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Celebrate Dorothy Parker This Weekend, at Governor's Island!
Filed under: On the Spot Tagged: Dorothy Parker, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Parkerfest
Martin Schneider writes:
The annual Parkerfest (it is the 11th) takes place on June 6 and 7. The always ambitious Kevin Fitzpatrick has much planned. (By the bye, June 7 is also the anniversary of Dorothy Parker's death, in 1967.)
It will be held on Governors Island. Come attend a huge Roaring Twenties weekend, with vintage clothes, automobiles, live jazz, and outdoor cocktail parties.
The Governors Island Jazz Age Lawn Party is produced by Michael Arenella, who will lead his famous Dreamland Orchestra in "hot-and-sweet" period music. Vintage attire is encouraged, and there is a wide range of fun things to do both days.
All information about the schedule of activities, which runs from 11 AM to 5 PM, can be found the Society's website.
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