Austin Browncoats Event Photos

Below each header is a sampling of photos from the event. To see the full event album, click on the header link.

November 12, 2009 - Browncoat Karaoke v2.0

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Twisting and shouting!
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Browncoats sing South Park!
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Raul does "The Robot."

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November 3, 2009 - Browncoat Karaoke v1.0

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Claudia and Beth, best friends.
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Ryan singing "Lay Down Sally".
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"November Rain" by Raul and Beth.

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October 31, 2009 - 2009 Halloween Shindig

Happy Halloween - Browncoat style! Party with your Austin Browncoats in your favorite costume while scaring all of the neighborhood kids!

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Beth (Asian Warrior Faerie) and Belle.
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A sparkling vampire trying to eat John Crichton.
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Our Browncoat Family.

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October 24-25, 2009 - Star Wars Fan Days III

The Austin Browncoats make another trek up north to Dallas. We were able to visit with our non-local Austin Browncoats and host a booth at Star Wars: Fan Days.

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Brooks showing off his BSG uniform at the ABC booth.
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Austin Browncoats raffle.
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Anika and Ray Park.

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September 18-20, 2009 - Fen Con '09

The Austin Browncoats hosted a booth at this fun literacy convention, and visited with non-local Austin Browncoats in Dallas.

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ABC Booth.
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Brooks working the booth.
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Anika's paper costume.

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September 4-7, 2009 - Dragon*Con

A few brave crew members headed southeast to Dragon*Con 2009, one of the biggest Sci-Fi conventions! We hope you got a chance to stop by our booth and say, "Ni Hao!"

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Beth & Brooks - Steampunk
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Claudia and Jayne Hat #1 knitted at D*C
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Ken, Claudia, and Beth at the booth.

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May 29-31, 2009 - A-Kon 20

A-Kon® is the oldest continually running, anime-based convention in N. America. Celebrating it’s 20th year in 2009, A-Kon® hosts anime fans and guests, and offers other items of interest ranging from gaming, to independent film, all in the quest to provide the best experience for the fans and bring the most engaging, and educational, entertainment to the anime community.

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Beth at the Booth.
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Beth and Browncoat friends!
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Steampunk Beth

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January 18, 2009 - Browncoat Karaoke

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!

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Kandace, Jenn, Beth, Ryan and Sam singing Bohemian Rhapsody - Browncoat Karaoke, January 18, 2009
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Tom Being a Pimp - Browncoat Karaoke, January 18, 2009
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Beth...with a Big Hat - Browncoat Karaoke, January 18, 2009

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December 31, 2008 - New Year's Eve Recession Party

It's only a matter of time before we're officially in a recession & it'll be time to party. Dress in your favorite recession attire! Bring your favorite canned meat! Drink your favorite 40! Come with or without your job. Maybe we'll have a fire pit to roast your dreams and retirement.

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Beautiful Brenda - New Year's Eve Recession Party, December 31, 2008
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Beth and Jenn - New Year's Eve Recession Party, December 31, 2008
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Iron Browncoat: Bacon Cheese Fries - New Year's Eve Recession Party, December 31, 2008

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December 18, 2008 - Browncoat Caroling

"Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening.
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland."

Join the Austin Browncoats as we carol through a neighborhood on December 19th. We'll have folders with all of our songs available, but make sure you RSVP with Beth. There is no enforced dress code, but Victorian, Dickensian is preferred, if possible. Otherwise, just make sure you prepare for the cold weather.

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Jenn, Beth and Ryan - Browncoat Caroling, December 19, 2008
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Browncoats Caroling Group - Browncoat Caroling, December 19, 2008
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Brenda, Ron and Jenn - Browncoat Caroling, December 19, 2008

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December 14, 2008 - Holiday Sweater White Elephant Potluck Party

'Tis the season to spend time with your favorite Browncoat friends! Every year, the Austin Browncoats get together and celebrate the holiday season in style - with a costume potluck party!

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Horrifying Holiday Sweather Costume Contest Contestants with Arnold - Holiday Sweater White Elephant Potluck Party December 14, 2008
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Ryan and his horrible sweater - Holiday Sweater White Elephant Potluck Party December 14, 2008
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Arnold - Holiday Sweater White Elephant Potluck Party December 14, 2008

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December 7, 2008 - Browncoat Thanksgiving

This first Sunday was special. It was our First Annual Browncoat Thanksgiving. Join us as we celebrate the holiday season and enjoy great food, while watching an episode of Firefly.

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Browncoats Eating Dinner Together! - Browncoat Thanksgiving December 7, 2008
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Brenda, Adam, Sam, Tom and Claudia - Browncoat Thanksgiving December 7, 2008
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Steve, Ryan, Beth, Kandace and Ron - Browncoat Thanksgiving December 7, 2008

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November 1-2, 2008 - Texas Renaissance Festival 2008

Set sail for a swashbuckling weekend as the crew of the Pride of Bedlam invade the shire with their piratical shenanigans.

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Ryan, Beth and Matt - Texas Renaissance Festival 2008 November 1-2, 2008
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Ded Bob Show! - Texas Renaissance Festival 2008 November 1-2, 2008
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Cowboy Kitty cat! - Texas Renaissance Festival 2008 November 1-2, 2008

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October 25-26, 2008 - Star Wars Fan Days II

The Austin Browncoats make another trek up north to Dallas. We were able to visit with our non-local Austin Browncoats and host a booth at Star Wars: Fan Days.

