The 23rd annual Parkerfest followed the path of our past soirees: friends, cocktails, walking tours, laughs. The 2022 edition was a smash success with the addition of a new taste, oysters, and a new important feature, visiting the grave of Dorothy Parker. In our past gatherings–which have included events with boats and speakeasies—we truly celebrate…
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Parkerfest 2022 is a Triple-Borough Party
The annual Parkerfest returns August 17-22 from the Dorothy Parker Society! Celebrate Dorothy Parker Christmas as we mark her birthday with events in Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Manhattan. This year we are adding a new taste to the annual party: oysters!
June 5 Toast and Tour to Dorothy Parker’s Life
Join a special toast and to mark the passing of Dorothy Parker in 1967. The event date is Sunday, June 5. This year we are going to drink toasts at the Algonquin, and visit the house where she died, and her funeral home. The events: * Begin with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa at the…
From Boats to Speakeasies, A Brief History of Parkerfest
The upcoming 2021 Parkerfest has given me the opportunity to look back at the events that the Dorothy Parker Society has held in the past, starting in 1999. After few hours of looking at old photos in the archives–people with cigarettes in hand indoors–and reviewing the “recaps” of past Parkerfest soirees–yes we chartered a yacht…
June 7 Toast and Tour for Dorothy Parker
Sunday, June 7, is the 53rd anniversary of the death of Dorothy Parker. Join the Dorothy Parker Society for our annual toast, this year held live online via Zoom. Due to the pandemic, we will not be gathering at our usual spot in the Algonquin Hotel lobby, but instead will be online together. Time Zones:…
Virtual Tours of Dorothy Parker’s New York in April
I’ve turned the Dorothy Parker walking tour into a virtual tour. I supply the tour, you can watch with a martini (don’t spill it). It’s cat and dog friendly too in the spirit of Mrs. Parker. Plus we can cover a lot more ground together. I’m offering them on Mondays and Saturdays for three weeks,…