LAKEPORT, Calif. – KPFZ 88.1 FM radio will broadcast the Lake County Symphony's annual Christmas Celebration concert live from the Soper-Reese Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m.

Symphony conductor John Parkinson promises a program aimed at instilling the finest and most heartwarming Christmas Spirit.

Along with a program of secular and popular holiday songs, this year will see a special presentation of “T'was the Night Before Christmas” narrated by popular local actor Bert Hutt.

Lake County's favorite jazz singer Paula Samonte returns after a one-year absence, to entertain her many fans with a medley of her signature Christmas songs.

The CLPA Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Susan Condit, will deliver two numbers. First is “A Burgundian Carol,” often better known as “Sing We Now of Christmas” with a modern arrangement of the ancient melody by Deborah Baker Monday.

The second selection, “Bobsled Run” is a snow-scene memory, not of Olympic style bobsleds, but rather the antique models pulled by horses. It was written by Lloyd Conely.

Tickets to see the show in person are still available. Tickets for a full dress rehearsal at 11 a.m. are $5 general admission and free to all youths under 18.

Admission to the 3 p.m. concert is $20 general and $15 for Clear Lake Performing Arts (CLPA) members.

Advance purchase tickets can be had by phone at 707-263-0577 or online at www.soperreesetheatre.com.

Tickets also available in person at Catfish Books in Lakeport and Lower Lake Coffee Co. in Lower Lake.