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Get Away to Return Home: Cultivating Community, Creativity, and Embracing Qi at Rising Phoenix Farm Nestled just outside Washougal, Rising Phoenix is more than just a farm with a great view of Mt. Hood. It’s a sanctuary for healing, creativity, and community connection all working under the nonprofit aptly named “Embrace Qi.” Yvonne Gee, the […]

Preserving History Through Film: How Banyan Tree Movies Makes Untold Stories Possible Off the beaten track in rural Battle Ground, an unexpected cinematic treasure has taken root. Banyan Tree Movies is bringing something unique to the Pacific Northwest film industry: a specialized production house focused on historically accurate films about Asia from the 1930s to

Heart and Heritage: Elements Restaurant Cooks Up Comfort & Community 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

How the Art Gets Made: Step Inside Clark County’s Open Studios Grab your map, your coffee, and your most art-curious friend… Clark County Open Studios is back! Over 50 artists are opening their homes, barns, and studios for this free, annual, self-guided tour. See works in progress, meet the makers, and maybe find a perfect

Amboy’s Heritage Keepers: 25 Years of the North Clark Historical Museum On the main drag of tiny Amboy, Washington, the North Clark Historical Museum stands as a testament to the community’s dedication to the preservation and celebration of local heritage. This year marks the museum’s 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of showcasing the rich history

A Gift to our City: Vancouver Ballet Folklórico’s Día de Muertos Festival Takes Center Stage 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

Heart On the Walls: Muralist Mario De Leon Creates Art That Speaks to the Soul 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. For more information,

On Beyond ‘Ghost’: Ann Fleming’s Journey from Kiln to Canvas The creative process sometimes feels like a mystery.It’s part inspiration, part spiritual connection, and many parts hard work. The artistic journey of Ann Fleming, a Ridgefield-based visual artist spans decades as she moved from pottery to sculpture to collage to painting. From firing kilns in

The Oddest Instrument: Composer & Musician Nicole Buetti Takes Classical Music to the Next Level 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

Embracing Creativity, Empowering Youth: Enspire Arts Tackles Clark County’s Arts Education Gap 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