Sandy Hook residents Laurie and Michael Wright are organizing a special event for Sunday, September 6, at Edmond Town Hall. For the event, “Can’t Stop the Serenity: A Global Charity Screening Event for Equality Now,” the Sandy Hook residents are encouraging attendees to “Get your geek on for a good cause!”

The evening will run from 5:30 until 10:30 pm, and will feature a screening of the film Serenity and “Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.”

Pre-movie entertainment will include programming from Geek & Sundry, among other offerings.

The Wrights announced on August 12 that singer-songwriter Sean Faust will be part of the event. Faust is revered in the Can’t Stop The Serenity (CSTS) community thanks to his song “Hero of Canton,” which was included in the Firefly). He also wrote and released “Signal,” a song reportedly inspired by Nerd Night in Newtown Facebook page episode “Jaynestown” (and which Faust has performed “at many CSTS events in recent years,” according to the Firefly and Serenity.

There will also be a raffle, trivia, door prizes, and a cosplay/costume contest. No costume prop weapons will be allowed. Beyond that, there are few stipulations on the costumes.

“It’s a family theater,” said Mrs Wright. “If you wouldn’t walk into an elementary school wearing it, you can’t bring it here.”

Winners of the costume contest will be invited to ride on Newtown Cultural Arts Commission’s float the following morning, in Newtown’s 54th Annual Labor Day Parade. All costumed guests will also be welcome to march behind the float, according to the Wrights.

Merchandise and refreshments will also be available throughout the event.

Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door.

Proceeds from the event will be divided between Equality Now, a charity dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of women around the world; and The Mary Hawley Society, the nonprofit organization that supports the historic town hall building at 45 Main Street.

A few volunteer openings may still be available. Anyone interested in helping out is asked to contact the Wrights.

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