LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper Reese Theatre will celebrate Bastille Day with a musical celebration on Sunday, July 16. LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper Reese Theatre will celebrate Bastille Day with a musical celebration on Sunday, July 16.

The Bastille Fête will begin at 3 p.m. at the theater, located at 275 S. Main St.

The event has had a change in the program. Original headliner SonoMusette will be replaced by The French Oak Gypsy Band, which gives a fresh spin on French and American Swing Era classics with a repertoire from French Chanson, Gypsy Jazz, Dixieland Jazz.

North Bay vocalist Stella Heath and French/American guitar player Gabriel Pirard lead this group of gypsies in their undeniably fun performances. Reed player James Inciardi rounds out the group.

With their French-inspired sound, spotlighting Heath’s magnetic vocals and the band’s tight rhythms they'll transport you straight into the bygone era of swing.

The Bastille Fête is a celebration of France’s national holiday, Bastille Day. The afternoon includes live music, dancing, surprise guests, food á la française, wine (no host) and song.

Wear your favorite French outfit, bring your worst French accent, and get ready for a rousing sing-along of the French national anthem. Lake County's own minstrel group, My Divas, will open the day's activities.

Tickets are now on sale for $25, $20 and $15. All seats are reserved. Dance floor will be open and dancing is encouraged, mais oui!

Tickets can be purchased online at www.soperreesetheatre.com or at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main St., Lakeport, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The theater can be reached at 707-263-0577.