RACINE – The Downtown Racine Corporation announced Wednesday the artists for its 17th annual Downtown Public Art event, the K-9 Heroes of Racine County. This year’s public art event features 25 life-size dogs displayed throughout downtown Racine all summer long. Fourteen of the dogs will be replicas of the K-9 dogs that service Racine County, […]
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First Friday – a sure sign of spring!
We’ve been waiting all winter for this! First Friday is back at last. This Racine County weekend also brings two new plays, brainteasers and a bridal show. Come along with Real Racine. First Friday returns. The year’s first First Friday is 4 to 9 p.m. THIS Friday in Downtown Racine. You’re invited to stroll the […]
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Curtain goes up on comedy
There’s no lack of things to do in Racine County this weekend. You can take in a new comedy play, enjoy a gourmet meal, pick up home improvement tips or seek out craft beer. Real Racine has you covered! Curtain’s going up. What’s described as “a frenzy of a farce” take the stage Friday through […]
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Pink Magnolia Closing Its Doors Tonight
The Pink Magnolia Restaurant located at 240 Main Street in Downtown Racine is closing. They will be having a final farewell event tonight starting at 5 p.m. Updates to follow.
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This weekend party is more than blankets
Three nights of music for a cause, songs of the season, a holiday play and special shopping are all in the works for this weekend. Come along with Real Racine this holiday season. Big nights of music. Organizers of Blank-Fest XI have three nights of music planned at McAuliffe’s Pub, 3700 Meachem Road. This popular […]
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Kringle gets the laughs this weekend
Look for laughs, hands-on mysteries, fundraisers and live music all over Racine County this first weekend of November. Real Racine has you covered for fall fun. Kringle on stage. The pastry that made Racine famous – Kringle – gets the Over Our Head Players treatment starting Friday. “Kringle…the Musical?” is an original sketch comedy musical. […]
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Heads up! Temporary parking, street closures on Saturday
The public is reminded that parking will be temporarily restricted along some Downtown Racine streets because of this Saturday’s presentation of The Color Run Dream Tour. The 5k course begins and ends Pershing Drive along Racine’s lakefront. The festival and start/finish line area will be in the Gateway Technical College (GTC) parking lot behind 1001 […]
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Starving artist, celebration and much more
The first weekend of August brings the summer’s BIGGEST Sunday. Choose from an ethnic festival, the Starving Artist Fair and a crafts bazaar – all free! This Racine County weekend also features a Downtown party, an evening run/walk and a lighthouse climb. Come along with us at Real Racine. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! The first Sunday […]
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Summertime fun in Racine County
The summertime fun continues in Racine County. Make plans for a Downtown party, a three-day festival, canoeing, cycling and more. Real Racine has you covered this weekend. Make it First! A wonderful summer tradition takes place this Friday in Downtown Racine. You’re invited to meet your friends at First Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. […]
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Celebrate Art Downtown This Weekend
You’re invited to celebrate art this weekend. One of the area’s oldest and largest juried art fairs is in Racine while live, local music can be found in Burlington, Racine and Union Grove. You’ll also want to taste a genuine Bohemian kolache! Come along with Real Racine. Art and more on the square. Downtown Racine […]
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Great weekend for free, live music
A great weekend for live music is shaping up in Racine County. You can catch free music in Waterford and Racine. Then, enjoy a duck derby, capture some carp and watch some football! Real Racine has these great ideas. Music on the river. Get a weekend head start in Waterford. The Waterford River Rhythms 2017 […]
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Make Saturday a day of exploration
A fun day of exploration — Open House Racine County — lies ahead this weekend. You’ll also find some local traditions, art, a new musical production and a downtown party. Join us in Real Racine. The big day is here. Open House Racine County (OHRC), a one-day, free exploration of the county’s most interesting places, […]
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The ‘first’ First Friday is upon us!
Spring is most definitely in the April air! This weekend in Racine County includes the year’s first First Friday, the PEEPS invasion, a garden fund-raiser and a classical music concert. Come along with Real Racine. First again! It feels like we’ve been waiting all winter (actually just four months) for the return of First 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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Ice is nice this weekend
Ice is nice this weekend in Racine County. Take in an ice carving competition and try ice golf outdoors or move indoors for wedding plans, live music and one more chance at the theatre. Real Racine always has great ideas. Watch art happen. You’re invited to “Break the Ice,” Downtown Racine’s ice carving competition this […]