# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WBTT's Fall Gala: Hitsville USA – Celebrating Motown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: For Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s 26th anniversary fall gala, “Hitsville USA – Celebrating Motown,” the arts organization will celebrate the sensational music produced by the groundbreaking music label. The event will feature retro décor and performances by favorite WBTT artists, accompanied by a sizzling live band. The gala will take place on Saturday, November 15, 6-10 p.m. at The Ora Sarasota (578 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota). 

A delectable meal will be created especially for WBTT and its guests by Michael’s On East Catering. During the event, longtime supporter and current board chair Doris Johnson will be recognized as WBTT’s Heart & Soul Philanthropy honoree. Guests can expect to hear hits by renowned Motown superstars including Marvin Gaye, Tammie Terrell, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5 and more. Co-chairs are Carolyn Anderson and Nancy Flanagan. Presenting Sponsors are Dona and Sam Scott, Ali and Gloria Bahaj, Sheila Jellison, Lee and Lydia Rainer, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, and Gulf Coast Community Foundation. This event is sold out. 

To learn more about WBTT and its 2025-2026 season of shows, visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/wbtts-fall-gala-hitsville-usa-celebrating-motown/200028946186213
- **Event Categories**: art, music, live-music, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 113

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028946186213?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sarasota-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Ora
- **lat**: 27.331304522414
- **long**: -82.482368946075
- **full address**: The Ora, 578 McIntosh Road,Sarasota,FL,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (https://allevents.in/org/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe/26015680)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Ora, 578 McIntosh Road,Sarasota,FL,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, music, live-music, theatre, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WBTT's Fall Gala: Hitsville USA – Celebrating Motown ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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