Monday, Nov. 8, is the night we are going to organize the DPSNY into going en masse to The Talk Of The Town (all info on the show and tickets here). Performances will be at Bank Street Theatre (155 Bank Street) at 8 pm. Tickets are $19 and may be purchased by calling Smarttix at…
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.
Round Table Musical in NYC
The Peccadillo Theater Company, in association with William Repicci, will present the world premiere of the original musical The Talk Of The Town. Performances will be at Bank Street Theatre (155 Bank Street), and will begin on Thursday, October 28th, continuing through Sunday, November 28th. Info here. www.dorothyparker.com
Mrs. Parker at Open Mic Night
In Mt. Kisco, NY, on Monday, October 25th at 7:30 PM the Award Winning Creative Arts Café Poetry Series at the Northern Westchester Center for the Arts will present the ninth annual Edgar Allan Poe and Company — a selection of readings of the poetry of Poe hosted by “Dorothy Parker†followed by other special…
Amazing Turnout for Floating Party at Parkerfest ’04
NEW YORK — For five years Parkerfest was held in August – timed to coincide with Dorothy Parker’s birthday – but in 2004 it was bumped back to October due to the Republican National Convention. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Attendance was double from 2003, new events were added, and the…
Next DPSNY Night is Oct. 26
The next gathering of the Dorothy Parker Society of New York is Tuesday, October 26, 2004, 6pm to hear Bob Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker, at the Small Press Center. Right after his talk we’ll head to the Blue Bar of the Algonquin Hotel. All are welcome to attend; per our charter, you…
Parkerfest Photos Galore
Parkerfest 2004 was a smashing success! We finally have photo documentation of the festivities from the first Dorothy Parker Bathtub Gin Ball & Speakeasy Cruise. Thanks to all who sent in photos! Read the recap and see 100 pix. We can’t wait until 2005!