This weekend is the annual Día de Muertos Festival, brought to our community by Vancouver Ballet Folklórico. VBF 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 county.

Visit them at vbfolklor.org | Instagram | Facebook

For pictures and videos, visit the episode page.

Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Fourth Plain Commons
- La Casita
- Karen Madsen

Thanks to Stephanie Luna-Garcia and Marianna Cruz for sharing their dancing with us!

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Tucked away in an industrial corner of Washougal that's bordered by a wildlife refuge, Recluse Brew Works has quietly become a cornerstone of Clark County's thriving craft beer scene. Founded by brewer Gus Everson and managed by Richard La Rue, Recluse embodies the collaborative and community-centered spirit that makes the Pacific Northwest's beer culture so distinctive.

Visit them at reclusebrew.works | Instagram | Bluesky

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Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:

• Help Support the Washougal Community Library
• Artisans Guild of Camas

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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 snow to creating contemplative figures on canvas, Ann's story is one of passion, transformation, and community connection.

Visit her at annfleming.com | Instagram

For pictures of some awesome art (and more!), visit the episode page.

Other local organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Art at the Cave Gallery
- Clark County Open Studios
- Don Gray
- Jennifer Williams
- Bev Joswiak
- Jill Mayberg
- Ridgefield Art Association

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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 puppets fit into her goal of saving arts education, one YouTube click at a time.

🗺️ Visit her at nicolebuetti.com | Facebook

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🎉 This episode also celebrates Sorridi Gelato and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

🎶 Music in this episode by Nicole Buetti.

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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 menu changes with the seasons, and how he's created a space where regulars ask "What's new, Chef?" instead of ordering the same dish twice.

Visit them at elementsvancouver.com | Instagram | Facebook

For pictures of everything we’re talking about today (and more!), visit the episode page.

This episode also celebrates:

• Society of WA Artists
• Flat Tack Farm
• Julia Bakery
• Bleu Door Bakery

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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 doorstep.

🗺️ Visit them at lovestreetplayhouse.com | Facebook

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🎉 This episode also celebrates David Bareford.

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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.

🗺️ Visit them at ridgefieldculture.org | Instagram | Facebook

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🎉 This episode also celebrates:

• Meaningful Movies Project
• Vancouver Ballet Folklorico
• Clark County Historical Museum
• Ridgefield Community Library
• Old Liberty Theater
• Seasons Coffee
• Lava Java
• Port of Ridgefield
• City of Ridgefield
• Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Wildlife Refuge
• La Catrina

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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.org | Instagram | Facebook

For pictures and videos of Enspire Arts’ programs, visit the episode page.

Other local organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Josiah Austin
- 100 Women Who Care Clark County (get involved!)

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