Best Days, Wild Bees, and a Full Heart: Banff at the Rio
I went to the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Santa Cruz’s historic Rio Theatre expecting adventure. I left with a full heart, questions about the limits I place on myself, and a renewed love for bees. Six films opened windows into other people’s worlds and helped me rediscover parts of my own.
Discovering The Faight: Where Coffee, Dance, and Art Collide
Whether you’re looking to move your body, support local makers, or just hang out in a space that feels alive and awake, The Faight is worth a visit. And if you happen to show up for a Rise and Vibe, I promise — you’ll leave vibing higher than you came in.

