{"id":220,"date":"2017-04-02T18:21:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T01:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/?page_id=220"},"modified":"2020-01-13T13:53:05","modified_gmt":"2020-01-13T20:53:05","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/","title":{"rendered":"Browncoat Ball Broadwaves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-2020-Web-Banner.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Browncoat Ball 2020 in Salem, Massachusetts<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NewEnglandBrowncoats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New England Browncoats<\/a> invite you to the Browncoat Ball in Salem &amp; Wakefield Massachusetts, where we aim to misbehave! Join us for <strong>Browncoat Ball 2020<\/strong> on the weekend of September 11-13 at the beautiful <a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2020\/hotel\">Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield, MA<\/a>. An incredible weekend of entertainment awaits you at this finest of shindigs with Browncoats from all around the \u2019Verse!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2020\/home\/bcb-2020-salem-profile-logo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4745\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-4745\" style=\"width: 450px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1em;\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BcB-2020-Salem-Profile-Logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Browncoat Ball 2020 Salem - Profile Logo\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"home\">\n<li>The weekend will kick off with a Friday evening get-together &#8211; a great tradition where you will meet Browncoats from the local moons to the outer planets of the rim!<\/li>\n<li>On Saturday we will travel from our hotel to historic Salem, Massachusetts. You\u2019ll have an opportunity to learn about the famous witch trials of 1692, visit the Peabody Essex Museum and learn about Salem\u2019s maritime history, take a walking tour of the sights, or simply enjoy Salem\u2019s unique shops and entertainments.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your slinky dress and tight pants for Saturday evening\u2019s Ball! There will be a sumptuous dinner, ballroom dancing, music, entertainment, and shiny surprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><br clear=\"all\">For those ready to make plans, we\u2019ve arranged a special Browncoat Ball room rate! To reserve your room at the <a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2020\/hotel\">Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Hotel<\/a>, please use this button: <button style=\"background-color: none; padding: 5px 8px; font-size: .8em;\" title=\"Book room online with special Browncoat Ball rates.\">Book Room!<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2020\/home\/browncoat-ball-attire-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2837\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2837\" style=\"width: 400px; margin-bottom: 1em;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-1.jpg\" alt=\"Browncoat Ball Attire\"><\/a>Subscribe to our \u201cwaves\u201d in the sidebar to the right to be sure to always catch the Signal when it\u2019s strongest. We\u2019ll send a \u201cbroadwave\u201d when the website is updated or when there\u2019s something new to announce. For the social media crowd, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrowncoatBall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and RSVP at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1761011560710026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook Event<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Browncoat Ball 2020 will be the social event of&nbsp;the&nbsp;season!<\/strong><\/p>\n<style>\nul.home {margin-bottom: .75em;}<br \/>\nul.home li {padding-bottom: 1em;}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Browncoat Ball 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/home\/browncoat-ball-2019-vertical-banner\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-283\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"710\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-283\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Browncoat-Ball-2019-Vertical-Banner-505x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Browncoat Ball 2019 - Las Vegas, Nevada\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Browncoat-Ball-2019-Vertical-Banner-505x1024.jpg 505w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Browncoat-Ball-2019-Vertical-Banner-148x300.jpg 148w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Browncoat-Ball-2019-Vertical-Banner-768x1557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Browncoat-Ball-2019-Vertical-Banner.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe Las Vegas Browncoats and the Pennsylvania Browncoats invite you to the Browncoat Ball in Las Vegas where we aim to misbehave! Join us for Browncoat Ball 2019 on the weekend of September 27-29 at the amazing Sam\u2019s Town Hotel &amp; Casino.