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2010 Walking Tour Schedule Posted

Posted on January 7, 2010May 28, 2014 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

Did you ever want to know exactly where Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley worked? Wanted to walk in the footsteps of George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly? Well try the Algonquin Round Table Walking Tour. The 2010 schedule is posted now. The first walk is Saturday, Jan. 30, and each walk is on the last…

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Parker Birthday is in Bronze Now

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

Saturday is Dorothy Parker’s birthday, and for the 11th straight year, we are going to the Algonquin Hotel to mark the occasion. If you want to take part, we have a whole day planned of activities: 12-2 Algonquin Round Table Walking Tour. Meet in the lobby at 11:45 and take a two-hour walk around the…

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Q&A About The Lost Algonquin Round Table

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

The new collection, The Lost Algonquin Round Table, edited by Nat Benchley and Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, is out now. If you are interested in getting a copy, click here to order online. You can also go to any retail bookstore and ask them to order it for you. In New York, it is available at…

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Pick Up a Copy of The Lost Algonquin Round Table

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

The editors of THE LOST ALGONQUIN ROUND TABLE will be making several appearances and talks at literary events this summer and fall. Sunday, Aug. 16, 11 AM, Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway Long Branch, NJ 07740 732.222.3900. As part of the annual Dorothy Parker Day, Kevin C. Fitzpatrick will give a talk, reading…

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The Lost Algonquin Round Table Published

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

NEW YORK—A new collection of works written by members of the fabled Algonquin Round Table brings the Roaring Twenties bursting forth to a new generation of readers. For the first time ever, the writers of the “Vicious Circle” are together in one collection, just in time to mark the 90th anniversary of their launch in…

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Nat Benchley Releases Volume 2 of ‘Benchley on Benchley’

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

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…

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Robert Benchley Society to visit Harvard Club Oct. 4

Posted on September 19, 2008May 3, 2016 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

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…

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No Sept. 20 Event; Walking Tour is Sept. 21

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

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,…

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Algonquin Hotel Names New GM

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

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…

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Benchley Finally on YouTube

Posted on March 6, 2008January 21, 2011 by Kevin Fitzpatrick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64-15TwZnJU A few years ago Kino International put out a great DVD collection called The Paramount Comedy Shorts 1928-1942: Robert Benchley and the Knights of the Algonquin. To help promote it, the company has uploaded a little of a Robert Benchley short film, “How to Take A Vacation.” This is great stuff. Now you can…

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