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Explore. Dream. Discover.

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ive into the pages of any good adventure book—or into the screen of a movie at the local theater—and you’ll quickly be immersed in captivating stories. You’ll be pulled into worlds of wizards fighting dark magic, pirates trying to seize control of ghost ships, a quest for revenge on a whale, a 1,100-mile hike for self-discovery and healing, the visit to a theme park populated by dinosaurs … the list goes on and on, but, unfortunately, we’re limited here.

The point being: adventure exists all around us if you know where to find it—and with this month’s issue of Billings Lifestyle, you won’t have to go far.

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What better time to have an adventure than summer? The weather is warm, the kids are out of school and there are endless possibilities for experiences that create memories that can last a lifetime.

We hope these pages will inspire you to explore, to do things you’ve always wanted to do but never did and to—most importantly—have a little fun.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Trend Setter

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Road Trip

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Hot Spot

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Open House

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

16 Summer Adventure Fashion

Hot Fashion for Cool Summer Activities

18 Starry Night

Stargazing in Big Sky Country

26 We All Scream for Ice Cream

Some of Billings' Sweetest Spots for Cold Treats

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Are you looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors with the seniors in your life this summer?

It is important for everyone, especially seniors, to get outside frequently and to stay active. Here is a list of ideas to help get the creative juices flowing!

Taking a Walk It doesn't matter if you are going out for 5 minutes or 5 hours, taking a walk is a great way to get outside and get some light exercise!

Billings is blessed with so many great walking trails.

If you can, explore somewhere new. Have you tried Swords Park, Zimmerman Trail, or Norms Island yet?

Gardening While most probably do not think of this as an exercise, it is still a great way for seniors to get out in the sun and get moving!

Bird Watching There are some great places to go bird watching around Billings!

Have you tried Montana Audubon Conservation Center or the Pictograph Caves?

Outdoor Theater and Music Another great way to spend time outside, not to mention free, is to attend theater or music events outside.

A couple great ones are Symphony or Shakespeare In The Park. Check out what is going on at Pioneer Park this summer!

Picnics Enjoy a meal while you enjoy the outdoors!

Whether it is in the backyard, at the park, or in the mountains, sharing a meal while you take in the the great outdoors is a fun and refreshing way to get outside!

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Good Times

Eagle Fest 2017

Eagle Mount Billings held its largest fundraiser of the year at the Yellowstone Country Club. Proceeds from Eagle Fest help support Eagle Mount Billings and their mission to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities through recreation and create opportunities for participants to “Embrace Life without Limits.”

The silent auction and dessert auction tables.

Bill Huppert, of First Interstate Bank, dashes for his dessert.

Musser Bros. Auctioneers in action.

Amanda Boerboom, Eagle Mount; Leif Welhaven, EEC; and Jennifer Reiser, Billings Chamber of Commerce

A Wild Affair

ZooMontana hosted A Wild Affair, which is the largest fundraiser for the zoo. This year's event was held at the new EEC ZooPavillion.

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Good Times

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The princesses from Ever After Events were on hand for this year's Princess Days at ZooMontana.

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Good Times

Tour De Fleur

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MONTANA BREWS AND BBQ TO FEATURE 80 BEERS FROM 34 BREWERIES Montana Brews and BBQ was the first—and is the only—local craft

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beer festival to feature all Montana breweries. This year's event, taking place July 15 at the lakeside by MetraPark, will feature 80 of Montana’s most captivating craft beers. With 34 Montana breweries represented, the event is shaping up to be the best yet. Craft beer will be provided in its freshest and truest form: kegs, delivered straight from the brewery.

The event features the entire gamut of microbrews meant to hit and expand taste buds. Along with local favorites, brewmasters use the event as a “tasting ground” for their newest creations to test the public perception on whether to bring the flavor in full time. Want more craft beer? This year's grand prize will be free beer for a year! Mike at Carter's Brewing will give the winner a growler full of beer every week for an entire year at his brewery.

