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evargas@vargas-design.com Photography Trey Singletary - treyfromecu@aol.com Randy Moore - rpmoore1@wmconnect.com Mark Manna - mrmannaphotography@yahoo.com Contributors/Writers Mick & Blando - blando@99thex.com Barefoot Wade - barefootwade11@yahoo.com Trey Singletary - treyfromecu@aol.com Nithin Bhagwandass - nithinbhagwandass@gmail.com David Jury - davidjury12@yahoo.com Arran Wright - oncuepr0m0ti0ns@yahoo.com Brian Goings - poet_antidote@yahoo.com Christina Bogart - christinaebogart@yahoo.com

4 Party Pics 6 The Big Something 9 DIY Costume 11 Fast & Easy Recipes 13 The Movies 15 Party Pictures

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17 Abstract Motion 19 Scuba Now 20 Brain Teasers

THE MOVIES

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21 Red, White, and Blue 23 On The Run

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29 July Events

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THE BIG SOMETHING

16 Party Pictures

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THE BIG SOMETHING

BY BAREFOOT WADE

Greenville this time of year is not quite as crazy as when school is in session, but there is a unique charm to the town during the summer season. It’s nice to get outside and do everything that you are normally to busy (or too cold) to do during the school year.

Subsequnetly you may have a little extra time to catch a party and a late night show. Fortunatly for all who may be in Greenville, a very awesome band is coming back to Peasant’s Pub on Friday, July 11.

Chances are you’ve heard me talk about The BIG Something in past articles.

And there is a reason I talk about them so much.....they are one of the best bands that is consistently performing in Greenville. It never

ceases to amaze me how big and fresh their sound is. And they can captivate a highly diverse audience.

Their high energy music is a fun mixture of dance-able grooves and face melting jams. Feel free to check them out on youtube if you need more proof though.

They just released a great video for the song “Illuminated”. This band also has their own music festival each year, though by the time you read this, it will already have passed.

It saddens me greatly that I will be out of town for The BIG Something’s triumphant return to Peasant’s Pub on July 11, so I want you to go in my place and have as much fun as humanly possible.

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LIFE

MAKE YOUR OWN TRANSFORMES COSTUME AND WIN BIG! BY KEVIN HOWARD One year many years ago I decided to make a transformers costume for a Halloween contest. I decided to do my favorite transformer, Optimus Prime.

First off, I need to thank my wife for being patient with me as I transformed our house into an utter mess of cardboard pieces, stinking it up with burning glue and paint and long hours of me talking and obsessing over the smallest details of this costume. She is truly a champion and is worthy of a whole new level of praise for putting up with this. I’d also like to thank my neighbors who all helped as well. Because of them, I was able to save so much time and expand on the ideas i had.

Thanks! That year I wanted to making a really sick costume. I considered myself an artist and I wanted to push myself. I also didn’t want to spend a lot of money on it either. After days of pondering what I wanted to be, I decided on Optimus Prime—not the latest crumpled soda can Optimus Prime from the Bay movies, the original toy/cartoon one. Hands down he was my favorite toy.

This robot was upper management, the leader of the Autobots. After some research of various depictions, and fabrications, I began building.

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The following list are materials that I used: Building supplies Cardboard (thick) Make sure it is rigid Cardboard (thin) Chipboard 2” Packaging tube Paper towel tube (1) Metal ruler (1) Triangle ruler (1) Large matte knife with 6 blades (1) Small x-acto knife with about 25 blades (1) Pair of scissors (1) Medium sized cutting board (1) small tape measure (1) Glue gun with (24) glue sticks (This is a MUST!) Bandaids when you burn yourself with the glue gun Painting Supplies (6) Rolls of Duct Tape (1) Army helmet (1) Can of spray primer (1) Can of house paint (Red)

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(1) Cheap pair of shoes (or use your own they won’t be damaged) (1) Colored gels for stage lights (2) Glow sticks (1) Yard of black stretchy fabric (1) Toy Gun

(1) Translucent yellow folder Velcro (about a yard of it) (3) yards of 1� nylon straps Elastic waistband (1) pair of hockey gloves Access to print services that can print on 11x17 paper

After it was all said and done, I entered the costume contest and WON!! $500.

