The Racine Creative Center is a quiet, seemingly abandoned place when you first walk in. If I recall correctly, the building was once home to a furniture store whose owners had a cute little white dog that was allowed to walk around the store. Once you reach the third floor, however, you’re met with a…
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‘Zines of Racine series: an introductory post
While pursuing my writing career during these past few years, I have befriended many artists and poets who publish their material independently whether through small presses or self published books. A few of these writers have released their work through the medium of ‘Zines, small traditionally photocopied periodicals. I went to the annual Racine ‘Zine…
The Rochambo Coffee Shop and other things explored over the weekend
I was all set to cover the Fire on Ice festival for today’s entry but I ended up quickly having a look and then leaving. It was much smaller compared to last year due to the absence of the ice skating rink on account of the temperature being 35 degrees. I had also eaten lunch…
A brief meditation on Super Metroid
1994’s Super Metroid has become one of my favorite video games within the past 14 years. I first discovered it in college when I was hanging around the University of Parkside’s video game club. The dank, dark neon setting really drew me into the story about a bounty hunter, Samus, rescuing the last of an…
The Art of The Branch: An Interview with Kristina Campbell
Now that I have introduced myself, I have decided to write a little about The Branch. Every time I visit, I am struck by amount of art on the walls, tables, and even inside the giant bank vault. I wanted to find out how The Branch decided to host artwork and it’s contribution to the…
An introduction to the new Writer in Residence
Hello, My name is Jenny Maurer and I will be your writer in residence for January to June 2020. Since moving to Racine in 1990, I have long come to appreciate the many creative outlets that our community offers, such as the Wustum’s many art classes, The Racine Art Museum’s exhibitions, the Racine Public Library’s…
Intermission
:Lindsay Knapp We’re all feeling it; the decline of delicious summer and our steep descent into the darker months. Fall days have always been, for me, the pause to consider how we will handle the pace change as a family. It’s a quick respite of quick-bursting color and sun-filled pumpkin hunting afternoons. But with each…
The Star-Gazers
:Lindsay Knapp There are eleven of us, huddled into a donut shaped room; a massive telescope taking center stage where the donut hole would normally be. We orbit around it, people of all different sizes shapes and ages, bopping from one side of the room to the next. There are children here, no doubt fueled…
The Super Secret Ninja-ness of the Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade
:Lindsay Knapp Approximately two months ago, I found myself sitting in a buzzy little morning meeting; warm with June’s glow. Twenty of southern Wisconsin’s astute bee-lovers joined forces under the leadership of Eva Lewandowski of DNR to receive updated training on bee-monitoring and survey logging. WHAT!? What is this ?! I’ll pause here to acknowledge…
The Underground Huddle
:Lindsay Knapp Every Wednesday night, there is a gathering of youth in the city of Racine, … underground. Well, not quite literally. If you hear wild squeals of laughter coming from the Living Light Community Center on College Avenue, rest assured that there are a couple diligent adults who are engaging in the art of…
ArtRoot Writer-In-Residence 