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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 1d

#books A good read...

Learner @alearner.bsky.social · 1d

#Democrats #people

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 1d

#Nationalparks #nature #parks
National Fossil Day👏 is a reminder that our world is shaped by a long, intricate history. Visiting these parks is like stepping into a time machine, where science and wonder collide in the most scenic classrooms on Earth👏
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National Fossil Day — October 15: Discover the Ancient Stories Beneath

Each October, the National Park Service celebrates National Fossil Day—a time to honor the incredible paleontological treasures preserved in America’s public lands. This year, on October 15, grab your...

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 2d

#BlackSky #music Rest in Peace now... Michael Eugene Archer[3] (February 11, 1974 – October 14, 2025), better known by his stage name D'Angelo... Did you know the song, "U Will Know" sung by Black Men United, was written by a collective of artists, primarily led by D'Angelo?

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 2d

#RockinTuesday 👏 #nationalparks #nature
Grand Canyon

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 3d

#dance #ballet #art #artists #films Look See:
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5 ballet films to stream (plus: dance to see in NYC)

A look at what's on stage and what to stream. Featuring the Paris Opera Ballet, Tiler Peck, Rudolf Nureyev and more.

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 3d

#nationalparks Thinking of visiting a national park before winter hits? Check it out👇 Capitol Reef National Park 👍
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Last Great Escapes: 5 National Parks to Visit Before Winter

As the last warm breezes of autumn drift through the trees and golden light stretches longer each day, early October quietly presents one of the most magical times to explore America’s National Parks....

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 3d

#EduSky #artists #arts 👍a free, virtual Educator Workshop: Art21 x National Museum of Women in the Arts, Title: The Gift of Gossip in Contemporary Art Thu., Oct. 16, from 7-8 pm eastern. Registration is required.👇
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Educator Workshop: Art 21 x NMWA | National Museum of Women in the Arts

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 8d

#art #artists Immersive Art Shows Interesting...🤫
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3 immersive art shows to stream

Here are three episodes of the show “IMMERSIVE.WORLD” that demonstrate the ways that immersive art can shift us into new realities.

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 12d

#art #environment #climate #creative Some good views👇
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What to Watch: Art and the Environment

Looking for something to stream? Here are seven films that show how artists are exploring the intersection of art and climate.

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 12d

#art #artists #creative #women In Washington, D.C?
nmwa.org/exhibitions/... Tawny Chatmon’s work Oct 15, 2025, to Mar 8, 2026
Just 11% of all acquisitions at prominent American museums over the past decade were of work by women artists.
Pay a visit to/SUPPORT National Museum of Women in the Arts

Tawny Chatmon: Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies | Exhibition | National Museum of Women in the Arts

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 27d

#NYC #Autunm #parks Some city places to see fall foliage
Central Park in New York City.

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · 27d

#Autunm Some city places to see fall foliage
Boston Commons - Mid-September to mid-October

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Sep 16

#RockinTuesday 👏 #nationalparks #nature
Grand Canyon Village May 16, 2025

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Becky Lomax @beckyjlomax.bsky.social · Sep 5

Autumn colors are arriving! Find out where to see them in the #nationalparks and other experiences in fall.

#nationalparks #publiclands #hiking #backpacking #travel #sightseeing #roadtrips #vanlife

Photo says, "Discover fall colors!" Background shows golden larch trees and snow-dusted mountain. Photos of 6 books covers overlay the scenery.

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Sep 9

#RockinTuesday 👏 #nationalparks #nature
Grand Canyon Village May 2025

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Author Krishna Prasanth Guttikonda @krishna-author.bsky.social · Sep 9

📢 All September book sales and Patreon support for @krishna-author.bsky.social will be donated to school children's mid-day meal program

Support the cause

📚 Buy books: amzn.to/45EHFzg

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#booksky #bluesky #blacksky #books #readers #writers #kindle

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Sep 6

#museums #art #nyc
👉Brooklyn Museum October 11, 2025–February 1, 2026👈
New York’s largest museum show dedicated to Claude Monet in over 25 years! The exhibition opens in just six weeks and kicks off with a fabulous Fall Fête.

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Sep 6

#nyc #museums #art #artists #culture
A sampling of museum exhibitions that are opening this month, along with shows that have opened recently and are ongoing...
September is a busy time for art lovers.👇

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What's on view at NYC museums this month

Looking for an art show to see? Here's a selection of upcoming and recently opened museum exhibitions to see this month in New York City.

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Faith Rogow @insightersed.bsky.social · Jul 23

Teaching #MediaLiteracy, #InformationLiteracy, #NewsLiteracy, #civics, US #history or #PoliticalScience? Bookmark this @staceyabrams.com 3 min. summary of @kimlanelaw.bsky.social's 10 steps to lose democracy 🍎📚🗃️ #SchoolLibrarians #AcademicSky

Political Activist, Stacey Abrams, eloquently shares the “10 Steps to Autocracy”

YouTube video by The Josephine Review Podcast

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Sep 4

#Library #books #informationliteracy #tech Listen UP!

Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · Sep 4

Exploiting our emotions in order to influence, manipulate and radicalize is a tale as old as time, y'all. The difference now is the reach these strategies have thanks to the tech we use.

TL;DR: Librarians, information literacy and media mindfulness are more important than ever.

#tlsky #edusky

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Aug 29

#books #language Interesting so far...

The book - lgospeak - how social media is transforming language

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Aug 28

#NationalParks #parks #nature A good read to remind us of what we might, but cannot lose!

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Said Cañarte @drsaidcanarte.bsky.social · Aug 26

Horseshoe Bend, USA

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Aug 24

#artists #culture #storytellers Tiffany Baker👇
Growing up around storytellers, artist Tiffany Baker merges a love of narrative with a practice that holds space for others.
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How art changed visual artist Tiffany Baker

Growing up around storytellers, artist Tiffany Baker merges a love of narrative with a practice that holds space for others.

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HelenaMarie @hnstevie.bsky.social · Aug 23

#NarionalParks 19th Annual Share the Experience Photo Contest!📷 photo contest of America’s national parks, federal recreational lands/waters. Amateur photographers are invited to share photos of their favorite views, moments, memories, and adventures👇
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