I’ve spoken at a lot of libraries, but never at the New York Public Library. Please join me for a special event, my talk “A Journey into Dorothy Parker’s New York” as part of the NYPL at Nite series. The details: New York Public Library Mid-Manhattan Library 40th Street and Fifth Avenue 6th Floor Thursday,…
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Halloween Party on Oct. 29 at Flute Midtown
We are very happy to announce that our friends from Wit’s End are continuing the tradition of fantastic Halloween parties. The vintage attire is de rigueur, and you must have a costume to attend. Our friend and fellow DPS member Bliss Blood is performing with the Moonlighters; they are fantastic. Here is the info: The…
Return of Algonquin Round Table Walking Tours
We have two Algonquin Round Table Walking Tours coming up, Sunday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 4, 12-2 pm. Meet in lobby of hotel at 11:45 am. Location: Algonquin Hotel, 59 W. 44th St (bet 5th and 6th Avenues) Cost: $20 Walk in the footsteps of the Vicious Circle in the only walking tour dedicated…
Dorothy Parker Day Returns to Long Branch Oct. 2
LONG BRANCH — To call her a “humorist” and a “wit” doesn’t even begin to capture the essence of Dorothy Parker — and to think of her as the quintessential New Yorker only reminds us that she was a daughter of Long Branch; born 118 years ago in a West End summer cottage. One of…
Bobbed Hair Making a Comeback in New Show
We got a message from DPS officer Jennifer Wren about a new show she’s in that sounds like it is a great time. She writes: I’m in an amazing bio-mythographical 1920’s crime fantasia that I thought your peeps might enjoy. It’s called The Bobbed Haired Bandit and it’s based on the true story of Celia…
Boston Event in July for Round Table Fans
BOSTON—Four writers and editors will tip their caps to beloved American humorist Robert Benchley at a free book talk and reading Saturday, July 17, in Beacon Hill. The event is sponsored by the Robert Benchley Society, which is hosting its fourth annual national meeting in the city July 16-18. The event begins at 11 a.m….