lady liberty from governors islandOriginally uploaded by elevatedprimate This is the view of the statue from Governors Island, where we will be on Sunday, June 8, for the Jazz lawn party. www.dorothyparker.com
More Details for Sunday June 8 on Governors Island
A few more details about the events on Sunday on Governors Island. The only subway running on Sunday is the “R” to Whitehall Street. Use the Trip Planner from the MTA for more info. The complete Ferry Schedule is here. If you have never visited, download a map of Governors Island. Also: * Kids are…
Driving Around New York City in 1928
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkqz3lpUBp0 This is a great little video. You can see Harold Lloyd, Babe Ruth, Fifth Avenue, Washington Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Third Avenue “El” and many more landmarks from 1920s New York. The end looks like it is footage shot in California, but overall this is a nice view of Manhattan when the Round…
Sunday June 8th Lawn Party on Governors Island
Don’t miss the first Dorothy Parker Society party on Governors Island! It will be Sunday, June 8th, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful and historic national landmark. Come dressed in 1920s clothes for a lawn party with live music and dancing, or wear a vintage swimsuit and enter the pageant! Pack a picnic basket…
Algonquin Hotel Names New GM
Gary Budge has been appointed general manager of the historic 174-room Algonquin Hotel. Budge, a 38-year hospitality veteran, will be responsible for the supervision of the hotel’s employees, all service standards and the management of hotel operations. “I’m thrilled to join the Algonquin team,” Budge said. “I’m looking forward to being a part of its…
Dorothy Parker Short Film to Play at Hoboken Festival
We are happy to post this press release; this short film was screened in October 2007 at Dorothy Parker Day in Long Branch, Mrs. Parker’s birthplace. It is a fine film. The release: A film version of Dorothy Parker’s short story The Sexes will have its world premiere at the 2008 Hoboken International Film Festival…