Music Monday - Paul Rodgers

Have you gotten your tickets yet for the amazingly talented Paul Rodgers?! This is going to be one heck of a show!!  If the name doesn't grab you, he's the legendary frontman for the bands Free, Bad Company and The Firm.  If you want MY honest opinion, he's a Rock God and I can't wait for this show!! Especially since he's playing in my hometown. :) He will be live in downtown Aberdeen on Wednesday the 28th playing at the D and R Theater. If you haven't gotten tickets yet, you should do so, NOW... Cause it's All Right Now!

You can buy tickets at Backstage Espresso located at the D and R Theater, or check them out online.    http://www.dandrtheatre.com/

Weekend activites to get you out and about!

Join Grays Harbor Idol host, Ashley this Friday night at 8PM in the Ocean Lounge at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino! The top 12 will be heating up the stage by performing 3 songs, and competing to win a prize package worth over $2,400!!  Come out for a night of great entertainment, and cheer on your favorite!  Audience response counts for 10% of the judges vote!  4 will be eliminated, 8 move on to compete next Friday night. The winner will be crowned on Friday, February 17th! 

Anything going on Saturday night? Head on into Montesano and hit up The Cellar Club for Red Solo Cup night!  There is a $10 suggested donation, where proceeds will go directly to Tabitha Kowal who is currently undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.  Also, $1.00 of every beer sold will also go to Tabitha. The night will include red Solo Cups, sharpies, items up for auction, and an amazingly fun evening. Local musician Rich Travers will be on hand with live music as well!  The Cellar Club opens at 4:00pm with the live music starting at 9:00pm.  Meat and cheese trays will also be available for purchase. 

Saturday evening join the St. Andrews Relay for Life team for an evening of Basket Bingo!  Win a round of bingo and you'll get to select a basket provided by members of the church.  They have baskets themed with games, coffee, tools, and movies just to name a few!  The doors will open at 6PM with bingo starting at 6:30.  Everyone is welcome to attend this fun event to have a good time and help raise money for a great cause, to fight cancer!  There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per bingo card.  St. Andrews is located on the corner of 1st and G in Aberdeen right across from Bridges.

Hey There, Harborite: Ashley Greninger

Name/Age: Ashley Greninger / 27

Where do you live: Central Park

Profession/Day job: Music Director/Air Talent - The “Afternoon Delite” - The Harbor’s New Country, KIX 95.3. My job is my life and I’m more than okay with that.

Loyal to: I’ll always bleed blue and gold. Go Bobcats!

Best Harbor Moment: I’ve truly had several moments on the Harbor that I’d like to consider ‘best’, but if I have to pick just one I’m going to go with a kinda recent one. Last February I was the host for the Firemen’s Calendar Auditions. I’d never hosted an event like this, and just that alone was awesome. BUT, as strange as it sounds, hosting this event helped me in so many ways personally and professionally.

Favorite Coffee Stand: Consistent Cups in Aberdeen – they live up to their name. Try a pumpkin torte sometime… mmmm….

Favorite Local Business: Dennis Company. I absolutely love this store. They have way more than you’d expect.

Grunge, Metal or Country: I’m going to have to be biased on this one. ;) My heart belongs to country music. It is my passion. I pretty much live and breathe it, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Please don’t label me to JUST country though. My numero uno is Jack Johnson. Throw in Elton John, DMB, and Paul Rodgers and I’m all set. I love most musical genre’s… however, if I cannot understand the lyrics being sung, I’ll probably turn it off.

Beach, Forest or River: Forest. Hands down, my favorite place on the Harbor is Lake Quinault. I have quite a few childhood memories there, as well as new. It’s gorgeous. There’s so much to do and see and it’s basically right in our back yard. Hiking, fishing, camping, just being – I’m in awe everytime I’m there. It makes my heart feel at peace. I’m also partial to the beach. I love walking along the shore looking at seashells and just getting lost staring at the waves… If I could change something about myself, it would be to not take these places for granted as much as I do. You’d think living here, I would go more… New Years Resolutions? Sure. Why not.

Favorite outdoor adventure or day trip: I really have to narrow this down to one?! I’ll say summiting Colonel Bob. I’d never climbed a mountain before. It was, to this date, the hardest thing I’ve ever put my body through, physically. Once I reached the top, the view took my breath away. All the pain I went through to get to the top was completely worth it. In all my life, I’ve never seen anything more beautiful. Pictures and video don’t quite do it justice. You have to see it in person and I challenge you do to so if you’re looking for a fun way to spend a morning/afternoon. (Word of advice? Maybe just don’t go when it’s 92 degrees out….) To know that an experience like THAT is RIGHT HERE, where I live, astounds me. I can't wait to do it again.

Best way to stay dry on rainy days: I say go dance in the rain! Lol One of my fav ways to spend a rainy day is curled up on the couch in my snuggie with a good book, some Netflix, and hot chocolate… unless there’s football on… cause if that’s the case, I’m watching football. But if you want to venture out into the rain, and stay dry elsewhere on the Harbor, go see a movie.

Define the Harbor in one word: Home

If you could change one thing about the area, what would it be: There needs to be something done regarding the growing transient population. It’s incredibly sad to see, and sometimes frustrating. Our downtown needs rebuilding, bad… I have faith this will happen though.

Grays Harbor's best kept secret: Until recently, I’d never done the drive around Lake Quinault (I know, right?!). Seeing it in the summer is one thing, seeing it completely covered in snow, is another. Both are completely beautiful. If you’ve never done this, you should. And take me with you. I’m a fabulous companion to have in a vehicle. Unless you hate off key singing.