July 24, 2007Music on the Monument Continues with FREE Concerts Every FridayMusic on the Monument is celebrating its 5th anniversary of providing FREE summer concerts at Monument Square. Every Friday, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., an outdoor concert features local entertainers.Michael Drake performs July 27Mean Jake performs August 3Enjoy Island music this Friday (July 27) with a performance by Michael Drake. Next Friday, August 3, Mean Jake will perform a lunch-time concert at Music on the Monument as well as an encore concert Friday evening during First Fridays.Music on the Monument is brought to you by the Downtown Racine Corporation, WRJN, Lite Rock 92.1, Century 21 Savaglio and Cape and Harland J’s Cafe.Lighten Up! In Downtown Racine Winners AnnouncedThe Downtown Racine Corporation recently announced the top three award winning lighthouses and their artists who will win cash prizes in the “Lighten Up! In Downtown Racine” public art event. The winners are:Winning LighthouseFirst Place (winning $3,000) — Children! Shining Lights of our Future (pictured to the right)Artist: Cathy McCombs and the Prairie School 3rd Grade ChildrenSponsor: Gene JohnsonSecond Place (winning $2,000) — Calling All ShipsArtist: Diane SollerSponsor: Racine Heritage MuseumThird Place (winning $1,000) — Get the DriftArtist: Jeff LevonianSponsor: Dimples’ Fine ImportsThe award-winning lighthouses are among the 76 lighthouses now on display throughout Downtown Racine. They will be on exhibit until mid-September when they will be sold at the Lights Out! Auction which will be held on Saturday, September 15 at Memorial Hall.To see photographs of the lighthouses or for more information on the Lights Out! Auction, log onto http://www.racinedowntown.com/2007PublicArtEvent–Lighthouses.htmlLighten Up! T-Shirts and Other Lighthouse-Themed Items AvailableLighten Up! t-shirts are now available at Copacetic in adult, youth and infant sizes and colors. Prices are $21 for adults, $16 for youth and $15 for infant. Check them out today!The Museum Shop at the Racine Heritage Museum has created two new sets of Racine coasters highlighting historic Racine lighthouses. There is a set of four coasters each with a different vintage photo of the Wind Point Lighthouse; the Racine Harbor Lighthouse, the Racine Reef Lighthouse and the Pierhead Light. The second set includes four coasters featuring the Wind Point lighthouse. Both sets of coasters are available for $15 exclusively at the Racine Heritage Museum.It’s Almost Here — Another First Fridays Event in Downtown Racine!First Fridays returns to Downtown Racine on Friday evening, August 3. From 6-9 p.m. Downtown stores, galleries, museums, pubs and restaurants are open. Enjoy live outdoor music with an encore concert performance by Mean Jake at Monument Square as well as other performers throughout Downtown. Horse drawn carriage rides are available and the Racine Art Museum and Racine Heritage Museum are open for evening visits.Visit Market on the Square on Saturday, August 11Downtown Racine’s Market on the Square will be open again on Saturday, August 11, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Monument Square with with a variety of vendors offering products such as:* Fresh produce* Handmade jewelry & tie dyed clothing* Candles, gifts, stained glass items* Home-made doggie treats* Fun children’s activities and free balloons* And more!Guests will also enjoy the music of the MIT’s, Racine’s own Musicians in Training.Join us for a fun-filled day at Market on the Square — Only in Downtown Racine!The Brandon James Band Performs at Summer Nights at the SquareSummer Nights at the Square is Downtown Racine’s newest FREE summer concert series which is being held on the second Saturday evening of the month during June, July, August and September.Brandon James BandOn Saturday, August 11, The Brandon James Band will perform. With blazing guitars and a solid groove, this band provides the best in classic rock, southern rock, country rock, and americana music. They cover a wide spectrum of music including the classic rock of the Beatles and Byrds, the southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers and the hot country sounds of Vince Gill.The outdoor concert begins at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and meet their friends and neighbors for a summer evening of entertainment. Refreshments are available for sale.Summer Nights at the Square is sponsored by a grant from the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation in cooperation with the Downtown Racine Corporation, WRJN, Lite Rock 92.1 and The Journal Times.Musical Events in Downtown RacineMusic and More — Every Thursday the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Racine presents their Music & More Concert Series. The free Thursday concerts are held from 12 noon - 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue.* July 26 — Zachary Scot Johnson, piano; Mark Paffrath, folk singer; Jeff Ward, Zach Johnson, Mark Paffrath, folk trio* August 2 — Laura Zimmermann, cello; Musicians in Training, youth ensemble; Curt Hanrahan, jazz ensembleTheir final concert will be held on Thursday, August 9 at 7 p.m. featuring Reedy Buzzards Bluegrass Band, and Kathy Pyeatt & Friends from the Floretine Opera. Donation is $10; tickets can be purchased at the door.Downtown Gift Certificates Always on SaleWhen it comes to gift giving, there’s no better place to shop than Downtown Racine. Can’t find the perfect gift? Why not consider a Downtown Gift Certificate. Gift certificates come in various denominations and can be used at over 75 Downtown shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs. Gift certificates can be purchased at the DRC office, 425 Main Street and at Dover Flag & Map, 323 Main Street.Other Events in Downtown RacineJavaVino EventsCine-Matic Free Film Series every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Watch for independent productions, classic American comedies and foreign films coming up all summer long.Open Jam with Ramon — the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.Fired Up EventsSummer Camps for ages 7 and up:* “Garden Variety” — August 7-9* “Bubble Up” — August 14-16* “Bowled Over” — July 31-August 2; August 21-23Workshops:August 3 — Assorted banksAugust 12 — Birthday plateWine Nights:July 30 — Square Chip & Dip ServerAugust 20 — 5 x 7 Frame with glass insertFor more information, call Fired Up at 262-619-9234.Other Entertainment in Downtown RacineJavaVino, 424 Main StreetJuly 27 — Tracy BeckYardarm Bar & Grill, 920 Erie StreetJuly 28 — Scott & Michelle DalzielAugust 1 — Big Joe Kennedy & FriendsAugust 4 — Mark PaffrathAugust 8 — The Julie Wood BandAugust 11 — Richard HollyGeorge’s Tavern, 1201 North Main StreetThursdays — Ladies Night with Devious DaveFridays — Ladies Night with Goodtimes, Inc.Saturdays — Ladies Night with Devious Dave