Neon colours, perms and leg warmers could be seen on Leamington’s Mill Street as the Market closed the season on a perfect September 12th evening.
“Our September market was a full house as we saw a lot of interest from vendors,” said Leamington Arts Centre Director Chad Riley.
Presented by the Municipality of Leamington, the Leamington Arts Centre and the Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Area, the market took the crowd back to 40 years ago with the food and craft choices from the vendors.
The musical acts brought in by The Bank Theatre’s team featured the raw powerhouse vocals of two local women as Jen Knight entertained with Mark Mailloux on the LAC Patio, while Ashley Lynn, Al Hendry and Aaron Willms had them dancing in Shotton Park.
Riley was asked to reflect on the Mill Street Markets as they wind down for the summer.
“The themes, enhancements, gift giveaways and musical acts all went very well,” he said. “The giveaways we had really created a good vibe. It’s our last hoorah for the year and is our last big fundraiser for the centre.”
Although he didn’t provide specific details, Riley said that the community can expect some very unique themes at future markets on Mill Street.
Riley also invites the public to the LAC for a reception that is being held on Friday, September 19 from 6-8 pm for their new exhibitions: Internal Environments – Scott Livingstone; A Covenant of Reciprocity – Jeffrey Suchak; and Beyond, Above & Below – Tony Wells. Stomping Grounds, the LAC Annual Regional Juried Exhibition 2025, will also be celebrated at the reception Friday evening.
WindsorEats made their way to the Mill Street Market for the first time this season. Pictured is co-owner of WindsorEats Adriano Ciotoli serving some aperol spritz as aerialist Kristina Cipkar of Velvet Edge Entertainment pops by.
SUN photo by Paul Forman
Vocalist Jen Knight brought an edge to the LAC En Plein Air Patio at September’s market and is pictured here with Mark Mailloux on guitar.
SUN photo by Paul Forman
