AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Racine Wisconsin. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:17:43 -0600 The Racine Art Museum is excited to announce the debut of a 49-piece gift donated by internationally known art jewelry collector, Donna Schneier. In... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-the-donna-schneier-collection-arrives-at-ram-art-jewelry-of-the-1980s-and-1990s-233495 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-the-donna-schneier-collection-arrives-at-ram-art-jewelry-of-the-1980s-and-1990s-233495 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Each fall, the Racine Art Museum welcomes the newest gifts of artworks to its permanent collections with a debut exhibition. Receiving a substantial... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-new-and-novel-2009-recent-gifts-to-ram-s-collection-233498 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-new-and-novel-2009-recent-gifts-to-ram-s-collection-233498 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 The Racine Art Museum presents a career survey of the works of internationally recognized ceramic sculptor Michael Lucero. This exhibition is the... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-collection-focus-michael-lucero-233500 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-collection-focus-michael-lucero-233500 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Working in the large scale of RAM’s Windows project is no challenge for Therman Statom. Throughout his career this artist has challenged his... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-therman-statom-outside-the-box-233501 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-therman-statom-outside-the-box-233501 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 RAM's Wustum Museum of Fine Arts continues a Racine tradition with the opening of Wisconsin Photography 2009. Featuring 90 pieces by 45 Wisconsin... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-wisconsin-photography-2009-233504 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-wisconsin-photography-2009-233504 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 RAM's Wustum Museum continues a splendid Racine tradition with the opening of Watercolor Wisconsin 2009. As one of the museum's most popular annual... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-watercolor-wisconsin-2009-233506 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/exhibition-watercolor-wisconsin-2009-233506 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Adapted by Will Severin, Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder & John Vreeke from the novel by Valentine Davies This hilarious, tender and charming show... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/miracle-on-34th-street-233521 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/miracle-on-34th-street-233521 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 A tour of the mansion at 6231 Northwestern Avenue is being held on December 12 from 1 to 4.  Santa will be there in his sleigh and Ronald... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/house-tour-236310 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/house-tour-236310 Sports and Recreation Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Apple Holler Offers Children’s Christmas Program     RACINE, WISCONSIN, November 11, 2009…. Apple Holler is... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/apple-holler-presents-children-s-christmas-program-mrs-claus-and-the-littlest-reindeer-236453 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/apple-holler-presents-children-s-christmas-program-mrs-claus-and-the-littlest-reindeer-236453 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Apple Holler Offers Children’s Christmas Program     RACINE, WISCONSIN, November 11, 2009…. Apple Holler is... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/apple-holler-presents-children-s-christmas-program-mrs-claus-and-the-littlest-reindeer-236454 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/apple-holler-presents-children-s-christmas-program-mrs-claus-and-the-littlest-reindeer-236454 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Apple Holler Offers Children’s Christmas Program     RACINE, WISCONSIN, November 11, 2009…. Apple Holler is... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/apple-holler-presents-children-s-christmas-program-mrs-claus-and-the-littlest-reindeer-236455 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/apple-holler-presents-children-s-christmas-program-mrs-claus-and-the-littlest-reindeer-236455 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Wisconsin (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/burlington/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-racine-county-228120 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/burlington/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-racine-county-228120 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Racine Art Museum (RAM) is pleased to announce a continuing partnership with Racine's local Target® in recognition of the museum's effort to... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/ram-is-please-to-continue-free-target-tours-for-kids-224592 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/ram-is-please-to-continue-free-target-tours-for-kids-224592 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Racine County, WI area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Racine County,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/burlington/news/racine-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-racine-county-221153 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/burlington/news/racine-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-racine-county-221153 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Racine County Wisconsin area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/burlington/news/racine-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-racine-county-221598 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/burlington/news/racine-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-racine-county-221598 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Wisconsin corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/find-wisconsin-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-wisconsin-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217107 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/find-wisconsin-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-wisconsin-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217107 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Each year, the Racine Art Museum welcomes the newest gifts of artworks to its permanent collections with a debut exhibition. Open through... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/the-racine-art-museum-unveils-new-gifts-to-the-collection-212442 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/the-racine-art-museum-unveils-new-gifts-to-the-collection-212442 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Racine Art Museum presents a career survey of the works of internationally recognized ceramic sculptor Michael Lucero. Collection Focus -... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/the-racine-art-museum-presents-career-survey-of-ceramic-sculptor-michael-lucero-212446 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/the-racine-art-museum-presents-career-survey-of-ceramic-sculptor-michael-lucero-212446 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Racine Art Museum (RAM) is excited to announce the debut of a 49-piece gift donated by internationally known Art Jewelry collector,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/the-racine-art-museum-debuts-donna-schneier-art-jewelry-gift-210793 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/the-racine-art-museum-debuts-donna-schneier-art-jewelry-gift-210793 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Racine Art Museum has commissioned internationally acclaimed glass artist Therman Statom to create a new exhibition for its Windows on... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/see-glass-through-glass-at-the-racine-art-museum-210316 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/racine/news/see-glass-through-glass-at-the-racine-art-museum-210316 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600