The Holidays are here and so are some beautiful, artistic creations!
The Gallery at 101 W Maumee, Angola as begun it's Holiday Pop Up.
This occurs on Fridays from 11am - 6pm and Saturdays from 11am - 5pm from now until December 20th.
There are over 170 items from 25 artists in mediums such as painting, wood, ceramic, fabric, metals, and mixed media.
You don't want to miss the window decor this year thanks to Mike & Nancy McBride. The scenes will take you to a simpler Holiday time and warm your heart for the Season.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer as Branch County Community Theatre brings the magic of Christmas to life! For one night only, the historic Tibbits Opera House will be filled with music, laughter, and heartwarming performances from some of the most talented artists in the region.
Hosted by the charismatic BJ West, this festive showcase will feature:
Alley Roads and CHS Balladiers delivering musical delights
Skits and scenes by Branch County Community Theatre
Harmonies from the Branch County Community Choir
A special performance by Joe Renshaw
The soulful sounds of Nino Emanuele
Stunning aerial footage courtesy of Combs Drone Service
And yes… Elvis will be in the building!
Pre-Show Event: Before the curtain rises, head to the Lower-Level Art Gallery from 5:30pm to 6:45pm for the Singers Showcase, featuring Delbert Walling and Friends. No ticket required!
Whether you're a longtime supporter of the arts or simply looking for a joyful way to celebrate the season, this Christmas Extravaganza promises to be a night to remember. Let the lights, music, and community spirit warm your heart this holiday season. more info...
Tibbits Opera House invites you to experience the magic of the holidays as The Wizards of Winter bring their hard-rocking, family friendly, Christmas extravaganza to the stage on Saturday, December 6, at 3 p.m.
The Wizards of Winter originated with husband and wife team Scott (composer, keyboards) and Sharon (lead vocals/flute) Kelly in 2010, and over the intervening decade plus has grown into a nationally touring Christmas holiday rock opera, delighting audiences of all ages. Tibbits is excited to bring this singular musical experience to Coldwater.
In the course of this live experience, The Wizards of Winter explores the meaning of Christmas through original compositions, classic Christmas carols, and more, using a blend of keyboards, flutes, saxophone, violin, guitar, bass, and Broadway-caliber vocals.
“If you enjoyed the music and pageantry of Siberian Solstice, or if you enjoy Trans-Siberian Orchestra, then you will love The Wizards of Winter,” said Tibbits Executive Director Christine Delaney. “We are incredibly excited to bring an act of this magnitude to the Tibbits stage.”
In total, The Wizards of Winter lists 12 performers on their website, who have performed with acts like Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” and on Broadway, to name a few, and Vicki Lynn, with Entertainment Weekly described their performance as “the ultimate holiday playlist.”
As a proud member of the Coldwater community, Tibbits also wants to make sure that people don’t have to choose between this fantastic live show and the yearly holiday parade, set for Saturday evening. With that in mind, Tibbits has chosen to make this show a matinee performance with a 3:00 p.m. start time, so audience members will be able to attend both. Make it a delightful day of holiday cheer and merrymaking magic in beautiful downtown Coldwater!
Tickets for The Wizards of Winter range from $25-$54, including fees, with discounts available for Tibbits members. The performance will be held at the historic Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St in Coldwater, MI. Doors to the lobbies, art gallery and Ghost Light Bar will open at 2 p.m., with seating beginning at 2:30 p.m. The concert will begin at 3:00.
From the theatre’s opening in 1882, touring artists have been offered for the community. Tibbits continues the tradition with a season of concerts, cultural events, movies and other such programs for all ages.
For tickets to The Wizards of Winter and information on other events at Tibbits, visit Tibbits.org, stop at Tibbits administrative offices at 93 W. Chicago St. in Coldwater, or call 517.278.6029.
We’re excited for our Next Episode of the Chamber Perk!
Episode 2: The One With the Ugly Holiday Sweaters: Get into the Friends Holiday spirit & wear the ugliest holiday sweater you can find! There may be a prize involved, so let your creativity soar!!!
ð Biggby Coffee - 1500 N Wayne St., Suite A2, Angola, IN 46703
ð Tuesday, December 9
ð 8:00 – 9:00 AM
This is a casual, friendly way to:
ð¤ Connect with fellow Chamber members
ð£ Share about your business
ð Meet businesses interested in joining the Chamber
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee on us, courtesy of Biggby Coffee (specialty drinks will also be available for purchase - 20%off for this special event).
Start your morning with great conversation, community connections, and caffeine! We can’t wait to see you there.
Tibbits will host members of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, as on Friday morning, December 12, a Woodwind Quintet will perform the symphonic fairy tale “Peter and the Wolf,” for groups of students from the community. There will be two performances, at 9:15 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. School officials interested in having their students attend are urged to contact the Tibbits office at 517-278-6029 to reserve tickets.
