I'm Into This Place
I'm Into This Place is Clark County, Washington's arts, culture, and heritage podcast. We take you behind the scenes with the artists, makers, and community leaders shaping our local culture - from art and music to food, history, and heritage. Visit imintothisplace.com for photos, articles, and episode guides. And listen in as we bring you interviews, event previews, and tips on where to explore. We also shine a light on the issues and opportunities shaping our region’s cultural landscape. Let’s get into the stories, sounds, and spirit of this place we call home.
Episodes
Are you wondering if the kids of Clark County will have access to art, music, dance, or theater this year? It’s not looking so great, if we’re being honest. But there’s a shining light brightening up some dark corners these days. Enspire Arts, a local nonprofit focused on arts education, is bringing a passionate dedication and deep understanding of the transformative power of creativity to Clark County.
Visit them at enspirearts...
Nestled down a beautiful, winding road alongside the Lewis River in Yacolt, Pomeroy Cellars represents more than a century of dedication to the land. Adjoining the Pomeroy Living History Farm, the Cellars is an award-winning winery, focused on bringing the community together to enjoy excellent wines, events, and live music. Their family-friendly atmosphere, expert viticulture, and creative winemaking has allowed them to grow and fl...
One of the best lunch spots in Clark County can be found at The McClaskey Culinary Institute at Clark College, the only culinary program with an accredited degree within 150 miles. This program trains some of the brightest and best chefs and bakers out there before sending them out to cook in local kitchens, open their own food trucks, or join the team at Michelin Star restaurants. This is the crew that keeps Clark County delicious...
A novelist, an artist, a dancer, and a musician walked into a bar. They looked around and thought “we can make something here.” And thus was born Pour Choices Pub, a community gathering place that brings together art, music, performance, books, local beer, and a ton of happy customers.
Visit them at pourchoices.pub | Instagram | Facebook
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It’s Vancouver Arts and Music Festival time! Here are my highlights and “don’t miss” events for today, August 3.
Come visit us at our booth near the Music Stage. We’ll be here all weekend - can’t wait to see you!
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It’s Vancouver Arts and Music Festival time! Here are my highlights and “don’t miss” events for today, August 2.
Come visit us at our booth near the Music Stage. We’ll be here all weekend - can’t wait to see you!
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It’s Vancouver Arts and Music Festival time! Here are my highlights and “don’t miss” events for today, August 1.
Come visit us at our booth near the Music Stage. We’ll be here all weekend - can’t wait to see you!
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It’s Vancouver Arts and Music Festival time! Here are my highlights and “don’t miss” events for today, July 31.
Come visit us at our booth near the Music Stage. We’ll be here all weekend - can’t wait to see you!
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The Vancouver Arts and Music Festival returns to Esther Short Park this week, with four days of music, art, and community celebration. What began as a post-pandemic vision to bring people together has quickly become one of the region's premier cultural events, drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually. This year, the bar goes as high as possible, with internationally-acclaimed performers gracing the stage. And it's a...
All over Clark County, stunning murals catch the eyes of people passing by. Behind many of these paintings is Mario De Leon, a local artist whose approach to public art is as unique as the pieces themselves.
Visit him at @supermariopaints.
Find Mario's murals on our map.
For pictures of the murals and more, visit the episode page.
Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library district is coming to voters with a levy lid lift. A "yes" vote would restore essential funding for library services across the four counties it serves. After 15 years without a tax rate increase, the library system faces severe service cuts without voter approval. We chat with FVRL Executive Director Jennifer Giltrop about why the library is so wonderful, what this levy lid lift is all...
Nestled on a few acres down a winding road in Brush Prairie, Flat Tack Farm feels like the hug you didn’t know you needed. Inside warm greenhouse tunnels, surrounded by vibrant greens, rainbow carrots, and sprawling strawberry plants, farmers Kelly Peters and Patrick Dorris have created something special - a farm that feeds people’s bellies and their hearts.
Visit them at flat-tack-farm.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
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The Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative is transforming Ridgefield's historic 1,600-acre property into a sanctuary where conservation meets creativity. This unique program welcomes artists to engage with the land through workshops, walks, and community events - creating both art and connection in this rural setting.
Visit them at pnfarm.com/arts-initiative | Instagram | Facebook
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It's that time of year when everything is just awesome in the PNW. There are tons of ways to get outside and partake in some arts & culture.
Here are just some of the fabulous festivals happening in Clark County, WA this summer. See you there!
2025 Summer Festivals
June-August - East Vancouver - Summer Concert Series at Columbia Tech Center
July 5–6 – Yacolt - Farm Days at Pomeroy Farms
July 11 – Ridgef...
Wandering through the Vancouver Farmers Market is a treasure hunt for the senses. Beyond the tables of fresh vegetables and berries sits a dynamic community of 94 artisans who transform raw materials into stunning handcrafted goods. These makers represent one-third of the second-largest market in Washington state, creating an art gallery, concert venue, and local foods marketplace all rolled into one vibrant celebration of creativi...
What do your favorite socks and the best fertilizer in the world have in common? Alpacas, of course! Today we’re getting our feet dirty at G. Tribe Alpacas Farm, home to some of the smartest - and cutest - herd animals in the world. Come along as we figure out how this local family cares for over 30 animals while working full time jobs and still has time to turn alpaca fiber into the gorgeous scarves and hats that keep Clark County...
One of the most delicious cups of coffee you can find locally is also funding the building of a medical center in rural Africa. RichlandHub Coffee Roasters works directly with cooperatives and small-scale coffee farmers in Africa, ensuring they receive a fair and stable income. With all profits returning to the place the coffee comes from, RichlandHub as more than just a place to buy coffee; it's a community working together t...
The old library building on Mill Plain may not seem like the obvious place for a thriving arts scene, but Vancouver native Christine Richardson has guided its transformation it into just that. As the facilitator of The Arts Hub and the executive director of nonprofit theARTScentered, she’s supporting local artists and fostering interdisciplinary cultural collaborations. Christine spills the beans on whether the city is ever ever ev...
Vancouver Ballet Folklórico is more than just a traditional Mexican dance company; it's a vibrant community hub, a cultural touchstone, and a place where heritage thrives. Led by the dynamic mother-daughter duo Anna and Marianna Cruz, Vancouver Ballet Folklórico is one of Clark County’s beloved treasures. Find out more about the group behind the annual Día de Muertos festival and the gorgeous costumes we see all around the cou...
In a historic red brick building on Main Street, the Clark County Historical Museum is breathing new life into the past. "Our" museum doesn't just stop inside these four walls, though. It takes us out into the streets of our community to deepen our connection and appreciation of our past... and our present.
Click here for the walking tour map!
Visit them at www.cchmuseum.org | Instagram | Facebook
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