About 2,500 people attended the opening of the Mosquito Serenade at the Anderson River Park on June 10 despite a light rain. While some came to the amphitheater for their first time, others were impressed by the $200,000 in improvements spearheaded by Anderson Director of Parks and Recreation Ken Hartman.
"It's great. I like the seating and the steps," said 5-year Mosquito Serenade attendee Jason Dunphy of Cottonwood . "It looks like they an get a few more in here comfortably."
"It has an updated look, and (the stage) is more raised so more people can see," said Kat Gallardo of San Francisco, who also owns a house in Happy Valley.
"It used to be a cement slab," said Jody Tarvin of Happy Valley, "It's bigger and more open now."
"There isn't a bad seat in the house, now," Hartman said.
Despite the upgraded amphitheater and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Chris Hillman on stage, Anderson's free outdoor music series opener experienced a minor setback with a light rain.
That did not dissuade many, including
Some of the crowd left early, but the seating area was packed regardless as many brought umbrellas ponchos and plastic to stay dry.
Some of the dancing children at the concert, always a sideshow to the performing act, were swept off the dance floor by their parents as the concrete floor became wet and slick.
Next week's performance features Shasta Blues Revue at 7 p.m., June 17.
Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group
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