<\/p>\n<p>Sam\u2019s Town was Las Vegas\u2019 first \u201clocals\u201d casino when it debuted on the Boulder Strip in 1979. Today it features a fashionable hotel, 25,000-square-foot indoor park, a Wild West town facade, bowling center, movie theater, and one of the largest casino floors in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>Sam\u2019s Town is nestled in the shadow of the Sunrise Mountains, just a few quick miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Sam\u2019s Town boasts 645 elegantly appointed rooms and suites. Choose a room overlooking the bubbling brook and trees of the Mystic Falls Indoor Park or opt for a view of the glittering city lights and majestic mountains surrounding the Las Vegas Valley.<br \/>\n<br clear=\"all\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<h2>Browncoat Ball 2018 will be in Washington DC<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/browncoat-ball-attire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-113\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire.jpg\" alt=\"Browncoat Ball Attire\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire.jpg 900w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>Launch a CryBaby so no one catches your signal and slip in under the radar. Drift in above the train to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2018\/hotel\/\">Washington Court Hotel<\/a> for&nbsp;Browncoat Ball 2018, Aug 17-19, for a weekend of fun, enigmas, and mischief &#8211; all under the nose of trained Alliance Feds! Intercept your invite for the social event of the season!<\/p>\n<p>The Browncoat Ball started back in 2004 in when the Chicagoland Browncoats held a one night banquet\/ball like we see in the <em>Firefly <\/em>episode \u201cShindig\u201d.&nbsp; By design, the Ball has been held in a different city every year, and has happily evolved into a full weekend of social activities, sightseeing, and celebrating <em>Firefly\/Serenity<\/em> fandom. You can learn more in the <a href=\".\/cortex\/history\/\">History&nbsp;<\/a>section of our website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/home\/hotel-exterior\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-264\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-264\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Washington Court Hotel - Exterior\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-exterior.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-exterior-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-exterior-768x601.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>For those ready to make plans, we&#8217;ve arranged a Safehouse for you for all the weekends shenanigans. To get the special Browncoat Ball room rate, reserve your room at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2018\/hotel\/\">Washington Court Hotel<\/a> through this button: <button style=\"background-color: none; padding: 5px 8px; font-size: .8em;\" title=\"Book room online with special Browncoat Ball rates.\">Book Room!<\/button><\/p>\n<p>Rooms have all the core world amenities, views of the Capital, and are just $150\/night!<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"background-color: #444430;\">Please note the link defaults to Thursday through Monday, so be sure to reserve the dates that you want!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/home\/hotel-ballroom\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-265\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-265\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-ballroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-ballroom.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-ballroom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-ballroom-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/hotel-ballroom-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>Of course, Saturday night will feature the formal banquet\/ball in the hotel\u2019s majestic ballroom \u2013 costuming or fancy dress encouraged. There\u2019ll be music, dancing, raffles, and mysteries, and more! You\u2019ll also be able to interrogate the buffet for yourself \u2013 maybe there\u2019ll be strawberries or some sort of hot cheese. Mix and mingle with friends, old and new.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll send a \u201cbroadwave\u201d when the website is updated or when there\u2019s something new to announce. For the social media crowd, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrowncoatBall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;and RSVP at our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/362070720931119\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Event<\/a>. Please share the Facebook page and event with your fellow Browncoats.<\/p>\n<p>Browncoat Ball 2018 is a shindig not to be missed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<h2>Browncoat Ball 2017 in Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2837\" src=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Browncoat Ball Attire\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a>Joss Whedon read a book. It inspired a TV series\u2026 a movie\u2026 and a fandom. <em>Firefly<\/em>, <em>Serenity<\/em>, Browncoats. The book was <em>The Killer Angels<\/em> by Michael Shaara.&nbsp; It tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War during 1863.&nbsp; The Pennsylvania Browncoats invite you to Gettysburg, PA for the Browncoat Ball in 2017, August 11-13.