What I learned on Twitter in under five minutes

Today I learned some cool things on Twitter, in under five minutes, all while I was drinking my coffee. I wanted to share some of these facts and opportunities with you!

Penguin Classics ‏@PenguinClassics54m

#August22 1893: Birth of perennially popular US short-story writer, critic & poet #DorothyParker. Her COMPLETE POEMS: http://bit.ly/16mq3oH 

First, it is the birthday of Dorothy Parker! When I was younger (ok I still do it) I tried to pattern myself for this woman writer of the 1920s, known for her sharp wit and place at the Algonquin Round Table. Oh, how I dream of staying at the Algonquin, and seeing that table for myself!

Detroit Symphony ‏@DetroitSymphony47m

.@DTE_Energy Community Week presents free DSO concerts across metro #Detroit, Sept. 25-29! More info + reserve tix: http://dso.org/dtemusic 

Wow, a free concert from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra? Yes, please! I already reserved my free tickets, and I am looking forward to the show!

Detroit Opera House ‏@DetOperaHouse16m

How about a behind-the-scenes tour of the Opera house and 6 other Detroit theatres with @PresDetroit - Aug. 31? http://bit.ly/16QBbMG 

This is an amazing opportunity presented by Preservation Detroit! I wish I could make it to this event, because it looks like it would be very informative and interesting, as well as one with beautiful architeture.

Detroit Zoo ‏@detroitzoo43m

Second chance for Summer Zoomance ... tonight! http://www.detroitzoo.org/events/zoomance  #DZzoomance http://fb.me/2j1AMJ5qc 

This is another event I wish I could attend, but can't tonight. This is also an event if you want to go, you should jump on right now, since this is the last night. I have attended a few times before, and it is always a great time.

And there you have it! Three awesome events in Detroit, and the birthday of one of the most powerful voices in women's literary history - And I learned about it all in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee!