I'm Into This Place
I'm Into This Place is Clark County and Vancouver, 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. Listen in as we bring you interviews, event previews, and tips on where to explore. Let’s get into the stories, sounds, and spirit of Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, and beyond!
Episodes
Nicole Buetti, contrabassoonist for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, has built a remarkable career that spans classical performance, composition, and even online children's educational content creation. Through her work, she’s finding innovative ways to reach broader audiences and bring music to the masses. We’re talking to her about the oddest instrument in the orchestra, how she creates her whimsical compositions, and how p...
Chef Miguel Sosa fell in love with cooking on his first day in a restaurant kitchen. Now, he crafts some of the region's most delicious and innovative dishes at his Elements Restaurant. There, he celebrates immigrant heritage, supports local farmers and artists, and proves that beautiful, sustainable food doesn't have to break the bank. Discover how Chef Sosa transforms comfort classics through global influences, why his ...
In a converted 1940s building in Woodland, Washington, something magical is taking place. The Love Street Playhouse, run by Melinda and Lou Pallotta, welcomes the larger regional community to experience live theater in a beautifully-crafted environment, creating an experience that transforms both performers and patrons. Don’t overlook this community theater that's bringing professional-level productions to Clark County’s doors...
The Ridgefield Multicultural Festival returns for its eighth year this weekend (this year's theme? Fun and Games!), continuing a tradition that began as a way to cultivate a more welcoming community for all residents. Megan Dudley, president of the Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative, joins us to talk about founding the Initiative and the festival after recognizing the need for greater inclusivity in community events.
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...
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