What pairs best with a cold Montana Brew? Hot off the grill Montana barbecue and live music. The only thing more diverse than the beer is the food. With everything from Moink Balls (Big Guy BBQ) to Schnitzel (Octoberfest) to spit-roasted alligator (Cajun Phatty’s) to

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the most exotic grilled cheese sandwich (Montana Melt) created, you can find it here. Over 13 of Billings' best food trucks and purveyors will be on-site competing for the most mouthwatering creations. Local band Downtime will play at this year's event.

Admission and parking are free. A souvenir glass along with 10 drink tokens—each redeemable for one glass—is $25. Food is purchased on a cash basis through each vendor.

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Trend Setter

SUMMER

Date Night at Art House Cinema and Pub Spice up your summer date night with a new look and venue. The feminine detailing and flowy design of this dress leave you feeling pretty and

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HOT FASHION FOR COOL SUMMER ACTIVITIES ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY TRACY MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY

polished. Paired with chic frames and a cute, compact purse, you can top it all off with a fresh scent. Let your look inspire romance and the movie ignite conversation. Art House Cinema and Pub offers hand-selected, thought-provoking films with some of your favorite adult beverages.

Floral dress, Buckle, $49.95; Sunglasses, Buckle, $12.95; Purse, Buckle, $32.95; Perfume, Buckle, $29

eed some style inspiration for this summer's adventures?

Look no further. We have paired some of the city's hottest fashions and coolest activities. Make the most of all that extra daylight with outfits that sizzle.

Cheer on the Mustangs while looking cute but casual. Grab a dog and beer in this fun tank top. Sun protection will keep you shaded until the stadium lights switch on. Distressed denim is huge this season so don't be afraid to look a little rugged.

Tank, Aspinwall, $24; Hat, Aspinwall, $26; Sunglasses, Bottega, $120; Jeans, Banyan Tree, $72.99

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Ballg ame at Dehler Park

A sophisticated long-sleeved blouse paired with straight leg denim and ankle boots finds the right balance for a night out and a night out. Wander downtown Red Lodge to shop, grab a bite and maybe even enjoy some live music. Once the sun has set, journey up to the Beartooth Pass Overlook for seriously spectacular stargazing.

Blouse, Bottega, $104; Sunglasses, Bottega, $120; Jeans, Scout and Molly's, $86; Ankle Boots, H&M, $34.99

Dinner in Red Lodg e a Starg azing at Bea nd rtooth Pass Overlook Art and Culture at Yellowstone Art Museum Embrace your artistic side and make a statement with a vibrant floral top and stylish hat. Wedge heels dress up your denim yet keep you comfortable while exploring. The museum is open to the public six days a week, excluding Mondays. You can also check out the Summerfair event July 7 to 9 or the ArtWalk and Jam at the YAM on August 4.

Floppy hat, Banyan Tree, $17.99; Jeans, Scout and Molly's, $85; Sunglasses, H&M, $9.99; Floral top, Bottega, $96; Wedge heels, Bottega, $120

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A fun suit paired with cutoff shorts is the essence of summer. Hat and shades are a must when playing at the lake. Cooney State Park offers the chance to boat, swim, fish, water ski and more.

Bathing suit top, Buckle, $28; Bathing suit bottom, Buckle, $24; Shorts, Buckle, $42.95; Hat, Buckle, $24.95

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Starry Night Stargazing in Big Sky Country ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER | PHOTOGRAPHY TREVAN HIERSCHE PHOTOGRAPHY

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here are a handful of images that come to mind when one hears the name Big Sky Country. Wide open fields rolling into the horizon. Towering mountain ranges chased by endless highways. Great, lumbering

clouds as far as the eye can see. Yet, to fully appreciate the depth of our state's unofficial moniker, the sun must retreat and our eyes must turn upward. Stargazing in Montana will not disappoint. Summer nights may be short, but they are sweet, offering a rich reward to those who stay up past their bedtime.

You don't have to be an aspiring astronomer to enjoy this peaceful pastime. From seasoned stargazers to wide-eyed amateurs, these four places will offer some of the best views of the night sky. Pack a backpack, make some tasty treats and hit the road for celestial summer fun.

Special thanks to Trevan Hiersche, TrevanHiersche.com, for the night sky photos.

BIG HORN CANYON SOUTH DISTRICT LOVELL, WYOMING

90 miles from Billings • Take Interstate 90 west for 12 miles.

