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…
Los Angeles Chapter Plans Busy Summer
We received word from Adrienne, our West Coast major domo, that there are many things to look forward to this summer there. Take it away Adrienne (who can be reached at Adrienne (AT SIGN) dorothyparker (DOT) com. The Dorothy Parker Society Los Angeles chapter is back from the dead this summer. Here are some activities…
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…
Dreamland Gala is Sunday, May 24
Members of the Dorothy Parker Society know that some of the best times we had last year were on Governors Island with Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra. The Parkerfest held on the grass was such a fantastic time. We are planning on having Parkerfest on June 6-7 on Governors Island as part of the…
I Like New York In June, How About You?
The 11th annual Parkerfest will be in New York on June 6-7, 2009, on the national historic landmark Governors Island. Sponsored by the Dorothy Parker Society, Parkerfest will be part of the annual 1920s Jazz Age Lawn Party, which features live music by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra. This will be the second year…