NW Book Talk – Adriana Baer – 3-4-2026

Adriana Baer: Building Community Through “I’m Into This Place”

This week on Northwest Book Talk, Patty Grasher welcomes Adriana Baer — theater director, arts journalist, and creator of the podcast and radio program I’m Into This Place.

Adriana shares how her background in theater directing led her to discover Vancouver’s vibrant and often underrecognized arts and cultural community. That discovery inspired her to launch I’m Into This Place, a multi-platform project highlighting local artists, heritage, and creative spaces through on-location storytelling.

In this conversation, Adriana discusses:

• Recording episodes inside artists’ studios and creative spaces
• Building meaningful relationships to grow a podcast audience
• Funding independent media through community sponsorships
• Her upcoming presence at the Northwest Book Fair & Media Fest
• And her vision for future projects, including youth arts reporting

If you care about authentic storytelling, community media, and strengthening the creative culture of Southwest Washington, you’ll enjoy this thoughtful and inspiring conversation.