Bill Noteman & The Rockets will headline a night of music and fun at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport, Calif., on Friday, March 18, 2011. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper-Reese Community Theatre presents the third show in its new Third Friday Live series, on Mar. 18 at 7 p.m., with headliners Bill Noteman & The Rockets.

The jump blues group has burned up the stages of Northern California for more than 20 years. Don’t miss their unique high energy blend of Chicago blues and rock and roll, and Bill’s outrageous harmonica.

Opening for Bill Noteman & the Rockets is “Tastes Like Chicken,” a cool new project, featuring many of the musicians from the Rockets.

They play a rockin' jazzy, funky bluesy mix of fun music. With all of this toe tappin’ rhythm going on, the dance floor is bound to be full all night.

The Soper-Reese Theatre “Third Friday Live” series presents the best in local entertainment with more shows coming up on April 15 and May 20.

Look for updates on upcoming headliners and opening acts at www.soperreesetheatre.com. Major media sponsor for the series is Bicoastal Media, KNTI 99.5 FM Radio. Supporting sponsor is Lake Event Design.

All seats for “Third Friday Live” are $10.

Get your tickets online at www.SoperReeseTheatre.com or at the Theatre Box Office, 275 Main St., Lakeport.

The box office is open on Thursdays noon to 5 p.m., and on the day of the show, for two hours before show time.

Tickets also are on sale at Catfish Books in the Safeway Center, Lakeport; at the Lower Lake Coffee Company on Main Street or by phone at 707-263-0577.

The Soper-Reese Community Theatre is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons.

Run by an all-volunteer organization, the theater operates under the guidance of the non-profit Lake County Arts Council.

The Soper-Reese brings dance, music, plays and poetry to all members of the Lake County community and to visiting tourists.