“Racine County – Come Stay Awhile” makes an encore appearance on Discover Wisconsin this weekend. The episode will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday (July 8) on Fox Sports Wisconsin (check cable listings) and at 10 a.m. Sunday (July 9) on WITI-TV (Fox 6). The show kicks off in Burlington with host Eric Paulsen. He […]
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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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Everything’s coming up chocolate this weekend!
Chocolate takes the spotlight this Memorial Day weekend – especially in Burlington (aka Chocolate City USA)! Real Racine also has the scoop on a big arts/craft show, a fun 5k and Memorial Day observances. Everything chocolate. This summer’s season of fun begins at Burlington ChocolateFest, an annual celebration of all things chocolate. The ChocolateFest grounds, […]
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Racine County featured on ‘Discover Wisconsin’ TV show
Discover Wisconsin, a long-running tourism TV show, will shine the spotlight on Racine County this weekend. The episode, “Racine County – Come Stay Awhile” premieres at 10 a.m. Saturday (April 22) on Fox Sports Wisconsin (check cable listings) and at 10 a.m. Sunday (April 23) on WITI-TV (Fox 6). The show kicks off in Burlington […]
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Discover Wisconsin TV episode preview April 19
A special, free preview showing of the new Discover Wisconsin TV episode, “Racine County – Stay Awhile”, will be held Wednesday, April 19 at the Marcus Renaissance Cinema, 10411 Washington Ave., Sturtevant. Doors open at 6 p.m. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. “Racine County – Stay Awhile” takes viewers throughout the county. The Discover […]
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Take an Art Walk this Easter weekend
Welcome to Easter weekend in Racine County. We hope you’ll get out for some local art, live music and Easter egg hunting. Real Racine has lots of great suggestions. Downtown for art. The year’s first DRAW (Downtown Racine Art Walk) is 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at more than 20 Downtown Racine galleries, studios and […]
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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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Art blooms in April
Art is in the April spring air in Racine County. You’re invited to experience art and artists in a variety of ways throughout the month. To most people, PEEPS are a colorful marshmallow candy but at the Racine Art Museum (RAM), 441 Main St., they’re art! RAM’s 8th Annual International PEEPS Art Competition runs April […]
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Weekend brings glitz and glamour
This weekend’s Racine County fun includes glamour and glitz, fishing, live music and art. Check out these ideas from Real Racine. What happens in Vegas. The fast-paced games and glitzy entertainment are back this Saturday at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., for Vegas Night. This annual fund-raiser for the Racine Founders Rotary Club includes an […]
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Look for fun this week
Looking for things to do AFTER Christmas? Look no further than right here in Racine County! Get out and enjoy some holiday lights, local art, hands-on puzzles and a New Year’s Day tradition. Enjoy your holiday break week with Real Racine. See some art. Don’t miss Art of AdORNAMENTS 2016 through Friday, Dec. 30 at […]
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What’s Happening This Week
You’ve got a busy week ahead, we get it. So here are five things coming up this week that might need to make it to your schedule. http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/calendar/racine-county-heroin-summit-2016/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/calendar/make-a-living-from-your-art-ram-prof-artist-development-series/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/calendar/artroot-artsmixer-set-for-thursday/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/calendar/true-grit-an-historical-perspective/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/calendar/trunk-or-treat/
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Obituary: Margaret Morrison Lukow Well Known Racine Artist
Surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Morrison Lukow, 82, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Margaret—known to many as Peg or Maggie—was born in Evanston, Illinois, on Sept. 26, 1933, to Harry and Louise (née: Knobel) Morrison. Maggie attended Purdue University, where she became a life loyal Alpha […]
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Zoo family fun and much more
Family fun at the zoo, a scenic horseback ride, sailing, poetry and summer foods are all on tap in Racine County this weekend. Real Racine has you covered. Zoo + terrific Saturday. Racine County has a terrific zoo and zookeepers. To celebrate, the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St., invites everyone to Zoo-riffic Saturday Zookeeper […]
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Swim, cycle, run, cheer – this weekend!
The busiest weekend of the summer is upon us in Racine County. You cheer on triathletes, watch hot air balloons, see lots of local art and support local theater. Come along with Real Racine. Swim, cycle, run, cheer! You’re invited to make some noise this Sunday when the Ironman 70.3 Racine triathlon returns to the […]
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A First Friday and more
Spring has sprung in Racine County, despite the temperature. This weekend brings First Friday, an antique appraisal, comedy and a fundraiser. Come along with Real Racine. The first First. We’ve been waiting all winter for First Friday in Downtown Racine. Stop by from 4 to 9 p.m. THIS Friday for shopping, horse-drawn carriage rides, art […]