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COLDWATER, Michigan – Tibbits Opera’s 42nd annual fundraiser, “Opera Auctions,” opened for a preview of items online, with auctions scheduled to begin Tuesday.
A centuries-old tradition, the Tibbits auction is the social event of the year.
“We continue to evolve and make this important fundraiser a creative and exciting way to support theater and all that it does for this community,†said Andrew French, Director of Development for Tibbits. “The beauty of the online event is that it opens participation to more people, including our supporters across the country.”
The main event, a paid reception and live auction, will take place on Saturday, November 6 at the Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St.
Tickets for the live event are $ 20 and limited, currently available online at tibbits.org. Organizers stress that those who cannot attend can call the office during the week to arrange proxy offers on the live items.
Inspired by “The Phantom of the Opera”, the masquerade includes nearly 450 articles, mostly online. Participants can bid from the comfort of their own homes at any time of the day.
To save and preview items, click the auction banner at the top of the page at tibbits.org. Tibbits staff and trained volunteers will be available in advance and throughout the week of the auction to help customers register, bid, take proxy bids for items live or any other auction need.
For assistance, call 517-278-6029.
All sales and item pick-up will be handled in the art gallery starting Tuesday, November 9.
Online auction items are divided into sections with staggered closings. The sections, labeled in honor of the musical, will close on separate days. ‘Rehearsal’ ends Wednesday; “Dressing Room†closes Thursday; and ‘Backstage’ closes on Friday. Closing time for all three is 8 p.m.
The final section, “Labyrinthâ€, ends Saturday at 8:30 pm after the live auction.
The auction entry fee is $ 5 per person and also includes bidders in a draw for two tickets to a Tibbits event in 2022.
The live event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday with a reception in the Tibbits Art Gallery that will feature hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and live music. Live auction, with Spieth & Satow Auctioneers & Appraisers, starts at 7 p.m.
After the live auction, guests can continue bidding on “Labyrinth†items from their phones while socializing to the sound of music from Randall Hazelbaker.
In addition to all the support from businesses and individuals who donated items and services to the auction, many donors provided support through cash donations. Sponsors were nominated by thematic categories of characters, including:
• Ghost ($ 1,000): Dr Matthew Christopher, DDS and Ken and Becky Bible
• Christine l’Ingénue ($ 500): HaasCaywood PC, James W. Gordon, CPA and Jeannie’s Diner.
• Raoul le vicomte ($ 250 to $ 300): Taylor, Plant & Watkins PC, William and Sharon Chinery, City Glass, David and Carol Coyle, Michael and Linda Burke, Senator Mike Shirkey and Vested Risk Strategies
• Auctioneer ($ 125): Aviza Insurance Agency, Inc., Branch Insurance Agency, Inc., Bronson Banking Center, Bronson Veterinary Services, Business Impressions, Inc., Doug’s Auto Recyclers and the Xi Zeta Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
• Carlotta the Prima Donna ($ 75): Blue Ox Credit Union, Branch County Abstract & Title, Inc., Broadway Grille-Coldwater, Coldwater Auto Service, Donna Gardner, Laureate Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Leon and Evlyn Parrish, Marble Lake Resort and Marina and VIP Auto Body.
This year’s event once again features a grand raffle sponsored by Great Lakes Chiropractic. The prices are $ 1,000, $ 25 and season tickets to the Tibbits Summer Theater. Only 500 tickets will be sold, and they are available for $ 10 each.
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