Paul Holley If you’ve ever ridden in an air-conditioned car, thank Arthur B. Modine – one of Racine’s most prolific inventors, who was awarded 122 U.S. patents during his lifetime and built an international manufacturing business. Modine (1885-1981), a Chicago native, arrived in Racine in 1913. He’d earned a degree in mechanical engineering and was […]
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Footy action and weekend fun
This Racine County weekend brings “footy” action, a trip through history, nighttime fun, time with fish and a funny new play. Come along with Real Racine for ideas for you and your family. Australia meets Wisconsin. Australian football, nicknamed “footy”, comes to the Soccer Complex of Racine (SCORe), 9505 Dunkelow Road, Caledonia, on Saturday and […]
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Fun, new stops added to Open House Racine County
Get ready for fun, new additions to Open House Racine County (OHRC), coming Saturday, May 5. Presented by Real Racine, the county’s destination marketing organization, OHRC is a free exploration of nearly 60 interesting places. Among the new sites for 2018 are the Modine-Benstead Observatory in rural Yorkville, the historic DeKoven Center overlooking Lake Michigan, […]
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Open House Racine County returns May 5
Your Racine County adventure starts Saturday, May 5 with the third annual Open House Racine County (OHRC), a free exploration of nearly 60 interesting places. Among the new sites for 2018 are the Modine-Benstead Observatory in rural Yorkville, the historic DeKoven Center overlooking Lake Michigan, Gateway Technical College’s SC Johnson iMET Center and Putzmeister America, […]
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Try the lively arts this weekend!
This weekend in Racine County features art and artists. You can also stargaze, take the kids fishing or catch some live, local music. Real Racine has you covered. A lively arts scene. The 7th Annual Get Behind the Arts event presents a rare opportunity to see more than 80 local artists, of all types, in […]
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A walk through history this weekend
Walk through history, see local artwork, catch some laughs and see the stars one more time. All this and more in Racine County this weekend. Come along with Real Racine. More than 100 years. You’re invited to more than a century of living history demonstrations at the 11th Annual Half Point Historical Re-enactment this Saturday […]
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Summer Art Weekend
A colorful weekend is ahead for Racine County. Visit a popular art festival, see the stars, catch a free concert or try a kolache. Real Racine has lots of great suggestions. Two days of art. The Monument Square Art Festival (MSAF) brings the works of 70 artists to Downtown Racine on Saturday and Sunday. You’ll […]
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Eyes to the Skies This Weekend
Welcome to spring! It’s a great weekend to get out and about in Racine County. You can view solar flares, pick up some home improvement ideas and catch some jazz. Real Racine has you covered. Big telescopes. The 2016 star gazing season opens Saturday. The first monthly open house at the Modine-Benstead Observatory, 112 63rd […]
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2016 Stargazing Dates Set at Racine Astronomical Society
Take in a show this year by visiting the Modine-Benstead Observatory in Union Grove. Dates are now set for the 2016 calendar; in addition to the regular monthly open house events, the Racine Astronomical Society will also host spring and fall astronomy days and a special solar date. At every event, society members will be on […]
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A Colorful, Sweet Weekend
Here at last! The Happiest 5k on the Planet — The Color Run Racine — returns for a fourth year this Memorial Day Weekend. The holiday weekend fun also includes a chocolate celebration, a fun new art exhibit, a chance for star gazing and a bicycling pub crawl. Real Racine always has you covered. In […]
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Unique art, last chances
This first weekend of October brings unusual art, relaxation and the season’s last chances for stargazing and terrific Lake Michigan views. Check out what Real Racine has in store for you. Chainsaws and artists. Come see the amazing artists at the 2nd Annual River Bend Nature Center Chainsaw Carving and Art Fair Saturday and Sunday. […]
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Supermoon big and bright on Sunday night
Check out the supermoon on Sunday as the moon will be 14 percent bigger, and 30 percent brighter than other full moons in 2013, according to NASA. This is the second of three supermoon that have occurred, the first was on July 12. The next one will happen on Sept. 9. “The supermoon occurs when […]
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Beer, Stars, Trains and Mom
Enjoy a beer (or two), see the stars, celebrate National Train Day and do a little running! It’s all happening in Racine County this weekend. Beer here! Like beer? This Belle City Brewfest has it at Festival Park, 5 Fifth St., from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Unlimited samples of more than 100 beers and ciders plus the […]