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06/01/2026

Today is the day! Registration for our 2026 glass pumpkin classes opens about noon! Sign up on our website: www.hotshopglass.com Classes begin August 15 & run through the end of November. No classes held Oct 1-10…all the glass blowers are doing a show at The Morton Arboretum.

05/01/2026

Kicking off First Fridays! Come say hi & warm up! So much to see & do downtown tonight! Check out our beautiful new rotating entrance art gallery—watercolor by Patti Fallon ❤️

04/29/2026

A must see during First Fridays Creative Crawl! Just around the corner & down the block from our studio!

Artists Gallery in Racine opens “Five New Visions” this Friday, May 1, for a one-month exhibit.

Enjoy the work of the five most recent artists to join the gallery.
 .gdisis.art Samira Gdisis will present a collection of white line color woodcuts.
 Kelly Darrah explores the theme of abstract patterns and sea creatures. Her mediums include broken glass mosaics and acrylic paintings.
 Kara Sturdy examines the realms and possibilities of clay with her engaging and thought-provoking hand built whimsical ceramics.
 Shayna Frost creates complex abstract line drawings on paper. Medias used are colored pencils, alcohol pens and acrylic washes.
 FiberFae Fay Liberty will be displaying lightweight originally designed cotton and cotton blend handwoven clothing for women and accessories

04/11/2026

Thanks for cleaning up the beach & downtown during ‘Finders Peepers’ last weekend! Here’s the special bunny we made for the winner of the raffle. Congrats Finn! And thanks to EVERYONE!

04/06/2026

More than 50 people picked up trash as they searched for peep bunnies during our weekend ‘Finders Peepers’ event! Thank you to everyone who shared photos & sweet comments…and a very special thanks to our team of secret volunteer hiders! The winner of the special bunny raffle is: Finn Zarbock!

Thanks for playing along with us. Til next year! Be sure to enjoy our beautiful lakefront & downtown Racine small businesses & check out the Peep Exhibit at the Racine Art Museum through 4/18❤️

And if you like the song playing with the video- it’s my ‘brother’ Hans Mayer Music 2 ❤️

04/05/2026

Update: Found ❤️. Thanks so much for playing along with us! Happy Easter.

The final bunny has dropped! Have fun exploring north/zoo beach as you search!

Remember to post when you find it! …and pick up some trash on the way ❤️❤️❤️

04/05/2026

UPDATE: Found ❤️

Bunny #3 dropped downtown! It’s Finders Peepers! Be sure to post when you find em!

Here’s your riddle :
I’m ready to play, though small in size, a bunny at bat is quite a surprise! Near a place where Irish drinks are poured, I’m off the field but still well scored! (Photo is just so you know what the perp looks like, it’s not a clue to its location!)

04/05/2026

Update: FOUND ❤️❤️❤️

Bunny drop #2! It’s Finders Peepers! Remember to post when you find it!!!

This one is outside downtown. (Photo is for knowing what the bunny looks like…not its location 😉)

Here’s a riddle to help:
I ride along with stories in tow, a basket of tales wherever I go. Pages and adventures stacked up high, for curious minds that wander by.

04/05/2026

We love the Racine Art Museum!!! Look at all the creative fun planned!

PEEPS® at RAM is bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever in 2026! In addition to the expanded exhibition, we’re hosting a variety of sweet springtime events during the run of the show, including:

RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition Virtual Tour—Thursday, April 9
Explore RAM’s sweetest exhibition from the comfort of home. Video available on RAM’s YouTube channel.

PEEPS® Play Sensory Day—Saturday, April 11, Noon – 4:00 pm
Designed with sensory accessibility in mind, explore RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026 through touch, sound, color, and movement.

PEEPS® Special Viewing Day—Sunday, April 12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
For one Sunday only, we’re opening up our doors and inviting guests to visit RAM and all of its outstanding exhibitions.

Marshmallow Tales: PEEPS® Story Time—Friday, April 17, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Presented in partnership with the Racine Public Library, kids can enjoy a few springtime stories—perfect for kids ages 2–5.

Eye Candy: Bunny Big Top—Saturday, April 18, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Step right up to the Bunny Big Top for an unforgettable night of magic, masterpieces, and a little bit of mischief as the museum comes alive with roaming performers, carnival games, signature treats, and more.

Learn more on our website: https://www.ramart.org/exhibit/peeps-2026/

04/05/2026

UPDATE: Found ❤️❤️❤️

Finders Peepers! Bunny #1 (of 4 today) has dropped at North/Zoo Beach park. Find ‘em & he’s yours ❤️

Please post in the comments when it’s found! All the details can be found in our post from Thursday. Happy hunting!