Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. I never thought even 5 years ago I would need or use half of these practices to stay (semi) sane and present, but life comes at you fast. This a thread of the things I have found helpful on my path for better mindfulness and self wellness.

Reflecting on our year with #SPACCLSP. Thank you @Kathleen_SPACC, Julia Jenson and Damon Shoholm for leading us so thoughtfully through this profound experience. #bestclassever2018

A bold, brand-new logo. A new season premiering this Sunday on Twin Cities PBS at 6 pm. And a new approach to sharing stories about MN artists & creative communities on TPToriginals.org/MNO. Thanks to MinnPost Arts Pamela Espeland for capturing MNO's evolution: bit.ly/2CdNdEL.

"To come home and do this for the people is really special." Raised in the Rondo neighborhood, longtime Mint Condition frontman Stokley Williams launched his first solo album "Introducing Stokley" in Saint Paul at The Ordway. MintCondition Stokley Ordway Center for the Performing Arts #Rondo

In this new MNO short, musician and writer Dessa talks touring, family, heartache and art - a few of the subjects she explores in her first hardcover book "My Own Devices," published by Dutton Books. bit.ly/2zfayCS

Sunday at 6PM: the world's oldest emerging #filmmaker #AlMilgrom shares his story, #multimedia artist IFRAH MANSOUR explores what it means to be a #refugee, young #artist with #autism #DevinWildes finds his voice, and #Mpls #busker #Jocephus Lomax make their broadcast debut.

On Weisman's 25th birthday, Minnesota architect explains how famous building took shape strib.mn/2Ai21jm

"When you talk about #independent #music, there is no other place like #Minneapolis / #StPaul." MASKMOSPHERE & 𝔜𝔈𝔖ℌ𝔘𝔄 𝔗𝔘ℜ𝔑𝔈ℜ will be making two stops at the Palace Theatre next week with The Lioness Music & DJ KEEZY. Brush up on your Atmosphere knowledge with this 2014 MNO profile.

Power couple.

Thank you @WCCORosen for the gifts of your presence, storytelling and friendship. Years of fond memories. Very best to you and your family. ⭐️ #Rosen #wccorosen

Always beautiful to see Osmo Vänskä conduct the Minnesota Orchestra! Bravo to Composer Steve Heitzeg, Chuck Lazarus and all, for the American Nomad concerto tonight. #mnorchestra #orchestrahall #minneapolis

Interdisciplinary artist PaviElle French (@R3VOLTnUPRISE) is partnering with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra February 15-17 to present a 7 movement #symphony dedicated to the memory of her mother: bit.ly/2UxwVwA #neosoul #soul #classical #home #rondo #mother #music

Nothing could be more special than sharing this moment at the Oscars with a true friend and artistic genius.

Remembering the brilliance of my friend and colleague, Robert.

“The dance is thousands of years old. To have an opportunity to exercise it, to me, is an ultimate act of sovereignty, of resistance.” Watch the Sampson Brothers's blend hoop dance & hip hop in this #Mpls-based episode of KQED Arts & Culture's #IfCitiesCouldDance More: bit.ly/2V4jSUa

Turn on Twin Cities PBS to see 𝔜𝔈𝔖ℌ𝔘𝔄 𝔗𝔘ℜ𝔑𝔈ℜ, mnmuseum and @R3VOLTnUPRISE. A new mn original episodes starts now.

Through rich #partnerships with artists & organizations such as the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center & Mizna, the mnmuseum is expanding the ways that it connects to people – and the ways that people connect with #art. #art #access #community #expandingtheframe bit.ly/2M4BoaM

Don't miss the rebroadcast of "The Minnesota Orchestra in South Africa" on MN Original Sunday at 9:30PM on TPT 2. Minnesota Orchestra mn original Twin Cities PBS #MusicForMandela

Thank you health care workers, grocery clerks, delivery folks, community leaders, good neighbors and others who are working to help, bring comfort and assistance. Thank you.

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