As community members head back to school, it may seem that you’re pulling out your wallet more often. Back-to-school fees, supplies, clothes and extracurricular activities add up. But going back to school doesn’t have to mean that you have to break the bank. These five tips can help you save money as you or your […]
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Quick Spins: Blues, Pop & Alternative
Eric Gales The Bookends (Provogue) www.ericgalesband.com $14.99 “The Bookends” is release number twenty for blues guitarist Eric Gales, standing as evidence to dues paid. Gales is a southpaw who plays with his strings essentially strung upside-down, which give his riffs a sound that is immediately unique. Much like lefty Albert King before him, his riffs […]
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Racine Symphony Orchestra Announces Top Finishers in Annual Young Artists’ Competition
RACINE, WI | February 14, 2019 The Racine Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the top finishers in our annual Young Artists’ Competition. Held on Sunday, February 10, the Competition drew high school instrumental students from Racine and Kenosha counties. The top finisher, Noah Mercadillo performed Haydn’s “Cello Concerto in C.” Second place winner was Sean Steinback on the violin. […]
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Bring on the holidays!
Local performers are getting us ready for the holidays this week at The Festive 5 – a free performance series at Regency Mall, 5538 Durand Ave. The performances, including music and dance, are held each evening in the mall’s center court area. Visitors are invited to sit and relax and then vote for their favorite […]
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Lights, shopping this weekend
It’s a fine November weekend for holiday shopping, the arts and musical entertainment. Real Racine has great ideas for you and your family. Look for the lights. The big spotlights will be shining in Burlington for Light Up The Night from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Many Burlington area businesses will have extended hours and […]
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Bohemian Rhapsody: Shining the light on Queen
At the helm of musical artistry, sexual volatility, and racial obscurity stands the king of Queen, Freddie Mercury. The biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, chronicles the rise of this legendary rock star and his bandmates in a time when being “different” could mean complete and utter alienation. Never mind the consequences though, for Freddie and his pals […]
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Party on the Pavement- a community celebration
Plan to spend your day downtown on Saturday, September 22 for the 16th annual Party on the Pavement street festival presented by the Downtown Racine Corporation. With over 12 blocks filled with live music, incredible food and drinks, street performances, shopping, games and rides, there is something for the whole family. The day’s festivities kick […]
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A huge music weekend
One of the year’s biggest music nights, Irish entertainment and the Waterford Expo are all on tap in Racine County this weekend. Real Racine has you covered. Great music, great cause. Take more than 50 bands on 15 stages in one evening and what do you get? Thoughts for Food! This annual fundraiser for the […]
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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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Pick up the 2015 Guide
Fun is. . .Racine County! The 2015 Real Racine Activities Guide, a 64-page, full-color magazine, emphasizes year-round fun in Racine County. Pick up a free copy at nearly 700 locations, including the Real Racine Visitor Center (14015 Washington Ave./Hwy 20), area businesses, travel centers, airports, train stations, libraries and municipal buildings. Highlights include the county’s […]
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Family Fun in November
We turn up the heat on fun when November rolls around in Racine County. The month includes the start of the winter holidays, theater, comedy and some Thanksgiving traditions. Wrapping up Halloween is “The Werewolf’s Curse or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow” weekends, Saturday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 […]
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A fun weekend ahead!
This pre-Halloween weekend promises to be as much fun as the Halloween itself. You can participate in a costumed run, early trick-or-treating, live music and even pumpkin chuckin! Come along with Real Racine. Run for fun!! It’s almost here! The 2014 Real Racine Skeleton Skamper 5k, Half-Marathon and Kids Trick or Treat Walk is one […]
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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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Skeleton Skamper Returns Oct. 25
Put on your Halloween costume and start running! The Real Racine Skeleton Skamper Half-Marathon, 5k Run/Walk and Kids Trick-or-Treat Walk is back Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Sealed Air Family YMCA, 8501 Campus Dr., Mount Pleasant. Skeleton Skamper is the only race of the its kind in Southeastern Wisconsin. Get your group together, wear your […]