• Turn exit 434 for Laurel/Red Lodge, Montana.

• At the exit ramp, take a left onto US 310 East/US 212 South. Follow this highway for the next 12 miles.

• Turn left at US 310 East and follow the highway for 63 miles to Lovell, Wyoming.

• Continue through Lovell then take a left onto US 14 East.

Along the edge of the Custer National Forest is the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Though it may take some extra travel time, those willing to make the trek will be in for a treat. The remote area is widely free of light pollution. On clear nights, the sky is dark and beautiful, revealing a myriad of stars even the most casual observer can enjoy.

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MOLT, MONTANA 26 miles from Billings • Take King Avenue West to 88th Street West and turn right.

• Take second left onto Lipp Road.

• Right onto Buffalo Trail Road.

• Left onto Molt Road.

On the outskirts of town, allow yourself to be transported to the Montana of old. Homestead buildings and rustic structures lend this observation point a true country feeling. While taking in the night sky, you can tell ghost stories or listen for train whistles in the distance.

CLARKS FORK OF YELLOWSTONE RIVER 15 miles from Billings • Take 90 West.

• Take exit 434 onto US 212 toward Red Lodge.

• Turn left onto Thiel Road.

The junction of the Clarks Fork River and Yellowstone River outside of Laurel lends itself to easily accessible stargazing.

Watch the night sky come alive both above and below as it reflects across the flowing waters. The glow of city lights adds a cool effect for photos.

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THINGS to Bring

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Combine the ease of wearing a backpack with everything you love about a picnic. The insulated cooler will keep drinks and food chilled and the pack includes a convenient wine holder and blanket. Inside you'll find wine glasses, flatware, napkins and more.

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BEARTOOTH PASS OVERLOOK 69 miles from Billings

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High atop this famous, albeit treacherous, stretch of road are spectacular

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For nearly 70 miles, the Beartooth Highway winds its way through the Beartooth Mountains, unfurling among peaks that reach over 12,000 feet.

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HEAVENLY Treats

Milky Way

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Ingredients

8 cups Chex cereal 7 regular Milky Way candy bars ½ cup butter ¾ cup powdered sugar Instructions 1. Measure Chex cereal and pour into a large bowl. Set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and Milky Way candy bars over low heat. Stir constantly (mixture can easily burn).

3. Pour melted mixture over Chex cereal, stirring and folding it into the cereal to evenly coat. It will be thick, just keep folding it in. It will eventually cover.

4. Evenly distribute/sprinkle powdered sugar over the chocolate covered Chex cereal, stirring and folding to cover evenly.

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Homemade Ingredients

Moon Pie

24 vanilla wafer cookies 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil Instructions 1. Lay vanilla wafer cookies curved side up.

2. Microwave 1/2 cup mini marshmallows for 15-20 seconds until melted and fluffy.

3. Quickly spread about 1½ tablespoons melted marshmallow on the curved side of six vanilla wafers.

4. Press a second wafer on top, curved-side down.

5. Repeat with a second ½ cup of marshmallows.

6. Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil for 30 seconds.

7. Stir and return to microwave for another 30 seconds.

8. Plunge cookies into the chocolate mixture. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.

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Ingredients 1/4 cup popcorn 1 pack of 12 mini Mars Bars, chopped Instructions 1. Pop popcorn.

2. Chop Mars Bars into small pieces 3. Melt the Mars Bars in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes and stir to mix.

4. Stir Mars Bars through popcorn until all corn is coated.

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Road Trip

SUMMER BUCKET LIST A LIST OF BILLINGS' SUMMER MUST-DOS ARTICLE MCCOY WORTHINGTON The summer sun is calling and it’s time to get out and enjoy Billings. Luckily, Billings has plenty of opportunities to answer summer’s call, with everything from top-notch recreation to tantalizing food and drink. Reaching for the best ways to spend these precious days of summer? As the summer sun beckons you outdoors, here are some must-dos in Billings this season:

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Swords Park is the perfect place to exercise and enjoy spectacular scenery on clear sumoff and enjoy natural scenery. For a relaxing, fun

trails that runs over 60 acres along Billings’

experience, kick back and float the river. Push off

Rimrocks. Bikers and hikers can enjoy fresh air

at Riverfront Park and enjoy the soothing sights

and lofty views of Billings’ cityscape and the

and sounds on the water.

