Taking care of yourselves and others

Have a better weekend in Minnesota 

View this email as a web page Feb. 24, 2022 After snow tonight things should warm up slightly this weekend. You've likely seen news of Russia's invasion of the Ukraine; to start the newsletter we have some ways you can help the Ukrainian people, a look at what's happening locally, and then some of the same events, activities and arts coverage to help you take a break and care for yourself as well. How to send aid to Ukrainians USA Today has put together a list of vetted organizations that are providing aid to the Ukrainian people for your consideration. Locally, a rally in support of Ukraine will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday in front of St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Art Hounds: Works of the heart Sheri Grube uses painting to manage and speak about living with chronic pain. Rochester Repertory Theatre prepares to stage the play "Silent Sky" about one woman who helped show the world the vastness of the universe. Art Hounds also recommend Matthew French's new album. 4 chefs, 2 eateries from MN among 2022 James Beard award semifinalists Sean Sherman of Owamni and Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen are both up for best chef in the Midwest, and their eateries are up for the national award of best new restaurant. Check out all the nominated Minnesotans and where to find their food. The mental health benefits of yoga Does a good downward dog or warrior pose help you through a hard week? Host Angela Davis spoke with a yoga researcher and a yoga instructor about people turning to yoga during the pandemic to relieve stress and find calm. Community events and entertainment around the state This weekend has festivals galore! Most are aimed at the 21+ crowd but you'll also find some family-friendly activities: Starkbierfest in Coon Rapids Leech Lake Frost Fest Yeti Tour in Duluth Fasching Festival in New Ulm Conservancy on Ice in Bayport Stillwater Winterfest Crave the Cold in St. Louis Park Family Snowshoeing in Robbinsdale Latino art's variety in Minnesota focus of an upcoming book The book from Afton Press features 12 artists whose work spans the artistic spectrum. The project's leader included established and emerging artists. The result is "Latin Art in Minnesota: Conversations and What's Next," which will be published in spring 2023.  Drinks to warm you up this weekend Explore Minnesota provides this guide to four must-try drinks to have on cold days, including recipes or where you can find the signature beverages. What to say to kids when the news is scary Scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk with their kids about it. Rosemarie Truglio of Sesame Workshop and Tara Conley, a media studies professor at Montclair State University, give us tips. Meet Minnesota gamers and game developers of color working to see themselves on screen While there's a growing number of video gamers of color, the market and a large percentage of stories don't reflect them. In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities within Minnesota's LGBTQ+ Communities  ICYMI: Host Angela Davis led our latest In Focus virtual discussion about intersectionality in Minnesota's LGBTQ+ communities. Three guests brought voice and meaning from their experiences. Watch a recording of the event here. Did a friend forward this to you? Subscribe! Preference Center ❘ Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Minnesota Public Radio 480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN, 55101