I’m Into This Place

Poetry as Radical Resistance | Ghost Town Poetry Founded in 2004, Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic has always been about providing a platform for poets and poetry lovers to explore and navigate the world through art together. With monthly open mic nights, writing workshops, and some published works, no matter if you are an artist […]

April’s Local Arts & Culture Events (and introducing Careers Unchecked!) April is National Poetry Month! Check out some of the literary and literary-adjacent events coming up this month. And have you heard of the micro bookstore someone opened on their front porch? We let you in on that little secret, too! We’re also excited to

State of the City 2026:Vancouver’s Mayor Talks Arts & Culture In this episode, we share our key takeaways from this year’s State of the City address. Listen in for a recap of the exciting announcements about arts, culture, and heritage in our community. For more information, visithttps://imintothisplace.com/episodes/state-of-the-city-2026

100-Year-Old Sculptor James Lee Hansen James Lee Hansen, a 100 year old artist from Battle Ground, is considered one of the most innovative and important sculptors in the Pacific Northwest. Making over 700 pieces during his lifetime, his work has been seen all over the country from Portland to Washington, DC. What an honor to

The Stories Beneath Our Streets: Two Rivers Heritage Museum The Two Rivers Heritage Museum is a space lovingly crafted to protect local history. Exhibits like hand tools, textiles, baskets, and other artifacts tell the thousands-of-years’ story of the Camas-Washougal region. Julianne Lawrance, our tour guide, is the first Executive Director of the museum and is

Making the City a Gallery | Ana the Artist on Art That Belongs to Everyone Muralist Ana Gabriela (Ana the Artist) shares her journey from photography and portrait work to creating large-scale public art and murals across Southwest Washington. In this episode, she talks about what it takes to paint at such a large scale,

Stranger Than Fiction | Documentary Filmmaker Beth Harrington Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Beth Harrington has spent decades telling true stories. But why does she choose the subjects she does? What does it mean to live with a story for over 10 years, wondering if it’ll ever be seen by the light of day? And why is

I’m Into This Place: When Art Sparks Action | Meaningful Movies Meaningful Movies is a national non-profit organization that engages communities in dialogue through reflection of films. Through open discussion, the organization’s branches across the nation are changing the world for the better. The Ridgefield branch is bringing this connection to its own community (and

Preserving History and Writing the Future | Temple Lentz Temple Lentz doesn’t believe in silos. As President and CEO of The Historic Trust, Vancouver Port Commissioner, and a published novelist, she connects history, leadership, and creativity to help shape Clark County’s cultural and civic future. Temple joins us to chat about how she uplifts the

Magenta Theater Makes Magic on Main Street What keeps people coming back to a local theater year after year? Adriana sits down backstage at Magenta Theater in downtown Vancouver with Managing Artistic Director Caleb Bourgeois to talk about community, creativity, and the quiet magic of live performance. It’s a conversation about belonging, collaboration, and why