Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide

CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 11-31 “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine A quirky family and their normal daughter falls in love with the son of a wealthy, conservative family. 262-633-4218 or visit www.racinetheatre.org 9 DOWNTOWN GALLERY NIGHT Visit the many unique galleries along Sixth and Main streets in Downtown Racine Galleries will be open and guests can view new exhibits, meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. Hours: 6-9 p.m. 262-634-6002 22-29 THE GAMESTER Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine Young Valere is a compulsive gambler who wants to wed the beautiful Angelique, yet can neither pay his debts nor control his addiction. www.racinetheatre.org 262-633-4218. 26 RACINE COUNTY ALLIANCE OF SNOWMOBILE CLUBS WINTER FEST AND DANCE South Hills Country Club 3047 Hwy, 41, Franksville Family fun in the snow. Games, food raffles. Radar run weather permitting. Noon-11 p.m.. Contact 262-554-8823. 24 COIN AND COLLECTIBLE SHOW South Hills Country Club 3047 E. Frontage Road, Franksville Twenty-two dealers selling coins, currency, silver, gold, stock and bonds. Jewelry, tokens and many other numismatic items. 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. 262-634-0833. February 1-3 “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine A quirky family and their normal daughter falls in love with the son of a wealthy, conservative family. 262-633-4218 or visit www.racinetheatre.org March 1-16 THE GAMESTER Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine Young Valere is a compulsive gambler who wants to wed the beautiful Angelique, yet can neither pay his debts nor control his addiction. www.racinetheatre.org 262-633-4218. 1-24 SIXTH STREET THEATRE PRESENTS “SNOWDANCE” Sixth Street Theatre 318 Sixth St., Racine A competition of 10-minute original comedies, Judges will choose the best of the entrants to be produced. 262-632-6802. 1 13TH ANNUAL HOME & COMMERCE SHOW Waterford Union High School Village of Waterford More than 175 exhibitors under one roof, local restaurants will be sharing their specialties, activities for the kids, and entertainment in the auditorium. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $1 admission. www.waterford-wi.org 262-534-5911 8 RACINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Dekoven Center 600 21st St., Racine The elegance of Schubert’s Second Symphony will grant us our fullthroated triumph, followed by the summer-yearning music of Delius’s On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring and Summer Night on the River. 7:30 p.m. www.racinesymphony.org 262-636-9285. 7-9 Quilters Land Cruise Radisson Inn Harbourwalk 223 Gaslight Circle, Racine A weekend of Quilt classes and Quilt related events-instant quilt show at Sew’n Save; Quilting Bee at the Radisson; new for 2008 “Quilt Retreat on the Sun Deck” with Wendy Butler Berns at the Radisson. Friday 3 p.m. to Sunday 3 p.m. www.quilterslandcruise.com 262-639-8185. www.racinecvb.org • Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide • 1-800-C-RACINE STNEVE FO RADNELAC Racine Theatre Guild produces several productions throughout their season. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 SUGARIN’ OFF PANCAKE SUNDAYS YMCA River Bend Nature Center 3600 N. Green Bay Road, Racine Enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast with real maple syrup. Tour the sugarbush to see how trees are tapped and the syrup is made. 9 a.m.noon. 262-639-0930. 14 RACINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Holy Communion Lutheran Church 2000 W. 6th St, Racine Mozart and Schubert. What greater musicians ever lived? The perfect acoustics of Holy Communion Lutheran Church will echo to the sounds of the Choral Arts Society in an exquisite Mass setting by Schubert, ending a concert that began with one of Mozart’s most delightful symphonies. Visit www.racinesymphony.org or call 262-636-9285. 13-16 TRIBUTE TO BIX FEST Racine Marriott 7111 Washington Ave., Racine A tribute to jazz legend, Bix Beiderbecke features live bands from around the world, historical bus tour, new/used record sales, rare films, jam session, lectures, and mystery record contest. $5 to $25, all events $85. 847996-0246. 15 ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Main St., Racine Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the Downtown Racine Way! Children and adults will enjoy the area's only St. Patrick's Day Parade with leprechauns, dancers, beads, candy, Irish music, bagpipes, floats and more. 12 p.m. start. 262-634-6002. 14-15, 21-22 BIG BUNNY WEEKEND Apple Holler Restaurant 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant A Hopping Good Time for kids of all ages! Includes Granny McGregor Storytelling, hayride through “Enchanted Forest”, games and prizes, drink and snack, “BunnyVille” Bunny Town and a visit from the Big Bunny-Bring your camera! Pony rides, pedal carts, Kid’s Korral play area with Cool Cow maze, moonwalk, farm animals to visit. 262-886-8500. 29 COMEDY SPORTS Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine A battle of wits; a competitive event between two teams of players who engage in a series of wacky improvisations. Visit www.racinetheatre.org or call 262-633-4218. 37 http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.racinesymphony.org http://www.waterford-wi.org http://www.racinesymphony.org http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.quilterslandcruise.com http://www.racinecvb.org

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An Official Welcome to Racine County Kringle Hidden Treasures in Racine County Things to See and Do Great Fun on a Great Lake Cuisine in Racine Play! Sports and Recreation Parks Grid Racine Area Maps Shopping Downtown Racine On the Waterfront Where to Stay 2008 Calendar of Events Racine County Relocation and Information

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