The Dorothy Parker Society is having its annual New York City holiday party, and for the first time ever, we are holding it in Brooklyn! So for all Brooklyn residents, you have no reason to skip this one. This Thursday, Dec. 4, 7-11 p.m., join us at the Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street in…
Nat Benchley Releases Volume 2 of ‘Benchley on Benchley’
We got the new CD of Robert Benchley stories from his grandson, Nat Benchley, who recorded it. “Benchley on Benchley Volume 2” has ten stories, all classics. Among them are “Kiddie Kar Travel,” “How to Understand Music,” “Penguin Psychology,” and “The Social Life of the Newt.” Nat was good enough to answer 5 questions for…
New Parker Show Debuts in South Africa
Over the years we have heard of Dorothy Parker’s work being adapted around the world: France, Ireland, Sweden, Wales, and more. For the first time, we have learned of a show in South Africa. The performance is written and performed by Emily Child in Cape Town. “Gone Dottie” is a one woman show, and the…
The Dorothy Parker Society Service Project: Helping Kids in Hell’s Kitchen
Not many are aware of how much time Dorothy Parker devoted to social justice causes and community work. It is in this spirit that in 2008 the Dorothy Parker Society undertook its first community service project. Our project is the first and third Wednesdays of each month (through June) at the Duncan Center Police Athletic…
Robert Benchley Society to visit Harvard Club Oct. 4
The Sixth Annual Gathering of the Robert Benchley Society will be Friday through Sunday, October 3-5, 2008, in New York City. The highlight of the event will be the Saturday, October 4th Awards Dinner. * This year’s Annual Humor Awards Dinner will be held at the Harvard Club of New York, one of New York…
No Sept. 20 Event; Walking Tour is Sept. 21
The recent article in City Scoops says there is a Sept. 20 event at Broadway Baby Bistro. That is an error; the event was held Aug. 20. However, there is a walking tour on Sunday, Sept. 21. Noon at the Algonquin Hotel. Cost is $15. All info is here. If you can’t make that one,…