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Fast & Easy Recipes Fish Tacos with Summer Salsa

Cheesesteak Sliders Ingredients - 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips - Salt and pepper - 2 large bell peppers, cut into thin strips - 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced - 16 dinner rolls, split - 6 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees . In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until rippling. Season the beef with salt and pepper, increase the heat to high and cook in the skillet for 3 minutes; flip and cook for 2 minutes more.

Transfer to a bowl.

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. Add the peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper and cook over medium high heat, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes. Place the roll bottoms on a large rimmed baking sheet and top each with the beef and vegetables; sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter and cover with the roll tops.

Ingredients - 1 pound halibut or other meaty white fish fillets - Juice of 2 limes - 1 11 ounce can whole tomatillos, drained - 4 small zucchinipeeled, seeded and cut into small cubes - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems - 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more to taste - 8 6 inches corn tortillas - 2 tablespoons chili powder - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil - 1 Hass avocado, peeled and thinly sliced Directions Preheat the oven to 225 degrees . Place the fish in a medium bowl and drizzle with half of the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Using your hands, squeeze the juice and flesh from the tomatillos, 1 at a time, into a medium bowl; discard the skins. Mash the tomatillos with a fork. Add the zucchini, the remaining lime juice, the cilantro and 2 teaspoons of the salt and toss.

Spread the tortillas on 2 baking sheets and warm in the oven for about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Remove the fish from the lime juice, pat dry and cover with the spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the fish, about 4 minutes on each side. Break the fish into bite-size pieces and season to taste with salt. Arrange the fish in the tortillas with some of the salsa and avocado slices.

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MOVIES

THE MOVIES: COMING SOON TO A THEATER NEAR YOU OPENS JULY 11

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DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led

by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier.

They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.

OPENS JULY 18

MOVIE TIP: The movie schedule must be at your fingertips. Normally, theater lobbies will be jam-packed with people on weekends, so allow 20-30 minutes to get your tickets, get snacks, and then get good seats. Allow extra time for blockbusters,

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SEX TAPE When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in The Joy of Sex in one marathon three-hour session. It seems like a great idea – until they discover that their most private video is no longer private.

With their reputations on the line, they know they’re just one click away from being laid bare to the world... but as their race to reclaim their video leads to a night they’ll never forget, they’ll find that their video will expose even more than they bargained for.

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OPENS JULY 25

LUCY From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, writer/director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in Lucy, an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic

WHERE TO WATCH: REGAL GREENVILLE GRANDE STADIUM 14 750 SW Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 215-0195• www.regmovies.com

OPENS AUGUST 1

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe.

To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits — Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer.

But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand — with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

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ABSTRACT MOTION ERIK JONES

Motion, the debut solo exhibition by gallery artist Erik Jones. Jones’ work investigates form, both abstract and figurative, through a unique combination of hyperrealism and geometric expressionism.

Rendering his subjects carefully in a photorealistic manner, each figure is then enveloped within a colorful swell of shapes, color and form.

Such surreal interventions are accomplished through the artist’s methodical process of mark-making.

Utilizing a wide range of materials, Jones’ mixed media approach creates a

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hypnotic tension between the familiar and the fantastical. Using watercolor and colored pencil as the soft foundation upon which Jones’ figures manifest, oil paint and wax pastels are then layered upon the main subject in a more intuitive manner. These saturated patterns move around the figure, further highlighting various gestures or the occasional curious glance peering out from behind the colorful structures.

For his debut solo show, the subject of Jones’ paintings take on three separate forms, all unique yet interconnected into a

greater whole. The most recognizable of the paintings depict the nude human form, an ongoing motif in the artist’s greater body of work. Simultaneously, some of the paintings focus on what lies further beneath the skin, exploring memento mori and the symbology of death. Lastly, the third grouping of paintings in the exhibition stand void of any figure at all, giving in whole-heartedly to the mobility and flux of the more abstract qualities of Jones’ work. These three subjects take the helm of Motion, referencing a cyclical narrative of life, death and the unknown.

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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

REFRESHING!

Celebrate patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day with a fabulous red, white, and blue cocktail. Your guests will love that your alcoholic beverages match the theme of the event.

