Racine & Me: Bear Paw Adventure Park Thrill Hill Grand Opening and more with Visit Racine County

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Cari Greving from Visit Racine County joined us to talk about the debut of a new Thrill Hill at Bear Paw Adventure Park and much more! 

Celebrate the Grand Opening of Randy’s Thrill Hill, our newest attraction on the largest manmade hill in the Midwest. This 250-foot-long slide, standing 70 feet tall with a 50-foot vertical drop is a tribute to Randy Isaacson’s adventurous spirit. It's happening on April 26th.

Randy believed in creating moments of joy, excitement, and togetherness, and this night is all about celebrating that legacy.

16th Street Studios Spring Open House

CALLING ALL ART APPRECIATORS AND FELLOW CREATIVES: SAVE THE DATE Saturday April 26th 2025 when the 16th Street Studios hosts its Annual Spring Open House. 10:00am – 4:00pm. 1405 16th Street Racine WI. Admission is free.
40+ artists and creative space holders will be open for this event. You’re invited to tour their studios, learn about their work, and purchase paintings, drawings, collage, pottery, photographs, handmade books and more from them. Free parking is available on the street and in the east and west lots. Enter the building on its north side at either of its two entrances, identified by canopies carrying the street address numbers 1405 and 1515. Chit Chaat will be serving their unique delicious cuisine in the legendary on-site cafe “Chez Bob’s” from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
The Racine Arts and Business Center is the oldest business incubator in the United States. Its Cream City brick building was constructed around 1865. In 1995, artists began occupying space in studios that boast exposed brick and beams, along with large windows. In addition, the Center also offers spaces for retail (including some wonderful vintage shops), storage, offices, manufacturing and assembly.
Other “don’t miss” stops during the Open House include: Draw Joseph Suite 1204 •State of the art figure drawing studio. The primary draw, Tuesday Night Open Draw, is weekly from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. TNOD features “proteges” which are ordinary people who are being taught the craft, and who are posing full figure (nude) for their very first time. There is also a monthly portrait session every “Second Sunday” from 1:00pm-3:30pm. All DJS sessions are open to the public and are FREE! (tipping the model is encouraged) Art supplies are provided. Spirit of Racine Suite 2500 •Museum showcasing our community’s entrepreneurial history in manufacturing throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Steep in the history of this wonderful space! Open by appointment the rest of the year.
Plus, so much more! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Learn more at: facebook.com/16thstreetstudios https://www.facebook.com/events/1889288591844307  

Open House at 1888 Bohemian Schoolhouse

Visit the 1888 one-room schoolhouse that was an ethnic school in a farming community. Its main function was to teach Bohemian language and culture to children on weekends. Step back in time to see what school was like in 1888 and play some children’s games of the period. Bohemian bakery for sale; offerings are limited. No charge.

RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2025

Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to create work utilizing or inspired by colorful PEEPS® Brand marshmallow candy. 
Curating an exhibition that showcases PEEPS® artwork is somewhat unexpected for a museum. However, the concept of working with unusual materials is supported by RAM’s mission to exhibit, collect, preserve, and educate in the field of contemporary craft—a subset of art that focuses on handmade work created traditionally from ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, polymer, and wood. Artists consistently push material boundaries, so the idea that they sometimes utilize and experiment with materials produced for purposes other than art-making can be seen throughout RAM’s exhibitions and many works in the museum’s permanent collection—the largest contemporary craft collection in North America.

Meet the Winemaker Dinner at Buzzed Wine Bar

We are beyond excited to welcome winemaker Elena Revello to Buzzed for an intimate wine dinner. Elena Revello is a third-generation winemaker at Fratelli Revello, a renowned Barolo estate in La Morra, Italy. Learn all about her winemaking process from grape to glass all while enjoying a 6-course meal prepared by Jesse & Val from Infinity Coffee. Fratelli Revello practices sustainable viticulture and refrains from using herbicides and insecticides. Elena will guide you through a tasting of 6 wines from her portfolio including 3 single vineyard Barolos.

Date: Thursday, May 1st
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Buzzed Wine Bar, 588 N Pine Street
Cost: $100/person
Tickets:  https://buzzedwinebar.com/ols/products/winemakerdinner

Course 1: Fresh baked bread paired with Italian White Course 2: Beef Carpaccio paired with 2023 Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba Course 3: Ratatouille paired with 2023 Barbera d Alba Course 4: Scratch Ravioli Florentine paired with 2020 Barolo Course 5: Bolognese paired with 2020 Barolo Gattera Course 6: Seafood Linguini (clams, calamari, scallops) paired with 2021 Barolo Ceretta Course 7: Tiramisu paired with 2020 Barolo Conca
Vegetarian available 
Tickets required, 21 and over