seeing many new faces at this year's event. 

The Announcement You've Been Waiting For

Good news! We will also be showing 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog ©’ screened by permission from Time Science Blood Club, LLC at CSTS Vancouver on June 9th.  Tickets are available right now from the button on your right and will also be available at the CSTS Vancouver/BC Browncoats table at FanExpo on April 21st and 22nd at the western Vancouver Convention Centre (cash only, exact price - $15 each - would be appreciated).  Come see us, buy your ticket and enter your name for a special draw to be held at CSTS.  


Don't forget to order your t-shirts and hoodies - buttons on right.  Deadline is April 13th.

Still Looking for Volunteers!

Now that we have a confirmed table at FanExpo Vancouver on April 21st and 22nd, I'm still looking for a few more volunteers to do a four-hour shift to promote CSTS Vancouver and the BC Browncoats.  Wearing a costume would be great - a geeky t-shirt and/or Jayne's hat is also acceptable.  You are responsible for your own admission.

We will be selling tickets to CSTS and may have a surprise or two for those who stop by.  Anyone who buys a ticket to Vancouver Can't Stop The Serenity at the table during FanExpo Vancouver can fill out a form and will be entered in a special draw at our CSTS event on June 9th.  Contact me at cstsvancouver@gmail.com if you are interested.

FAN EXPO COMING TO VANCOUVER!

For the first time ever, FanExpo is coming to Vancouver for a weekend "comic con" aimed at fans of comics, TV, anime, games, etc.  Check out guests announced so far. At just $30 for unlimited access all weekend, this will be a great opportunity to see some of your favourite TV and comic stars.

The con is the weekend of April 21st and 22nd and CSTS Vancouver has applied for a fan table to be shared with the BC Browncoats.  We are looking for volunteers to crew the table during the open hours: 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday.  If you are willing to commit to a four to six hour shift on either day, preferably in costume or at least a geeky shirt and possibly a Jayne's hat, please e-mail me at cstsvancouver@gmail.com.  I would like to have two people at the table at all times with other people relieving at various points.  I plan to be there throughout the two days.  We have also been granted permission to sell tickets for CSTS Vancouver 2012.

Stay tuned for more information on ticket, t-shirts and hoodies sales.