LONG BEACH (CNS) – Long Beach’s new waterfront F&M Bank Amphitheater will officially open Saturday evening with a concert by Snoop Dogg, launching an 11,000- seat venue city officials hope will boost tourism and generate revenue for downtown businesses.
The temporary open-air amphitheater, located adjacent to the Queen Mary, was developed as part of the city’s efforts to expand entertainment and tourism offerings along the waterfront. City leaders have described the venue as the first step toward a larger vision for a permanent waterfront amphitheater.
The inaugural concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, with gates opening at 5 p.m…