The weather report is not going to impact the Governors Island festivities. The rain appears to be going away in the morning. And Sunday looks good too. So come on out! www.dorothyparker.com
Year: 2008
Rain on Parkerfest? What’s the plan?
Can Parkerfest on Governors Island be rained out? We are thinking positive and dry thoughts about the weather this weekend, but in the event of rain: Drizzle or intermittent showers will not cancel the event. If heavy, continuous rain occurs on one of the days, that day’s rain date is Sunday the 21st. There is…
Parkerfest 2008 Plans: Island Bound
The Dorothy Parker Society started the annual Parkerfest in 1999. For 2008, it is doing something extra special: taking part in the Jazz-Age Lawn Party on Governors Island. It is Saturday and Sunday, September 13th and 14th, from 11:00 am to 5 pm. Admission is free and open to the public; all ages are invited….
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Parker
William Zeffiro, who wrote The Road to Ruin and is an officer in the Dorothy Parker Society, composed this song in 2008 and performed it at the birthday party we held for Dottie in August. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Parker was recently recorded, and is presented here for you to enjoy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. PARKER Words…
Los Angeles Chapter Meeting July 31
The Los Angeles chapter of the Dorothy Parker Society presents an evening of frolic and LA history in the 20s on Thursday, July 31, at 6:30-10 pm at Casa Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Phone: (310) 581-5533. We will have time to get to know each other during cocktail hour between…
Limited Edition Numbered First Edition Available
If you saw the special section on The Ladies of the Corridor, you know what an important play this was to Dorothy Parker. In April Penguin Books released the book, and now we have something special for Dorothy Parker Society members: a limited edition numbered first edition of 40 copies. Each is signed by Marion…