RACINE — First Fridays will feature the unveiling of this year’s public art project and host the Police and Pedals BMX and FMX stunt show on June 2 in Downtown Racine. The Racine Police Department is working with the Downtown Racine Corporation, which organizes First Fridays, to bring the stunt show to the community. The […]
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Downtown Racine in 2022: ‘An unprecedented year’
RACINE — Calling 2022 “an unprecedented year” for Downtown Racine, leaders of the Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) on Tuesday cited increased numbers of new business start-ups, special events and public event attendance. “Downtown is the economic engine of the community. I really think there are some amazing things coming in the next couple of years. […]
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Former Public Art Project Pieces Sought by Downtown Racine Corporation
RACINE – The Downtown Racine Corporation is seeking public art project pieces from years past to be donated back to the project. Previous participants, donors or other collectors who may have retained a piece of art from the previous 20 years are being asked to consider donating their artwork back to the DRC. Downtown Racine […]
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Recap: Racine’s State of the Downtown And Achievement Awards
DOWNTOWN RACINE – The Annual State of the Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation for the Downtown Racine Corporation saw a crowd of over 125 people on Wednesday, Jan. 26. The Red Onion hosted the event which brought in a standing-room-only crowd. The event recaps the accomplishments of the previous year and announces some of what’s […]
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Downtown Racine Corporation Seeks Artists for 21st Public Art Project
For more than 20 years, the people of Racine have participated in a tradition that very few communities get to experience. Downtown Racine Corporation’s Public Art Project, now in its 21st year, has been a favorite element for many during the warm weather months in Downtown Racine. This year’s project is functional art; the decorated […]