Indiana Browncoats Forum ~ View topic - 2010 Browncoats Backwoods Bash: BIG News!

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE VERY, VERY SPECIAL!!

For those who have been waiting to hear it, [b]YES! There will be a Third Annual Browncoats Backwoods Bash. It will be held on Saturday, September 18th, from 11am-??. The location will be the Butternut Shelter at SpringMill State Park, just south of Mitchell, IN on SR60. The shelter is just a few hundred yards from The Pioneer Village, which will have an exhibit of old-timey crafts and lots of 19th century style music and dance. Admission to the Park is $5 per carload, but the Bash is, of course, FREE!

For those not in the know, The Browncoats Backwoods Bash is a Charity Pitch-in Picnic, featuring fun activities for Firefly and Serenity Fans. Every year, we feature "Good Dogs", "some kind of hot cheese", Apple Slices (grenades cost extra), and other tasty treats provided by those attending.... YOU, in other words! Smile

We also feature swag to purchase (with the proceeds going to charity), Firefly and Serenity-related videos to watch, and the sheer fun and cameraderie of sharing our love for the Sereniverse. THIS year, however, will have some exciting new events:

1) David Dent and Heather Ackroyd, from Annapolis MD have cleared it with Producer/Director Mike Dougherty, and they will be bringing a DVD of BROWNCOATS: REDEMPTION for us to watch!

2) Mr Dougherty has expressed an interest in actually ATTENDING the Bash this year! He has agreed to having a Q&A Session for us! -We're still working out the details on this part, but he might be autographing copies of the Film as well! Cool

3) This year is the Fifth Birthday of the BigDamnMovie, so we WILL be watching Serenity this year as well. Sereniversary has always been about grass-roots, local Charities, so I hope those who attend will be extra generous this year.[/b] Smile

So, there you have it: This year looks to be bigger and better than ever. The only thing missing is YOU, and every Browncoat you can send a Wave to about this. We hope to see you there, and please don't forget to Spread The Word!!

Just about to post the news, but you beat me to it. Wink

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

Thanks, Jerry Smile

. We can both start spreading the word about this link, though, and tell all our BC friends! Very Happy

When we get closer, I'll email all the members. Some don't visit the boards often but still want to be kept up on the verse.

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

The Bash has a Facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=383429540585

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

CONFIRMED!

David Dent has confirmed with Mike Daugherty, the Director of Browncoats Redemption, that he WILL be attending the Backwoods Bash! Cool

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

oops.... I spoke too soon.

Due to a scheduling conflict, Mr Dougherty will NOT be attending the Bash. However, Dave and Heather are attempting to make a video Q&A with him, just for us. I have been assured that Mike will be providing us with copies of the film for purchase, and we might have other goodies as well.

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

If anyone has questions about "Browncoats: Redemption" for Mike Dougherty, please post them here, or on the Event's Facebook Page, or on the SI Browncoats Yahoo Group. We'll get them to Michael, and will hopefully include them in his Q&A Video.

Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Terre Haute

As always, the spouse & I will be hoping for cool weather, and will be there!!

As always, we'll also try to drag a few folks with us & will bring some chips! Smile

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

TENATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, SUBJECT TO FLEXIBILITY

10am-11am, Arrival and setup of swag and food. Cooking of the "good dogs" will begin ASAP.

11-11:30am, Meet and Greet, and the beginning of the Good Eats Very Happy

Noon-2pm The BDM will be shown during the meal. Other activities at this time? Swag Table will be available, and I will have an exhibit of Sereniverse collectibles, including actual props from the Film and Series for folks to look at.

2-2:30pm, Costume Contest, with fabulous (read, inexpensive) prizes for the best Costumes. Swag table still open, probably until we all decide to leave lol.

2:30-4pm, Open time. Feel free to gather up a tour group to see the Pioneer Village and experience period costumes and music. If that's not your thing, stick around for Serenifly trivia from the "Done the Impossible" DVD, or enjoy the playground which is less than 75 feet away. If I can get volunteers, we'll play a game called "Gorram Shiny", a variation on "Hip-hip Hooray".

4pm-6:30-ish, "Browncoats:Redemption" will be shown, with Mike Dougherty's Q&A, if it gets made. We are still accepting Questions for this interview.

After that, it's anyone's guess, but we could always use a hand getting all the goods back aboard the Midbulk Transports. Any and all help appreciated! Very Happy

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Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Southern Indiana

Eee, only a little over 5 weeks everyone !!

I'm really looking forward to it. It'll be nice to meet Tim's gal in person, as I wasn't able to attend the wedding.

As far as I know, we'll be bringing chocolate chip cookies and Jayne hats again this year, at least. Smile

We also picked up some battery operated paper lanterns that might look pretty shiny. Shall we bring them along, Tim ??

Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 420 Location: Bloomington, IN

Yes, Sarah, by all means bring anything you consider to be Shiny for the Bash. But most importantly, bring yourself Very Happy

. Irene will be going into her 4th month by then, so she might be showing a bit, and as adorable as ever Wink