Events Coordinator
For any questions (such as event locations for those events that don't list them), please feel free to contact Beth Nelson. For more detailed information about our events, as well as a more extensive list of events, visit our forum.
August 2008
August 29th - September 1st: Dragon*Con!!!
A few brave crew members are heading southeast to Dragon*Con, one of the biggest Sci-Fi conventions! If you happen to be in the area, feel free to stop by our booth and say "Ni Hao"!
Where: Dragon*Con, Atlanta
When: 12:00 pm, Thurs to 2:00 pm, Tues
Cost: $90 for tickets to Dragon*Con
August 25th: Austin Browncoats' Annual Board of Directors Meeting
Interested in what we're planning for the future of the Austin Browncoats? Have any suggestions or would you like to get more involved? Stop by our Annual Board of Director's Meeting!
Where: Epoch Coffee, Austin
When: 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
August 17th: Piratea Party!!!
Arggghhh! Alright you landlubbers, come join the crew and draw yourself a mug of... tea! That's right, it's a Piratea Party! So slap on your best pirate wears and come aboard!
Where: The Captain's House (e-mail The Captain for directions)
When: 3:30 pm
Cost: Free, Potluck
August 16th: Round Rock Express Fireworks and the Austin Browncoats!!!
Time for the Browncoats to go to the ball game,
Time to hang with some new friends,
So come buy some peanuts and Cracker Jack,
And hang out with the RoundRock Express!
That's right, the crew of the Austin Browncoats is heading to the ballpark. So join us as we watch the RoundRock Express clobber the Nashville Sounds.
Where: Dell Diamond, Round Rock
When: 7:05 pm
Cost: $19 for adults, $18 for kids and children under 3 are free.*
*Price includes a ticket to the game and a commemorative t-shirt with the Austin Browncoat Logo on it, and RR Express. But please contact Jennifer Henderson by the 25th to get tickets and to give her your shirt size.
August 15th: Escape to Banana Bay with the Austin Browncoats!
Want to join our Zombie Response Team? No brainer, huh? (Forgive the pun!)
The Austin Browncoats are putting together Zombie Fighting outfits, and what better place to get gear than Austin's Military Surplus store. Want to get in on the action? Meet up with us at Banana Bay, and pick out a holster and a canteen, or two!
Where: Banana Bay, Austin
When: 5:30 pm
Cost: Free
August 14th: Karaoke With The Crew!
Want to practice for that next American Idol audition? Well, neither do we. But we do love us some karaoke. So come join us as we stretch our vocal chords. And don't worry if you don't exactly sound like the next Elvis. Only our webmaster, Sam, does!
Where: Austin Karaoke,
Austin
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: $20.00 per hour for up to 6 people, $5.00 per person per hour for
any additional person.
August 3rd: First Sunday!
Come join us as we host our monthly shindig (held, not surprisingly, on the first Sunday of every month). Meet the entire crew of the Austin Browncoats and hear about their past, present, and future adventures.
Where: Ken's
Place,
Austin
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free, Potluck
July 2008
July 23th: Mongolian Grille!
Feeling hungry and want a little chow? Then join the Austin Browncoats as they venture to the Mongolian Grille! Come stuff yourself on some of the best custom stir-grilled entrees around!
When: 6:45 pm
Where: Mongolian Grille (12636 Research Blvd.,#A-110,
Austin, TX 78759 - Between Oak Knoll /Spicewood Springs)
- ADULT (11 YEARS & UP) $10.47
- CHILD (2 YEARS & UNDER) FREE
- CHILD ( 3—6 YEARS) $5.99
- CHILD ( 7—10 YEARS) $7.50
July 20th: Star Wars Trilogy & Potluck!
In a galaxy far far away, there was a group of fine folks who decided to watch some of the most excellent movies of all time (second to Serenity of course :-)). So pick up your light sabers and join the Austin Browncoats as they host a Star Wars Trilogy Marathon (original trilogy).
When: 1PM til late
Where: Claudia's House (e-mail Claudia Drinovsky for
directions)
July 13th: Can't Stop The Serenity!
That movie of movies we love so much, Serenity, is back in theaters! But for one night and one night only. So buy your tickets at http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com, fast. All proceeds go to charity!
July 10th: Karaoke With The Crew!
Want to practice for that next American Idol audition? Well, neither do we. But we do love us some karaoke. So come join us as we stretch our vocal chords. And don't worry if you don't exactly sound like the next Elvis. Neither do we!