<\/p>\n<p>The Browncoat Ball started back in 2004 in when the Chicagoland Browncoats held a one night banquet\/ball like we see in the <em>Firefly <\/em>episode \u201cShindig\u201d.&nbsp; It\u2019s moved from location to location, year to year, and has happily evolved into a full weekend of social activities, visiting local tourist attractions, and celebrating <em>Firefly\/Serenity<\/em> fandom. You can learn more in the <a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2017\/cortex\/history\/\">History&nbsp;<\/a>section of this site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/PA-Browncoats-Logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2838\" src=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/PA-Browncoats-Logo-300x236.png\" alt=\"Pennsylvania Browncoats Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\"><\/a>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/PABrowncoats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pennsylvania Browncoats<\/a>&nbsp;hosted the Browncoat Ball in Philadelphia in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2007<\/a>&nbsp;and we had so much fun that we\u2019ve decided to host it again in 2017, but this time in Gettysburg, PA.&nbsp; We recommend you read the book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Killer-Angels-Classic-Novel-Trilogy\/dp\/0345348109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Killer Angels<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;before the Ball \u2013 there may be a quiz! Or you can watch the 1993 movie&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GETTYSBURG-SXS-2PK-DVD-Blu-ray\/dp\/B0083SJG3S\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Gettysburg<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;which was based on the book.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Train-Station.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2839\" src=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Train-Station-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Historic Gettysburg Train Station\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/tickets\">Registration<\/a> for Browncoat Ball Gettysburg 2017 is now open. It\u2019ll be Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13, 2017. But first, you\u2019ll want to review the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/schedule\">Schedule of Events<\/a> to see what activities interest you most. The weekend starts with a welcome event at the historic Gettysburg Train Station \u2013 where Lincoln arrived before giving his famous Gettysburg Address. And that\u2019s just the beginning of the fun.<\/p>\n<p>The historic Gettysburg Hotel in the heart of downtown Gettysburg is the host hotel and the center of the activities planned for the weekend. The hotel is now taking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/hotel\/\">Reservations<\/a> for the official room block for the Browncoat Ball. There are other hotels within walking distance of downtown, but the Gettysburg Hotel is the place to be.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Hotel-Ballroom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2841\" src=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2017\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Hotel-Ballroom-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Gettysburg Hotel Ballroom\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a>Of course, Saturday night will feature the formal banquet\/ball in the hotel\u2019s majestic ballroom \u2013 costuming or fancy dress encouraged. There\u2019ll be live music, dancing, raffles, and an auction. You\u2019ll also be able to interrogate the buffet for yourself \u2013 maybe there\u2019ll be strawberries or some sort of hot cheese. Mix and mingle with friends, old and new.<\/p>\n<p>You can subscribe to our \u201cwaves\u201d in the sidebar&nbsp;to the right. We\u2019ll send a \u201cbroadwave\u201d when the website is updated or when there\u2019s something new to announce. For the social media crowd, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrowncoatBall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;and RSVP at our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1187394777990544\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Event<\/a>. Please share the Facebook page and event with your fellow Browncoats.<\/p>\n<p>The Browncoat Ball Gettysburg 2017 will be one for the history books!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<h2>Browncoat Ball 2016 in the High Desert Jewel of Salt Lake City, Utah<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Salt-Lake-City-Downtown.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-127\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Salt-Lake-City-Downtown-1024x346.png\" alt=\"Salt Lake City Downtown\" width=\"474\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Salt-Lake-City-Downtown-1024x346.png 1024w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Salt-Lake-City-Downtown-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Salt-Lake-City-Downtown-768x259.