Official Dorothy Parker Site Since 1998
Parkerfest 2012 was a smashing success all due to the fact that all four unique events had a fantastic turnout. Spread over four days, August 22 to August 25, the Dorothy Parker Society was tickled to see so many old friends and new faces come to our events. Since the DPS was launched in 1999…
I recently found a video clip that shows the Algonquin Hotel when it was just three years old. It is in the collection of the U.S. Library of Congress, and was filmed in 1905 from the roof of the old New York Times Building on 42nd Street. I was searching for photos of the Hipprodrome…
The Dorothy Parker Society is pleased to announce the schedule for its 14th annual Parkerfest, to be held August 22-25 in New York City, to celebrate the birthday of the beloved poet, author and critic. The two-borough affair will include a walking tour of Mrs. Parker’s neighborhood, a party and tour in the Brooklyn distillery…
I like New York in June, how about you? I like a Gershwin tune, how about you? I love a fireside when a storm is due. I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips, how about you? June is here and we have a fantastic monthly party to tell you about Wit’s End and the…
On this date 45 years ago, Dorothy Parker died of a heart attack at age 73 in her apartment on the Upper East Side. Today NPR aired a nice story about Mrs. Parker’s remains ending up in Baltimore. I did speak to the reporter for quite a bit. Here is the rest of the story,…
Voting closed today for the poem to put into New York City subways. Below is the letter the Dorothy Parker Society sent today to the Poetry Society of America, which chooses the poems for the MTA. Thanks to the 953 people who voted! June 1, 2012 Alice Quinn The Poetry Society of America 15 Gramercy…