KXRW Vancouver Presents

I'm Into This Place

Your home for Arts, Culture, and Heritage in Clark County

4pm - 4:30pm every Wednesday

Host Bio

Adriana Baer I'm Into This Place

Adriana
Baer

Host

Meet Adriana

Adriana Baer has been an arts professional for over 20 years.

She has held leadership roles at Profile Theatre (Executive Artistic Director) and Cutting Ball Theater (Associate Artistic Director).

She has directed at theaters including Portland Center Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, and Houston’s Alley Theatre, and has worked with companies including Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and Theatre Communications Group, the national service organization that works for a just and thriving theater ecology.

She holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MFA in Directing from Columbia University.

Adriana has taught courses and appeared as a guest speaker at numerous universities and arts centers nationwide.

In addition to her work with I’m Into This Place, Adriana
offers professional public speaking and podcast coaching via her company Claim Center Stage.

Adriana is dedicated to community building in the arts sector, and believes in the power of creativity to enhance local economy, cultural identity, and civic life.

LINKS

Website: ImIntoThisPlace
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Facebook: imintothisplace

Instagram: ImIntoThisPlace

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Adriana Baer I'm Into This PlaceI’m Into This Place is your backstage pass to the creative heartbeat of Clark County, Washington. Discover the artists, makers, and community leaders shaping our vibrant cultural landscape.

Join us for interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and the latest happenings in our dynamic arts and culture scene.

Let’s explore together!

About the Show

Adriana Baer I'm Into This PlaceI’m Into This Place is your backstage pass to the creative heartbeat of Clark County, Washington.

From innovative art installations to historic treasures hiding in plain sight, we take you behind the scenes with the artists, makers, and community leaders shaping our vibrant local culture.

We share interviews with local creatives, previews of upcoming events, and tips on where to eat, drink, and explore.

We also shine a light on the issues and opportunities
shaping the region’s cultural landscape, keeping you in the loop on the moments that matter.

Let’s get into the stories, sounds, and spirit of this place we call home.

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Episodes

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Spotlight Shines in North County: Love Street Playhouse Fills Houses and Hearts 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, ...
Building Bridges: Ridgefield's Multicultural Festival Deepens Community Connections The Ridgefield Multicultural Festival returns for its eighth year this weekend, 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 ...
Clark College's Secret Sauce: McClaskey Culinary Institute Serves Up Our Region's Top Chefs One of the best lunch spots in Clark County can be found at The McClaskey Culinary Institute at Clark College. What makes this place so unique? It's SW Washington's only professional culinary school, and the only culinary ...
Heritage on the Vine: Pomeroy Cellars Cultivates New Traditions on Historic Land 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 ...
A Novelist, an Artist, and a Musician Walk Into a Bar: Pour Choices Reinvents a Local Pub for Creatives 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 ...

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