Start Your Labor Day Weekend Activities at First Fridays in Downtown Racine!

Downtown Racine Merchants guarantee to start your Labor Day weekend with lots of Fun on Friday, September 3 from 6-9 p.m.!Joinfamily and friends during First Fridays for another family-friendly evening of shopping, dining, music and more.

Here’s a sampling of what your friends in downtown have in store for you:

Great locations for music including

• Get started early with the Summer Student Funk Band at Monument Square from 5 - 5:45pm.
• EZ Livn’ takes the stage at Monument Square from 6 - 9 p.m.
• At Main Street’s Crosswalk Park you’ll hear Hey, Alright.
• In the 400 block of 6th St.enjoy the stomping blues of local favorite Paul Kaye.
• Inside various shops you’ll hear live music too!
• When the shops and outdoor festivities shut down at 9 p.m., visit downtown’s famous pubs & eateries for live music or an evening snack!

Artistry Furniture and Gift Gallery, 512 Monument Square, will be offering 20% discount storewide, some exclusions apply. Also, stop in for details on their $10,000 shopping spree!

Casablanca de Mexico Restaurant & Lounge, 230 Main St, will be randomly serving a plate of "Churros" (a Mexican Pastry) for dessertand also giving out discount coupons that can be used on your next dining visit.

Uncorkt, 240 Main St, features wine tasting from 6-8PM.

JoJo’s Toys, 306 Main St., offers 10% off on all games. Stop in and discover smart, engaging toys and games for yourself or anyone on your list.

Dimples Fine Imports, 416 Main St, features singer/guitarist Katie Lafond.

Art Metals Studio, 322 Main St, features an amazing assortment of sapphires, September’s birthstone! Also, check outthe Mokume-Gane and Tahitian Pearl Pendant designed and created to celebrate the 30 Year Anniversary of the Downtown Racine Corporation.   

Fired Up! Racine, 320 Main St, has a workshop: paint a wall hanging tile with 3 add-ons! Choose between a flower or underwater scene and learn great techniques such as bubble painting , two tone sponging and speckle painting! Kids 7 and up may attend with or without parents.

Photographic Design Studio and Gallery, 411 Sixth Street, offers 20% off all framed artwork.

Artists Gallery, 401 Main St, will host an artist’s reception for featured member artist photographer Mike Janis Jr.  His photos range from contemporary to traditional subject matter; in color and black and white; and on various surfaces including canvas and papers.  The Third Annual 10x10 Silent Auction continues at the gallery. This is an opportunity to buy fine art at YOUR price. Over 35 pieces are on display from member artists.

Molly Magruder, 330 Main St, will have The Fourcast performing live in the store from 6 -  8:30 p.m.

Salute’ Italian Restaurant, 314 Main St., offers a free glass of wine or desert with any two entrees ordered.

Racine Art Museum , 441 Main St., will offer free admission from 10 a.m - 9 p.m.  At 6 p.m., join local photographer and author Mark Hertzberg in the Museum Store where he will be signing copies of his new book, Frank Lloyd Wright's SC Johnson Research Tower. The bookexplores the design, the construction, and - through interviews with Johnson employees - the experience of working within Wright's iconic Tower. Reserve your copy today by calling 262.638.8200. Also, drop in and create magnificent artwork inspired by RAM's newest exhibitions from 4 - 8 p.m.

Hot Shop Glass artisans at 239 Wisconsin Avenue create blown glass art before your eyes with demonstrations from 6-8:30 p.m.

Evelyn’s Club Main, 331 Main St,features the infamous Night Wing, 8-11 p.m.

Northern Lights Gallery, 423 Main St, features Macyn Taylor with her music and vocals. While at the Gallery check out the in-store specials and new products.

Pink Magnolia Restaurant and Lounge, 240 Main St, features pianist Amy-Joy Dienberg, from 6 – 9 p.m. and R&B jazz from Enuf Said from 9 p.m.-1a.m. Enjoy a free appetizer with two entrees, and $2 off martinis.

Top Dog Hot Dog, 520 Main St., will be premiering their newest dog, The Hillbilly Hotdog, from 5 - 9 p.m.

Plumb Gold Ltd, 322 Main St, will honor the Downtown Racine Corporation's 30th "pearl" anniversary by raffling an Argentium silver and Tahitian pearl drop pendant with chain. A  $155 value!

Henry & Wanda’s, 501 6th St., features the Mike Murphy Trio as well as a $6 Martini special.

Upurea, 304 Main St, will be offering free mini-makeover consultations. A new event, Throw N’ Glow, will also be offered. Customers can bring in their current conventional products and will be educated on any chemical “nasties” they contain. If guests choose to throw their product into Upurea’s “hazardous materials can”, they’ll receive 25% off of an upgrade to a natural product.

The Ivanhoe Pub and Eatery, 231 Main St, now has 26 beers on tap. Stop in for a $5 beer flight including selections from 10 local breweries and 10 from other countries.  First Friday special - $25 for a flight of all 26 beers.

Dunn Bros Coffee, 245 Main St., offers free samples of one of five delicious truffles, no purchase necessary.

DP Wigley & Hop To It, 234 Wisconsin Ave, will have artists from the Mitchell Wagon Lofts displaying their works, including carvers and whittlers. Nate Mortensen will be playing his self-made instruments, guitars and gourd-tars. You can also enjoy beer and wine tasting from the Belle City Homebrewers.

Funky Hannah’s, 324 Main St, has fun earring-making demonstrations all evening! Let the funky gals show you how easy it is to make your own fashionable beaded jewelry!

McAuliffes on the Square, 213 6th St, hosts the band 89 mojo starting at 9 p.m.

Common Scents, 303 Main St, will be featuring a hula dancer and chair massages.  Barbara McCloskey will also demonstrate stringing techniques and her Beadarilla beaded jewelry.

For more information, log onto www.firstfridaysracine!