Utah Browncoats (UT)edit

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The Utah Browncoats are a small but loyal group that range from Logan in the north of Utah to Cedar City in the south of the state. Gatherings and shindigs are sporadic, but always a good time when they come together.

Contents 1 Contributions to the 'Verse 2 Present Activities 3 Past Activities 4 Future Activities 5 Famous Utah Browncoats 6 External Links

[edit] Contributions to the 'Verse

• Done the Impossible: The Fans' Tale of Firefly & Serenity - Done the Impossible is a documentary, hosted by Adam Baldwin, chronicling the rise, fall, and rebirth of the cult TV show "Firefly" as told from the perspective of the fans who helped save it. The documentary's website gives updates on the film including the world-wide film festivals it has been an official selection at. The film and its soundtrack are available for purchase through Amazon.
• Browncoat Cruise - Browncoat Cruise was organized by some of the same group of Utah Browncoats that brought about Done the Impossible. The Browncoat Cruise took place in early December 2007. Guests that appeared were Ron Glass, Michael Fairman, Jonathan Woodward, Nectar Rose, Sonny Rhodes, and The Bedlam Bards.
• Serenity RPG Resources - This resources website for the Serenity RPG are collected in a informative and useful websites. From ships to weapons to character sheets, this website is a boon for all Browncoats who play the game.

[edit] Present Activities

• Can't Stop the Serenity 2009 - Planning is currently in progress. To get involved, please see the Utah Browncoats Yahoo Group or visit the Utah Browncoats Website.
• Buffyverse Night - Weekly gathering in Salt Lake City or Provo to watch Joss Whedon's other 'Verse in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. This group has been hiatus for a month or two, but announcements usually go out over the Utah Browncoats Yahoo! group.
• Serenity RPG - A bimonthly gathering of a small group of Browncoats to participate in the Serenity RPG. Space is limited, but when opening become available it is usually posted in the Utah Browncoats Yahoo Group. Recently the group has put out a call for a couple of new crew members. The thing to remember here is that they like to have fun, and are not so hard core that they don't tend to break character to crack jokes and just hang out.
• Firefly, Omni-Gamer Style - A semi-regular game of Firefly, utilizing the Omni-Gamer Rule System is hosted by the Olsons in Brigham City. Information on the group can be found on the Utah Browncoats Yahoo Group.

[edit] Past Activities

• Can't Stop the Serenity 2006 - The 2006 showing for the Can't Stop the Serenity event raised money for The Christmas Box, a local charity.
• Can't Stop the Serenity 2008 - The Utah Browncoats held a Can't Stop the Serenity event on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Brewvies in Salt Lake City. Nicole Dowland of the Utah Browncoats stepped forward to organize the 2008 Utah CSTS event and was assisted by numerous volunteers. The charity screening of Serenity took place at 6:30 pm and lasted just over four hours. Geoffrey Mandel, graphic designer on Serenity, was our special guest at the event and was on hand to sign memorabilia. Geof brought several items for the auction and he also gave a slide presentation of the many designs used in the film and explained the purpose of each design and where they appeared in the story. In addition to Geof, we were joined at the event by some of the creative forces behind Done the Impossible. For further information about the event and future events, please visit the Utah Browncoats Website.
• Utah Browncoat's Summer Shindig - A Shindig was held in Bountiful, Utah on Saturday, September 13th of 2008. The event lasted several hours over the afternoon and evening, and guests dressed in clothes ranging from Earth That Was all the way up to Core fads and the what-have-you of the Outer Rim. The event was a casual one featuring Firefly and Serenity discussions, food, and a few screenings of Done the Impossible clips and other media.
• Blue Sun Winter Solstice 2008 - A Blue Sun Winter Solstice Party was held in Brigham City, Utah on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 6 PM. It was hosted by Frank and Lauralee Olson. Guests brought blue food and drinks and wore Blue Sun clothing. The night's festivities included showings of the episodes Ariel and Trash and panel discussions of cast members from Wondercon.

[edit] Future Activities

• Can't Stop the Serenity 2009 - The Utah Browncoats will hold two screenings of Serenity for Equality Now in 2009. Logan, Utah will host a screening at Utah State University on October 24th.  Salt Lake City will host a screening at Brewvies on October 29th, the following week. Updated information will be announced as it becomes available. To get involved, please see the Utah Browncoats Yahoo Group or visit the Utah Browncoats Website.

[edit] Famous Utah Browncoats

Everyone is famous in their own right and will write their own fame. However in time, some may come to the forefront and, if appropriate, listed such.

[edit] External Links

Utah Browncoats Webpage
Utah Browncoats Yahoo Group
Done the Impossible
Browncoat Cruise
Firefly RPG Resource Page
Info and Tickets for CSTS 2009