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,…
First Parker Show of the Year Comes to NYC
We got a press release today from Lida McGirr, the director of the first show based on Dorothy Parker material to play in Manhattan this year (there are others on the way). It is timed for Valentine’s Day, a good marketing hook, to be sure. We were tipped off by DPS member Caitlin McEwan (pictured…
Parker LA Chapter Hosts Party
The Dorothy Parker Society chapter in the City of Angels hosted its first holiday event. As chapter prez Adrienne Crew reports: “Here’s a picture of the gang at the Beverly Wilshire as we celebrated the end of the year with a few drinks. Kenneth Branagh stalked us through the night–he followed us into both of…
Carrie Fisher Channels Dorothy Parker
Carrie Fisher told the Los Angeles Times this week that she is a major Dorothy Parker fan. The actress and writer has a new autobiography out that details everything from Princess Leia to battling addictions. Wishful Drinking has gotten great reviews, Parker connection or not. Fisher told the LAT: Carrie Fisher: I started reading really…
Los Angeles Chapter Holiday Event Dec. 17
The Dorothy Parker Society Los Angeles Chapter will meet Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30 pm, for a drink at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, in Beverly Hills. Mere minutes from Dorothy’s many houses off Canon Drive, where John O’Hara would often entertain her with his buddies who met there weekly for drinks and…
Tickets are $12 on Dec. 4
The Dorothy Parker Society holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 4 (see below) is FREE. No admission. Yay. Tickets are $12; but all DPS guests get a free drink. Tell them at the door you are with the DPS. Galapagos Art Space is the best. And the show starts at 7, not 8. Now there is…