

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Westcoast Black Theatre Luncheon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: JULIE LEACH AND ARIEL BLUE FROM THE WESTCOAST BLACK THEATER WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT THE JANUARY 9TH LUNCHEON. 
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, founded in 1999 by actor and playwright Nate Jacobs, produces musicals, comedies, and thought-provoking dramas that present and explore the Black experience. Drawing on the resilient spirit that allowed this troupe to survive the pandemic, WBTT has reimagined ways to stage its performances and fulfill its mission to promote inclusion and diversity in the arts. 
Ariel Blue is an actor, singer and writer who has performed as a featured vocalist domestically and internationally. She has worked consistently with WBTT in many productions, including Ain’t Misbehavin,’ Sistas in the Name of Soul, The Amen Corner, Purlie, and Soul Man. She recently won the Best Actress award at the New York Theatre Festival – and at WBTT.
Julie Leach became Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s Executive Director in 2015 and was honored as a Woman of the Year by the Business and Professional Women of North Sarasota in 2025. 
You will not want to miss this exceptional performance. The luncheon costs $38 for members and $40 for non-members. You can reserve your ticket online through this link January 9 Luncheon, West Coast Black Theater Group or  at the Palm-Aire Women’s Club website or Facebook page or by contacting Debi Frock at 443-974-8520. Payment must be received by January 2, 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/westcoast-black-theatre-luncheon/200029402983505
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, music, entertainment, performances, festivals, fine-arts, literary-art, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/january-9-luncheon-arts-and-cultural-alliance?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sarasota-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Palm Aire Country Club
- **lat**: 27.405447560399
- **long**: -82.491511897525
- **full address**: Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way,North Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota, United States

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- **organizer**: Palm Aire Women's Club (https://allevents.in/org/palm-aire-womens-club/23301969)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way,North Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Palm Aire Women's Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, music, entertainment, performances, festivals, fine-arts, literary-art, comedy
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Westcoast Black Theatre Luncheon ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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