Beartooth Mountains beyond.

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PICTOGRAPH CAVE STATE PARK

Billings’ Pictograph Cave State Park is a system of three caves running through unique terrain. Visitors can enjoy intriguing formations, natural beauty and prehistoric rock paintings at the state park.

The summer is excellent for exploring the terrain and viewing a rare piece of history.

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What’s summer without a little baseball? Enjoy the aroma of freshly cut grass and grilled food with sunshine and the welcoming crack of a bat.

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The area has a range of quality local breweries, including Thirsty Street, Canyon Creek, Carters’, Yellowstone Brewery and Uberbrew.

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Billings’ Alive After 5 event features food, beverages and live music. What more could you ask for? With the event landing at various locations throughout the summer, the community gathering takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. More information about the lineup for the weekly event can be found at DowntownBillings.com.

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Nothing screams summer like the smooth, creamy taste of local ice cream. For premium, homemade ice cream, grab a cone at Big Dipper Ice Cream. The downtown shop crafts their own blend of ice cream and even makes their own waffle cones daily.

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weet, smooth, and cold, there’s nothing quite like ice cream on a hot summer day. Here are some of Billings’

best spots for cool treats.

CANDY TOWN USA 820 Shiloh Crossing Blvd., Suite 1 Owner: Maria Purcell First opening just over a decade ago, Candy Town USA specializes in unique treats. They offer a range of ice cream specialties and use Wilcox ice cream, which is a local Billings provider. All of this is served up in a bright, fun retro-style candy shop with confections crafted on location.

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Bubble Gum Dream

This colorful ice cream soda blends blue raspberry syrup in a vanilla ice cream, packed to the rim. It’s topped with whipped cream, a cherry and a rainbow-colored candy straw.

Banana Split

It features scoops of vanilla with pineapple topping, chocolate with chocolate syrup and strawberry layered with strawberry topping. The ice cream splits a whole banana.

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BIG DIPPER ICE CREAM 100 N. Broadway Owners: Lia Munson, CharlieBeaton and Bryan Hickey With its Billings location first opening just over two years ago, Big Dipper Ice Cream has quickly become a staple for local ice cream enthusiasts.

The shop is known for its premium homemade ice cream, with a range of flavors crafted daily. Big Dipper also creates its homemade waffle cones in-house at its downtown Billings store.

SPECIALTIES:

Huckleberry

A quintessential local Montana flavor, it combines huckleberries and homemade ice cream. Huckleberries are reduced to a sweet syrup and blended in a homemade cream, served in a homemade waffle cone.

White Mint Oreo

A refreshing combination, peppermint extract is added to homemade ice cream and crumbled Oreos are folded into the creamy mixture. It’s served in a homemade waffle cone.

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Hot Spot

(CON TI N U ED)

SPINNERS 3031 Grand Ave. Owners: Dave and Julie Diehl Spinners lets customers build their own treats with premium frozen yogurt. The shop features fat-free and low-fat yogurt options with plenty of chances to splurge. With top-notch frozen yogurt and toppings ranging from fresh, local fruit to sugary sweets, the store is a perfect place to chill out and build a mouthwatering masterpiece.

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Pile On

Use birthday cake frozen yogurt and pile on toppings. A favorite combination includes topping with boba balls, gummy worms, whipped cream and a cherry.

Low Fat Lovers

Start with Tahitian vanilla frozen yogurt and top with granola and fresh fruit. Some popular fresh fruit toppings are raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and kiwi.

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Open House

LIVING IN

COLOR 5332 GREEN TEAL DRIVE

ARTICLE JULIE GREEN WITH BOX 117 CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY ROBB VANN

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alking through the front door of 5332 Green Teal Drive gives visitors the feeling that comes with unwrapping a beautiful, surprising gift. It’s a home full of color, carefully curated pieces and a personality all its own.

