A special afternoon and evening of summer fun is planned for Dads & Grads as Downtown Racine rolls out the red carpet from 4 - 9 p.m. on Friday June 7. Great shopping, free museum exploration, art exhibits, dining & live music await you. Listen to the popular local band Group Therapy at Monument Square, Step 9 at Main Street's Crosswalk Park, and The Blues Cartel at Paul Harris Park on the west end of 6th Street.
Here are some of the fun events & specials your friendly downtown merchants will offer this upcoming First Fridays evening:
Cup of Hope and Just Trade will be open until 8 p.m. Enjoy green tea based fruit smoothies at 50 cents off or save $1 for every $10 spent in Just Trade.
Anything's Possible will host author Karen Carnabucci, LCSW-LISW-S, TEP from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about alternative psychotherapy, including psychodrama and family constellation work. Handouts and refreshments available, too! Also check out special sales on record bowls, books, textiles and more!
Art Metals Studio offers the chance to win one of five Downtown Fun Books! Also, specials on June's birthstone, Pearl, with beautiful finished pearl strands 25% off (three days only)! Treat yourself, you deserve it!
EYEopenerZ is fully stocked and updated for summer with new and classic look sunglasses. Also enjoy great music by First Friday performer Dick Elliot Get your EYEZ in and see what others don't!
PLUMB GOLD LTD will offer special pricing on pearl studs, strands and sterling silver pearl jewelry. Pearl is June's birthstone! Great for all occasions. Birthdays, weddings, graduation, or confirmation! Unique colors and shapes at affordable prices!
Humble Home welcomes Boaters! They have great nautical items as well as incredible furnishings for inside and outside your home/boat. They have unique gift items for Fathers Day, birthdays, hostess gifts...you name it! Select items are 10-50% off. Like us on facebook www.facebook.com/humblehomeracine and tell us what goodie/snack you would like us to serve for First Fridays! Goodies will be served from 4-9 p.m.
Enjoy free RAM admission and extended hours from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Racine Art Museum. Drop in to create Family Treasures from 4 - 8 p.m. during the free Hands-On Art Activity. See Twenty-First Century Heirlooms, a large-scale exhibition that offers a context for exploring what we value today and why. In celebration of the museum's 10th anniversary, Top 10 at 10: Favorites from RAM's Collection presents over 100 popular and significant works. Visitors to the museum are invited to vote for their Top 10. Winning pieces will be highlighted this fall in an exhibition in RAM's galleries and at ramart.org.
The Pink Magnolia/Perri's on Main will feature the music of the Ricchio & Mireles Connection from 8 p.m. - 12 midnight. $2 off all flatbread pizza's.
Test your knowledge of U.S. Geography at Dover Flag & Map. Visitors who answer trivia questions correctly will win a prize. Sneaky cheaters furtively peeking at the maps on the wall will be soundly flogged. Bring your friends to show off your superior knowledge of the lakes, states & cities in the good ol' U. S. of A. Flag Day is June 14 - save 20% off your purchase if you say the secret word - "Vexillology".
Casablanca de Mexico Restaurant & Lounge will be offering a free dessert to any person who has served in the Armed Services, past or present. Just bring in a photo of yourself "IN" uniform, wear one of your medals, IDs, etc.....
Northern Lights Gallery will feature Macyn Taylor who will be performing from 6:30 - 9 p.m. While at the Gallery be sure to check out all "Made In America" products. Sign up to win a $25 Gift Card.
Sweet Flame is pleased to announce bean to bar Chocolate Maker Dan Bieser from Tabal Chocolate who will demonstrate the chocolate making process and offer some delicious bars
for sale. They will also be featuring sketches by local downtown artist Vanessa North.
Racine Heritage Museum features a new smaller exhibit, unveiled this evening, featuring Mary Todd Lincoln's visit to Racine in June of 1867. Stop by the museum, enjoy free admission, and discover the friends of the First Lady in Racine, where she stayed, and what she saw and did while she visited Racine. Grab a FREE pamphlet that lists different buildings along Main Street in Downtown Racine that Mrs. Lincoln would have enjoyed while in town.
Henry & Wanda's offers live music with no cover charge from 8 p.m. - midnight. Enjoy the Full Flavor Band with their classic rock and variety. Also $7 Martini Specials: "Summer Lovin" Bacardi Razz (Raspberry Rum), lemonade & Raspberry Pucker and weekend dinner special of $1 off any handmade artisan pizza.
envi ultra lounge will have outdoor patio seating serving up dynamic cuisine and the freshest juices and cocktails. New food menu. Live music starting at 10 p.m. Open from 5 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.
The Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery will be sporting kilts all day and invite you to wear your kilt to receive one free pint of beer. Over 26 tap beers to choose from. Enjoy a Friday Fish Fry on the outside tables! Open from 11 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
Photographic Design Studio & Gallery will feature pearlescent watercolors on canvas by Marj Lacock. Her beautiful paintings are embellished with text, beads and gold leaf. Buy any unframed print and receive 50% off on custom framing.
Uncorkt offers complimentary wine tasting with Beth from Purple Feet from 6 - 8 p.m.! No corking fees all day, plus $5 glasses of wine, 15% off featured wine selections, and 25% off gift items!
Vitality Wellness Spa will feature Hawaiian Dance Demo's from 4 - 8 p.m., dollar a minute chair massages and 10% off on any product or appointment made in person on First Friday.
Axis Kitchen & Bath Design Center will offer free bottled water.
Divino Gelato Café will offer 10% off all purchases. Stay Healthy....enjoy a bit of Italy's Best... GRAZIE!!
Dimple's will be hosting Carol Christensen on violin and will be giving away free scarves with any regular purchase of $50 or more per person.
Copacetic will have a drawing for a pair of Smartwool socks. Register to win and shop the store for you favorite Life is Good t-shirt, Smartwool socks or your next hat or cap.
Hot Shop Glass is the hottest spot downtown. Stop in and see glassblowing demonstrations from 6 - 8:30 p.m. A gift certificate for their popular Explore Glass Class makes a great Father's Day present.
The Furniture Store will offer a one-day only First Fridays summer sale extravaganza All mirrors, clocks and lamps are 20% off. Look for summer flowers throughout the store with big savings on in-stock merchandise only.
Visit the gals at Funky Hannah's Beads & Art and enter to win a free bead class this summer!
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Downtown Summer Block Buster is the 12th annual Public Art Project sponsored by the Downtown Racine Corporation. This year's project features unique creations from 40 artists with each art piece created from 90 blocks of wood (plus other elements such as copper, metal, plastic, etc.) The beautiful block designs are now on display throughout Downtown Racine and you are invited to enjoy them block by block. Bring your camera, wear some comfortable shoes and discover art that will knock your blocks off! 
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