You’re probably as excited as we are that we’re now free to enjoy and support our local music venues! Now that there’s far fewer restrictions to worry about, however, we must keep in mind other safety precautions that can sometimes be forgotten in our rush to have a good time. Keep your upcoming concerts feeling fun and light all night long by remembering these five safety tips! No. 1: Drink plenty of water! Drinking water when you’re thirsty is perfectly healthy, but you might want to drink extra water before and after the show. With concerts lasting an average of 2–3 hours, you may lose a lot of fluid from sweating and panting as you dance. Having a little extra water in your system may prevent you from being dehydrated and feeling lightheaded. No. 2: Protect your money. It’s very easy to pickpocket from a distracted dancer or listener during a concert. During a great show, the last thing people think about is checking their wallet. Keep your money in a concealed pocket or even GOING OUT DANCING? Don’t Forget These 5 Concert Safety Tips!
situation just might prevent something bad from happening to you, or even save your life. No. 4: Bring a portable charger. If you like recording the show on your cellphone, don’t risk your potential lifeline by running out of battery power — get a portable charger and keep your battery over 25% as much as you can. No. 5: Have a meet-up spot and be prepared to call your friends’ numbers. If you’re attending the concert with at least one friend (always safer than going alone), then make sure you have at least one of your friends’ numbers memorized. This will make it much easier to find them in case you’ve lost your phone for any reason. Worst case, make sure you have a meet-up spot agreed upon in case your group gets separated.
your shoe (so long as it doesn’t make it loose). No. 3: Keep an eye on your surroundings.
Know the layout of the venue beforehand. It is a good idea to know where the exits are and where the security guards are located. Also, dangerous individuals can be a little careless about the things they say. Pay attention and listen to the people around you once in a while to get a sense of who to avoid. Knowing where to go in a sketchy
We hope these tips help you out. Enjoy some amazing live music this summer!
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Easy Foil-Grilled Sausage and Vegetables
Inspired by NutmegNanny.com
Ingredients
• 4 sausage links of your choice • 1 lb green beans • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced • 1 red onion, diced • 1 zucchini, diced • 1 yellow summer squash, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat your grill to medium heat or your oven to 425 F. 2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well. Divide into four equal portions. 3. Prepare four 16-inch pieces of foil and place a portion in the middle of each section. Wrap each foil piece tightly and avoid holes. 4. Grill each foil packet for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. You can also bake each packet for 20 minutes at 425 F.
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