There are plenty of activities to do this week, despite the cold taking over Michigan.
In downtown Mount Clemens, the 20th annual Fire and Ice event returns and will feature a chili cook-off, where visitors can purchase a $20 ticket to sample chili from several different restaurants throughout downtown. The chili cook-off will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29th. The chisels and chainsaws will rev up for the ice carving show on Saturday, Jan. 31st and Sunday, Feb. 1st. These ice sculptures will be on display throughout downtown Mt. Clemens, providing plenty of winter fun.
Going into another icy event, the Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival returns with plenty more thrills this year. Some activities include a petting zoo, ice carvings, live entertainment, and even a 300-foot zipline to enjoy the sights. The fest will run from Friday, Jan. 30th to Sunday, Feb. 1st in downtown Plymouth.
Monday is Groundhog Day, and the Ann Arbor District Library is celebrating. Their event will feature a themed scavenger hunt with plenty of prizes to win, arts and crafts, and a visit from the library’s groundhog mascot. The event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1st from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Ann Arbor.
Lastly, enjoy your favorite movie score live. The DSO is set to host musical performances of Hollywood’s Golden Age to current day films music, which include movies like The Godfather and Pirates of the Caribbean. Their performances will take place Friday, Jan. 30th through Sunday, Feb. 1st at Orchestra Hall in Detroit.
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