Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 19 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. 16 RACINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Memorial Hall 72 7th Street.,Racine Our season began with the power of Brahms. So we top that with the Joy of Sibelius. His second symphony is one of the reasons Maestro Massey became a musician. The cumulative power and trill is irresistible. Earlier in the concert there is one of Liszt’s greatest orchestral works, and a piece written by Maestro Massey as a memorial after 9/11, Early Mourning. Visit www.racinesymphony.org or call 262-636-9285. 1-8 GUYS AND DOLLS Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine Nathan Detroit bets his pal, high roller Sky Masterson, that Sky cannot make the next lady he sees fall in love with him. www.racinetheatre.org 262-633-4218. 25-27 ALL AMERICAN CAGE CLASSIC - WI REGIONAL Case, Horlick and Park High School; Chavez & King Community Centers See some of the best 4th-8th grade boys and girls basketball teams in the Midwest complete in the 2008 Wisconsin Regional Youth Tournament All games begin Friday night at 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. Visit www.coachrudys.ws or call 262-880-3002. The Fourth of July fireworks on the lake are a dramatic spectacle. 9 FAMILY FUN DAY & CRAFT SHOW Lakeview Rehabilitation Center 1701 Sharp Road, Waterford Craft vendors, community participants (fire department/police department), free food and carnival games, petting zoo, animal shows, classic car display and much more. Cost: Free. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-534-8584. 16-31 SIXTH STREET THEATRE PRESENTS “SCHMEATRE” Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine Short, unrelated original scripted comedy. 262-632-6802. 9-15 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Apple Holler 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant Fresh picked strawberries, strawberry pancakes and pies, shakes, malts, and sundaes. Childrens activites. 11 a.m.4 p.m. 262-886-8500. May 1-31 6th ANNUAL PUBLIC ART EVENT Main and Sixth streets., Racine View one-of-a-kind art pieces created by local artists and displayed throughout the Downtown area. Past events have featured decorated dogs, cats, bears, fish, otters, birds and birdbaths and lighthouses. Visit www.racinedowntown.com or call 262-634-6002. April 4-26 SIXTH STREET THEATRE PRESENTS “DEFLOWERING WALDO” Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine A Rollicking comedy about an ultraphobic virgin. 262-632-6802. 16-31 GUYS AND DOLLS Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine Nathan Detroit bets his pal, high roller Sky Masterson, that Sky cannot make the next lady he sees fall in love with him. www.racinetheatre.org 262-633-4218. 14 SOAP BOX DERBY RACE Hoffert Drive, Racine Soap box derby at North Beach. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-886-6232. 23-27 CHOCOLATEFEST Chocolate Festival Grounds, Burlington Events include live entertainment, animal acts, children’s area, carnival, exhibits, sculpture in chocolate, chocolate tasting and chocolate for sale. Adults $6; children 12 and under $3. Friday 3 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-11:30 pm; Sunday 10 a.m.8 p.m. 262-763-3300. 12 TASTE OF SCOTLAND South Hills Country Club 3047 Hwy. 41, Franksville An evening of Scottish culture, food, Highland Dancers, music, bagpipes, Scotch tasting. Reservations 6-10:30 p.m. 262-639-7824. 14, 15 MONUMENT SQUARE ART FAIR ON THE LAKE Festival Hall 5 Fifth St., Racine Over 120 artists from around the country present beautiful works of art in a variety of media. One of Wisconsin’s oldest and most respected, juried fine art fairs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-639-6555. 2-4 AMERICAN CAGE CLASSIC WI REGIONAL Case,Horlick,and Park High School; Chavez & King Community Centers See some of the best 9th-12th grade boys and girls basketball teams in the Midwest complete in the 2008 Wisconsin Regional Youth Tournament. All games begin Friday night at 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. Visit www.coachrudys.ws or call 262-880-3002. 18-27 THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine This powerful portrait of an embittered widow, Beatrice, and her young daughters, Tillie and Ruth. www.racinetheatre.org 262-633-4218. 26 MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring St., Union Grove Annual program for families of loved ones buried at this cemetery. 11 a.m. 262-878-5660. 19-21 BOB UECKER INVITATIONAL FISHING CONTEST Reefpoint Marina 2 Christopher Columbus Cswy, Racine All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. ProCelebrity: Thursday; fishing contest Friday and Saturday. 262-781-4445. 3 LAKEFRONT ARTIST SHOW Festival Park 5 Fifth St., Racine A wonderful family event featuring over 100 artists from throughout the Midwest. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 262-637-7892. 18-20 YO-YO CONVENTION & TOY CELEBRATION Spinning Top Museum 533 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington Exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, challenges, show, sales and trading. Events have separate admissions. 262-763-3946. June 1-30 6th ANNUAL PUBLIC ART EVENT Main and Sixth streets., Racine View one-of-a-kind art pieces created by local artists and displayed throughout the Downtown area. Past events have featured decorated dogs, cats, bears, fish, otters, birds and birdbaths and lighthouses. Visit www.racinedowntown.com or call 262-634-6002. 19-22 HARBORFEST Festival Park 5 Fifth St., Racine Music festival with multiple stages of live entertainment. Children’s area, food, beer garden and more. $8. Friday 4:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.9:30 p.m. www.harborfest.org or 262-639-2665. 3 KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY Festival Hall 5 Fifth St., Racine This is a day-long, all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage meal. Features many forms of local entertainment and served by many local volunteers, politicians, celebrities and Kiwanis family members. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. 262-835-2373. 18-20, 25-27 PENGUIN PLAYERS SPRING SHOW Eagles Club 319 Hamilton St., Racine Penguin Players presents affordable, wholesome, family entertainment. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3:30 p.m. Advance tickets $7; at the door $8. 262-681-0906. 10,11 SOAP BOX DERBY RACE Hoffert Drive, Racine Soap box derby at North Beach. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-886-6232. www.racinecvb.org • Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide • 1-800-C-RACINE 38 http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.racinesymphony.org http://www.coachrudys.ws http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.racinedowntown.com http://www.coachrudys.ws http://www.racinetheatre.org http://www.harborfest.org http://www.racinedowntown.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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