July 7th: Quantum Leap Night!
Can you imagine what it would be like to jump back in time, into someone else's body? Live their life. Meet people long since dead. Place bets on sporting events you know the outcome of and set the cash in a bank for your future self (well, that's what I'd do anyways :-) ). Well Sam Beckett does. So join us as we watch him in that famous 90's series, "Quantum Leap". Or just come by to eat some food and meet the crew.
July 6th: First Sunday!
Come join us as we host our monthly shindig (held, not surprisingly, on the first Sunday of every month). Meet the entire crew of the Austin Browncoats and hear about their past, present, and future adventures.
June 2008
June 29th: Six Flags: Fiesta Texas - Browncoat Style
Get together with the Austin Browncoats and take San Antonio by storm!
We're meeting up at the Los Festivales Hospitality Center at 12PM. The park opens at 1030AM and closes at 9PM. We'll get together for lunch and then hit the rides. Wear your favorite Browncoat shirt - and maybe you'll be entered into a surprise drawing for a Browncoat prize.
Maybe the prize will be given at our July First Sunday. Be there to find out!
Tickets for Six Flags: Fiesta Texas - Browncoat Style can be purchased at the Six Flags website.
June 21st: A Short Stack for Can't Stop the Serenity
All you can eat pancakes and sausage, coffee and orange juice.
Have a great breakfast for a wonderful cause with the proceeds supporting Can't Stop the Serenity and Equality Now. Invite all your friends and family, because everyone loves pancakes!
You can purchase tickets in advance, which we would prefer (so we know how many people to expect) or you can purchase your ticket at the door. Either way, you'll get to eat great food and support an awesome charity.
When: 8am-10am
Where: Applebee's South (Mopac & 290)
Cost: $5.00 ($5.50 if via Paypal)
Paypal:
www.cantstoptheserenity.com/austin/pancake.html
Mail Check/Money Order to:
Austin Browncoats
Pancake Fundraiser
P.O. Box 203604
Austin, TX 78720-3604
June 13-15th: FedConUSA
Austin Browncoats will be hosting three booths at FedConUSA in Dallas. Our charity raffle will support Kids Need To Read, with a special item donated by Kids Need To Read: A Terrifying Space Monkey signed by Morena Baccarin! We are excited to support such a noble cause, and hope to see lots of Browncoats!
June 1st: First Sunday!
Come join us as we host our monthly shindig (held, not surprisingly, on the first Sunday of every month). Meet the entire crew of the Austin Browncoats and hear about their past, present, and future adventures.
May 2008
May 25th: Indiana Jones Marathon!
Time to put away your Callahan full-bore autolocks and pull out your whips as we travel back in time and space to the 'Earth That Was' to fight Nazis! That's right ladies and gentlemen, there's going to be an Indiana Jones Marathon and you are all invited!
For those less inclined to watch Indy as he dodges bullets, falls out of planes, or hangs on to a tank for dear life... there will be a nearby swimming pool. And we'll bring a bunch of card and board games.
May 17th-18th: The Return Of The Scarborough Faire!
What?!?! One weekend of drinking, dancing, and general merriment not enough? Well we agree! So join us as head back in time once more to the Scarborough Faire.
May 10th-11th: Scarborough Faire!
Yes, we know this a group based on a spectacular Sci-Fi tv series. But that doesn't mean some of us don't appreciate a good sword swinging. So put on your medieval garb, grab a mug of ale, and come join us as on a trip to Scarborough Faire.
May 4th: First Sunday!
Come join us as we host our monthly shindig (held, not surprisingly, on the first Sunday of every month). Meet the entire crew of the Austin Browncoats and hear about their past, present, and future adventures.
May 4th: Retreat To The Caves!
That’s right, the Alliance is pouring down the gunfire on us and we need to retreat to the caves! So join your fellow Browncoats as they tour the Inner Space Caverns looking for a hidey hole.
Where: Inner Space Cavern (http://www.innerspace.com, 20 miles North
of Austin)
When: May 4th, 10:00 am
Cost: We’ll be taking the Adventurer Tour, which is…
- Adults: $14.95
- Children Ages 4 -12: $8.95
- Children Ages 3 & under: Free
Afterwards, for those of you who are hungry and want to stick around, we’ll head some place to get a bite to eat.
