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NEW YORK — Dorothy Parker fans young and old gathered in Manhattan for Parkerfest September 14th through 17th and participated in two “firsts” for the eighth annual festival: a burlesque show and a dog walk. The four-day affair was a big success. The events, sponsored by the Dorothy Parker Society, were different from those held…
We are recovered enough from Parkerfest to post the story and photos. What a great time! Three days of wall-to-wall Dorothy Parker events didn’t slow down the enthusiasm for the indefatigable members of the Dorothy Parker Society of New York and friends at the 7th annual Parkerfest. Held Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, it was…
NEW YORK — Three days of wall-to-wall Dorothy Parker events didn’t slow down the enthusiasm for the indefatigable members of the Dorothy Parker Society of New York and friends at the 7th annual Parkerfest. Held Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, it was the biggest event ever in the eight years of the organization. The weekend…
Not sure why it took ten months, but a reporter who attended Parkerfest 2004 has written an article about it. Richard Eiler, a nice chap, says: I was still frightened by the whole ‘fan’ thing. I collected her first editions, had flown across the Atlantic just to be at the party and, well, tried to…
NEW YORK — For five years Parkerfest was held in August – timed to coincide with Dorothy Parker’s birthday – but in 2004 it was bumped back to October due to the Republican National Convention. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Attendance was double from 2003, new events were added, and the…
Parkerfest 2004 was a smashing success! We finally have photo documentation of the festivities from the first Dorothy Parker Bathtub Gin Ball & Speakeasy Cruise. Thanks to all who sent in photos! Read the recap and see 100 pix. We can’t wait until 2005!