# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a special evening honoring the life and work of Wilma Dykeman at her 106th Birthday Anniversary CelebrationAbout this EventCome celebrate the 106th birthday anniversary of the amazing Wilma Dykeman at the Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center!Honoring a Legacy of ChangeWilma Dykeman was a native of these mountains, an author, and an activist for the people and places of Appalachia. The Wilma Dykeman Legacy continues her work by protecting natural resources, advancing social justice, and uplifting Appalachian culture through education, advocacy, and the arts.Doors open at 5:00 P.M.Program begins at 5:30 P.M.Free parking in the spacious parking deck connected to the A-B Tech Conference Center.Each ticket holder will receive a copy of the Digital Keepsake.Heavy hors d'oeuvres from Kente Kitchen, birthday cake and cupcakes.PROGRAM:Asheville singer-songwriter Lyric - a perennial Best of WNC winner.Storyteller Becky Stone offering a tribute to photographer and theater artist Andrea Clark.Wilma Dykeman Legacy President Jim Stokely reflecting on his mother's life and legacy.Line dancing led by Asheville's own Brenda Mills.Become a Sponsor!Your sponsorship directly supports the Wilma Dykeman Legacy’s ongoing work while giving your organization visibility among our dedicated supporters. We offer several sponsorship levels:Personal Birthday Greeting – $75• Birthday greeting (Up to 10 words) in the Digital Keepsake• Two tickets to the Wilma Dykeman Birthday Celebration• Subscription to the Wilma Dykeman Legacy NewsletterFriends’ Level – $125• ¼ page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)• Four tickets to the celebration• Wilma Dykeman Legacy NewsletterAdvocates’ Level – $250• ½ page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)• Six tickets to the celebration• Wilma Dykeman Legacy NewsletterMotivators’ Level – $500• Full-page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)• Eight tickets to the celebration• Wilma Dykeman Legacy NewsletterInspirers’ Level – $1,000+• Full-page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)• Eight tickets to the celebration• Recognition at all 2025 Wilma Dykeman Legacy events• Logo placement on the Wilma Dykeman Legacy website for one year• Wilma Dykeman Legacy NewsletterAd Submission GuidelinesSponsors at the Friends’, Advocates’, Motivators’, and Inspirers’ levels must provide digital-ready ads for inclusion in the Digital Keepsake.• Accepted Formats: High-resolution PDF, PNG, or JPEG• Deadline for Submission: Friday, May 16th.• Submit Ads To: wdl_ads@aishaadamsmedia.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/bearing-witness-the-arts-and-the-call-to-justice/100001981944679890 - **Event Categories**: art, business, music, health-wellness, literary-art, conferences, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 1068.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center - **lat**: 35.5715946 - **long**: -82.55619999999999 - **full address**: Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/454bc516b91db961ccaaff6b6ee602d367a3dc6f7d2c660a76514f5834ed1f54-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4604b0-gmir.jpg?v=1770540596 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice being held? - **A:** Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice? - **A:** Ticket prices for Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice range from USD 39 to USD 1,069 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable1/4 page adUSD 82 + USD 7 feeAvailable1/2 page adUSD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailableFull page adUSD 269 + USD 19 feeAvailablePersonal Birthday GreetingUSD 82 + USD 7 feeAvailableFriends' LevelUSD 135 + USD 10 feeAvailableAdvocates' LevelUSD 269 + USD 19 feeAvailableMotivators' LevelUSD 535 + USD 35 feeAvailableInspirers' LevelUSD 1,069 + USD 69 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice? - **A:** Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice is organized by Wilma Dykeman Legacy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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