Holiday shopping deals in Downtown Racine

You may have heard: Friday is something of a major shopping day.

While Best Buy, Walmart and other major stores are inundating us with deals on flat screen TVs and MP3 players, every store is counting on the legions of "Black Friday" shoppers to make some money this year.

Being a local source for news, we like to focus on the local stores and businesses trying to compete with the major retailers (that's no knock on the major retailers, it's just judging from TV, radio, email, mail, etc. they don't need much help on the publicity front).

Below is a list of the Friday deals we know of at Racine-owned shops. If you have deals to add, post them in the comments or contact us at: racinepost@gmail.com

Upurea, 304 Main St., Get a $10 gift card to give as a gift for every $50 spent.

Piranha Gaming, 234 Main St., 15% off games, 10% off gaming systems and 15% off of gaming system repairs all weekend.

Copacetic, 409 Main St., 20% off Smart Wool socks, 20% off Life is good socks, 20% off EarMitts bandless ear muffs, 20% off Men's leather belts and wallets.

Artistry, 512 Monument Square, 20% off everything in the store. Not valid on custom artistry pieces, custom orders, and already reduced or previously purchased merchandise.

Elegant Pauper, 433 Main St., Free custom monogram cashmere scarf for men or women if you spend $100 (a $35 value). 25% off all holiday boxed cards and invitations.

Molly Magruder, 330 Main St., 20% off all sweaters, excluding consignment, all weekend.

Art Metals Studio, 332 Main St., 30% off any loose colored gemstones from our extensive collection to anyone who mentions that they saw this notice on Racine Post. Friday only.

Racine Art Museum store, 441 Main St., All books in the Museum Store are 20% off, RAM Members receive 25% off. Plus, Special sales for Black Friday customers, like 50% off on all Echo of the Dreamer jewelry and more. And, for every $100 you spend, receive 2 complimentary passes to the RAM.

Dimple's, 416 Main St., Free gift with any purchase of $50 or more.

Uncorkt, 240 Main St., For every $50 spent, shoppers will receive $10 "Bottle Bucks" vouchers that can be redeemed in January.

Fired Up Racine, 320 Main St., Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come in before noon and receive 20 percent off any holiday piece, like Christmas mugs and plates.

Inside-Out, 406 Main St., $10 off purses and scarves over $50; 10 percent off new jewelry, discounts throughout the store and a free gift if you spend more than $50

Northern Lights Gallery, 423 Main St., One Day Sale on Friday. Philadelphia jeweler Ian Gibson mixed metal jewelry 25% off; Derek Alexander Purses 40% off; Select pottery, including Bill Cambell’s 25% off; Story People by Brian Andreas 10% off. Plus, many gifts under $30.

Dover Flag and Map, 323 Main St., begins its annual Globe Sale on Friday: 20% all globes in stock. 25% off all Toland art flags when you mention you saw it on RacinePost.com.