Community organizations

Branch County Community Theatre

BCCT brings together thespians from all walks of life and across the county to present four shows each year at Tibbits.  The all volunteer group is open to anyone interested in helping on stage or behind the scenes. Annual dues are $10 per year. Most shows open on Thursday and run for a single weekend. Tickets are $7 for Thursday & Sunday shows; all other shows $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students.

Branch County Community Band

Founded in 1979 BCCB is open to musicians seeking to keep up their musical skills, do something for the community and meet new people. The bands repertoire consists of marches, overtures, popular tunes, ragtime and swing. They perform fall and spring concerts at Tibbits.

CAMA, Coldwater Area Ministerial Association

Community Thanksgiving Service is celebrated at Tibbits each year on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Th event is organized by CAMA which is made up of more than 20 area churches. The nondenominational service offers singing and prayer, and should last about an hour. There is a collection and each year the group determines the nonprofit service organization which will be the beneficiary.

Coldwater Community Schools

Coldwater Schools utilizes the theatre for its annual musical as well as other occasional events and meetings.

Coldwater Jaycees

The local service club presents the annual Miss-ter Coldwater Pageant at Tibbits each September. All for the benefit of a local family, men participate in this unique beauty pageant which includes the traditional talent and evening gown segments.

Coldwater Masonic Lodge

The Masonic body is a non-profit, philanthropic organization that prides itself as a community active, caring and giving fraternity, continuously looking at way to help those less fortunate. It is also noteworthy to point out that the "Shriner's Hospital for Children" is the pinnacle of the Masonic body!

ELVIS WADE & SANDY POSEY - concert August 20 at 7 pm

See him on YouTube

Coldwater Rotary Club

The Annual Rotary Show features members of the club in chorus, solos and ensembles performing music of an era or genre. The highlight for many are the skits poking fun of anything and everyone in the community. Profits from the show all go to local service projects including support for Tibbits.

Coldwater Sweet Adelines Sauk Trail Sound

Sauk Trail Sound is the local branch of Sweet Adelines International, a highly respected worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.

Quincy High School Drama Society

Quincy High School utilizes the theatre for its drama club and reward movie day for the elementary as well as other occasional events.

Quincy Tip Up

Saturday, January 21,2011 at 7 pm - The Tip-Up Pageant is a scholarship pageant that is open to all Branch County Junior and Senior girls. They all must attend a Branch County school. The pageant includes; interview, evening gown, talent, fashion show and an opening dance number that the contestants choreograph. The theme this year is "Winter Wonderland."

Saturday, January 21,2011 at 10 am - The Little Miss Tip-Up Pageant is open to girls in Branch County, ages 5-7. They have an opening dance number, 1st and final party dress, fashion show and an on stage question portions of their pageant. The theme for the Little Miss Tip-Up Pageant is also "Winter Wonderland."

Tip-Up Festival is January 28, 29, 30 in Quincy Michigan. For more information including a complete schedule of events go to Festival

Dance Factory

165 West Chicago Street

Coldwater, MI 49036

278-4668

Kathy's School of Dance

111 North Hanchett Street

Coldwater, MI 49036

279-9426

Performing Arts School & Performing Arts School Ensemble

20 West Chicago Street

Quincy, MI 49082

279-7783