Events
Literacy Partners events are occasions to both share the love of reading and raise funds for our programs. Events range from book signings at various venues through the year to our annual gala, which is held at Lincoln Center each May.
Upcoming Events
Interview and book signing with author James Bradley
May 27, 2010, 2:30 to 3:45 PM
On May 27, James Bradley, author of the New York Times best-sellers Flags of our Fathers and Flyboys will host an intimate autograph session where he will sign copies of his new book, The Imperial Cruise: A Secret History of Empire and War. The event will take place in The Loft at the Bryant Park Hotel from 2:30-4:00pm where you will be a part of the in-person interview to be streamed in real-time. A reception with James Bradley takes place in The Loft at the conclusion of the interview. There is no admission charge.
An Evening of Readings Annual Gala
May 10, 2010 at Lincoln Center
Gala Chairs Liz Smith, Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd will welcome more than 500 guests to Lincoln Center for the annual Evening of Readings and Gala Dinner Dance to raise critical funds for Literacy Partners. Proceeds from the gala will help support programs that teach almost 2,000 disadvantaged New Yorkers how to read, and help them develop the basic skills necessary to succeed in day-to-day living.
Literacy Associates Benefit
April 27, 2010
On April 27, 2010, the Literacy Associates, a group of influential young executives ages 25-45, will be holding its second annual benefit at Carnival, 110 University Place, NYC to raise essential funds for Literacy Partners free adult literacy programs. You can be a part of this effort by joining us at the event or bidding on the auction, which will go live the same day as the event.
Shop All Day While Supporting Literacy Partners!
November 10, 2009 at Lord & Taylor
Literacy Partners has been selected by Lord & Taylor to participate in their exclusive Shopping events to help raise money for our programs
Tuesday, November 10th Lord & Taylor will be hosting the Benefit Bash, an exclusive day filled with special events and savings at Lord & Taylor, 5th Avenue New York City to kick off the Holiday Season!
Passes for Lord & Taylor’s Shopping Day are just $5 and Literacy Partners keeps the proceeds from every pass we sell. It’s that simple! By purchasing a pass, you can support our students on their journey to literacy, while enjoying a day full of extraordinary discounts and events throughout each store. Feel free to forward this great opportunity along or buy some passes for family, friends and coworkers! Don’t pass up a chance to help Literacy Partners AND get something in return!
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Literacy Associates Benefit
June 2, 2009 at Tenjune
The Literacy Associates Committee of Literacy Partners was recently created to assist in reaching out to a younger demographic with information about adult illiteracy issues. Please join us by spreading the word to friends, co-workers and family members about the work of Literacy Partners and our fundraising needs.
An Evening to Benefit Literacy Partners Alphabet Project
January 29, 2008 at The Wine Cellar at Bottega Del Vino
The Alphabet Committee hosted an exciting wine tasting event at The Wine Cellar at Bottega Del Vino on Tuesday, January 29th, 2008. The evening entitled “Changing Lives-One Letter at a Time,” featured Ben Cheever as our special guest author and reader. This was a chance for guests to participate in purchasing the last remaining letters and complete last year’s Alphabet sale.
The Alphabet Project is now a yearly endeavor. Sponsors that purchased a letter of the Alphabet were honored in our full page ad in The New York Times. All proceeds from ticket and Alphabet sales went to Literacy Partners in support of our numerous programs that provide free community-based adult and family literacy classes.
Basic Black
November 1, 2007
On Thursday, November 1st, 2007 Literacy Partners supports joined Tina Constable, Joannie Danielides, Amy Gross, Gayle King, Parker Ladd, Susan Magrino Dunning, Arnold Scaasi, Debra Shriver, Liz Smith, and Diana Taylor to celebrate the launch of Cathie Black’s new book, Basic Black : The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life). Proceeds from book sales at this event benefited Literacy Partners. The event was held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hearst Tower, 300 West 57th Street, 44th Floor, in New York City.
Writers on Reading and Writing Sponsored by Architectural Digest
October 17, 2007
On Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 Architectural Digest presented Writers on Reading and Writing with hosts Liz Smith and Paige Rense. This special evening included a panel with accomplished authors: Louis Auchincloss, Gerald Clarke, Jamaica Kincaid, Robert Stone, Jean Strouse, and Judith Thurman and benefited Literacy Partners. The event was held at the historic Lotos Club, in New York City.