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a>Shindig Partners, LLC, in league with the mighty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/utbrowncoats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Utah Browncoats<\/a>, are pleased to announce the first details for Browncoat Ball 2016!<\/p>\n<p>Held against the backdrop of the gorgeous Wasatch mountains, the Ball will be set in the high desert jewel of downtown Salt Lake City on August 26-28th, 2016. Dine and dance in the beautiful Canyons ballroom, relax in our hospitality suite, and and enjoy a mighty fine shindig&nbsp;with your <span class=\"text_exposed_show\">fellow Browncoats from all around the &#8216;Verse!<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<button style=\"background-color: none; padding: 5px 8px; font-size: .8em;\" title=\"Purchase Tickets Online &amp; Register for Browncoat Ball 2016.\">Get Tickets!<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-113\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-113\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Browncoat Ball Attire\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Browncoat-Ball-Attire.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Saturday&#8217;s activity tracks will feature a train ride through a gorgeous mountain pass, or visiting the vistas of the highest peaks via tram. Visitors wanting a more low key day can take part in one of our city-based tracks to be announced.<\/p>\n<p>Think about extending your Browncoat Ball experience&nbsp;an extra day or even a week, and about what adventures your&nbsp;perfect vacation might hold. For instance, the most famous attraction in Salt Lake City might be Temple Square &#8211; pretty gorgeous architecture too. The outdoorsy type? Plenty of hiking and biking with bike rentals are available. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitsaltlake.com\/things-to-do\/outdoor-recreation\/hiking-biking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Decide which trail is the best for you!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Salt-Lake-Comic-Con-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1771\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Salt-Lake-Comic-Con-logo.png\" alt=\"Salt Lake Comic Con\" width=\"241\" height=\"238\"><\/a>A highly unique offering of 2016&#8217;s event is that we are extending the invitation to attend a world-class Comic Con, to be held in Salt Lake City on the weekend following the Ball (Sept. 1-3rd). Salt Lake Comic Con burst onto the national stage in 2013, quickly becoming the third largest Con in North America. SLCC has consistently attracted world-class celebrities, and for our Browncoats, past Con luminaries include Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, and Summer Glau. In March of 2016, we are also hosting the new fan film, &#8220;Browncoats: Independence War&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Salt Lake Comic Con has consistently supported the local Browncoats community, offering us space for panels and even supporting our traditonal Con-ending event, a screening of &#8220;Dr. Horrible&#8217;s Sing-Along Blog&#8221;, which has attracted hundreds of people. At the 2015 Con, Alan Tudyk and PJ Haarsma both made a special unannounced stop at the Utah Browncoats booth on the floor of the Con, following their &#8220;Con Man&#8221; panel. Although staying for the Con isn&#8217;t&nbsp;an officially organized offering of the Ball, we do invite everyone to &#8220;Come for the Ball, Stay for the Con!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Utah-Browncoats-Trans-Dark-Background.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-131\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-131\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Utah-Browncoats-Trans-Dark-Background-300x300.png\" alt=\"Utah Browncoats\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Utah-Browncoats-Trans-Dark-Background-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Utah-Browncoats-Trans-Dark-Background-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Utah-Browncoats-Trans-Dark-Background.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Reserve your hotel room&nbsp;now at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheratonsaltlakecityhotel.com\/gallery\/sheraton-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">downtown Salt Lake City Sheraton<\/a> via our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starwoodmeeting.com\/Book\/browncoatsball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Browncoat Ball online reservations<\/a>.&nbsp;Or you can reserve via phone by calling (888) 627-8152. You must mention the Browncoat Ball to get our rates!<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the Ball will go on sale soon so that you can benefit from the early bird discount.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in touch with us by subscribing to the Browncoat Ball mailing list below (coming soon), connect with us on our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrowncoatBall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Page<\/a>, RSVP to&nbsp;our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/923880911013368\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Event<\/a>,&nbsp;subscribe to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrowncoatBall\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Events<\/a>,&nbsp;or join the official <a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.freeforums.