Gvegas December 2013

LOOK INSIDE FOR YOUR EVENTS & PARTY PICS!

■ YEARBOOK PICTURES ■ DECEMBER’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE ■ APPS ■ THE MOVIES ■ 4TH ANNUAL BEER FEST AND MORE...

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EVENTS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

FROM G-VEGAS!

Well, it’s the end of another year, and G-Vegas Magazine wants to say THANK YOU. We decided to make this entire issue a yearbook where you can just browse through 6 special picture pages and see all the fabulous pictures of the year. We consider you a part of the G-Vegas family and we love you all!

2013 has been a great year for G-Vegas, from being part of the Jolly Skull Beer Festival to St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Halfway House to helping out the Moose Lodge of Greenville with their annual golf tournament.

In this Yearbook Issue you may find yourself dressed up for Halloween or sitting on Santa’s lap. Don’t worry if you didn’t make it to our picture pages this year because now you can submit your own pictures through our new G-Vegas app. Download it for free at the Apple store or at the Android market starting January 2014.

The new app for G-Vegas Magazine will allow you to be the photographer. If we can’t make it to your party or event you can send us your pictures. That way we can spread our wings and allow everyone to get a chance to be a part of the G-Vegas team. We will make sure they make their way to our web site or magazine. Submitting your pictures it’s easy and 100% Free.

So congratulations to all the beautiful people in Greenville for a great 2013, and our best wishes from me and the G-Vegas team on this upcoming year 2014.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Kevin Howard - Editor-In-Chief, G-Vegas Magazine

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DECEMBER2013 1 From The Editor 3 4th Annual Beer Fest

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Editor-In-Chief Kevin Howard - gvegasmagazine@hotmail.com Design Eduardo Vargas - www.vargas-design.com evargas@vargas-design.com Photography Trey Singletary - treyfromecu@aol.com Randy Moore - rpmoore1@wmconnect.com Brandon Hawk - haulkb09@students.ecu.edu Matt Lenz - lenzmatt@gmail.com Mark Manna - mrmannaphotography@yahoo.com

Contributors/Writers Mick & Blando - blando@99thex.com Barefoot Wade - barefootwade11@yahoo.com Trey Singletary - treyfromecu@aol.com Shamar Roundtree Brian Goings - poet_antidote@yahoo.com Christina Bogart - christinaebogart@yahoo.com Nathan Black - nblack252@gmail.com

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17 Yearbook Pictures 19 Yearbook Pictures 21 Yearbook Pictures 23 December’s Rhythm 26 Overton’s

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27 The G-VEGAS Soccer Team Is Back 29 New Apps 30 VENUES

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EVENTS

4TH ANNUAL JOLLY SKULL

BEER FEST

Greenville will be hosting their fourth annual beer festival at the Greenville Convention Center on January 25, 2014. This 41,000 square foot venue is a first class, state of the art building located downtown in Greenville, North Carolina at 303 SW Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834.

The festival will focus on 50+ American craft and regional micro breweries with over 125 beers being offered.

There will only be one tasting session with three tickets options. The VIP ticket is $40 if purchased before 11 Jan, $50 after that date/day of the event and will give you admission from 1 - 6 PM. The General Admission ticket is $25 if purchased before 11 Jan, $35 after that date/day of the event and will give you admission from 2:30 - 6 PM. The VIP and GA ticket includes unlimited sampling of all beers offered. The Designated Driver ticket (available online only) which is $10 and will give you admission from 1 - 6 PM. There will only be 500 VIP and 3000 total tickets sold.

This event will sell out so ensure you get your tickets as soon as they go on sale. Ticket sales will start at 8 AM on Saturday, 30 November 2013.

Sign up and become a member of BeerArmy.com so you will be notified when tickets are released. Becoming a member is free, quick and easy, so join today. We are excited to be associated with and raising money for the Museum of the Marine and the Beer Army Vigilant Guardian Foundation: The Museum of the Marine will bring to Jacksonville, NC a world class museum that will honor the contributions and sacrifices of Marines, their units, their families, and the Carolina communities that support them.

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Starting in 1941 with the establishment of Camp Lejeune and outposts throughout the Carolinas, they will showcase the many unique contributions of Carolina Marines.

