Over Our Head Players is accepting submissions for the “2020 Snowdance® 10 Minute Comedy Festival,” now through November 1. “Snowdance®” entry is open to original 10 minute or shorter comedies for the stage. Winning entries will be performed together in one theatre presentation by the OOHP Snowdance ensemble at Sixth Street Theatre for five weeks […]
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Posted inBusiness, Local news
eWomenNetwork Milwaukee Chapter Announces Local Emerging Leader Finalist
The Milwaukee chapter of the eWomenNetwork Foundation is pleased to announce its 2019 Emerging Leader Finalist. An awards package was given to Jessica Omelian, Emerging Leader Finalist for the Milwaukee area. Jessica is one of 11 young women across North America that was sponsored by local eWomenNetwork Chapters that competed in the 2019 International Femtor […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture, Movie reviews
Now Showing: The Lion King
By Dan Pavelich Although Jon Favreau’s reimagining of “The Lion King is visually stunning, that wasn’t enough to keep me interested throughout. Boasting an impressive cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce’ as Nala, and James Earl Jones reprising the role of Mufasa, on paper, it looks like a guaranteed winner. While there are […]
Posted inCommunity
Red Cross encourages sign-ups for free smoke alarms ahead of Racine home fire safety event
Residents in Racine can now make appointments for a home fire safety visit – including installation and replacement of free smoke alarms – in August during an event held by the American Red Cross and the Racine Fire Department. On Saturday, Aug. 17, trained home fire safety leaders will fan out across Racine to install […]
Posted inObituaries
Terry Cramer loved to cook and watch old movies
Terry Sue Cramer, 61, died unexpectedly Sunday at her residence. She was born in Hayward, WI, March 15, 1958 to Jack and Barbara (Nee: Dorazio) Kendall. Terry graduated from Hayward High School “Class of 1976” and moved to Racine. She was fun-loving and truly enjoyed her family and friends. She was a good cook who […]
Posted inPolice and fire
Police Tackle Man After He Scared Group Of Children: Report
RACINE, WI — A 29-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested and charged after police say he scared a group of children, leading them to arm themselves with sticks and knives, and call 911 from inside a closet. According to a criminal complaint filed in Racine County, a 10-year-old child called police stating that he and […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
Racine County Eye and Patch to partner on content
Racine County Eye and Patch will partner to provide readers with more local content and provide local advertisers with a larger audience to connect with. Based in New York, Patch is a hyperlocal platform that currently serves over 1,200 communities, towns and cities across the U.S. Known as “The Patch” by its users, Patch is […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news, Real Estate
$2 Million Wind Point Property Has Its Own Beach
WIND POINT, WI — Take a look inside an elegant, architecturally-designed contemporary lakefront home on 1.93 acres, in the Village of Wind Point. This property comes with more than 233 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, its own private sand beach and lakefront protection in the form of a breakwater. The interior is a beautiful combination […]
Posted inCommunity, Events
Enjoy First Friday’s® in Downtown Racine On August 2nd for Some Fun
Join all the First Friday’s sponsoring downtown merchants as they welcome you to shop local and discover the best Racine has to offer on this First Friday in July. Please support our First Friday Sponsors, listed on our website at http://firstfridaysracine.com/ or recognize them by their festive official Fridays Flag! This year, we are proud […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture, Sponsored
Visit the Racine Zoo’s 24th Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show
The Racine Zoo is excited to host the 24th Annual Car, Truck, and Bike Show. The show takes place Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 9am to 4pm at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main Street, Racine, WI. This year, the show is presented by Landmark Credit Union and Evinrude. With such a long-standing event, we’d […]
Posted inGadgets & Geeks
N.M. Ruthstein – The Steel Shoe Man
By Paul Holley In the early part of the 20th century, workers on farms, mines, construction site and elsewhere needed sturdy work boots. Nathan M. Ruthstein was the guy who provided them! Ruthstein was born in 1876 (or 1878 by some records) and arrived in the U.S. about 1893. He located in Racine shortly after […]
Posted inObituaries
James Schoff was a huge Packer and Badger fan
James E. Schoff, 77, died Sunday at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. He was born in Mauston, WI, August 23, 1941, son of the late George and Irene (Nee: Pfiefer) Schoff. On August 24, 1963, James married Patricia A. Eaton. Jim owned and operated United Automatic Products, for over forty years until his retirement […]
Posted inObituaries
Rose Bagdasarian enjoyed playing multiple sports
Rose D. Bagdasarian, 91, died Sunday at her residence. She was born in Racine, November 6, 1927, daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Nee: Sesso) Pulice. Rose was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1947”. On October 19, 1957, she married to the love of her life, Alex Bagdasarian, who preceded […]
Posted inEvents
Upcoming Programs at the Racine Public Library
The following are the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library: ● Anti-Racism Book Group: 2-4 p.m. | July 22nd | Lee Room. A weekly book group discussing themes of race and racism. ● Ruff Readers: Monday-Thursday, 4-5 p.m., Youth Services. Registration required, call 262.636.9245 or visit the Youth Services Desk to register. Kids can […]
Posted inEmployment, Resources, Sponsored
Ways Job Seekers Sabotage Themselves
In my last post, I talked about how a job seeker needs to brand themselves in order to stand out in a competitive market. Knowing your brand and standing out will help you get your foot in the door, after which there are many ways to fail if you haven’t properly prepped yourself for the […]
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