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Browncoat Ball Forums<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<h2>On The Beach \u2013 Browncoat Ball 2015 in Virginia Beach VA<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/virginia-beach-hotel-home-s5-top.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-80\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/virginia-beach-hotel-home-s5-top.jpg\" alt=\"virginia-beach-hotel-home-s5-top\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/virginia-beach-hotel-home-s5-top.jpg 755w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/virginia-beach-hotel-home-s5-top-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>The Virginia Beach Browncoats are pleased to announce that Browncoat Ball 2015 will be October 16-18 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HolidayInnNorthBeach?ref=stream\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/page.php?id=144613255580180\">Holiday Inn &amp; Suites North Beach<\/a> (39th St) in beautiful Virginia Beach VA!<\/p>\n<p>For those out of town, Virginia Beach tends to still be <span class=\"text_exposed_show\">warm in<\/span>&nbsp;October. Usually we are in the last throws of Summer or the warm beginning of Fall. As such, hotels are still in high demand on the oceanfront during that time of year. We secured you a rate of $99 for rooms, or $149 for suites (to share with friends).<\/p>\n<p>All <a class=\"_58cn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/browncoat\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\">#Browncoat<\/a> rooms will be ocean-facing so the surf can lull you to sleep at night. Rooms come with free WiFi, fridges etc. The hotel has an outdoor pool, indoor pool, hot tub, lazy river, water slides, kids center, and movie theater (which mostly plays kids movies). There are 2 restaurants on site, but we&#8217;ll be feeding you all weekend so you probably won&#8217;t need those. Most of the Ball will take place in the hotel or start nearby. So it&#8217;s worth the $99 for convenience and amenities alone. Just tell them you&#8217;re with the Browncoat Ball when you register.<\/p>\n<p>If that&#8217;s too steep, then I suggest you try to find a hotel near 39th St. The Trolley is $1.50 and runs the length of the oceanfront, so that&#8217;s an option too. Since that time of year is still quite popular I suggest making reservations soon no matter where you stay. We will offer layaway on registration, so if you need to put your initial pennies towards your room, don&#8217;t panic. You can pay off registration later. We will also open a travel forum on the <a href=\"http:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.browncoatball.com%2F&amp;h=KAQFibfvn&amp;enc=AZOA-uzaTAUBF-ncgqWUFRSJ2yC4D3rJBt2t6pZUuLL0mRvhdFkyjKeDyMKGvjq6gzGmkcAV92GY1WbKtBtcWm5Ku8eezJ1ruAAOjgEriB98pLHUW3I9DlWhxuKzlX1WsQigSdymP_ElPRw6NdEtwj_h&amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.browncoatball.com<\/a> webpage so that you can find &#8216;coats to share rooms, gas, or other travel expenses with.<\/p>\n<p>The Hotel can be reached at 757-428-1711 or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vboceanfrontnorth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.vboceanfrontnorth.com.<\/a>The cut-off for our special rate is 9\/16\/2015.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: THERE ARE 3 HOLIDAY INNS ON THE OCEANFRONT SO MAKE SURE YOU ARE AT THE ONE FOR 39TH STREET! &nbsp;\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Registration will open next week, but we wanted to let you start making travel plans!&nbsp;<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u2014 at <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HolidayInnNorthBeach?ref=stream\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;P&quot;}\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/page.php?id=144613255580180&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3Anull%7D\">Holiday Inn &amp; Suites North Beach<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Some of our waves are being intercepted&nbsp;&nbsp;and we&#8217;re dodging the Alliance, so please check back here and on our <a title=\"Facebook page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrowncoatBall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page<\/a> for the exact rendezvous dates and location as well as exciting new crime, er&#8230; activities! In the meantime\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Virginia-Beach-Neptune-Panorama-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38\" src=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Virginia-Beach-Neptune-Panorama-1.jpg\" alt=\"Virginia Beach Neptune Panorama 1\" width=\"1400\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Virginia-Beach-Neptune-Panorama-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Virginia-Beach-Neptune-Panorama-1-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browncoatball.com\/cortex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Virginia-Beach-Neptune-Panorama-1-1024x424.