The second show in two months based on Dorothy Parker material is coming soon. We heard from Carol Lempert, who has her one-woman show That Dorothy Parker, at the Soho Playhouse on Aug. 5. She plays 5 Questions with us to talk about the show; ticket info is below… What drew you to Dorothy Parker?…
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Governors Island Ferry Links Brooklyn in Time for Parkerfest
In Brooklyn? Want to go to Parkerfest? Now you do not have to go to Manhattan to catch the free ferry over to Governors Island. A new route connects Brooklyn. This week State Senator Daniel Squadron’s office sent out the following letter: I am writing to share some exciting news- this summer there will finally…
Show Based on Parker Works Plays in June
We have the scoop from Dorothy Parker Society officer Maureen Van Trease, who is once again presenting her show, Those Whistling Lads! The Poetry and Short Stories of Dorothy Parker. It was performed last year to great reviews. Maureen is doing something very similar to what Mrs. Parker did: giving the money to charities. She…
Club Wit’s End Returns May 30
News about Club Wit’s End, the monthly music and dance party downtown: MAY 30TH, 2009 : Grandpa Musselman and His Syncopators are BACK for an encore of the hottest jazz to keep you out on the dancefloor! Even more featured vintage cocktails are coming your way, along with our favorite sweets, handmade chocolates from Chocolats…
Parker Performers Seek Donations
We got a message from Maureen Van Trease, playwright, actress and member of The Dorothy Parker Society. She is looking to stage again her successful show Those Whistling Lads! The Poetry and Short Stories of Dorothy Parker, which had a successful run last year. She writes: We are looking to find 100 people to take…
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,…