Newsletter
May 1, 2015
SEE YOU TONIGHT AT FIRST FRIDAYS 

It is a lovely spring day and we want you, your family and neighbors to join us tonight from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at First Fridays. This month's First Fridays fun brings derby themed specials, art demonstrations, mint juleps, demonstrations, free Art Museum admission and outdoor entertainment.  Below is the entertainment lineup for tonight: 

 

Monument Square - RAR Band

Paul Harris Plaza - Sipos & Young

Crosswalk Park - The Fourcast
 

Come early and stay late! Take a horse drawn carriage ride. Then, stroll throughout downtown to discover great shopping, dining, live music, free museum exploration, art exhibits, demonstrations and dancing. You won't wan to miss the fun tonight! See what's in store for you

 

We also invite you to welcome our newest retail store to the area, Twice Baked Pottery, LLC, located at 320 Main Street. Join County Executive Delagrave, Mayor Dickert and Alderman Coe in officially welcoming them at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony. To learn more about this great new store, click now to visit their website. 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out the Great Programs at the Racine Public Library
  The Racine Public Library is your resource for great books, educational programming and fun.  With  an array of programs for people of all ages, there is always a reason to visit The Racine Public Library!  Check out all of the great programming that is occurring this month at the library.

Uncorkt's Belgian Beer Dinner

May 8th at 6 p.m.
Come to Uncorkt for a Beer Dinner. Uncorkt is teaming up with The Pink Magnolia and Authentic Beverage Management to provide your taste buds with an enlightenment of the flavors of great food and Belgian Beer. The reception begins with a Kortrijk-d'Utsel Aperitif, dry, fruity, nutty and truly unique. Then enjoy five courses of delicious food, paired with beers.  Call to reserve your spot at 262-632-9463 or click here to see all the upcoming events coming to Uncorkt in May.


 

The Ivanhoe Pub and Eatery's Lakefront Tap Takeover

May 8th, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Lakefront Brewery is coming to Ivanhoe to takeover their taps on the eve of Belle City Brewfest. Join them to sample different beers and enjoy great food until 10 p.m. For more information about this event and other events coming to the Ivanhoe, visit their calendar of events.


envi ultra lounge's Sprecher Brewery Beer Dinner

May 15th at 6:30 p.m.

envi is partnering with Sprecher Brewery to bring you a spectacular brewery beer dinner. Meet new people and tantalize your taste buds with great food and drinks. Take a look at their fabulous menu that will perfectly compliment the 5 featured Sprecher beers. Spots fill up fast so please call ahead to reserve your seat at 262.770.4297.


US Air Force Band of Mid-America's Free Concert
May 15th at 11:30 AM
Monument Square
 

We are very excited to announce that the US Air Force Band of Mid-America's group, Starlifter will be returning to Downtown Racine. This free concert, sponsored by the Downtown Racine Corporation and Racine Civic Center, will take place on Monument Square.  This seven-piece group of talented musicians performs in virtually every musical idiom, from Rock and Pop to Jazz and Country, to great contemporary and traditional patriotic songs. They feature the best in popular music from the 1970's to the most current sounds at the top of today's charts.   If the weather is inclement, the concert will be moving to Memorial Hall. 
 
 
The Color Run 

May 23rd 

Persian Park in Downtown Racine 

The Color Run Racine - The Happiest 5k on the PlanetTM - brings the all-new Shine Tour to Racine's lakefront Pershing Park on Saturday, May 23 starting at 9 a.m. The focus is on fun as The Color Run Shine Tour showers runners and walkers with bright color and glitter along a 5k course through the streets of Racine. A high-energy, after-race party kicks in at Pershing Park with music, dancing and color tosses. Your registration includes a limited edition Shine Tour kit, including a custom race t-shirt, gold finishers medal, glittery tricolor head band, special edition glitter pack, classic color pack, new gold tattoos and much more. Register at www.thecolorrun.com/racine. Use code TCRRACINE to save $5 per registration. 




 

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE IN DOWNTOWN RACINE

Come see for yourself what the best kept secret in Racine is....Downtown Racine living. Gorman & Company invites you to tour three of their awesome properties including:
 


If you tour one of Gorman's Downtown Racine properties, you will be eligible for a $50 gift card. Restrictions do apply. Gorman & Company also participates in the affordable housing program, maximum annual income restrictions may apply. Want to learn more about these great properties or to schedule a tour? Contact Tamara Haley at 262-632-3308.

