# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: LITTLE ROCK— “Still We Rise,” is the theme for the 2026 celebration of Dr. Maya Angelou’s 98th birthday.About this EventOn April 16, the 2026 “Still We Rise” Annual Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon and Celebration will be held at the Great Hall, Clinton Presidential Center. Honorees are actress and comedian Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, and Civil Rights Leader Daisy L. Gatson Bates, posthumously. Musical entertainment will be provided by the JJ Adams Jazz group.Tickets for the Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon are available via Event Brite or by mail to P.O. Box 241792, Little Rock, AR 72223. For further information, visit www.celebratemayaproject.org or email celebratingmaya@gmail.com. All donations support Celebrate! Maya Project’s youth initiatives and Scholarship Fund.“Now, more than ever, it is crucial we do our part to ensure our children’s voices are valued and their stories are shared through poetry, music, writing, and dialogue, paving the way for a better world,” stated CMP President Janis F. Kearney.The Celebrate! Maya Project is an Arkansas-based (501©(3)) nonprofit offering educational programs and public events inspired by Maya Angelou’s philosophy: “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/2026-spirit-of-maya-awards-luncheon/100001984781770705 - **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, comedy, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.55, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Little Rock - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: William J. Clinton Library and Museum - **lat**: 34.7464097 - **long**: -92.2583824 - **full address**: William J. Clinton Library and Museum, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/731e3069fb94f4834628a3527914ba10315e1a17c7504e27445f30974f20fa39-rimg-w940-h470-dc160f12-gmir.jpg?v=1773074682 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon being held? - **A:** 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm at William J. Clinton Library and Museum, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon? - **A:** Tickets for 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon are priced at USD 109 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon? - **A:** 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon is organized by The Celebrate! Maya Project of Arkansas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Spirit of Maya Awards Luncheon 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 Little Rock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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