Arts & Entertainment Milwaukee Talks: "True Blood" actress Kristin Bauer By Andy Tarnoff - Sept. 2, 2009 8:19 a.m. Racine native Kristin Bauer keeps herself busy. In addition to playing Pam, the vampire club owner on HBO's hit show, "True Blood," Bauer is also an artist, an animal rights activist and a new bride who got married on her family's farm. We caught up with Bauer to discuss "man hands," her new-found recognition, her memories of Mayfair Mall and more. ...

Dining Blueberries cooks up a new kind of Racine breakfast By Julie Lawrence - Feb. 3, 2009 4:19 p.m. Greasy, high-fat meals are an occasional treat, but certainly not the way to start your day on a regular basis. This is where Blueberries, a new breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant at 522 6th St. in downtown Racine, fills a void. Owner Lauren Bell opened her small, cash-only café in summer 2008 as a refreshing alternative to the city's usual players. ...

Travel & Visitors Guide Classic Kewpee cooks up doll-icious eats By Molly Snyder Edler - Jan. 6, 2009 8:29 a.m. Kewpee -- also called "The Kewpee" -- is a Racine dining gem featuring great grill food and 300-400 Kewpie dolls. Somehow, despite all the dolls, Kewpee gets away without being the least bit creepy. It's bright and upbeat and almost always packed with a variety of customers from all walks of life. ...

Dining A guide to exploring Racine's cuisine By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Nov. 22, 2008 2:29 p.m. Racine's dining landscape is ever-growing and while you'll still find your fair share of small, mom and pop diners and supper clubs, new, contemporary and ethnically diverse restaurants are popping up downtown. Here is an updated account of what our neighbor to the south is bringing to the dining table. While this list doesn't cover every last eatery, it includes the newcomers as well as several perennial favorites. ...

Music Talking about "Birds on Wires" with Tomaloff By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 4, 2008 8:38 a.m. With his band The Dammitheads, Racine singer, songwriter and guitarist David Tomaloff made some strides. So, when his first solo record recently appeared, it looked like Tomaloff ditched the band and jumped into the void. Instead, he says, "Birds of Wires," a gorgeous blend of country and roots rock, has been a long time coming. ...

Sports Briefs Safe Sport Zone revamps ticketing for prep events By Judy Steffes - Aug. 19, 2008 5:04 a.m. In an effort to improve safety and security at high school events, Safe Sport Zone of Racine unveils a new online ticketing program ...

Travel & Visitors Guide Blogs The Bike Writer: The trip back home By Judy Steffes - Aug. 13, 2007 9:13 a.m. Another rain delay. Strong storms moving through Chicago and Indiana. Lightning and thunder and some local flooding. My goal is to bike through Chicago to Kenosha, about 114 miles today ... and, possibly make it to my sister’s house in Franklin. ...

Travel & Visitors Guide Blogs Hitting the highways, part 3 By Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker - June 26, 2007 11:02 p.m. More stories from the road as Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker continues is Executive Ride through the state. ...

Politics Blogs It's time to make tracks for passenger rail By Steve Jagler - April 5, 2007 9:33 a.m. When Small Business Times launched the Milwaukee Biz Blog two months ago, we invited the community to comment on issues that affect the local economy. We invited folks to sound off on our new soapbox about whatever they felt passionate about. ...

Sports Briefs Spring Training Report: Rottino's outlook is bright By Drew Olson - March 27, 2007 9:48 p.m. Racine native Vinny Rottino's ability to play several positions could give him the upper hand in the battle for a spot on the Brewers' opening day roster. ...

In Restaurants > American Apple Holler Restaurant & Dinner Theater ( map ) 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant (262) 884-7100

In Restaurants > American Blueberries ( map ) 522 6th St., Racine (262) 637-7609

In Shopping > Grocery Braun's Specialties ( map ) 345 Main St., Racine (262) 633-5806

In Bars and Clubs > Pub Buckets Pub ( map ) 2031 Lathrop Ave, Racine (262) 633-8951

In Shopping > Gifts Buddy Squirrel Nut Shop ( map ) 5764 Durand Ave., Racine (262) 554-6225

1.	In Childrens Events: Booksigning and Storytime with Author Lois Ehlert Dec. 19, 2009 2:00 p.m.

1.	Marcus Regency Value Cinemas