Those of you who attended CSTS 2010 in Edmonton will remember the shiny Jayne Hat keychains we had available for sale. The keychains were made by one of our favourite Browncoats, Natalie Dempsey. This year, in addition to her awesome hats (keychain and large sizes this year), Natalie is donating beautiful Serenity logo paintings to our auction.
You can learn more about Natalie and her work on her website: Leaf On The Wind.
First off, we’d like to apologize for the crazy short time span you have to order your Global design shirts and hoodies. Unfortunately, in order to ensure that the shirts are on hand at the event on June 25th, we need to place our order on May 7th, 2011. This means that all pre-orders must be made on or before midnight on May 6th, 2011. We realize that this deadline doesn’t allow much time to place your order, but we do hope you’ll do so. The proceeds of the shirt and hoodie orders are added to the total donation amounts for our charity event.
Because we’re a non-profit organization, we do not have the means to pre-order a large number of shirts hoping that someone will buy them on the day of the event. So, if you’re interested in getting your hands on a shiny, global CSTS logo shirt for 2011, please pre-order today!
** Shirts will be available for pick-up at the event on June 25th. Please bring your ID or a copy of your PayPal confirmation letter to collect yours. **
For a limited time, shirts can be ordered from the Tickets & Goodies page of our website. While you’re there, don’t forget to pre-order your event tickets!
This year, our local charity partner is the Youth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS). Just like last year, we will also have a separate auction with items table set aside to raise funds for Kids Need to Read. The remaining 75% of all event proceeds will be donated to Equality Now to support women’s human rights!
Tickets are 15$. This includes 2 screenings – one being the Big Damn Movie of course – a grab bag, and Whedonverse costume contest.
Tickets are now on sale (online only at this time) for 2011. Tickets will be available for in-person purchase at Happy Harbor Comics (vol 1 & 2) in mid-May and at the Alberta Browncoats booth at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo June 17-19.
If we have any tickets remaining, they will be available for purchase at the door.
A Firefly themed LARP (live action role play) running in Edmonton this weekend. It takes place on Sunday, March 12 at the Art Gallery of Alberta. More information about the event and group running the LARP can be found at http://www.apocalypseproductions.ca/firefly-lc-about.html.
Marian Call is returning to Edmonton!
Date: Monday, November 15, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Happy Harbor Comics, Vol 1 (12226 Jasper Ave)
Cost: Donation (recommended – $10-15 per person)
Alaskan singer-songwriter Marian Call is returning to Alberta. Her music has been described by fans as “funky acoustic joy jazz” — she plays eclectic, humorous and heartfelt songs that appeal to crowds of all ages and demographics. Her signature Underwood typewriter, rain stick, and kazoo can be heard in most of her local (and national) performances.
On Nov 15, 2010 Marian Call will grace Happy Harbor vol 1 (12226 Jasper Ave) with her wit and charm. The concert will begin at 7 pm. All ages are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Marian is not being paid directly for her performance; we’re suggesting a donation of $10-$15 per person to show your appreciation of her talents.
Marian Call is an independent singer-songwriter, and her tour venues will be decided by crowdsourced fan input via Facebook and Twitter. Fans can propose concerts in their area, and the best proposals in each state will become real shows. No booking agent, manager, or label will be involved. Call has designed a simple integrated online system for fans to submit show recommendations and house concert applications. Her “street team” volunteer promoters will also use online forums to get their own posters, web graphics, and online invitations to promote the shows. The tour is designed to be more environmentally friendly, economically friendly, fan-friendly, and sustainable than traditional band tours.
This grassroots-style tour booking is becoming more critical for musicians worldwide as the entire music industry changes. This paradigm shift will be particularly important for Alaskan musicians to navigate, as the cost of touring (and the cost of buying and selling merchandise) is considerably higher for an Alaskan artist than for one based in the contiguous United States. Hence a creative and friendly approach relying on the kindness of strangers and the devotion of local fans in each city.
Marian Call has released two studio albums and more than a dozen singles. Her third fan-funded album, Something Fierce, is scheduled for release this year. For more information or press materials, including music and photographs, visit http://mariancall. com or contact mariancall@mac. com.