Jared Wood entertains employees and students. photos by Matthew Schmitz.
Over 100 people turned out for this summer’s first Concert in the Quad. The event took place Tuesday, May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cuddy Quad located on west campus.
Live music was performed by solo guitarist Jared Woods, who set up stage in front of Cuddy Hall.
Picnic tables filled the lawn of the quad, and two food trucks were onsite to serve food. Employees and students lined up to grab lunch.
Yeti Dogs was one of the vendors. They served up locally made sausages in hotdog buns with a wide variety of toppings to choose from.
The other mobile restaurant was Papaya Tree. As described on the side of their truck, their cuisine is “unmessed with southeast Asian street food.”
By showing a Wolf Card, attendees could get $5 off their lunch.
Despite light sprinkles earlier in the morning, the weather cleared up by lunch. With no wind and blue sky breaking through the clouds, the conditions were great for outdoor dining.
Several parents brought their kids, and the UAA mascot Spirit was out taking photos with people.
Unfortunately, Yeti Dogs had to pack up and leave at 1 p.m., even while some were in line waiting. Despite running out of several items on their menu, Papaya Tree stuck around and served everyone, up to the last person in line.
Getting a chance to try some chicken-fried rice and pork skewers from Papaya Tree, the food exceeded expectations. The pork skewers came with a side of rice as well. Both items were flavorful and had a hint of spiciness. The fried rice was hearty and filling.
Future concerts are planned for later in the summer. Scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month, the next planned events are June 28 and July 26. More information can be found on UAA’s online calendar.
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