Racine theatergoers may think of Rich Smith as anything but a serious actor. Think again. The one-time class cut-up, the irreverent actor from Over Our Head Players (OOHPS) with the rubber face and 1,001 comic personas, stars as Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi in the Racine Theatre Guild production of Lombardi, through November 4. Smith, […]
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Enjoy harvest, weekend celebrations
Experience the fall harvest as it used to be, see a new play, catch a community celebration and visit lots of cool cats! It’s all happening this weekend in Racine County. Come along with us at Real Racine. Farming history. The 27th Annual Fall Harvest Days brings the best in antique working farm equipment to […]
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Enjoy spring with us!
There’s live theater, plant shopping and the season’s first street fair — all happening in Racine County this weekend. Get out and enjoy spring with Real Racine. A new comedy. Over Our Head Players pokes fun at a popular video game and American history at the same time. The comedy “Oregon Trail: The Play!” opens […]
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Over Our Head Players Presents “Bakersfield Mist”
Opening April 6th, “Bakersfield Mist” by Stephen Sachs will entertain audiences with a comical and unique look at what makes art and people genuine. The play, performed at the Sixth Street Theatre at 318 Sixth Street, will run for three weekends from April 6- 21. The box office will be open for reservations. Reservations can […]
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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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“Kringle…..The Musical?” Roasts Racine
When you think of Racine claims to fame, Kringle inevitably comes to mind. The Danish pastry may be found all over the state—and according to some Wisconsin expats, all over the country—but Kringle is at its best here in Racine County. To celebrate our signature sweet, Sixth Street’s comedy troupe Over Our Head Players have […]
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Wine-ing About the News: Kringle… The Musical? and jobs
This week on Wine-ing about the News, Racine County Eye owner Denise Lockwood and her co-host Larry Davis talked about Kringle… The Musical? and jobs. Why wouldn’t those two things go together? In our first segment, which lasts about a half hour, we talked to Anne Mollerskov and Ron Schultz from Over Our Head Players. […]
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Enjoy a ‘Fair’ time this weekend
Make way for cream puffs, racing pigs, midway rides and tractor pulls! It’s Racine County Fair time this weekend. You’ll also find a lakefront festival, summer food, live theater and two days of shopping opportunities. Real Racine is your summer fun source. Come to the Fair. The 2017 Racine County Fair is now underway at […]
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Rockin’ the house and much more
Another great spring weekend is shaping up for Racine County. The weekend includes a rockin’ fundraiser, a new comedy play, a classic car and motorcycle show and fun at the zoo. Come along with Real Racine. Rockin’ the house. Memorial Hall, 72 Seventh St., will be jumping! See seven band on two stages for one […]
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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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Fall fun in the country – this weekend
It’s a great weekend to celebrate fall in Racine County. You can show the family an old-time harvest, see some cool cats, take in live theater, celebrate with beer or just spend a day in the country. Real Racine has these ideas. Step back in time. See what harvest time used to be like at […]
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A weekend of entertainment options
Take a bow! This weekend, two locally produced plays debut in Racine County. You can also try your yo-yo skills and celebrate Wisconsin supper clubs. Real Racine has these great suggestions. Building a “Bridge.” The Racine Theatre Guild’s production of “Bridge to Terabithia” opens Friday. This is a story about a couple of lonely, bullied […]
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Over Our Head Players Present American Buffalo
Over Our Head Players will perform American Buffalo, a play that features three men, their low morals, one run-down junk shop and a heist. The play runs for three weeks starting Nov. 20 at the Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St. Written by David Mamet, the characters offer up gritty humor in the fast-paced drama. […]
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Spooks and Weekend Fun
Meet some Racine ghosts, make your own season fun or enjoy a show with the kids in Racine County this weekend. Come along with Real Racine. Spooks and legends. Does Downtown Racine have ghosts? Join the Walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Racine and find out for yourself. This guided tour, a benefit for the Volunteer […]
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Celebrate communities this weekend
Community celebrations, a taste of history and on-stage comedies are in the works all over Racine County this weekend. Real Racine has these suggestions. Like it was. If you’ve ever wanted to show your kids or grandkids what farming used to be like, the 24th Annual Fall Harvest Days is the place to go. This […]