RACINE COUNTY – Nine Racine County organizations are among 385 cultural organizations across the state to be awarded COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grants. The $15 million in grants, announced by Gov. Tony Evers, will provide critical funds to assist cultural nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is administered by the Wisconsin Department of […]
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Special parade this weekend
Holiday season is parade season in Racine County. Catch a parade, enjoy some music, do some shopping and take in an outdoor light display. Real Racine has lots of great ideas for you and your family! Love a parade. The 20th Annual Waterford Winter Wonderland Parade is going to be something special! The march, starting […]
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Weekend openings include musical comedy and fresh produce
Opening weekend for a musical comedy, a wild run, fresh produce and Mother’s Day are all in store. Real Racine has lots of great ideas for you and your family. Curtain’s going up. “Sister Act,” a musical comedy based on the hit film, opens Friday at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. It’s the […]
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A show, a morning run and songs
It’s Mother’s Day weekend. Here in Racine County, there are musical theater songs, a concert and a unique brunch setting. Come along with Real Racine. Curtain’s going up. A big cast (42 people), big music and big performances. The Racine Theatre Guild’s presentation of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday […]
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Everything’s coming up green in Racine County
St. Patrick’s Day weekend means everything is coming up green in Racine County. Get out and about to a parade, live music, education and comedy. Real Racine has these suggestions. Put on your green! Head to Downtown Racine for some wearin’ of the green and the big St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade steps off […]
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March brings celebrations and a parade
Winter is giving up and spring is on the way for Racine County in March. Take in some favorite annual events — or try something new! Check out these ideas from Real Racine. Live, local music from more than 50 acts on 14 stages covering nearly every musical genre! It’s the 25th Annual Thoughts for […]
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More to do in a New Year
Welcome to the New Year! This weekend features a holiday-themed opera, a concert, a pageant and local art. Real Racine has some great suggestions for 2017. A holiday story. The entire family will enjoy the Choral Arts Society’s presentation of “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at First […]
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There’s Christmas in the air
Christmas is in the air all over Racine County this weekend. Have some family fun with Santa, shopping, parades and music. Real Racine has these great ideas for you. Fun in the Grove. The Village of Union Grove welcomes everyone to Christmas Comes to Union Grove this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Santa arrives at Village […]
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Flying pumpkins this weekend
Pumpkins will be flying in Union Grove this weekend. If that’s not enough, you can catch a pair of new stage productions, attend a huge craft event or enjoy a classical music performance. Come along with Real Racine. Watch out for soaring squash. Come and watch the pumpkins fly at the Great Pumpkin Chuckin Festival […]
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A Pancake Tradition This Weekend
This weekend — take in a local tradition, shop for art, swing to jazz and paddle your canoe. It’s looking like a great spring evening for First Friday, too! Come along with Real Racine. Flipping those flapjacks. A 60-year tradition continues Saturday at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St. Kiwanis Pancake Day will be serving up […]
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A weekend for art and artists
It’s a weekend for artists, wildlife trivia and lots of live music. This weekend also brings poetry and a 400th anniversary. Real Racine has some terrific suggestions. Art up close. It only comes around once a year and it’s fascinating! Get Behind the Arts Studio Tour 2016 provides a rare, up close, behind-the-scenes at […]
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Return to the Jazz Age this weekend
Return to the Jazz Age, enjoy the best in chocolate and listen to beautiful music. It’s all happening in Racine County this weekend. Real Racine has these suggestions for you. Relive the ’20s. Take a little weekend trip back to the Jazz Age at Tribute to Bix Fest this Thursday through Sunday at the Racine […]
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Music for the Kids
There are things to do the kids, things to do for families and things to do for adults in Racine County this weekend. Choose from musical programs, fund-raisers, theater and more. Real Racine has lots of suggestions. Music for the kids. Fairy tales come to life in music at “Tales and Tunes” presented by Southeastern […]
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Chocolate takes center stage
The fun extends from one end of Racine County to the other this weekend. Enjoy live theater, a chocolate dessert competition and yo-yos. Real Racine has lots of great ideas. Did somebody say chocolate? Cakes, cookies, bars, cheesecake – as long as it’s chocolate! The annual Chocolate Extravaganza dessert competition runs from 9 a.m. to […]
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Run, Feast and Lights
This weekend, you’ll be able to run before enjoying that Thanksgiving dinner. There are also holiday light displays and a musical celebration – all in Racine County. Take a run. A little exercise is in order – at two locations – before that Thanksgiving Day (Thursday) meal. The Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/Walk starts at 8 […]