VOLUME 6 ISSUE 6 JUNE 2012
SHILOH KIME Miss November 2012 Emeralds of the City
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VICTORIA HARDY
G-VEGAS GIRL/EMERALD OF THE CITY STOPS BY SUMMER ACTIVITY IDEAS MOVIE & GAME REVIEWS DELICIOUS FOOD RECIPES
LOOK FOR YOUR
EVENTS & PARTY PICS!
SUNGLASSES FOR SUMMER
GETTING SERIOUS
HEY LADIES!! IT’S THAT TIME!! Go Pre-register here and get ahead of the game. The kick-off contest is a free-for-all $1500 giveaway ($1000 - 1st, $300 - 2nd, & $200 - 3rd) at The Emerald Club @ Emerald Isle, NC. July 8th @ 8pm between the Bill Agans (6pm) & Emily Minor (9:30pm) performances! HUGE PARTY & HUGE MONEY!!! SIGN UP NOW TO BE AN EMERALD OF THE CITY!!! http://www.gvegasmagazine.com/bikinicontestform.html ----------------- LIST OF CONTESTS 2012 --------------Call 252-227-4313 to speak with a representative for more information KICKOFF @ Emerald Club - Emerald Isle, NC - JULY 8, 2012 ROUND-1 @ TBA - Greenville, NC - JULY 21, 2012 ROUND-2 @ TBA - Greenville, NC - AUGUST 18, 2012 ROUND-3 @ TBA - Greenville, NC - AUGUST 25, 2012 ROUND-4 @ The Province - Greenville, NC - AUGUST 31, 2012 FINALS @ TBA - FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 2012 All Contestants must submit a current photo. Photos submitted shall become the property of G-Vegas Magazine. By sending the above the entrant hereby grants G-Vegas Magazine the exclusive and universal right to reproduce that photo and exploit any such reproductions in all media with respect to merchandising, advertising and/or publicity. All the personal information given to G-Vegas Magazine will be treated as confidential.
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THEG-VEGASMAGAZINE
HARDWORKINGSTAFF 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 Brandon Hill - hillbr08@students.ecu.edu Bobby Gorda - RCGorda@gmail.com Ryan Harper - harperryan416@gmail.com Randy Moore - Rpmoore1@wmconnect.com
Contributors/Writers Ben Herring - ben@thecollegesurvivalhanbookbook.com Taylor White - twhite740@gmail.com
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15 - 16 Party Pics 17 The Movies 18 The Game 20 Party Pics 21 Sojourner
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25 Victoria Hardy 26 Venue Directory 28 Party Pics 26 Venue Directory
Mick & Blando - blando@99thex.com Barefoot Wade - barefootwade11@yahoo.com Trey Singletary - treyfromecu@aol.com
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Brian Goings - poet_antidote@yahoo.com Shamar Roundtree - shamar@gvegasmagazine.com Patrick O’Brien - patpirates8825@gmail.com Brookelle Stockton - stocktonb09@students.ecu.edu Jenna Dawson - dawsonj11@students.ecu.edu
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SUMMER
TREATS SWEET YUMMY GOODNESS!
Hi guys! Summer is back again, this is the official month of fun (& my birthday )! So to start out our recipes this month, as promised I have some awesome summer sweet treats for ya that are sure to impress. First I want you to try this easy recipe that will keep you cool and your mouth watering. This first recipe is called “Grilled-Banana Splits”. This is a quick little twist to an American classic that your friends will love. Next I have included a basic but super sweet strawberry smoothie recipe that is perfect to be the heat this month! Ya’ll enjoy and check me out next month for July Pie and other Fourth of July favs!
By Taylor White
THE TASTE
SUPER-SWEET STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE Ingredients • 8 strawberries, hulled • 1/2 cup skim milk • 1/2 cup plain yogurt • 3 tablespoons white sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 6 cubes ice, crushed Directions - In a blender combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Toss in the ice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and serve.
