The Symphony Finishes Big

This spring weekend is a terrific opportunity to sample the performing arts in Racine County. Live theater, music and dance are all available. Here are our tips.

Wrapping up the 80th season. The Racine Symphony Orchestra concludes its 80th season (that’s 400 concerts if you’re keeping score) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave. The season finale theme “Everything Old is New Again,” includes a performance by harpist Kelly Molinari. Also joining the orchestra are 30 local high school students, including the contestants and winners of the Young Artists Competition. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors and $5 for students. Kids age 12 and under are free. For tickets call 262-636-9285 or visit www.racinesymphony.org

Not your usual music.  Art, musical instruments or both? You can decide for yourself at Sunday’s Original Instrument Concert at the Racine Art Museum, 441 Main St. The concert, from 2-4 p.m. features original music created primarily with experimental instruments. The music is performed by Hal Rammel, a composer and improviser, who uses musical instruments of his own design and construction. While you’re at RAM, be sure to view this year’s International PEEPs competition entries and vote for your favorite. Visit www.ramart.org

Kids stuff. The Just Add Kids Expo is a free event for families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant. It’s a sort of trade show filled with kid-oriented, family-friendly organizations. You and the kids can experience hands-on art activities and live performances and presentations. Click HERE for details

Dancing Norwegians? You better believe it! The Stoughton Norwegian Dancers perform Sunday at Gifford Elementary School, 8332 Northwestern Ave., Caledonia. This group of Stoughton High School Students performs authentic Scandinavian dance throughout the country. The performance, a benefit for the Racine Sons of Norway, is at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door.

Elementary, My Dear Watson.  “Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure” concludes this weekend at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2517 Northwestern Ave. The famous detective faces a baffling case that entertains the audience. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For performance times and ticket reservations, call the RTG box office at 262-633-4218. Visit www.racinetheatre.org

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