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sailors in need of repairs were said to be \u201con the beach\u201d \u2013 rest, relaxation and repairs to get you ready to ship out again. The 2015 Browncoat Ball wants to invite you to spend 3 luxurious days on the beach with us.<\/p>\n<p>From relaxing with Inara\u2019s Tea Ceremony on Friday or escaping to the A.R.E. Spa with Simon, Inara &amp; Book, playing with Kaylee &amp; River in the ocean, horseback riding with Wash &amp; Zoe along the surf &#8211; there\u2019s something to restore your calm. For a little adventure sneak through the oceanfront on a mysterious quest to find Badger and secure your tickets to the Ball. In spare moments take to the hot tub, pool, or lounge. Play Firefly themed games or just have a drink and a chat in the mess.<\/p>\n<p>Wrap up Saturday night with a lavish oceanfront shindig and don\u2019t forget to interrogate the Buffet thoroughly!<\/p>\n<p>Plus, to make sure you\u2019re ready to head back to your homeworld, stop in to shop at Ariel\u2019s Marketplace for some souvenirs \u2013 or early Christmas gifts &#8211; and join us for breakfast Sunday to exchange contact information with 100 of your new best friends!<\/p>\n<p>Join us On The Beach and we promise you a Mighty Fine Shindig. One to write Ma Cobb about!<\/p>\n<p>**Crafty Browncoats are welcome to offer goods at the Marketplace free of charge. So start making an inventory you might need so we can ensure you don\u2019t run out of gas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Virginia Beach Browncoats want to help you make the Shindig. When registration opens layaway options will be available and check out the Travel Forum to carpool, share hotel rooms or otherwise make attending a little easier \u2013 and more fun! (Please use common sense to avoid any Reavers!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inara\u2019s Tea Ceremony<\/li>\n<li>Cathy\u2019s Ensemble Inspiration \u2013 last minute attire emergencies \u2013 let our seamstress extraordinaire help get you ready to make an entrance!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breakfast \u2013 at the hotel for guests or in the city with your new and old friends<\/li>\n<li>Saturday Tracks \u2013 choices for entertainment and sightseeing)<\/li>\n<li>Shindig Styling \u2013 getting ready for the Ball<\/li>\n<li>2015 Browncoat Ball! \u2013 Dinner and dancing on the beach!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Saturday Tracks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Mal &amp; Jayne &#8211; Badgers Adventure<br \/>\n<\/em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Enjoy National Treasure or a good spy adventure? Well like those \u201crace\u201d along the oceanfront solving clues and finding secret drops in order to reach Badger and get your tickets for the Ball. Okay, well maybe not race. Go ahead and take your time, stop in at the shop that catches your eye, play a round of mini golf, grab a pint at the Irish bar. The race is designed to show you the best features of the oceanfront AND enjoy them. So start solving those clues and so you can hurry up and relax. Unless you prefer to meander, amble, wander, roam, stroll, rove, or perhaps mosey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Simon, Inara &amp; Book<br \/>\n<\/em>Health, relaxation, and meditation at the world famous A.R.E. spa!<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.edgarcayce.org\/are\/visitARE.aspx?id=1557<\/p>\n<p><em>Kaylee &amp; River &#8211;&nbsp;At the Beach<br \/>\n<\/em>Enjoy the surf, sand, and trivial amusements of simply spending a few hours at the beach. (Weather permitting, otherwise moved to the hotel pool and hot tub.)<\/p>\n<p><em>Wash &amp; Zoe<\/em> \u2013 Horseback riding along the shore!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Dueling<\/li>\n<li>Last Minute Goodbyes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>All Weekend<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Beach!!<\/li>\n<li>Pool and Hot tub<\/li>\n<li>Shopping and Eating<\/li>\n<li>Ariel\u2019s Marketplace<\/li>\n<li>Games or drinks in the Lounge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Packing is mostly up to you, we just wanted to remind you to bring your bathing suit! This time of year the ocean is at its warmest and swimming is a real possibility. (Cross your fingers it doesn\u2019t rain!) There is also the hotel pool and hot tub!<\/p>\n<p>The Ball itself is Black Tie preferred. Check out Shindig for Ensemble Inspiration to come up with your best outfit to mix and mingle with the hoity toity of the Shindig. Of course, no matter what you wear, you will be most welcome!<\/p>\n<p>Please pack any needed items, such as medications, and if you have health or allergy issues please let a staff member know. Simon wants to relax too, so let\u2019s keep the crew happy and safe for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TBD soon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Browncoat Ball 2020 in Salem, Massachusetts The New England Browncoats invite you to the Browncoat Ball in Salem &amp; Wakefield Massachusetts, where we aim to misbehave! Join us for Browncoat Ball 2020 on the weekend of September 11-13 at the beautiful Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield, MA. 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