Mardi Gras Celebration at Soper Reese Theatre

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On Saturday, February 25, “Mardi Gras Carnaval” begins at Library Park with a New Orleans-style parade at 5:30 pm. Revelers are encouraged to dress in purple, green, and gold, and adorn themselves with long beads. Or turn up the fun with masks, decorated umbrellas and feather boas. The procession ends at the Soper Reese Theatre where the celebration continues at 6:00 pm with a show starring Gator Nation and Midnight Sun Massive, Cajun and Reggae party bands well known to fans in the tri-county area. Gator Nation, formerly Gator Beat, specializes in its own brand of South Louisiana music, combining traditional Cajun and Zydeco with New Orleans R&B. Most notable are the group’s original creations with a beat that bites. The flavor is always spicy, like a good gumbo, and bound to please. As one of their albums is titled, the crowd is always left hollering “Gimme Some Mo’.” Opening for Gator Nation is Midnight Sun Massive, a 10-piece Affribbian Soul Rhythm and Roll music band that combines potent rhythms from around the world that move your body and mind. The group has shared the stage with such Reggae luminaries as Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals, Black Uhuru, and Sister Carol. The event is a benefit for the Camp Fame music enrichment program headed by Victor Hall. Many of Victor’s students will perform at Carnaval including a drum line from Lower Lake school, youth from the Konocti Education Center, and Windsor Bloco Samba from Sonoma County. A silent auction, raffle, and Cajun and Caribbean snacks will be available, all to help with raising funds for the music programs. The show is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $30, $25 and $15. All seats reserved. Tickets are available online at SoperReeseTheatre.com; or at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main, Lakeport, Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; or at the Theatre Box Officeat 275 S. Main, Lakeport, on Fridays from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. For more information call 707-263-0577 or send an email to info@soperreesetheatre.com.