The Museum of the Marine will present this rich history by utilizing hightech, hands-on multimedia experiences, first-person reminiscences, recreated environments, and displays of materials and military equipment to dramatically tell stories within a historical context.

The Museum of the Marine will be a vital link connecting the past with the future. This experience will look at history through the eyes of the historymakers, celebrating the epic accomplishments of the Marine Corps, the humanity of the Marine, and the support of the Community for the Corps.

VISIT WWW.BEERARMY.COM FOR TICKET INFORMATION AND BREWERY LIST Designated Driver tickets are available online only. Buy instantly online, no convenience fees!

-ENTERTAINMENTRock out as DJ Dog plays your favorite music along with a guest appearance from Bryan Mayer.

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MOVIES

The Hobbit:

The Desolation of Smaug Bilbo Baggins continues his journey with the Wizard Gandalf and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

Having survived the beginning of their unexpected journey, the Company continues East, encountering along the way the skin-changer Beorn and a swarm of giant Spiders in the treacherous forest of Mirkwood. After escaping capture by the dangerous Wood-elves, the Dwarves journey to Laketown, and finally to the Lonely

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In Theaters: December 13, 2013

Mountain itself, where they must face the greatest danger of all-a creature more terrifying than any other; one which will test not only the depth of their courage but the limits of their friendship and the wisdom of the journey itself-the Dragon Smaug.

In Theaters: December 13, 2013 MPAA Rating:Not Rated Genres:Action/Adventure, Adaptation, Sequel, Sci-Fi/ Fantasy

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Point your phones camera at the code and scan.

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LIFE

DECEMBER’S GOT RHYTHM LIVE MUSIC IN G-VEGAS

Normally when I’m writing an article pertaining to live music in Greenville, I’m careful to make sure that I don’t just focus on one particular music venue. After all, every bar that has live music in Greenville is vitally important to the local music scene. This article will be the exception to the rule because my entire focus is on Peasant’s Pub this month. And sadly, I’m going to miss every show due to my own performing schedule. So since I can’t make it, I certainly hope you will carry the torch and take my place.

On December 6, one of my favorite North Carolina bands is coming to town. That band is the Electric Soul Pandemic, or ESP for short.

They’ve been together for about 10 years and they bring a very strong funky psychedelic sound with a hypnotic quality to it. I’ve seen them countless times and have done quite a few shows with them and they still sound fresh every time I see them play.

The next night Monkey Mind will be performing at Peasant’s Pub. If you like long and blistering guitar solo’s, then you will certainly appreciate what this band has to offer. If you view the phrase “long and blistering guitar solo’s” as a bad thing, then you should probably just stay home and watch the latest Miley Cyrus video.

Friday December 16 brings Signal Fire back to Greenville. You’ve heard me mention them before and you’re familar with these guys cause some of them were in the 5th Generation band that played consistently in this area. Like 5th Generation, Signal fire has a great Reggae sound and will make you want to get up and dance. The great thing about Reggae music is it’s wide appeal. Just about every one enjoys Reggae music.

The next night, former long time locals Mac and Juice will be coming back to their roots. They use to regularly play at the old Peasant’s so this show is the equivalent of coming home. They’re bringing a funky drum-

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BY BAREFOOT WADE mer with them this time as well.

The only band that is coming to Peasant’s Pub this month that I haven’t seen multiple times is Morning After. I’ve heard great things and I’m familiar with some of the band members from prior bands that they have been in so I know that they are top notch musicians, hence forth a good band. They will be playing at Peasant’s Pub on New Years eve.

Looking just ahead a little bit, the BIG Something will be coming around again on January 17. But we’ll talk about that a little more next month. Meanwhile, hope y’all have a great holiday season and please party responsibly. A cab ride is much cheaper than a DUI.

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LIFE

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great

BY KRYSTAL BRASWELL

The end of an era is upon is and a new dawn has emerged. In one of the longest running retail offerings in the greater Pitt County area, I bring to you the bittersweet words that Overton’s is exiting the stick and ball arena. They are bowing out with grace and poise and with many fond memories of years past.

