NEW YORK — The second annual Parkerfest was a two-day party where the members of the Dorothy Parker Society of New York toasted, talked, drank, smoked, laughed and walked around Dot City. It was a memorable weekend in New York, where we sailed into the Algonquin, The Plaza, Flute and paid our respects at Mrs….
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Parkerfest 2000 Underway
It’s here, Parkerfest began yesterday! Last night was the Speakeasy Night at Flute, and it was a blast. We had about 30 people drop by the old speak to channel Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley. It was so much fun, and everyone was dressed to the Nines. More details later. Today is the Round Table…
Debut of Parkerfest a Success
The first event put on by the Dorothy Parker Society of New York was a day that began with shoes and ended with sore feet. Parkerfest was a daylong event held Aug. 28 in Manhattan. A combination walking tour, cocktail party and evening theater show, the event drew a terrific group of more than three…
Smashing Good Time at Parkerfest
The first Parkerfest was a big success yesterday, more than 35 Dotheads attended the day-long event. I am creating a section about it, loaded with incriminating photos, so keep checking back. Thanks to all who attended, you made the day very special.
San Diego Show Includes Parker
Together in the Fires of Delight will be performed in San Diego in January. Photo: ML Hart. If you live in Southern California, you may want to get tickets for an interesting show that includes some of Dorothy Parker’s work in it. According to the production manager, “The Sexes” — Mrs. Parker’s 1927 short story…