DOWNTOWN DINING & ENTERTAINMENT jazz-clarinet-man.jpg
Visit Henry & Wanda's this weekend and enjoy great food, perfectly mixed drinks and award winning entertainment. Join them for dinner, featuring an upscale interpretation of classic American dishes, served in an elegant relaxed atmosphere. Dinner is available until 10 p.m. on the weekends.  Enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. - midnight. Check out their upcoming live music schedule.

Stop by on Cinco de Mayo and join the Cinco de May-Hoe Fiesta celebration! Every person wearing a sombrero will receive drink specials (buy one get one free) on margaritas, Coronas, Corona Lights and Modelos. If that's not enough, Tuesdays are kilt night! If you prefer to rock your kilt, stop in at the Ivanhoe, on May 5th to enjoy  buy one, get one drinks up to $8, or enjoy $4 Killkennys, Boddingtons, Guinness, and Smithwicks. So, wear your kilt or your sombrero and come enjoy the fun at the "Hoe." 

 

Reefpoint Brew House - 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway

Reefpoint Brew House has great food, an amazing lake view, a four season patio, an extensive beer selection and an energetic entertainment lineup. On Wednesdays, you can join in the fun and win prizes with DJ Trivia Big Fun with Spencer starting at 8 p.m. Experience Reef Point Brew House's weekend entertainment. 
Look who's 
playing at Reef Point Brew House this month:

May 1         Jimmy LeRose    

May 2         Jon Polit             

May 8         Kaptain Kurt      

May 9         Matt Meyer    

May 15       Ripple Effect    

May 16       Dean Richards        


Yardarm Bar & Grill - 930 Erie Street  

Stop by the Yardarm Bar and Grill. It's as close to an English pub as you'll find in Racine. Besides having one of the best fish fries in Racine, the Yardarm also features great weekend entertainment from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.   Take a look at who's playing over the next few weeks at the Yardarm!
MOTHER'S DAY IDEAS 
Mother's Day is in less than two weeks. Do you  know  how you are going to show your Mom just how much you care? Downtown Racine is the place to find unique gifts or the place to bring mom to celebrate. Below are a few ideas to pamper mom this Mother's Day.
 

Are you looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? They would be happy to put together a gift basket for you. Carriage House carries Wisconsin food items such as cheese and sausage, many types of wine, jams, spreads, liquor, craft beer, house hold items and more! All you have to do is give them a call or stop in and they will assemble your basket for you. 


Spending the day with your Mother and looking for something fun to do? Join us at the Ivanhoe to watch "Celtic Journey" play Irish Folk music. If you bring an instrument, you can even joint the band. Ivanhoe also offer $4 Bloody Mary's all day.
 

In honor of Mother's Day, Art Metals Studio is giving away a Pearl Pendant to one lucky customer. Below are two ways to enter to win this lovely Pearl Pendant for your mom:
 
1) Go to www.facebook.com/ArtMetalsStudio and share your favorite Jewelry memory about your Mom on the wall! 
  2) Stop in the store with your Mom and ask to enter the "Moms and Memories" contest. 

To qualify entries must be received before Midnight CT on May 9th. Good luck! 

Downtown Gift Certificates
Still undecided?  Consider a Downtown Gift Certificate! The Downtown Racine Corporation offers gift certificates in $5, 10 and $25 denominations that are redeemable at over 80 Downtown locations.
In fact, Downtown Racine gift certificates make the perfect gift for mom! Gift certificates are valid for a year and can be purchased at the Downtown Racine Corporation's Office located at 425 Main Street or they can also be purchased at Dover Flag and Map located at 323 Main Street.   

Downtown Racine is one of the Midwest's most unique and vibrant lakefront communities. Make downtown Racine your getaway destination for boating, dining, shopping, art and fun!

 

Our historic charm, boutiques, art galleries, international cuisine and museums are just a few of the reasons why Downtown Racine is the place to see. 

 

By experiencing our friendly downtown charisma, or attending one of our energetic events, you will see firsthand why Downtown Racine is the place to be!

 

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Downtown Racine is managed by the Downtown Racine Corporation