Paralyzed Veterans of America (Wisconsin Chapter) and Salmon Unlimited Wisconsin joined forces to allow disabled veterans to fish on Lake Michigan. Paralyzed Veterans of America strives to enhance and uplift the lives of veterans who have experienced spinal cord trauma or who suffer from a spinal cord disease, MS, or ALS. Salmon Unlimited Wisconsin hosts Salmon-a-Rama, […]
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The popular St. Lucy’s Festival is back for 2021
St. Lucy’s Festival is on for 2021, and it’s all about the music. Due to Covid, the festival staff had to make some adjustments, but the festival plans on being one of the best in Racine County. This year, the event will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2 to 11 […]
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Racine Zoo Concert Lineup 2021
RACINE, WI – The Racine Zoo is looking forward to summer and is excited to announce the artist lineup for their three 2021 concert series. This also includes their 34th annual Animal Crackers concerts and the debut of Animal Crackers Junior and Music at the Zoo concerts. Concerts at the Zoo are a Racine tradition […]
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Seltzer Beer Stroll Set for June 19
By now I’ve bet you’ve heard of White Claws, but did you know that there’s other seltzer beers to try. Now is your chance to try and get involved in the Racine community. If you loved the Wine Walk, you’ll be sure to love this upcoming event. The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting their first […]
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Enchanted Evening’ Rotary Post Prom Set For May 15
UNION GROVE – The 68th Annual Rotary Post Prom, “Enchanted Evening” is set for Saturday, May 15, 6 p.m. to midnight, at the Racine County Fairgrounds. It is presented by the Racine Founders Rotary Club and nine area high schools. Among the Post Prom attractions are: Live red carpet TV coverage by WCGV-TV (MY24) and […]
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4th Fest Parade To Be Smaller; Taking Slightly Longer Route
RACINE – The Racine 4th Fest Parade will look slightly different for 2021, but the tradition will carry on, organizers said Wednesday. Carrying the theme “United We Stand,” the parade is planned to step off at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 5. The date follows a long-standing agreement that when July 4 falls on a […]
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Racine 4th Fest Parade, Fireworks Are A Go
RACINE – The Racine 4th Fest Parade and fireworks are on for this year. The annual event is planned for Monday, July 5 because July 4 falls on a Sunday. 4th Fest of Greater Racine Inc., the organization that stages the event, plans to make an announcement with details for parade unit entries on Tuesday. […]
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First Fridays return to downtown Racine
RACINE – First Fridays, a popular monthly shopping and entertainment event in downtown Racine, is back from 4 to 9 p.m. this Friday, May 7. The event was curtailed in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. The May edition is described as “a soft opening” by Tony Bigonia, president/chair of the First Fridays organization. There will […]
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New Location For 2021 Starving Artist Fair
RACINE – The Starving Artist Fair, canceled because of COVID-19 in 2020, will be back this year in a new location. The art event will feature the works of 110 artists. Further, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1. The DeKoven Center, 600 21st Street (21st and […]
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Gateway Technical College to hold annual design show in an online format
Gateway Technical College will hold its annual Student Design Show for public viewing in an online format this year. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, on YouTube. The over-20-year-old show features creative and innovative design work by Graphic Communications students. It’s also juried by local industry […]
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Spring Bird Walks Coming To River Bend
CALEDONIA – Take in some spring birding this Friday (April 30) at River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Rd. Rick Fare from the Hoy Audubon Society will lead visitors on a free bird walk through the River Bend property looking for migratory and native birds. Also, bring binoculars and come dressed for the […]
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Earth Day: Cleaning up Local Trails
Wangard Partners, Inc. is celebrating Earth Day by hosting and participating in a neighborhood and trail clean up. Wangard Partners is working to improve the landscape of Southeast Wisconsin, not only by developing high-quality, unique properties, but by creating opportunities for job growth to build a stronger economy. It’s an interrelated operation that enriches the […]
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WORDs Matter: A mini-workshop about journalism and news writing
If you have ever wanted to learn more about what it’s like to be a journalist, here’s your chance. In a world of fake news, citizen journalism, and advertorials — there’s a lot of confusion about what journalism is these days. So let’s explore the differences. But why not learn by doing. The WORDs Matter […]
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Learn more about Earth Day; 2021 local events
Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22nd, and many environmental organizations celebrate all week long. This post contains the many events you have to choose from over the next week. But first, a little information about Earth Day. Earth Day was initially created as a college teach-in day to increase public consciousness of the effects […]
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Real Racine Planning Safe, Spring/Summer Fun
After 2020, a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed most events, Real Racine – Racine County’s destination marketing organization – is ready for a rebound. “During a time of social distancing and summer travel, we want to provide you with tips to still have fun, but safely,” the organization states on its website. During the […]