Later that night, Tibbits will welcome the Burdick-Thorne String Quartet from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, as these four talented musicians perform a holiday concert, filled with festive moods, warm feelings, and holiday music. Tickets for this festive holiday experience range from $10 to $25, including fees. more info...
12/12/2025
Performances at 9:15am & 10:30am & one night performance (call for time)
On Saturday, December 13, Tibbits Film Series returns with the first in a trio of films that will run through the holiday season, “The Polar Express.” Tibbits invites viewers to rediscover the spirit and rekindle their belief in the magic of Christmas as they join a young boy on an unforgettable ride on The Polar Express. As with last year’s showing, Tibbits is excited to offer a hot chocolate bar before the show staffed by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. The film starts at 2:00 p.m., and the hot chocolate bar begins at 1:00 p.m. Admission for the hot chocolate bar is $5 at the door, and tickets for the film itself are by donation. more info...
12/13/2025
The film starts at 2:00 p.m., and the hot chocolate bar begins at 1:00 p.m.
On Friday night, December 19, Tibbits welcomes back comedy magician Jonathon LaChance, who brings his Christmas Magic Show to the Tibbits stage. Last seen on the Tibbits stage during the Popcorn Theatre season in the summer of 2025, LaChance’s family friendly performance blends spectacular illusions, holiday charm, and his own signature comedy into a show fit for all ages. Tickets for The Christmas Magic Show are between $10 and $30, including fees.
The Tibbits Film Series continues the following Saturday, December 20, with the 2024 film “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Based on the 1971 book by Barbara Robinson, the film follows the Herman children, six awful kids who are known around town for being brutish bullies. When they get cast in the church’s Christmas pageant, everyone assumes disaster, but could it actually be the best Christmas pageant ever? Tibbits invites audiences to find out for themselves with this hilarious film about the true spirit of Christmas. The film begins at 2:00 p.m., with a pizza party and Christmas treats at 1:00 p.m. in the Ghost Light Bar. As with “The Polar Express,” tickets to the movie are by donation, while the pizza party is $5 at the door.
Finally, once Christmas comes and goes, that doesn’t mean the festivities are done! On Saturday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m., Tibbits Film Series welcomes audiences back for a screening of the John Candy and Dan Akroyd 1988 comedy “The Great Outdoors.” Chet Ripley, his wife Connie, and their sons arrive at their lakefront cabin for a relaxing summer vacation, but those plans are ruined when Connie’s sister and her husband, along with their twin daughters, arrive uninvited. As though to recapture the summer, Tibbits is putting on its own cookout, featuring hot dogs and soda, before the film! As with previous Tibbits Film Series screenings, tickets to the movie are by donation, while entry to the cookout is $5 at the door.
Tickets are on sale now as Tibbits Opera House welcomes Best of the Eagles, who will bring their one-of-a-kind tribute act back to the stage at the historic theatre for a third time on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Best of the Eagles has previously performed at Tibbits in January of 2018, and once again in May of 2021.
With the signature tunes that audiences know and love, like “Hotel California”, “The Long Run” and “Desperado”, Best of the Eagles strives to be the most exact interpretation of the music of The Eagles, and preserve the legacy of one of America’s greatest rock super groups.
Best of the Eagles was established in 2012 by guitarist/vocalist Joe Vadala and a group of New Jersey-based professional musicians, passionate about their love for The Eagles’ music. Each of the band members mirrors his counterpart in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally to expertly and authentically re-create the experience of seeing this beloved band in its glory days. In addition to playing the signature hits, Best of the Eagles also plays well-known tunes from The Eagles’ individual members, like Joe Walsh’s “Rocky Mountain Way.”
In addition to Vadala, Best of the Eagles features Anthony Krizan on drums & vocals, Dan (Dano) Miller on bass & vocals, Jerry Steele on pedal guitar, guitar & vocals, Dave “Squiggy” Biglin on keyboards & vocals, and John Bushnell on rhythm, lead and slide guitars & vocals.
The performance will be held at the historic Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., in Coldwater, Michigan. Doors to the lobbies, art gallery, and Ghost Light Bar will open at 6:00 p.m., with seating beginning at 6:30 p.m. The concert will begin at 7:00. For those interested, there will be an “On Your Feet” section for audience members who might wish to get up and dance, or simply prefer to stand for the concert-going experience. This section will be specially demarcated when purchasing tickets on the Tibbits website at Tibbits.org. Tickets range from $25 to $54, including fees, and can be purchased by visiting Tibbits.org, in person at the Tibbits Administrative Office at 93 W. Chicago St., Coldwater, MI, or by calling 517-278-6029 during business hours. more info...
1/24/2026
Doors to the lobbies, art gallery, and Ghost Light Bar will open at 6:00 p.m., w
