It doesn't get any more DeLIXcious than a Night Market at the Square

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Jill Van Voorst, owner of DeLIXcious, talks to customers about her custom-made chocolates at the Night Market at the Square. The Market teamed up with Urbana Arts and Culture to create a new weekly outdoor event from 6 - 9 pm until October 10. While produce vendors will be limited weekly, the event features arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, snack booths, and live music starting at 7 pm every Thursday. Works of art, DeLIXcious' selection included Milk Chocolate Hazelnut, Peanutbutter Salted Caramel, Vanilla Buttercream, Expresso Ganache, and Salted Caramels. The booth will return in two weeks on Thursday, September 19.

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Samba Soul take the stage at Urbana's Night Market

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Vivian Felicio performs with Samba Soul at Urbana's first Night Market at the Square at Lincoln Square Mall Thursday evening. Playing select classical Brazilian and contemporary songs from Elis Regina, Joao Gilberto, and other popular Brazilian musical artists, the five-member band entertained over a thousand shoppers and area residents, enjoying the mild weather and outdoor market. In addition to Felicio, the band includes George Turner on guitar, bass player Armand Beaudoin, saxophone player Chip McNeil, and the talented Ricardo Flores on drums. Night Markets will be held every Thursday for the next five weeks. The market will include live music, food trucks, and vendors offering food and artwork. Next week's entertainment features Panc8s.

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