Sunrise Marketplace is hosting its first Sunrise at Night Concert Series at their 2500 seat outdoor pavilion. The 2012 Friday night series kicks off Aug. 10 with Lonestar and The Charlie Daniels Band and closes Sept. 14 with Blondie and Devo.

In between, audiences can enjoy a range of musical opportunities with Spyro Gyra and Lee Ritenour on Aug. 18, Three Dog Night and America on Aug. 25 and Kool & The Gang and The Commodores on Sept. 8.

For the really young generation, Doodlebops and Caillou will perform two days, Sept. 1 and 2 at 11 a.m.

Gates open one hour before showtime, and tickets run from $19.50 to $82.50. Parking is free.

The pavilion, during the month of July, is a stadium where the Sacramento Capitals play tennis. Some of the bleachers have been removed and both floor seating and a stage have been installed to accommodate this season’s musical guests.

According to Jamie McDaniels, Director of Marketing, all seating is “comfortable, up close and personal.” She also said that they are hoping to increase event offerings in future years.