Love, Tay
GRILLED-BANANA SPLITS Ingredients: • 4 bananas, unpeeled and halved lengthwise • 4 tablespoon(s) butter, melted • 1 pint(s) vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor) • Chocolate syrup • 1 Butterfinger or Heath candy bar, chopped • Whipped cream, for garnishing Directions 1. Preheat grill. Brush cut sides of bananas with melted butter, then lay them (cut side down) on hot grill grate. 2. Cook over medium-high heat until bananas are golden brown and grill marks show, about 2 minutes. Turn skin side down; grill until tender, 2 more minutes. 3. To assemble the sundaes, take the bananas out of their skins and arrange two halves in each of 4 bowls. 4. Scoop some ice cream into each bowl, Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped candy. Lastly, Top with whipped cream, if you wish and enjoy! g-vegasmagazine||55 g-vegasmagazine
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AMBER HATLEY
THE LIFE
REPRESENTING G-VEGAS Amber Hatley
Amber Hatley, (Emeralds of the City - Miss August 2012) has been chosen to represent G-Vegas in the 2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant. Hooters most coveted title, Miss Hooters International, is awarded annually to one Hooters Girl during Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant. The top Hooters Girls, representing Hooters 430 locations in 30 countries, compete at the pageant for a shot at the title, crown and prizes. During her reign, Miss Hooters International will be the official spokesperson and personality for Hooters. She will be featured on Hooters national TV commercials, billboards, Hooters Magazine, Hooters Calendar as well as represent the brand through various events and charitable initiatives.
This year’s pageant will be held on June 23rd in Miami, FL at the Jackie Gleason Theater of Preforming Arts. The current Miss Hooters will crown the next Miss Hooters International that night, officially ending her reign.
At the 2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant.
Come join us at the Hooters restaurant in Greenville, NC as we cheer on our favorite “Emerald of the City”, Amber Hatley! Hooters of Greenville will be showing the pageant LIVE at the restaurant, June 23rd at 8pm.
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JUNE 23RD 8PM
Photography by: Mitchell R. Dennis
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GETTING SERIOUS...
By: Krystal Clegg
THE LOOK
SUNGLASSES FOR SUMMER
With summer heating up any respectable G-Vegas alum should
head out with the proper eyewear – let’s get serious we all need to protect those baby blues (greens & browns too!). Sunglasses for the Summer of 2012 are looking just as good as those little bikinis at the pool parties. Costa del Mar continues to deliver the goods by pairing 100% UV protection with some stellar new styles. They have recently emerged from being a fishermen’s sunglass brand to now offering a little something -something for the land locked folks as well. This year they were looking out for the ladies with the introduction of the Caye, Peninsula, and Las Olas frames. The Caye has a Ray Ban - Wayfarer look while staying close to its Costa del Mar roots. My personal favorite Caye color combo is Costa’s sultry Tortoise frame paired with their 580P lens in amber (Overton’s -$169.00). Gentlemen don’t be excluded – the right confident fella could totally pull off a pair of Caye glasses. You just can’t go wrong with black frames with grey lenses. A classic lens color with a timeless frame is a good look on anyone! For our guys who need a little more protection from those long days on the water – Costa has introduced the Double Haul and Cocos styles. The Cocos frame is an addition to their wire framed lineup. Its polished aviator look can be dressed up or down in an instant with the right outfit. I would put this on my list of top ten frame choices for the fellas – what man doesn’t look good in this modern take on the aviator? The Double Haul is a solid choice for my guys out there who have one goal in mind – landing the big one. The larger frame style provides extra protection from that hot Eastern NC
sun. Any of the mirrored lenses (which look killer in this frame) provide water clarity while fishing on the Tar or Pamlico (Overton’s - $199.00). Let’s not forget about Costa’s tried and true frames that continue to be solid staples year after year. The Triple Tail, Permit, Harpoon, and Isabela frames just never go out of style. I still rock the first pair of Isabelas I purchased 3 years ago - they look great with anything. For the budget conscious yet stylish Greenville-ites - Hobie eyewear has kept the wallet in mind with trendy facial flare. For 2012 they rolled out the Olas frame which is a great uni-sex style offered in a ton of colors. Personal favorites for summer in the Olas would be black fade, red, or the shiny horn/grey. All Hobie frames come in at a price that will make any budget smile - $69.99! The Manchester frame is also a home run with its fun surfer feel. This frame comes in brown or black. The best Hobie ladies styles for 2012 are definitely the Mya or Emma. Ladies - channel you inner Jackie O with the amazing cat framed shade (Emma) or rock the G-Vegas social scene in a pair of the Myas! For a day at the pool, on the river, or at the beach these new styles are a must! The right pair of shades complete any look. (Note - the sunglasses mentioned in this article also provide a great disguise for those morning that just come a little too early!)
