Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 5:45 pm, Thursday, January 26 at the opera house.

According to Randall Hazelbaker who is completing his term as Tibbits Board President, “it has been a busy year and we have much to share about what’s happening at our theatre.” He adds, “Most people are amazed to learn how much goes on at Tibbits and how truly complex the organization is.” The meeting for Branch County’s Center for arts and culture includes a review of the 2010-11 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 5:15 pm will be followed by the annual meeting which will include an update from board president, Randall Hazelbaker. The annual board election will include renewal of board terms for Ray Sebastian and J. Richard Colbeck as well as election of one new board member.

Following the annual meeting the board will hold its annual organizational meeting at which they will elect the officers for 2012. Tibbits Opera House is located at 14 South Hanchett Street, Coldwater. For more information call 517-278-6029.