Summer Guide 2015

It starts with a nagging twinge, right at the base of the skull. Barely perceptible at first, the sensation grows stronger, emanating from somewhere around the medulla oblongata—that most primordial region of the brain—before spreading throughout the entire cranial cavity. From there it seizes hold of the chest and lodges itself in the pit of the stomach, before radiating outwards to the limbs. The entire body soon begins to tremble and it becomes clear what it is at last.

Work-induced psychosis.

Whether it is caused by staring at a computer screen for hours on end, serving wave upon wave of thankless customers, or crawling through rush-hour traffic, the symptoms are always the same.

Fortunately, there is a tried and true cure for those of us driven mad by the rat race. It's called getting the hell outside, cracking a cold one and cutting loose. (Trust us, we've asked our highly trained team of doctors and they've assured us that is the clinical terminology.)

For those feeling cooped-up, or aching for the sun, or those who just haven't felt the sweet kiss of an ice cold brew in too long, do not worry. We've assembled a crack team of specialists to help kick the summer off right.

Metro's Summer Guide is overflowing with awesomeness. Beer and food events, hot street fairs, cool concerts, art galleries, plays, movies for date night or the whole family—it's all in here. So, go ahead and thumb through the following pages. The first step to getting healthy is understanding the ailment. The second step is taking action.

The third, final, and most important step is to simply relax and have fun. Now hop to it.

Doctor's orders.

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