Moorpark College will debut a new outdoor amphitheater with a free concert on Saturday, Oct. 10, marking the start of the college's 60th-anniversary celebration year.
The event, called "Moorpark College Serenades: The Premiere," runs from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Moorpark campus. Three musical acts will perform against the backdrop of the Santa Susana Mountains: Lynnzee Fraye, playing pop, R&B and folk; Wax Owls, performing indie and folk; and Kabwasa, blending R&B, soul and funk.
The concert is a collaboration with Sofar Sounds, a global live-music organization known for intimate pop-up performances. It is also the community's first look at The Stage at Moorpark College, a new temporary outdoor amphitheater the college says will host future outdoor gatherings and performances.
Moorpark College and the Moorpark College Foundation announced the event as the opening of a yearlong 60th-anniversary celebration. The college, part of the Ventura County Community College District, is located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark.
What to know before you go
Admission is free, but an RSVP is required. Residents can reserve a spot at bit.ly/mc-serenades-premiere.
The event features lawn seating. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Guests may bring their own food or buy from a food truck on site.
Outside alcohol is not permitted. Beer and wine will be sold to guests 21 and older with valid ID. All onsite purchases are cashless.
The concert is open to students, employees, alumni, friends and community members.
What we don't know
The college has not released details about The Stage's capacity, exact campus location, construction cost or how long the temporary venue will remain. No parking or transit information for the Oct. 10 event has been published.
Coming up
- Saturday, Oct. 10: Moorpark College Serenades: The Premiere, 4–6 p.m., Moorpark College campus. Free with RSVP at bit.ly/mc-serenades-premiere.
