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Category: Charity Preview

Downsized but still kicking

Detroit Winter Blast producer Jon Witz said the same economic realities that are hitting home for the Auto Show and the Charity Preview are affecting Winter Blast, as well, and will likely continue through to other events he works on, including the River Days festival and the Chrysler Arts, Beats and Eats festival.

But that doesn't mean they're closing up shop, they're just... retooling.

"These great events will continue, they just face some minor adjustments," he said. "There's still a great crowd, they're still raising millions of dollars for charity. The spirit of Detroit has to go on."

As for the Charity Preview itself, "there's not quite as many afterparties to look forward to," Witz said, "but we're excited to be here."