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Plymouth Ice Festival
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Party from page 13 ” guests.”
We feel especially good There is a $5 cover charge at the
the Ice Lounge that will be installed in tent which goes to the local Vietnam
the wine room at the restaurant, just about being able Veteran's group to help defray costs for
off the ice bar area. It will feature com- to help these guys who benefits for former servicemen.
fortable couches and lounge chairs “This has become a main fundraiser
along with fireplaces for a more sacrificed so much. for them and we feel especially good
relaxed area in which to enjoy a bever- about being able to help these guys
age and some conversation with Play Detroit will play Saturday. who sacrificed so much,” Agostini said,
friends. “Every time we have these bands, “and everyone has such a great time.”
“For us, this whole weekend is a we draw a huge crowd. They each have Agostini added that all weekend
party,” Agostini said. “We enjoy all the a large following, so we know that peo- there would be specialty drinks on tap
festivals in town, but there is just some- ple will enjoy them and have a great and many giveaways from various ven-
thing special about the Ice Festival. It time.” dors.
is a chance to get out and have a good The tent this year has been expand- “Everybody looks forward to this
time and relax after all the stress of the ed in size and will be enclosed and party,” Agostini said, “I think it's
holidays. People really look forward to heated. It will also offer a heated rest- because it is just such a good time for
it,” he said. room trailer for women and several everyone.”
E.G. Nick's is also the host of the porta-potties for men. The New Amsterdam Ice Bar and
Veteran's Party Tent in the back park- “We've really expanded it for the the E.G. Nick's Lounge will be open
ing lot at the opposite end of the build- comfort of the guests,” Agostini said. during regular festival hours. The tent
ing where popular bands Smokin' “This is probably the biggest communi- will open at 7 p.m. on Friday and
Mirrors will entertain crowds begin- ty party of the year, and we want to Saturday with entertainment begin-
ning at 8 p.m. on Friday and Power keep making it more comfortable for ning at 8 p.m.