You’re invited to celebrate Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 5) with one of the summer’s biggest concerts. Country music star Chris Young headlines Labor of Love 2016 at Festival Park, 5 Fifth St., Racine. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Case Construction Equipment, the event benefits Team Rubicon (TR), a disaster relief and medical […]
Author Archives: Paul Holley
Paul Holley is retired from careers in journalism, public relations and marketing but not from life. These days, he pretty much writes about what he feels like writing. You may contact him directly at: pholleymedia@gmail.com
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Summer music, a walk and food
Summer music, local history and a walk in the orchard are all coming up this weekend in Racine County. Stick with Real Racine for great ideas. Music from the movies. You’ll hear familiar songs from some of your favorite film and theatrical performances from the Racine Symphony Orchestra (RSO) Summer Pops on Friday evening at […]
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Cars, pooches and R/C planes this weekend
A fun weekend is ahead in Racine County. One of the area’s biggest vehicles shows, church festivals, airplanes and parading pooches are all on the way. Come along with Real Racine. Lots of wheels. The Racine Zoo’s Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is back for its 21st year on Sunday. This show has kept on […]
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No Summer Dog Days here
The “dog days of summer” usually mean long, hot, dull weekends. In Racine County, nothing could be further from the truth! This weekend’s dogs are in a dog show. There is also a two-day music festival, a lakeside run, a new play, star gazing and a car show. Real Racine has some great suggestions for […]
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Olympian 5k and 10k coming to Racine
Real Racine is proud to host a new, all-ages running event – The Olympian 5k/10k on Saturday, Aug. 13. The 5k/10k starts and finishes at Pershing Park, 800 Pershing Drive, and covers a course along the lakefront and Downtown area. Registration and packet pick up begins at 7 a.m. The 10k run starts at 8 […]
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Marching into the weekend
Drum and bugle corps, ethnic festivals and a bit of outdoors art can be found in Racine County this weekend. Come along with Real Racine! Marching along. Racine’s famous Kilties host a popular local tradition on Saturday night. The Kiltie Klassic Invitational features the field shows of five drum and bugle corps at 7 p.m. […]
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Weekend thrills and fun
Thrills at the beach, fair time fun, a shopping extravaganza and great fireworks. It’s all happening in Racine County this July weekend. Come along with Real Racine. Jumps and flips. Prepare to be amazed by skateboarders and BMX riders from throughout the Midwest as Real Racine presents the Bikes, Boards ‘n Beach Series. The boarders […]
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Wind Point Lighthouse Model at Real Racine
The Real Racine Visitor Center, 14015 Washington Ave. (Hwy. 20), invites you to a see a detailed diorama of the Wind Point Lighthouse and grounds as it looked back in 1900. The diorama was built by Jim Erven and Jim Charnon in the winter of 2014-15 for the Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse. […]
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Zoo family fun and much more
Family fun at the zoo, a scenic horseback ride, sailing, poetry and summer foods are all on tap in Racine County this weekend. Real Racine has you covered. Zoo + terrific Saturday. Racine County has a terrific zoo and zookeepers. To celebrate, the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St., invites everyone to Zoo-riffic Saturday Zookeeper […]
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Swim, cycle, run, cheer – this weekend!
The busiest weekend of the summer is upon us in Racine County. You cheer on triathletes, watch hot air balloons, see lots of local art and support local theater. Come along with Real Racine. Swim, cycle, run, cheer! You’re invited to make some noise this Sunday when the Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon returns to the […]
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Be ready for triathlon-related traffic delays
Residents and visitors should prepare for temporary traffic delays related to the Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon this Sunday (July 17). This annual swimming, cycling and running competition begins at 7 a.m. at North Beach. The triathlon’s cycling leg runs through parts of Racine, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia and Raymond. The cycling course will affect parts of […]
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Making noise at Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon
You’re invited to make some noise at the 2016 edition of the Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon this Sunday, July 17. You can cheer on your favorites with FREE Real Racine pompons, inflatable thundersticks and “go” signs (while supplies last). “The athletes who come from all over the world to compete in the Ironman are always […]
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See a show, try fishing this weekend
The summer fun continues in Racine County this weekend. There is live theater, festival fun, Lake Michigan fishing and beautiful gardens. Real Racine has you covered. Watch out for Audrey. The Racine Theatre Guild’s presentation of “Little Shop of Horrors” opens Friday on the Theatre Guild stage, 2519 Northwestern Ave. This part-Broadway, part-science fiction musical […]
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Salmon-A-Rama is “The Big One”
Salmon-A-Rama, one of Lake Michigan’s biggest annual fishing tournaments, opens at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and runs until 11 a.m. Sunday, July 17. This derby-style contest covers the entire lake and offers competition (and cash prizes) in nine divisions. The tournament headquarters in the ReefPoint Marina parking lot, 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway, is an exciting place […]
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Enjoy a farm breakfast this weekend
What could be better in America’s Dairyland than to celebrate June Dairy Month with breakfast on a dairy farm! This weekend’s events also include ethnic festivals and a variety of live music. Real Racine has some great suggestions. Come to the farm. Bring the family to a special summer event from 7 to 11 a.m. […]
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