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Happy weekend, Kenosha! 

In today’s happening-today edition: An orchestra festival with 1,400 students, Wisconsin supper clubs worth the drive, and Dr. Ahmed Siddig on equitable neurology + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

A night of soaring strings: Kenosha Unified School District’s 63rd Orchestra Festival will be at Indian Trail High School on Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m., showcasing nearly 1,400 student musicians from across the district — get all the details.

Advancing equitable neurology care: Racine neurologist Dr. Ahmed Siddig is working to expand neurology access for communities of color, citing long waits and transportation barriers, and says representation can improve stroke care and outcomes — learn how representation impacts care.

Reservations-worthy Midwest classics: Fifteen Wisconsin supper clubs worth the drive, including Racine’s HobNob, are booking up fast this weekend with crispy walleye, relish trays, and cozy booths just up the lake from Kenosha — see the full list.

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Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Kenosha
• Swap books over coffee and music
• Meet fellow fiber artists at Northside
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Color splash for your week: Need a quick pick-me-up on your next downtown loop? At Place of the Pike, a familiar wall blooms into nearly 5,000 square feet of lakefront color and leaping pike, an easy detour that makes errands feel artsy and reminds you why Kenosha’s got range.

Your new stitch spot: Unraveled Creative Studio is a bright, hangout-friendly yarn shop stocked with Malabrigo-to-Cascade favorites, with classes and chill craft clubs for knit, crochet, weaving, and macramé. A welcoming spot where stashes grow, WIPs are understood, and the creative buzz comes standard.

Small-batch sips await: Rustic Road Brewing Company pours fresh, small-batch beer brewed in-house, served in a cozy taproom with food that does more than soak it up. Grab a friend, split a flight, and find a new favorite… all without leaving Kenosha.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍁 Maple Syrup Hikes @ Petrifying Springs County Park (Bristol) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Feel like spring is teasing us again? Wander Petrifying Springs for a maple syrup hike where you’ll meet the trees, watch a tap demonstration, and earn a taste at the end. It’s wholesome, quietly fascinating, and yes, pre-registration is required.

☕ Coffee & Charcuterie @ Visit Pleasant Prairie | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of small-town luxury is free snacks and a good pour, swing by the VPP Welcome Center for the monthly Coffee & Charcuterie. Sip locally roasted Pleasant Prairie blend, graze a board, get Village updates, then browse merch, maps, and dangerously soft tees.

🧶 Crochet Granny Squares Class @ Unraveled Creative Studio (Racine) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Unraveled Creative Studio is turning your basic stitches into bragging rights with a granny square class that goes beyond back and forth. Learn to work in the round, read patterns, change colors, and join like a pro, then plot afghans, bags, and smugly cozy sweaters.

🎨 Paint & Sip @ Olde MKE Pub (Racine) | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Craving a getaway without braving Mitchell? Swing by Olde MKE Pub for a Cream City Canvas paint and sip. Forty bucks covers supplies and a drink, and you can work your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail right into the masterpiece. Message to reserve.

🔔 Sound Bath @ The Inclusive Bean (Racine) | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Trade small talk for stillness at a sound bath with Lisa Damm at The Inclusive Bean, where crystal bowls quiet your busy brain. Co-hosted with The Institute of Light, it is by donation, suggested $20, and the vibe is pure calm, connection, and neighborhood charm.

⏰ Daylight Savings Sale @ Pawstar Paw Store (Racine) | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Pawstar is softening the Daylight Savings gut punch with storewide deals, fun, and cozy gear to make losing an hour feel like a win. Wrap up at Anime Milwaukee, then cruise 40 minutes south for retail therapy with the Pawstar crew, and smug clock-adjusting.

👑 Elvis Live @ Ambitious Vibes Candle Bar (Racine) | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Grab a seat and let the King take the wheel at ElvisLive, a spot-on tribute with hip shakes, velvet vocals, and plenty of rhinestone swagger. It’s equal parts nostalgia and fun, no jumpsuit required, though your inner crooner may stage a comeback.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Thoughts for Food 2026 @ Eagles Aerie (Racine) – 4:00 PM
• 3/7 Thoughts for Food @ Coasters Bar & Grill (Racine) – 5:00 PM
• 3/8 Elvis Live @ Ambitious Vibes Candle Bar (Racine) – 12:00 PM
• 3/10 Tuesday Open Mic @ Rustic Road Brewing Company – 8:00 PM
• 3/12 The Girl on the Train @ Racine Theatre Guild – 7:00 PM
• 3/12 Music Bingo @ McAuliffe’s Pub (Racine) – 7:00 PM
• 3/13 Brad Stern @ Chartroom Food & Spirits (Racine) – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Kenosha report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 59°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 33%

Patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

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