What time is it? It’s time for our annual tradition: the Alphabettes 24-Hour Hangout to celebrate International Women’s Day! ⏰ From March 8, 2025 at 12:00am ET / 05:00 UTC to 11:59pm ET / 04:59 UTC 3/9, stop by for conversations on type, design, lettering, the universe, etc. Some times may be more spontaneous and chatty, other hours might be filled with activities and presentations.
>>>Join the Live Hangout!<<<
Note: We’ll be using Jitsi.
Not sure what time it is? Neither are we! Maybe this will help:
Some plans throughout the day (times in ET):*
00:00: Amy goes to bed / Glenda tells bedtime / good morning stories about Unicode
01:00: Tanya takes us on a Typewalk Recce!
02:00: Samar and Carine, Letters in the Sauna
03:00: Theresa talks about TypeCon Portland, EULAs readings, etc.
04:00: Eleni talks about why Digital Greek Type is Broken
07:00: Clara chats about Filipino type
08:00: Lisa on Words of Type
09:00: Script drawing session with Maria M.
10:00: Maria R. + Amélie + Sabina: Font Releases and Reviews from 2024
11:00: Tanya + Carine + Laura: Bette x Docent
12:00: ¡La Hora Spanish! with María, Laura, Sol, and Sandra
14:00: Live prop design with Leah (**mandatory attendance for household pets**)
15:00: Irina, graphic design, current events, maybe
17:00: Alanna + Sophia: Live Streaming Type Design
18:00: How to Make Alphabettes Soup: Q&A w/ editor Amy and publisher Nina
19:00: Make a salad with Sahar
22:00: Typographic tales of Bandra with Tanya
23:00: The late night awkward hour! Type specimen lullabies!
and more!
*very subject to change!
Who can attend:
You! All are welcome* to stop by when you can and leave when you need. Video is possible but just audio is fine, too. Or, just help the chat stay aflame. Keep an eye on this post and the socials for any updates and help us spread the word!
* Participants must follow our code of conduct.
See you soon 😘👋☕️🍻💚