Fat Lib Partytime featuring Griefcat
Thursday, August 22, 2024
5:30pm PT / 6:30pm MT / 7:30pm CT / 8:30pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
[Image Description: At the top of the image is the banner for Fat Liberation Month 2024, which is an illustration by artist Bats Langley featuring nine fat characters representing different sizes, shapes, races, genders, ages and abilities all in celebration of fat liberation. The characters are at a festive dance party with disco balls and colorful lights. In the center of the banner is the Fat Liberation Month logo; a multi-colored ball with "Fat Liberation Month" in white text. Below the banner is the following text on a neon purple background: "Fat Lib Partytime featuring Griefcat. Brought to you by NAAFA. August 22 5:30pm Pacific on Zoom. Register at naafa.org/flm ASL by Pro Bono ASL. A picture of Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall, the two members of Griefcat, is also shown.]
Event Description
Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall, the masterminds behind Griefcat, are a duo that you can’t easily categorize or file into a neat little genre. They are mutually perpetuating forces in matching outfits who together create beautifully blended harmonies and brilliant lyrics with an unpredictable twist. In this special Fat Liberation Month virtual event, Griefcat will share favorite songs and stories of their adventures on the internet and in the music industry as unapologetically fat performers.
NAAFA virtual events are for fat people and fat-positive friends of all sizes. Our virtual events are offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of our community of NAAFA donors. To support this and other NAAFA programming, visit naafa.org/give.
This event is presented via Zoom, in English, and with English auto-captions by Otter.ai. ASL Interpreting by Pro Bono ASL.
The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with a mission to change perceptions of fat and to end size discrimination through advocacy, education, and support.
Image Description (provided by guest): A photo of Annie (Left) and Louisa (Right), two fat women with bright smiles leaning into each other. They're wearing white sequined outfits, with white feather sleeves. Annie has blond curly hair, and Louisa has long golden brown hair.
Speaker Bios
Annie Nardolilli (she/her) and Louisa Hall (she/her), the masterminds behind Griefcat, are a duo that you can’t easily categorize or file into a neat little genre. They are mutually perpetuating forces in matching outfits who together create beautifully blended harmonies and brilliant lyrics, with an unpredictable twist. Their music ranges from flat out hilarious to unexpectedly thought provoking, each song with a unique sound and lyrics to tickle the soul. An amalgamation of musical talent, these troubadours of the modern age display immense songwriting skills and infinite humor, with topical songs that not only dazzle but also make you smile and laugh while making fun of the world in which we live. Follow Griefcat on Instagram @griefcatpartytime and Tiktok @griefcat