Members of the Dorothy Parker Society know that some of the best times we had last year were on Governors Island with Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra. The Parkerfest held on the grass was such a fantastic time. We are planning on having Parkerfest on June 6-7 on Governors Island as part of the…
Author: Kevin Fitzpatrick
I'm a writer and sightseeing guide. I'm the author and editor of seven books tied to New York history. I started the Dorothy Parker Society in 1999 with friends at the Algonquin Hotel.
I Like New York In June, How About You?
The 11th annual Parkerfest will be in New York on June 6-7, 2009, on the national historic landmark Governors Island. Sponsored by the Dorothy Parker Society, Parkerfest will be part of the annual 1920s Jazz Age Lawn Party, which features live music by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra. This will be the second year…
Take a 10-Question Survey About Collectibles
Many people over the years have asked me about various Dorothy Parker collectibles. These have ranged from limited-edition books and prints, to more specialized things like sculptures, Christmas ornaments, and autographed photos. So to gauge interest, we have posted a 10-question survey that takes about 2 minutes to complete. If we get a good response,…
First Parker Show of the Year Comes to NYC
We got a press release today from Lida McGirr, the director of the first show based on Dorothy Parker material to play in Manhattan this year (there are others on the way). It is timed for Valentine’s Day, a good marketing hook, to be sure. We were tipped off by DPS member Caitlin McEwan (pictured…
Parker LA Chapter Hosts Party
The Dorothy Parker Society chapter in the City of Angels hosted its first holiday event. As chapter prez Adrienne Crew reports: “Here’s a picture of the gang at the Beverly Wilshire as we celebrated the end of the year with a few drinks. Kenneth Branagh stalked us through the night–he followed us into both of…
Carrie Fisher Channels Dorothy Parker
Carrie Fisher told the Los Angeles Times this week that she is a major Dorothy Parker fan. The actress and writer has a new autobiography out that details everything from Princess Leia to battling addictions. Wishful Drinking has gotten great reviews, Parker connection or not. Fisher told the LAT: Carrie Fisher: I started reading really…