Artists over 21 who live in the Racine/Kenosha corridor east of I-94 are invited to apply for one of four artist fellowships at the Racine Art Museum. Funded by a grant from the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, each $2,500 fellowship will pay for expenses associated with expanding the artist’s career like supplies, travel, and studio […]
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Parades, a train and holiday fun
A busy, family fun weekend is ahead in Racine County. Parades, a lighted train, live music and a new stage production are among the activities. Of course, Santa will be all over the place. Come along with Real Racine! Parades, parades! “Polar Express” is the theme for Downtown Burlington’s annual Christmas Parade. It gets under […]
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Penguins and a First Friday
Welcome to November! This Racine County weekend includes live entertainment, an unusual 5k run, an early shot at shopping and a last chance. Come along with Real Racine. The Penguins are back. “It’s a Penguin Thing” is the new fall show from The Penguin Players opening Friday at the Eagles Club Ballroom, 316 Hamilton St., […]
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Labor Day Weekend Fun Ahead
Labor Day Weekend may be the traditional end of summer, but it’s certainly not the end of family fun in Racine County. An all-day music event, special zoo activities, a Downtown party and a lighthouse view are all on the way. Real Racine has you covered. Country music and more. A big Labor Day Party […]
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Summer Party Time
You’ll find a little bit of everything in Racine County this summer weekend. It kicks off with an outdoor party and continues with basketball, a new musical comedy, a nighttime boat parade and much more. Come along with Real Racine. First Friday is amazing. Where is the best place to be on a Friday evening […]
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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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Local Tourism Spending up 7%
Visitor spending in Racine County had a $231.6 million economic impact in 2014 — a 7.08 percent increase from the previous year, according to research conducted by national firms Tourism Economics and Longworth International. The report, released for National Travel and Tourism Week, May 2-10, showed that tourism supported 4,109 Racine County jobs that contributed […]
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Welcome to Easter Weekend
Welcome to Easter! You’ll find family fun this weekend in Racine County. Try these ideas from Real Racine. First one of the year. Racine’s liveliest 10-year-old is celebrating a birthday. First Fridays marks its 10th anniversary at 5 p.m. Friday with a celebration at Uncorkt, 240 Main St. The Downtown business operators who founded the […]
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Racine Art Museum Wins Tourism Award
Congratulations are in order for the Racine Art Museum; it has been named the 2015 Governor’s Tourism Award winner in the Arts, Culture & Heritage category. The announcement was made Tuesday night at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism awards dinner in La Crosse. RAM got its start in 1938 in the former home of […]
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A Weekend of Last Chances
It’s a weekend of last chances and indoor fun in Racine County. There’s live theater, art, basketball action and something old. Real Racine has you covered. Last call. The exhibition, “(in) Organic,” concludes its run this Sunday at the Racine Art Museum. 441 Main St. The artists have used artificial materials, like polymer and acrylic […]
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Holiday Favorites This Weekend
Everyone has holiday favorites – music, ornaments, foods and traditions. Experience some special favorites in Racine County this weekend! Real Racine has these suggestions. A musical story. The often-told “A Christmas Carol” gets a tuneful treatment in “Scrooge – the Musical.” The Haylofters present this Charles Dickens classic all weekend at the Malt House Theatre, […]
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County Budget Includes Increased Funding for Fun
The proposed 2015 Racine County budget has good news and more good news for taxpayers; property taxes stay flat, and several cultural, recreation and entertainment will get some much-needed funding increases for the first time in years. Explaining that the zoo, symphony orchestra, and a proposed disc golf course are important quality-of-life issues, County Executive […]
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It’s Party Time!!
Who doesn’t like a party? This Saturday promises a big one — Party on the Pavement in Downtown Racine. This weekend, you’ll also find fascinating art, live theater, yo-yos and a chance to visit history. Real Racine has your weekend covered with these ideas. Come and party! Racine’s largest street festival is here at last. […]
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Labor Day weekend happenings
Just because Labor Day weekend is upon us doesn’t mean the end of summertime fun. In Racine County, you’ll find live music, a new local art exhibit, the last call for water-skiing and a Labor Day celebration. Real Racine has you covered. Highlighting area artists. Take a glimpse at the area’s art talent during Saturday’s […]