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Lars, Darth Maul - Star Wars Fan Days October 25-26, 2008
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Jenn, Beth and Ryan, ZRT! - Star Wars Fan Days October 25-26, 2008
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Dave, Lars and Anika - Star Wars Fan Days October 25-26, 2008

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October 10-12, 2008 - 2008 Browncoat Ball

Hi-Yo Serenity!

When the Rim was young and danger lay at the end of every course, The Browncoats brought not so much law and order to the length and breadth of the Western ‘Verse!

Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear and the far flung future.

The Browncoats ride again!

This, my friends, is no Alliance town. It’s where the Old West meets the Final Frontier.

We are Austin. We are Browncoats. And we aim to misbehave!

On October 10th - 12th, 2008, over 100 Browncoats shindigged in Austin, TX for the 2008 Browncoat Ball, hosted by the Austin Browncoats.

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Browncoats! - 2008 Browncoat Ball, October 10-12, 2008
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Ron and Brenda - 2008 Browncoat Ball, October 10-12, 2008
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Hawke - 2008 Browncoat Ball, October 10-12, 2008

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October 3-5, 2008 - FenCon V

Join the Austin Browncoats, as well as our friends, The 76th Battalion, as we sell goods and raffle prizes for charity at FenCon.

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Ryan and our FenCon Booth. FedCon V- October 3-5, 2008
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Browncoats at Firefly. FedCon V- October 3-5, 2008
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Neil, Ryan and Cowboy. FedCon V- October 3-5, 2008

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September 27, 2008 - Ryan and Sam's Softball Tournament!

Two of our Browncoats, Ryan and Sam, played in a Softball Tournament on Sept. 27th, 2008. Both played very well!

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Ryan - Warming up. Ryan and Sam's Softball Tournament! - Sept. 27, 2008
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Game Over! - Game 2. Ryan and Sam's Softball Tournament! - Sept. 27, 2008
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Baby Stealing First...Sort of. Ryan and Sam's Softball Tournament! - Sept. 27, 2008

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August 29, 2008 - Dragon*Con 2008

A few brave crew members headed southeast to Dragon*Con, one of the biggest Sci-Fi conventions! We hope you got a chance to stop by our booth and say, "Ni Hao!"

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Claudia and Beth - Wedding. Dragon*Con 2008 - August 29, 2008
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Austin Browncoats - Parade. Dragon*Con 2008 - August 29, 2008
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Hat #2 - Jayne Hat Knit-A-Thon. Dragon*Con 2008 - August 29, 2008

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August 17, 2008 - Pirate Tea 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!

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Ryan and Beth - Give Me Your Booty! Pirate Tea Party - August 17, 2008
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The Group Shot of Pirates. Pirate Tea Party - August 17, 2008
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Sam Stealing Steve's Booty. Pirate Tea Party - August 17, 2008

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August 16, 2008 - Browncoat Baseball - August

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.

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Lars, Steve and Anika. Browncoat Baseball - August 16, 2008
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Jenn, Tom, Beth and Robo-Ryan. Browncoat Baseball - August 16, 2008
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Tom and Ryan's Dad. Browncoat Baseball - August 16, 2008

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July 26, 2008 - Captain's Birthday Bash

The Austin Browncoats got together to celebrate Beth's birthday in style - with pirate toys and yummy food.

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Liam and his Ducks. Captain's Birthday Bash - July 26, 2008
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Raul and Sam. Captain's Birthday Bash - July 26, 2008
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Pirate Beth. Captain's Birthday Bash - July 26, 2008

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July 13, 2008 - Austin's Can't Stop The Serenity 2008

Can't Stop The Serenity is a global series of screenings of the film 'Serenity,' held to raise money and awareness for Equality Now, an international women's rights advocacy group. Can't Stop The Serenity events are held on (or around) June 23, which is writer / director Joss Whedon's birthday, through the ‘Serenity’ Release Anniversary, September 30.

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Global Organizer, Beth Nelson, as River. Austin's Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 - July 13, 2008
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CSTS Theatre. Austin's Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 - July 13, 2008
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River - Costume Contest. Austin's Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 - July 13, 2008

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June 22, 2008 - Dallas' Can't Stop The Serenity 2008

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76th Buddies. Dallas' Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 - June 22, 2008
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Beth and Denise. Dallas' Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 - June 22, 2008
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Beth and Abel. Dallas' Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 - June 22, 2008

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June 13, 2008 - FedConUSA a.k.a. NonCon

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!

Sadly, this Con was Cancelled! Mid-Con! So the above blurb is ficticious! But, we still had a great time, even though our fun was cut short.

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Ryan Running the Booth. FedConUSA aka NonCon - June 13, 2008
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Claudia, Beth, Ryan and Jayne. FedConUSA aka NonCon - June 13, 2008
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Roon and the 76th Booth. FedConUSA aka NonCon - June 13, 2008

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March 7-9, 2008 - All-Con 2008

Join the Austin Browncoats at their first Convention ever! Not only did they make great friends and have great fun, but they also made money for charity! It was the start of what the Austin Browncoats are today. We can't wait til All-Con 2009.

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Austin Browncoats. All-Con 2008 - March 7-9, 2008
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Beth. All-Con 2008 - March 7-9, 2008
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Beth, Jenn, Rican, Austin Browncoats Booth. All-Con 2008 - March 7-9, 2008

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