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April 1, 2016

Photos from March Wit’s End Party

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We had a wonderful party on March 25, 2016, at St Cloud at the Knickerbocker Hotel. We welcomed back the Buck and a Quarter Quartet, sipped classic cocktails, and had a full house for dancing.

Our hostess Eden Atencio organized a Spring/East Hat Contest with Miss Art Deco Dandy Dillinger. Special celebrity guest judge Voon Chew and the beautiful Kat MonDieu chose who sported the best Easter bonnet styles. Here are photos from the parties, thanks to Nishell Falcone for the photography. Advan...

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Published on April 01, 2016 12:00

March 29, 2016

Dorothy Parker Production Included in New Orleans Festival

WIT & WRATH: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DOROTHY PARKERA new Dorothy Parker show opens on Friday, April 1, as part of the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival in New Orleans. From the press release:

WIT & WRATH: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DOROTHY PARKER

Written and performed by Claudia Baumgarten; Directed by Diana Shortes; Musical accompaniment by Lulu.

Are Dorothy Parker’s self-deprecating quips, biting theater critiques, incisive social observations, and poignant short stories relevant and entertaining in the 21st century? See for yourself! In Wit...

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Published on March 29, 2016 07:57

March 1, 2016

Monthly Dorothy Parker Society Party on the Roof March 26


Buck and a Quarter Quartet

Buck and a Quarter Quartet


The monthly Dorothy Parker Society party returns for another fantastic evening. Wit’s End presents the Buck and a Quarter Quartet at St. Cloud in the Knickerbocker Hotel, Saturday, March 26, 2016.

This “quartet and a quarter” has made its mission to play forgotten gems—as well as favorites—of the golden age of American popular music. The Buck and a Quarter Quartet also play vintage-inspired originals, all on strings, with some additional instruments like C-melody s...

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Published on March 01, 2016 10:31

February 9, 2016

Feb 27 Monthly Party at The Knick with Dandy Wellington

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Dandy Wellington at the Knickerbocker Hotel. Photo: Don Spiro.


The Dorothy Parker Society has the monthly party that isn’t to be missed. This month it will be with one of our favorite entertainers. Wit’s End presents Dandy Wellington and His Band, at the 7th anniversary party at St. Cloud in the Knickerbocker Hotel, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. This is the fourth straight year that Dandy has performed at our anniversary party: He’s played February 2013, 2014, and 2015. Order Tickets Online Via B...
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Published on February 09, 2016 10:35

February 1, 2016

Photo Gallery from Dorothy Parker Society January Party

The Dorothy Parker Society and Wit’s End had a fantastic debut at St. Cloud at the Knickerbocker Hotel on January 30, 2016. Michael Arenella performed a sublime show of authentic jazz. We saw the crowning of Miss Art Deco, Dandy Dillinger. We raffled off a dinner at Charlie Palmer at the Knick. The rooftop was open for the cigar lounge. Our professional dance instructors, Jeri and Neal, wowed the crowd. And we saw the return of our hostess, Kita St. Cyr, after too-long absence. Thanks to our...

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Published on February 01, 2016 10:39

September 8, 2015

Naked Dorothy Parker Night Sept. 16

Nasty Canasta

Nasty Canasta (Photo Credit: Alex Colby)

There have been many Dorothy Parker poetry nights, but perhaps the most unique is coming to New York this month. The Naked Girls Reading series will present You Might As Well Live on September 16 at Under St. Marks in the East Village. The organization, led by producer-host Nasty Canasta, adds Mrs. Parker to a long list of successful shows performed without clothes on, including Ray Bradbury, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dawn Powell, Terry Pratchett, and David...
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Published on September 08, 2015 19:19

August 31, 2015

Algonquin Round Table Walking Tour Sept. 26

Algonquin Round Table Walking Tour

Algonquin Round Table Walking Tour

The next Algonquin Round Table Walking Tour will be on Saturday, Sept. 26, at noon. Advance tickets are onsale now, or buy them on the walk, $20 per person.

The Algonquin Round Table comes alive in the only New York walking tour devoted to the famed literary group. The 2-hour walk celebrates Franklin P. Adams, Robert Benchley, Heywood Broun, Edna Ferber, George S. Kaufman, Harpo Marx, Dorothy Parker, Harold Ross and the rest of the Vicious Circle.

The tour is...

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Published on August 31, 2015 11:44

July 31, 2015

Parker Play Coming to New York International Fringe Festival

We are happy to pass on the news that there is another new Dorothy Parker play coming to New York.

The Portable Dorothy Parker
Written by Annie Lux
Directed by Lee Costello
Performed by Margot Avery

The New York International Fringe Festival
Venue #11
64 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-6757

IATI Theatre Mainstage
8/20 @ 2:30
8/22 @ 7 PM (Mrs. Parker birthday performance)
8/24 @ 9 PM
8/27 @ 4:15 PM
8/30 @ 2:30 PM
Tickets: $18
Buy online here.

Here is the press release:

Margot Avery as Dorothy Parker

Margot Ave...

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Published on July 31, 2015 09:24

May 4, 2015

Hollywood Fringe Festival Debuts Parker Play

Bailey Wilson

Bailey Wilson

A new play based on the work of Dorothy Parker is opening in June at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in Los Angeles. Might As Well Live: Stories By Dorothy Parker will open June 6 at the Acme Theatre at The Complex.

It is written by . “Dorothy Parker once said the first thing she did in the morning was brush her teeth and sharpen her tongue. You can say the same about her unforgettable characters,” said Weissman. “With Might As Well Live we wanted to take those...

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Published on May 04, 2015 13:13

April 13, 2015

Book Club Titles From Seattle Chapter

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Kristin Clark, president of the Seattle Chapter of the Dorothy Parker Society, has been running a book club since 2013. The group meets the first Sunday of the month at the landmark Hotel Sorrento. She sent us her list of books the group has read, or will be reading.

These are worth reading for any book club or anyone interested in the era.

VICIOUS CIRCLE BOOK LIST
2013 Dec – Portable Dorothy Parker – Poetry Section
2014 Jan – Portable Dorothy Parker – Short Stories Section
2014 Feb – Bobbe...

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Published on April 13, 2015 20:09