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DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME.
By Patrick O’Brien
SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
THE GAME
Now that the time has come, summer is upon us and the heat will start barreling down on us here in Greenville, just like it does every year. But instead of sitting in your apartment or house, catching as much A/C as possible and sky-rocketing your electric bill, why don’t you take the chance to enjoy it in some easy and cheap ways. You should always take some time and head to the beach; it’s pretty much what you have been waiting for all winter. Go get your tan on, play some volleyball, maybe bring a bat, cooler, and some drinks to play some dizzy bat, or just bring a chair and relax. Whatever you do, you must go hit the sand and get your butt in the water. Also, this is your time to get in shape because the bathing suits come out and there are many summer nights in Greenville headed your way. So if you have some time, don’t be lazy and hit some weights. Here are some other ideas that you could take into consideration: attend some concerts, fishing (day or night), picnics, visit some parks, pick-up games at the courts/fields, volunteer work, pick up some shifts, hit the water parks/amusement parks (never too old to be a kid), classic water fight, summer nights out on the porch, camping, go off-roading, hit as many pools as possible, make some things (possible floating beer pong table was my favorite), beer Olympics, disc golf or actual golf, and so much more. There are many opportunities out there for your college students to not waste the summer away because before you know it, football season will come, then winter won’t be far behind. If anything, don’t ever think about trips or activities, just go out there and do them. Don’t let yourself get lazy, tired, bored, or anything else that may cause you to waste your summer. Don’t hesitate to be spontaneous and just get up and leave to go to another place. Life is short, live it up.
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Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen, who is out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with the huntsman who was dispatched to kill her.
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MEN IN BLACK 3
Agents J and K are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K’s life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4: Episode 2, Enter Tails the Fox
Sega heard all the good and bad things we had to say about the first part of Sonic 4 and made part 2 better, but it might still be a little off. Along with being the continued saga of Sonic 4 this game has a lot in common with the two Sonic games that came before it. In line with Sonic 2, Tails is now by your side aiding you in your quest. This opens up new game-play that is both familiar and new. First off, Sega fixed the whole momentum problem episode 1 had. Now both Sonic and Tails feel like they are hitting top speed much faster now. There is a story here, but it is NEW GAME’S VISUAL PRESENTATION light and holds the old school feel of the Genesis days. Sonic 4 levels are a tad bit bigger than episode 1’s and it’s mainly because of Tails and the new game-play he brings. Sonic 4 has one thing other Sonic games kind of don’t: challenging boss fights…. Which leads to one of the first problems the game has; a few of the bosses are cheap. Now the game is longer the episode 1 but it still is kind of short as a whole. The momentum of Sonic and Tails is better but both of them still feel a little heavy making both of them feel slower at top speed. Tails himself brings good and bad to the table… too bad his flying is one of them, it can kill you more than a few times and this is something you’ll need…a lot
By Shamar Roundtree
THE GAME
One thing brought from Sonic’s 2 & 3 is multiplayer. Co-op only, this can be played online or offline and I have to say this is fun both ways, as of a matter of fact, this helps the game a lot when you can play though it with a friend. If you were a fan of Ep. 1 but thought it could have been better or just a Sonic fan in general, you should look into this game. I really liked it. THE BOSS FIGHTS
Systems: 360, PS3, PC (download) Developer: SEGA/Sonic Team Price: $15 Rating: 8.5
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SOJOURNER
By Barefoot Wade
THE LIFE
