COLDWATER – Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 5:30pm, Thursday, January 27at the opera house.

Just as we heard the State of the State and prepare to hear the State of the Union, it’s time also for the State of the Arts, at least locally. The meeting for Tibbits, Branch County’s Center for arts and culture, includes a review of the 2009-10 fiscal year, a financial report of the theatre and highlights for the year ahead, including the progress on the façade restoration.

The community and members of the Tibbits Foundation are invited to join the board of directors. A reception in the lobby beginning at 5 pm will be followed by the annual meeting which will include recognition of outgoing board members Julie Stratos and Jeff Holbrook. The annual board election will include renewal of board terms for Brian Hodson, Barb Mullally and Brad Parrish as well as election of new board members, Dr. Tina Kerr, Marilyn Baker and Mike Beckwith.

Following the annual meeting the board will hold its annual organizational meeting at which they will elect the officers for 2011.Tibbits Opera House is located at 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater. For more information call 517-278-6029.