Benefits
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READING FOR LITERACY Renee Fleming, Sue Monk Kidd, Edward P. Jones, and Lauren Bacall read from their written works at a gala for the nonprofit Literacy Partners. Tonight, 6-10 p.m., New York State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, 62nd Street and Columbus Avenue, 212-573-6933, $1,250.
GROWING ‘SEEDS’ CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer is master of ceremonies at a gala benefit for Seeds of Peace, a nonprofit that organizes leadership workshops for teenagers in four international conflict regions. Helaine and Fred Gould are the guests of honor. Tonight, 6 p.m. cock tails, 7 p.m. dinner, Pierre Hotel, 2 E. 61st St. at Fifth Avenue, 212-573-8040, $1,250 and up.
ACTORS’ EVENING Billy Crystal will accept an award for artistic achievement at a black-tie gala for the Actors’ Fund of America. Presenters include Liz Smith, Melissa Gilbert, Larry Keith, trustee Lynn Redgrave,and the president of the Actors’ Fund, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Neil Sedaka joins a small cast to perform in the “Broadway Sings Sedaka” tribute. Monday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. performance, Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 E. 42nd St., between Lexington and Park avenues, 212-786-6186, $750-$2,500.
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