The section of the store that has outfitted kids and adults alike in all of the latest baseball, football, tennis, ping-pong and soccer gear for the past three decades is leaving our nation’s favorite past times in the hands of the big box stores. To make the move from the batting cages to the shooting range they are offering some pretty crazy discounts to you, our loyal O team followers in the sporting goods department. Drew and his crew and ready to move some product!

Overton’s isn’t going anywhere though, let’s get that straight. They are just deciding to get back to their roots a little bit. They took a walk back down Jarvis and decided to refocus their energy on Eastern NC’s main agenda; hunting and fishing with a side of wakeboarding, peppered with a hearty portion of tailgating and seasoned with some beachside grilling and chilling! It’s time to do what they do best.

For the month of December, the entire stock of sporting goods merchandise will be 30% off. This means baseball pants, socks, cleats, belts, balls, bats, and gloves. Footballs, basketballs, ping-pong tables, basketball goals, helmets, gear bags, ankle braces, knee braces, cups and supporters, along with tennis rackets, tennis string, tennis balls, tennis gear bags, and ping-pong accessories. Batting gloves, football wrist bands…..well you get the point. They are moving on up and this gear has got to go!

This really couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. We are all a little strapped for cash in the month of December with our wallets pleading for a vacation day (or maybe that’s just mine). Head down to the O and polish off that Christmas shopping with some cash to spare.

And come on back to Overton’s in 2014 and see what exciting stuff they have tucked away in their boat fenders. I have a feeling they have a pretty sweet plan for the sporting goods department. It’s not to going to be lonely for long!

I’m going to leave you with a quote from my boy J. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” John D. Rockefeller, you were alright. Don’t be afraid to shop small this holiday season. I can guarantee the smaller stores will give you back your purchase tenfold in customer service, product knowledge, and holiday savings. They have discounts just like the big boys do. Something tells me they will work harder for your dollars in hopes to be able to see you again. A small store will return your calls without the awkward silences that you are probably experiencing with your current retail fling. Happy Shopping!

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SPORTS

THE G-VEGAS SOCCER TEAM IS BACK!

BY DAVID JURY

The G-Vegas soccer team is back on a roll! Our team competes in the Pitt-Greenville top Adult Co-ed Soccer League! On the 20th October at 5.0pm on a sunny Sunday afternoon we beat The Azzurri team 2 vs 1 in a tough game not for the faint hearted! If you dont know much about soccer The Azzurri is the nickname for the Italian national team! In America the Italians are famed for making Pizza and selling ice-cream,but those Italians are very passionate about Soccer!

Our goalkeeper J.T ‘’Occupythemoon’’ Lafferty was injured in the game, with a gash half the way up his leg and a huge swollen foot. This happened near the beginning of the game and he played out the rest of the game with adrenaline running through his veins! Steffen Rieth our German Student says playing for ‘’G-Vegas rocks’’! Max our co-captain scored a stunning free kick!

ever see! was quoted as saying ‘’Va va voom’’!The team also triumphed 2 vs 0 over the #1 team ODB in the very last game of the season!

In America soccer is without a doubt the # 1 growing sport in the USA. Other things very important in this country are,Brewing beer,local magazines,and charity! Team G-Vegas takes these things very much to heart! The team went to Duck Rabbit Brewery (the dark beer specialist) for a cookout. The team spirit came out as we drank great beer,toured the awesome local brewery,told funny stories and laughed a lot! G-Vegas magazine distributes upto 10,000 copies of the magazine around Greenville! The owner Kevin Howard is a cool guy who also supports local charities, the local soccer team,beer and local events! Also the magazine has some really fun stories and pictures! If you wish to join the G-Vegas soccer team next year email davidjury12@yahoo.com and come for a tryout! We are only looking for 2 very good players,1 or 2 very good girls or 1 or 2 good over 45 year old players for the co-ed spring league!

Long Live G-Vegas! Thanks!!