Once you have your patriotic drink ideas, start planning your party!

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE SHOT RECIPE Ingredients: - ½ ounce Grenadine - ½ ounce Peach Schnapps or Vodka - ½ ounce Blue Curacao Slowly pour each ingredient into a shot glass to create a layered effect.

Add them in the order listed above

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE SANGRIA Ingredients: - Strawberries, sliced - Blueberries - Pineapple, cut into star shapes - 2 bottles dry white wine - 1 cup Triple Sec - 1/2 Cup berry-flavored vodka - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice - 1/2 cup simple syrup Combine the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE MARTINI Ingredients: - 2 oz. Hypnotiq - 1 oz. Citrus Vodka - l-emon lime soda - grenadine Combine the first two ingredients and a splash of soda.

Shake with ice and strain into your martini glass. Carefully pour in a small amount of grenadine. This should fall to the bottom of the glass, creating a nice layered effect. Add a white garnish like shaved coconut or white chocolate.

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Stronger Does Not Mean Better Yes, a strong drink will get your drunk faster, but you won’t enjoy the process nearly as much as with a well-balanced cocktail.

Stick to the proper proportions and your cocktails will thank you.

BRAIN TEASERS

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SCUBA NOW!

BY ARRAN WRIGHT

You might not think that Greenville, NC would be the type of place you hear about scuba diving. However, I got a chance to interview an employee of a local business and scuba enthusiast to discover why now is the perfect time to start a new adventure.

Scuba Now of Greenville is a full service NAUI dive shop located at 638-C E. Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC 27858 (Across form the Greenville mall). It is their mission: To make scuba diving affordable to everyone, and to turn the worlds dive population into ocean protectors.

They carry a full line of diving equipment and accessories from well-known brands such as Mares, Bare and Sharkskin. They also carry a full line of equipment made in America from Atomic and Zeagle. They also have a variety of companies to support our diver’s multitude of activities such as spear fishing and underwater photography. Whether you’re looking for recreational or technical diving they can put you in great gear at a price you can afford.

If you’re looking for something special to do this summer Scuba Now partners with their sister store based out of Wilmington running charters all summer long to a variety of locations such as

wrecks, ledges and artificial reefs. They also team up with them to work with summer camps in the Wilmington area and are always looking for ways to get more involved in their own community.

“Our instructors have vast amounts of knowledge and experience. We are able to teach anything from basic scuba classes to instructor level courses. We offer our basic open water scuba certification for only $199. That includes all learning materials, classroom time, pool sessions, open water dives and we throw in a FREE boat dive as well. The educational material is done through NAUI’s ELearning so you can study and learn the material at your own pace. When you are ready we will set up a time to have you come to the class and get you ready for a new world of adventures.”

Timothy Maynard, a former volunteer turned employee, loves the family atmosphere and great people he works with, but the thing he loves the most about working there is being able to introduce and share his passion for the scuba world with so many people.

It is the only job he can think of that he gets up every day excited to go to work because he’s surrounded by people who have his same passions and it’s a revolving door of sharing the love for scuba diving with the world.

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ON THE RUN TOUR

BY LONDRELL LAND

The place to be on 7/5/2014 was Miami’s Sun Life Stadium where one of the most anticipated tours ever got kicked off. Lebron, D. Wade, Will Smith were among the thousands in attendance for the show, which had a late start that turned into a lovely night with the power couple.

Beyoncé singing classics like “Baby Boy,” “Crazy in Love” and “Naughty Girl.” She also performed fan favorites like “Diva,” “Halo,” “If I Were a Boy,” “Ring the Alarm” and “Single Ladies,” and introduced the audience to newer jams like “Drunk in Love,” “Partition” and “Pretty Hurts.”

While Jay Z did hits like “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” “Hard Knock Life,” “Izzo (H.O.V.A.),” “Jigga,” “No Church in the Wild,” “Song Cry,” and “Tom Ford.”

There was no time to take your eyes off the stage. The couple jumping on and off set wearing everything from designer labels, leopard print, and a 99 problems jersey. They shared intimate wedding footage and pictures of their 2-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter over the track “Young Forever” to end the show. The tour will take the multiple Grammy winners across North America and to Europe through September. If you have and opportunity to see this show do so you will not be disappointed. For tour dates and tickets go to 2goect.com.

