The old library building on Mill Plain may not seem like the obvious place for a thriving arts scene, but Vancouver native Christine Richardson has guided its transformation it into just that. As the facilitator of The Arts Hub and the executive director of nonprofit theARTScentered, she’s supporting local artists and fostering interdisciplinary cultural collaborations. Christine spills the beans on whether the city is ever ever ever going to open that arts center they promised us (spoiler alert - it’s good news!)

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Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Opera on Tap
- Kindred Vancouver

Music credits: “The Flower Duet” from Lakmé - Soprano Lindsey Lefler, Mezzo-Soprano Sadie Gregg, Pianist Hannah Early with Opera on Tap.

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One of the most delicious cups of coffee you can find locally is also funding the building of a medical center in rural Africa. RichlandHub Coffee Roasters works directly with cooperatives and small-scale coffee farmers in Africa, ensuring they receive a fair and stable income. With all profits returning to the place the coffee comes from, RichlandHub as more than just a place to buy coffee; it's a community working together to make a difference.

Visit them at RichlandHub.com | Instagram | Facebook

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Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

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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 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

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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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