“When I Rise Up” Exhibition Elevates the Harlem Renaissance
By Vickie Oldham It’s time to rise up! Harlem Renaissance visual artists, writers, musicians, and playwrights did. And they have
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Arts & Culture
Naärai Returns to Sarasota for Two Concerts
Sarasota, FL – In November, music fans are in for a treat as Naärai – a Sarasota native and the
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WBTT OPENS 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH ‘SOUL CROONERS: SOLID GOLD EDITION’
Original musical revue to feature some of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s most popular male artists singing the biggest soul hits
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WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE SHINES DURING INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Sarasota, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) was thrilled to be recognized with its sixth invitation to perform during
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“The Fannie Lou Hamer Story!” Tickets On Sale Now
You may now purchase your tickets to see the much anticipated one-woman performance of “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story!” The
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An Evening to Remember
An Evening to Remember was organized by Newtown Nation and Norrece Wright with Extraordinary Events LLC, Celebrating marriages on February
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WBTT Receives Funding from Barancik Foundation to Support Production Staff Training
While local arts organization Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – the only professional Black theatre on Florida’s Gulf Coast – continues
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Oaktree Community Outreach is hosting the annual Back to Angola Festival
Oaktree Community Outreach is hosting the annual Back to Angola Festival a 3-day event, in partnership with Reflections of Manatee.
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WBTT, The Bay to present free concert, ‘Soul & Sass’
Popular WBTT artists to perform the hottest R&B and soul selections during ‘The Bay Turns One!’ community celebrationSARASOTA, FL – In
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WBTT to present award-nominated play, ‘Motherless’
2023 New York Theatre Festival’s ‘Best Production’ nominee to be presented as part of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s New Playwrights
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