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JULY EVENTS July 15th - Burgerz, Brewz & Tunez with Scott Mueller @ AJ McMurphy’s • Psylo Joe @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm July 16th - Mark & Kellie @ AJ McMurphy’s The Big Show @ Live Bar @6pm Karaoke @ Live Bar @9:30pm Psylo Joe @ Umbrella Market @ 5pm July 17th - Karaoke with DJ Captain Morgan @ AJ McMurphy’s • Lorelei @ Live Bar @ 10pm Stand Up Comedy @ The Tipsy Teapot @ 8pm July 18th - JustinKyleBand @ AJ McMurphy’s Jupiter Jones @ The City Bistro Thunder Struck @ Live Bar @ 10pm July 19th - Gen X @ AJ McMurphy’s Brickhouse @ The City Bistro Saints Apollo @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm July 20th - Those Meddling Kids @ Peasant’s Pub @ 8pm July 21st - Two Brothers Trivia @ AJ McMurphy’s James Morris @ Live Bar @ 9:30pm July 22nd - Burgerz, Brewz & Tunez with David Dixon @ AJ McMurphy’s • Psylo Joe @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm July 23rd - Mark & Kellie @ AJ McMurphy’s The Big Show @ Live Bar @ 6pm Karaoke @ Live Bar @ 9:30pm July 24th - Karaoke with DJ Captain Morgan @ AJ McMurphy’s Brad Benson @ Live Bar @ 10pm William Seymour @ Player’s Choice @ 8pm The Groove Orient @ Peasant’s Pub @ 8pm Stand Up Comedy @ The Tipsy Teapot @ 8pm July 25th - The Thrillbilly’s @ AJ McMurphy’s Mikele Buck @ The City Bistro Cousin Kirks Band @ Live Bar @ 10pm Mac & Juice Quartet @ Peasant’s Pub @ 10pm July 26th - Mark Daffer @ AJ McMurphy’s Spare Change @ The City Bistro Lexx Luthor @ Live Bar @ 10pm The Primate Fiasco @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm Carson Alley @ Player’s Choice @ 8pm July 27th - Those Meddling Kids @ Peasant’s Pub @ 8pm July 28th - Two Brothers Trivia @ AJ McMurphy’s James Morris @ Live Bar @ 9:30pm July 29th - Burgerz, Brewz & Tunez with Scott Mueller @ AJ McMurphy’s • Era 9 @ Live Bar @ 10pm Psylo Joe @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm July 30th - Mark & Kellie @ AJ McMurphy’s The Big Show @ Live Bar @ 6pm Karaoke @ Live Bar @ 9:30pm GVM | 29

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July 31st - Karaoke with DJ Captain Morgan @ AJ McMurphy’s Stand Up Comedy @ The Tipsy Teapot @ 8pm Atlas Road Crew @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm August 1st - Signal Fire @ Live Bar @ 10pm August 2nd - Brian Grilli @ Live Bar @ 10pm David Lee Jones @ Player’s Choice @ 9:30pm August 4th - James Morris @ Live Bar @ 9:30pm August 5th - Psylo Joe @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm August 6th - The Big Show @ Live Bar @ 6pm Karaoke @ Live Bar @ 9:30pm August 7th - Stand Up Comedy @ The Tipsy Teapot @ 8pm August 8th - Blue Soul Redemption @ Live Bar @ 10pm August 9th - Boneyard @ Live Bar @ 10pm Psylo Joe @ Peasant’s Pub @ 9pm August 11th - James Morris @ Live Bar @ 9:30pm The Big Show @ Live Bar @ 6pm

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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

■ Halfway House 420 Cotanche St. Greenville, NC 27858

■ Scullery

431 South Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 321-1550

■ Winslow’s Tavern

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

SAT. OCT. 19 10PM

■ Sup Dogs

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

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

■ Stilllife

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

■ Rum Republic

218 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9000

123 E. 5th Street.

Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-0344

■ Fitzgerald’s

113 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-0311

■ The Side Bar

■ Peasant’s Pub

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

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

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