LAKEPORT, Calif. — Local songstress Paula Samonte will be the featured vocalist in the “Best of Broadway” Mother’s Day Concert, presented by the Lake County Symphony Orchestra.

The concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport.

This year’s concert features a “Salute to Broadway.”

Samonte will be performing three numbers arranged for orchestra by Lake County Symphony Association Conductor John Parkinson.

Originally from San Francisco, Samonte has been described as “an effervescent performer with decades of national and international experience.”

She is well-known by music-lovers locally and around the country.

Samonte has been a featured vocalist with Ukiah Symphony, Lake County Symphony, Mendocino College Jazz Band, and the Mendocino College Concert Band.

She has performed in local musicals including “Cabaret,” “South Pacific,” “Anything Goes” and many more.

The city of Ukiah awarded Samonte with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment and dedication to the community through her talents and creative presentations.

For tickets and more information visit the theater website.