Woodlawn Cemetery is the final resting place of Dorothy Parker and her family. To mark International Poetry Month, the Woodlawn Conservancy will host a book night online via Zoom on Monday, April 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. ET. The guests are Kevin Fitzpatrick, president of the Dorothy Parker Society, and editor-researcher Stuart Y. Silverstein. Mr. Silverstein…
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Parker Mink to Return to Repeal Party at NY Distillery Dec. 3
The Repeal Society is holding its 7th annual Repeal Day Party on Saturday, December 3, and they are holding it once more at New York Distilling Company, purveyors of Dorothy Parker Gin. The party is hosted by Miss Art Deco Dandy Dillinger and it will feature a special treat for Dorothy Parker fans: the mink…
Parkerfest 2022: Oysters, Trolley Make Debut
The 23rd annual Parkerfest followed the path of our past soirees: friends, cocktails, walking tours, laughs. The 2022 edition was a smash success with the addition of a new taste, oysters, and a new important feature, visiting the grave of Dorothy Parker. In our past gatherings–which have included events with boats and speakeasies—we truly celebrate…
Parkerfest 2022 is a Triple-Borough Party
The annual Parkerfest returns August 17-22 from the Dorothy Parker Society! Celebrate Dorothy Parker Christmas as we mark her birthday with events in Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Manhattan. This year we are adding a new taste to the annual party: oysters!
June 5 Toast and Tour to Dorothy Parker’s Life
Join a special toast and to mark the passing of Dorothy Parker in 1967. The event date is Sunday, June 5. This year we are going to drink toasts at the Algonquin, and visit the house where she died, and her funeral home. The events: * Begin with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa at the…
Valentine’s Day Trip to Polly Adler’s Brothel: Debby Applegate Book Talk
Spend Valentine’s Day with Polly Adler and hear about the life story of New York’s most notorious brothel-owner from author Debby Applegate. A joint online talk and Q&A will bring together today’s leading speakeasy-era associations: the Dorothy Parker Society, the Robert Benchley Society, the Repeal Society, and the Marx Brothers Festival. The Zoom event is…