Tibbits Dec. Newsletter

News & Events of Tibbits Opera Foundation & Arts Council, Inc.

December 2009

Christmas Time and New Year's-- Entertain, Shop, Celebrate

Tibbits has three things to help you make this holiday season a memorable one for you and your loved ones.

First the Saline Fiddlers bring their high energy music, dance and song to Coldwater on Friday, December 18. The troupe of 30 musicians has entertained across the country with a contagious mix of folk, bluegrass, western and swing, seasoned with a dash of Celtic flair. Treat yourself and someone you love to an evening full of entertainment--and a welcome break from your Christmas preparations. For more information go to Entertainment.

Next you can also simplify your shopping and surprise someone with a gift of theatre. Tibbits gift certificates are available in any denomination and are perfect for even the hard-to-buy-for person on your list.

Finally, celebrate the new year--Tibbits style! Join

us for the first ever New Year's Eve Ball at the opera house. Don your party attire, and enjoy the Dueling Pianos, dancing, lavish hors d'ouevres, cash bar and casino-style games. Tickets are $50 for the evening and available at Tibbits offices or by clicking Buy Now.

Tibbits Young Audiences

Kids and theatre are always a winning combination and Tibbits works hard to provide many opportunities to expose kids of all ages to the wonders of live performance.

It's a joyous thing to witness a child's first time at Popcorn Theatre or to watch the children for whom it's tradition to see the summer shows with their parents, cousins or grandparents. Many kids enjoy the chance to see exciting artists with their classmates as Tibbits brings performances to the schools. A variety of other performances presented throughout the year allow them to experience spectacular costumes, inspiring music or exciting dance.

One of the most fulfilling experiences for many students is the chance to perform themselves in a Tibbits Young Audiences show. Featuring a cast of between 40 and 60 students, these shows give a chance to be on stage and learn first hand all that goes into a performance. Students learn blocking and memorize lines, they create a character and develop the costume and props, and they learn the teamwork required for a successful show.

While all that is going on, they are also learning about practice and commitment, building their confidence and self esteem, skills which are essential to success in school and in life. For most adults their greatest fear is public speaking; these students are performing in front of an audience of nearly 400 and learning to enjoy it. They are overcoming a fear, before they know it should be a fear.

Auditions for the next show, "Do Wap Wed Widing Hood," will be in early January. The performances will be March 19, 20, 2010. For more information and audition dates go to TYA

Tibbits Summer Theatre
Invites Your Opinion

Last chance to share your opinion before we finalize the 2010 season. It takes less than 2 minutes to complete the survey. Tell us what shows you saw in 2009 and what you'd like to see in 2010. Go to Survey

Supporting Tibbits

for Today and for the Future

Whether you're assisting in building a firm foundation for Tibbits through the preservation and restoration campaign or helping us reach for the stars through membership and event attendance, your support helps us continue the important work we do. Annual memberships and restoration contributions are vital, and we invite you to join us by including Tibbits in your annual giving.

If you did not receive a letter outlining how each program supports our expenses and would like a contribution envelope, please call or send us an e-mail. You can find our more by clicking Restoration and downloading a pledge form at Pledge or find out about and donate on line to Membership.

In This Issue

Young Audiences

Summer Theatre

Upcoming Events

Singing Chef in Jan.

Calendar

Saline Fiddlers

Tibbits Entertainment Series

Dec. 18, 7:30 pm

Tibbits New Year's Eve Ball

Tibbits Special Events

Dec. 31, 7 pm