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Posted inSports

Racine’s Monument Square To Become “Deer District Racine” In Support Of The Milwaukee Bucks During the NBA Finals

by Racine County Eye

City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason announced that Racine’s Monument Square will become “Deer District Racine” for the remainder of the NBA Finals. With support from the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS), Downtown Racine Corporation, Pub on Wisconsin, and Littleport Brewing Company, Monument Square will be set up for […]

Posted inCulture, Things To Do

Public Art Bistro Tables & Chairs Unveiled in Downtown Racine with Scavenger Hunt

by Racine County Eye

For the 20th consecutive year, the Downtown Racine Corporation has unveiled a public art project in Downtown Racine. This year’s project featured Bistro tables and chairs. 25 artists were selected to adorn the table sets with their creativity. 25 sets are scattered through Downtown. Similar to last year’s public art project that featured flowerpots, there […]

Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits

DRC Celebrates 2020 Silver Linings and Those Who Made a Difference

by Racine County Eye

DOWNTOWNTOWN RACINE- During Downtown Racine Corporation’s Annual State of the Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation on Thurs., Feb. 25 more than 50 people gathered via Zoom to celebrate the silver linings from 2020, recognize those who made a difference, and look ahead to 2021.  “We are extremely proud of our accomplishments this year and the […]

Posted inBusiness, Local news

Downtown Racine Achievement Award Nominations

by Racine County Eye

DOWNTOWN RACINE – Celebrate Downtown Racine at the Downtown Racine Corporation’s State of the Downtown and Achievement Award presentation on Thursday, February 25 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. The presentation agenda will consist of the State of the Downtown address and the announcement of 2020’s Downtown Achievement winners. Some of the highlights during the address […]

Posted inCelebrations

Downtown Racine Publishes Online Valentine’s Gift Guide

by Racine County Eye

RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses for Valentine’s Day via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 65 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown […]

Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits

Downtown Achievement Award Nominations Needed

by Racine County Eye

The Downtown Racine Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Achievement Awards in which individuals, businesses, or organizations are recognized for their contribution to the vitality of downtown during the past year. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: Downtown Showcase Award – An exciting event, person, or organization that has helped attract […]

Posted inBusiness, Local news

Downtown Racine in 2020: ‘Intense Challenges Faced’

by Paul Holley

RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) this week reported a few silver linings amid a 2020 that was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown business development and promotional organization summarized its accomplishments in its 2020 Review. “Despite the intense challenges we faced, we were able to pivot and provide major resources to the Downtown […]

Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits

Bid on public art flowerpots to keep downtown blooming

by Racine County Eye

The hand-painted flowerpots, which have beautified downtown all summer, go up for auction Aug. 17 during Downtown Racine Corporation’s 19th Annual Public Art Auction. Proceeds from the online auction will help keep downtown blooming by supporting the organization whose mission is to foster economic, social, and cultural diversity by stimulating business development, programming events, and […]