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Power Play Detroit will take to the stage in the heated tent behind E.G. Nick's to entertain from 7 until 11 p.m. Saturday.
be. crowds do.” nationally chartered and is dedicated
Saturday night, Power Play Detroit The Vietnam Veteran's of America to supporting issues important to
will take to the tent stage. Agostini said Chapter 528 of Plymouth Canton is Vietnam veterans and their families.
the band drew a huge crowd last year
and fills the tent nearly to capacity
whenever they appear.
“They are a real crowd favorite
with a huge following,” he said. “I was
glad to get them.”
The tents have become one of, if not
the, largest fundraiser for the Vietnam
veterans' group. The vets check identi-
fication at the tent entrance and col-
lect the $5 cover charge and attach the
identifying wristbands to visitors.
People never hesitate or complain
about the $5 cover charge, Agostini
said, because the money is donated to
the veterans' organization. He said
every year he sees people put $20 or
$50 bills in the collection jar to help
support the veterans group.
The Ice Festival is one of Agostini
and Belli's favorite community events,
they admitted. “This is just a great
time and a lot of fun at a time of year
when we need a little entertainment. I Ava James and Rumors will perform in the Party Tent benefitting Vietnam
think we enjoy it as much as the Veterans on Friday during the Ice Festival.