Theme: Honoring a Legacy of Change
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: AB Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr, Asheville, NC
Tickets: $35 + small service fee
(includes dinner, performances, and a digital keepsake)
Childcare provided!
I’m honored to serve on the Wilma Dykeman Legacy Board, where I contribute as part of the Marketing Committee. Wilma’s life and work inspire so much of what I care about — justice, storytelling, and community. This year, we’re celebrating her 105th birthday with an evening that honors her powerful legacy — and you’re invited.
Wilma Dykeman’s 105th Birthday Anniversary Celebration
Join us for a joyful, inspiring evening of performance, storytelling, music, and community-building. The program features:
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- Megan Jones Medford dancing, accompanied by violist Nicole Stallings
- Debbie Gurriere performing as Wilma Dykeman
- Becky Stone sharing stories that bring Wilma’s voice to life
- Kelle Jolly singing the soundtrack of our cultural narrative
- And a DJ set by my husband, Raf Adams, whose curated playlist will have us dancing in celebration
Dinner by Chef Ramona (Kente Kitchen Market)
Enjoy a beautifully prepared Southern-inspired menu featuring:
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- Fried Mashed Potato Balls
- Fried Okra Spears
- Cornbread Bites
- Tomato & Cucumber Salad
- Fresh Garlicky Green Beans
- Beef & Vegan Meatballs
- Fried Cauliflower & Chicken Bites
- Fruit & Cheese Platter
- Crudité
- Birthday Cake, of course!
Every guest will receive a copy of the digital keepsake “Birthday Card” journal as a tribute to Wilma’s enduring impact.
Why This Celebration Matters
This event isn’t just a birthday party — it’s a fundraiser with purpose.
Our goal is to grow into a more sustainable and structured organization, expanding our capacity to support paid staff and deepen our community impact. Your attendance and support ensure that Wilma Dykeman’s legacy of justice, storytelling, and environmental integrity continues to thrive.
Win Free Tickets!
I’m giving away a set of tickets right here on the blog!
Giveaway Rules
Win a set of tickets (4) to the WDL 105 Celebration on May 22, 2025!
To enter:
- Leave a comment on this post using the email address you’d like us to contact if you win
- Sign up for our mailing list using that same email address
Winner will be selected at random and notified by email.
Entry deadline: May 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
If you care about community, legacy, or simply want to be in the room with people who believe in the power of change, this event is for you. I’d love to see you there.
Theme: Honoring a Legacy of Change
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: AB Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr, Asheville, NC
Tickets: $35 + small service fee
(includes dinner, performances, and a digital keepsake)
Childcare provided!
So excited to learn more about this incredible local organization!
Love to attend!
Thank you, Aisha Adams, for sharing this! As a new writer, I’m inspired by Wilma Dykeman’s legacy of storytelling and justice. I’d love to attend and connect with others who believe in the power of words and community.
What a great event! It’s so important to celebrate the legacies of awesome people like Wilma.
This looks like an amazing event! I would love to win the ticket give away to learn more about Wilma Dykeman and bring some friends. This page and the eventbrite link really caught my attention and I am disappointed that I haven’t known about Wilma sooner!