ECO - FRIENDLY, METAPHYSICAL, HOLISTIC AND PROGRESSIVE... Eco-friendly, Metaphysical, Holistic and Progressive....If any of these words describe you, then you should finish reading this article. Located in the heart of downtown Greenville is a store named the Sojourner. It’s a place you can go to whether you are seeking supplies for a spiritual journey, or if you just want some Incense and a funky-cool bumper sticker. Located across the street from the Tipsy Teapot, they are the only store of their kind here in Greenville. When you visit them you will quickly realize that they are much more than your average retail store. They regularly teach classes on yoga, natural medicines, holistic healing and meditation. They also have a drum circle on the 3rd Friday of every month starting at 6pm. If you are into the Metaphysical side of things, they have you covered from books to tarot cards. If you like obscure teas, spices, and other such herbs; they have you covered as well. If you are a belly dancer (Giggity) they have clothes and jewelry for what you do. If you are into natural living, you can learn to make soap, lotion and natural medicines. As for me, I go there to get incense along with the occasional funky-cool bumper sticker…... as mentioned above. Always keeping with the community spirit of things, Sojourner and The Tipsy Teapot are teaming up for the “Auction for Action” on June 10th. This event will entail live music, tarot readings, palm readings, henna body art along with a live auction and a nice spread of hors d’oeuvres. What makes the Sojourner truly unique is that they are a safe haven for anyone that may think outside the spiritual box. As long as you are a good person, no one will judge you or your beliefs while you are there so be sure to stop in and say hi sometime.
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G-VEGAS GIRLS
VICTORIA HARDY STOPS BY THE OFFICE Beautiful Victoria Hardy has been with G-VEGAS magazine for over a year. She’s been featured as Miss December in the Emerald of the City Calendar Birthday: December 3rd Hometown: Rocky Mount Q&A’s What do you do for fun? I love being active & being outside. Going out with my girlfriends. Do you play any sports? I am a member of the ECU swim club. I play volleyball, and have been a dancer for 15 years. What is your favorite movie? National Treasure What’s the worst pickup line you’ve ever heard? “You have a really cute butt” or when they start conversations about my tattoo. Any Turnoffs? Cockiness, short guys and being selfish. Photography by: Trey Singletary
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VENUES List of entertainment venues. Restaurants and nightclubs In Greenville NC. ■ Tavern on 4th
110 E 4th St Greenville, NC 27858
■ Rumors
417 Cotanche Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-4591
■ Halfway House 420 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858
■ Pirates Den
113 East 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 551-9020 www.piratesdengreenvillenc.com
■ Scullery
431 South Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 321-1550
■ Tipsy Tea Pot
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
■ Armadillo Grill
114 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 364-8926 www.armadillogrill.com
■ 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
■ MacBilliards
ina, l o r a C t s a E Go or Don’t !G!o At All
517 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858 252-752-6728
■ Pantana Bob’s
513 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-3778
252-227-4313 www.EastCarolinaTravel.com
■ Stilllife
511 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858
■ Rehab Lounge
218 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9000
■ Sup Dogs
213 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-7682 www.supdogs.com
■ The Other Place 207 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252)353-1555
■ Tie Breakers
■ City Hotel and Bistro 203 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-8300 www.cityhotelandbistro.com
1920 B Smythewyck Dr., Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 439-0555
■ Limelight
■ Live
■ The Quarry
■ A.J. McMurphy’s
■ Christy’s Euro Pub
2120 East Fire Tower Road, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 756-8474 1914 Turnbury Drive, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-7956 www.ajmcmurphys.com
1008 Dickinson Avenue Greenville, NC 27834
123 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 752-2654 301 S Jarvis St Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-2774
■ Hooters
316 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 353-5995 www.hooters.com
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