Tibbits
News & Events of Tibbits Opera Foundation & Arts Council, Inc.July 2010
Run For Your---
Biggest Laughs of the Summer
Lamberti, Pragel, Sage and Vorhies
RunForWife
 The premise alone of Run For Your Wife opening this week, is pretty  funny. John Smith has his happy life just the way he likes it; he has two homes, two wives who don't know anything about each other, and a well orchestrated schedule to keep it that way. When he has an accident, things start to crumble. As he tries desperately to regain control, things go from bad to worse and in true farce form, the fun and mayhem begins!
 
Now take that story and add the comic talents and timing of Brian P. Sage, Greg Pragel, Paul Kerr, Kierstin Vorheis and Amy Lamberti, mix it together with the farcical expertise of Tibbits Artistic Director Charles Burr as director and "choreographer" and you have all the ingredients of a great time at Tibbits.
 
So leave your troubles behind, and get a dose of nonstop fun. With adult themes and innuendos, leave the kids behind also.
 
Sponsored with the generous support of Satek Winery, "Run For Your Wife," opens July 22 and runs through July 31.  
Join us!  
 For tickets go to Buy Tickets.
See April's article on the Acting Company.
See May's article on the Directors & Tech.
Read complete bios on the 2010 Summer Company  
  For more information on the shows and the complete schedule: TST
Cahlua2 
An Evening of Entertainment
with Cahlua & Cream
 
Don and Lesly Hale first captured the hearts of area snowbirds wintering in Naples Florida. Then they brought that same captivating performance to Michigan and captured the hearts of Coldwater. This summer they're back with another great show, so come enjoy a little concert break in the middle of summer theatre as Cahlua & Cream hits the stage on Tuesday, July 27.
 
With a repertoire that includes Broadway shows like "Phantom of the Opera" and "Chicago," and music and styling from Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, the duo brings to life more than five decades of musical hits. With Don Hale on the keyboard and the incredible range and versatility of Lesly Hale on vocals the two pack the evening with entertainment.
 
Sponsored by Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, this year's performance is dedicated to the memory of friend, business leader and community spirit, William "Buzz" Galliers.
Event includes a limited cash bar. For more information go to Cahlua or to purchase your tickets go to Buy Tickets.
Restoration Update
NRCA cover photo  bare facade  NRCA cover photo
As the fundraising continues for the funds needed to restore Tibbits' original glorious façade, the theatre's Restoration committees have begun the steps toward the actual work. Funds committed to the project through the Federal Scenic Byways Program require great attention to the process of preservation. As the next step in this process, the Restoration Building committee will be requesting proposals from qualified preservation architects later this month. For information on the project, making a donation, or submitting a proposal contact Christine Delaney at Tibbits at 517-278-6029. 
Rush Tickets,
an Affordable Option
Don't let your budget keep you from enjoying an evening at Tibbits. Last minute tickets offer a great deal for those watching their dollars. Tibbits Summer Theatre releases tickets for most performances as Rush seating.
  • Ticket price is $10 cash only
  • No choice of seating - may be balcony seats
  • Only available at the door, 10 minutes before show time
  • First come-first serve
In This Issue
Cahlua & Cream
Restoration
Pure Michigan
Wish List - Special
Calendar of Events
 
Tibbits Summer Theatre
47th Professional Theatre Season


"Run For Your Wife"
Sponsored by Satek Winery
July 22 - 31
 
"The 25th Annual Putnam
    County Spelling Bee"
Sponsored by Wal-Mart Transportation #6843 & Wal-Mart Distribution #6043 
Aug. 5 - 14
 
Popcorn Theatre 

"Little Red Riding Hood
  & the Three Little Pigs"
Sponsored by Great Lakes Chiropractic 
July 16, 17, 23, 24

"Abracadabra Magic Show" 
Sponsored by Coldwater Exchange Club 
July 30, 31, Aug. 6, 7
 
Cahlua & Cream
Tibbits Entertainment Series
Sponsored by Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
July 27, 8 pm
 
Dancing with Celebrities
Tibbits Boosters
Sept. 11, 7 pm
 
GLASSCON 2010
Paranormal Conference
G.L.A.S.S.
Sept. 17, 18
 
See the complete schedule at Calendar.
You can also see the Branch County Community Calendar for other events in the area at Community Calendar.
Pure Michigan
Perhaps you've heard the radio spots or seen the commercials with Tim Allen creating inspirational images of a vacation that's Pure Michigan. The inspiration has been expanded to include "Coldwater Country" featuring the assets of our own wonderful little section of Michigan. Isn't it funny they're just discovering the treasures we already enjoy? Remember your trip begins at Michigan.org.
Wish List
Generator, grand piano, copy paper, small copier, shop exhaust fans, volunteers with computer design and social networking skills.
Off the list
Thank you to the Coldwater Rotary Club for the new light board and equipment  and to CHC for the office chairs.
Ghost stories and tales of mystery entice our imagination and curl the hairs on our necks. Stories by the campfire, ghost hunters on television, tours of the graveyard, the opportunities to explore the supernatural abound and the newest opportunity is coming this September.
The Great Lakes Area Supernatural Society, G.L.A.S.S. will host GLASSCON 2010 a paranormal and historical conference Saturday, September 18 at the opera house. The event offers opportunities to meet paranormal investigators, learn the history of Coldwater, explore other areas of the supernatural and even participate in a real investigation of the Tibbits Opera House. For more information go to GLASSCON 2010.
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