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No detail has been overlooked in this nearly

counters. While stainless steel Wolf appliances make it

7,500-square-foot home. Every room has been designed

an ideal space for aspiring chefs, the space maintains a

around a specific theme, with custom art installations and

charming, cozy feel. It also incorporates a built-in eating

hand-selected carpets, linens and furniture. While floor-

area perfect for relaxing with a first cup of coffee in the

ing remains neutral throughout, pops of yellow, green,

morning or a place for kids to finish up homework at night.

orange and red provide contrast and interest throughout

This home is built to accommodate main floor living

the main level. Downstairs, the use of grays, browns and

and includes three beautiful master suites. In the east

blues fosters feelings of warmth and seclusion.

wing, there are two suites, each with a private attached

The main floor features the open concept so many

bath and joined by a comfortable sitting area with gas

homeowners love, with easy sight lines between the

fireplace. Another bedroom and bath are close by. In

kitchen, great room and formal dining room. Oversized

the home’s west wing, the third well-appointed master

tile flooring maintains harmony between the spaces. The

suite offers gleaming hickory flooring, a private patio

kitchen features white custom cabinetry and includes not

and walk-in closet. Just across the hall is a family room

one, but two glass-front islands topped with dark quartz

with a gas fireplace and wet bar. A large laundry room,

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dedicated office with built-ins and a mud room round out the nearly 5,300-square-foot main floor.

Downstairs is built for entertaining, with a large family room that makes a great spot for movie nights, games and billiards. As it includes a large bedroom and bath, it’s also a perfect retreat for overnight guests. The basement level also includes a hidden surprise: a swim spa that functions as both a lap pool and a hot tub.

Situated on 1 1/2 acres, this far West End home is as beautiful outside as it is in. A sweeping drive leads to a welcoming entryway, its red door a bold contrast against the tans, browns and grays of the stucco and stonework. In back, guests have an unobstructed view of the Greensleeves Estates’ marsh and lake and easy access to the walking paths that wind through the subdivision. That makes a secluded covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace a wonderful spot for dining alfresco, surrounded by manicured lawns that are ready for parties all summer long.

For more information on this listing, please contact Nicole King, Realtor with 41 Realty Group at Heavenly Homes, 406.860.2322.

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July JULY 1-5, 12-18, 28-30 BILLINGS MUSTANGS BASEBALL DEHLER PARK

Coming...

I N J U LY 2 0 1 7

The 2017 season will mark the 44th consecutive year the Mustangs have been affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds, one of the longest-running player development relationships in professional baseball. Come cheer on your Billings Mustangs at their home games at Dehler Park this July. Visit BillingsMustangs.com for more information, including game times.

JULY 1 BEATLEMANIA ON TOUR ALBERTA BAIR THEATER Relive the heyday of the world's favorite pop act with “Beatlemania On Tour,” the complete live tribute show that recreates a true Beatles experience: authentic costumes, replica instruments and all songs performed with exquisite attention to detail and in their original key. 8 p.m. AlbertaBairTheater.org.

JULY 15 MONTANA BREWS & BBQ METRA PARK CHIESA PLAZA Come enjoy the only true brewfest in the state. The fun takes place from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., and admission is free. MetraPark.com.

JULY 27 JIM GAFFIGAN: NOBLE APE TOUR RIMROCK AUTO ARENA Jim Gaffigan is a Grammy-nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer and multiplatinum-sell-

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ing father of five. Noted as one of the funniest “clean” comics of our lifetime, Jim Gaffigan brings our community a night of unforgettable entertainment this July. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. MetraPark.com.

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Parting Thoughts

GRAPEFRUIT CUCUMBER FIZZ

HOW TO

MAKES 2 COCKTAILS

THE GOODS

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Add a half cup of cucumber slices and 2 tablespoons of basil ribbons to 1 cup of gin.

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Refrigerate overnight.

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Ice

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Strain the gin and reserve 4 ounces.

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4 ounces cucumber-basil infused gin

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Divide ice between two tall glasses.

(see right)

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1 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice

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1 cup ginger beer

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3 tablespoons basil cut into ribbons

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Fresh grapefruit wedges

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Fresh cucumber slices

Add gin and divide the grapefruit juice between glasses.

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Top with ginger beer and garnish with grapefruit wedges, cucumber slices and thinly sliced basil ribbons.

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Enjoy. Cheers!

PHOTOGRAPHY BROOK LARK

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