The team then went on to beat team The Boca Juniors 6 vs 2 in a fun game for us. Star Captain Englishman David Jury was quoted as saying ‘’Hell Yeah’’ as he scored with a nutmeg on the keeper from 25yards! Also Jowi Igwe another crazy Englishman scored a stunning hat-trick,one of the best the PGSA will

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TECH

New Facebook App Redefines the Meaning of DTF – Dating Through Friends SetMeUp, a social discovery app, announces that in its initial release it achieved over 3 million searchable profiles. Unlike hook-up apps like Tinder where you’re connecting to complete strangers, with SetMeUp you find dates through friend introductions. The app utilizes friend-of-friend connections to help individuals meet new singles and enrich their first date experiences.

SetMeUp creates an ecosystem where people can meet as they normally would offline, through their mutual friends. By leveraging Facebook, which people already trust and feel comfortable using, SetMeUp enables people to find and easily connect with their friends of friends. Users are able to connect to people who they are more likely to trust because everyone falls within the same social circles.

This is particularly appealing to the college market since they can avoid the stigma of telling their friends they met someone online. The application is designed so no one knows who is using the app other than those people successfully connecting with each other, maintaining full privacy for the user. College students and postcollege graduates simply install the app on Facebook, select friends, and then search through those friend’s friends sorted by compatibility.

“The goal is to get away from traditional online dating models and use social platforms that are integral to our everyday lives,” says SetMeUp co-founder and Harvard Business School grad, Abhishek Jain. In addition to launching the app, SetMeUp is also excited to announce the creation of an internship program for col-

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BY BRIAN GOINGS lege students interested in entrepreneurship and marketing. “Launching any product, especially one as innovative as SetMeUp, is an amazing learning experience for everyone involved,” says Jain. Students interested in applying for this internship opportunity can e-mail their resume to apply@setmeupinc.com.

College students at the University of Georgia love the application. Morgan Leaf, an undergraduate student at UGA, is tired of using hook-up apps where guys are sleazy. “I like SetMeUp because guys realize they’re accountable to our mutual friends.” says Leaf. “I wouldn’t date any other way.” A senior at Boston University, Estela Del Mar, feels the same way, adding, “On other dating apps, you don’t get any quality connections. With SetMeUp, I get connected through my friends so I can trust the people I meet.”

About SetMeUp SetMeUp is a social discovery application, available on web and mobile devices, that helps you meet a new romantic interest through mutual friends on Facebook.

To get a better understanding of the product, you can access SetMeUp on your web browser atwww.setmeupapp.com. Mobile is expected to be released within the month.

Media Contact Ty Hill - 678-316-4082 - tyhill@setmeupinc.com

VENUES List of entertainment venues, Restaurants, and nightclubs In Greenville NC. ■ Tavern on 4th

110 E 4th St Greenville, NC 27858

■ Halfway House

SAT. OCT. 19 10PM

■ Stilllife

420 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858

511 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 329-9991

■ Scullery

■ Rum Republic

■ Tipsy Tea Pot

■ Sup Dogs

431 South Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 321-1550 409 S Evans St, Greenville, NC (252) 413-0087 www.tipsy-teapot.com

■ Winslow’s Tavern

120 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 364-892 www.winslowsdeli.com

■ Starlight Cafe

104 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 707-9033 www.starlightcafe.org

■ 5th Street Distillery

120 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 757-3034

■ Chico’s

521 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-1666 www.chicosrestaurant.com

■ Club 519

519 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC (252) 752-4313

■ Hard Times

209 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-0430

218 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9000 213 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-7682 www.supdogs.com

■ Christy’s Euro Pub 301 S Jarvis St Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-2774

■ Tie Breakers

1920 B Smythewyck Dr., Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 439-0555

■ Live

2120 East Fire Tower Road, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 756-8474

■ A.J. McMurphy’s 1914 Turnbury Drive, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-7956 www.ajmcmurphys.com

■ Hooters

316 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 353-5995 www.hooters.com

■ City Hotel and Bistro

517 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-6728

203 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-8300 www.cityhotelandbistro.com

■ Pantana Bob’s

■ Varsity Club

■ MacBilliards

513 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-3778

■ Michaelangelo’s Pizza 200 East 5th Street Greenville. NC (252) 227-4425

■ Peasant’s Pub

114 E 5th St, Greenville. NC (252) 364-2367

■ The Side Bar

111 E 5th St Greenville, NC. (252) 752-6688

■ Buffalo Wild Wings 426 E Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9191

123 E. 5th Street.

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