Christine the Ingénue ($500) include HaasCaywood PC, James W. Matthew Christopher, DDS and Ken & Becky Bible. Sponsors were designated by character-themed categories.

In addition to all of the support from businesses and individuals who have donated items and services to the auction, many donors have given their support through cash donations. According to Tibbits Development Director Andrew French, “We continue to evolve and make this important fundraiser a creative and exciting way to support the theatre and all she does for this community.” French adds, “The beauty of the online event is it opens participation to more people including our supporters across the country.” Organizers stress those unable to attend may call the office during the week to arrange proxy bids on the live items.Ī time-honored tradition, Tibbits’ Auction is the social event of the year. Limited tickets to the live event are $20 and currently available at. Following the live action, guests may continue bidding on the Labyrinth items from their phones while socializing to music by Randall Hazelbaker. The live auction, with Spieth & Satow Auctioneers & Appraisers, begins at 7 pm. The live event begins at 6 pm with a reception in the Tibbits Art Gallery with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and live music. The registration fee is $5 per person, which also enters bidders into a drawing for a pair of tickets to a Tibbits event in 2022. The final section, ‘Labyrinth’ closes Saturday at 8:30 pm following the live auction. In honor of the musical, sections are ‘Rehearsal’ closing Wed. Items are broken into sections with staggered daily closings. Participants can bid from the comfort of their homes any time of day. The Phantom-inspired masquerade features nearly 450 items, mostly online. The main event, a ticketed reception and live auction, will be held Sat. Nov 2 in the theatre’s 42nd annual fundraiser. Tibbits “Auction at the Opera House” has opened for item preview online with bidding to begin Tues.

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