BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grace Farms - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gracefarms.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grace Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000 DTSTAMP:20240815T160547Z CREATED:20240528T141231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T160547Z UID:10004281-1734429600-1734436800@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Materials Studio DESCRIPTION:With Every Fiber is an interactive exhibit offering a unique lens into the materials that make up our built environment. \nThis pop-up talk for families invites all ages to explore With Every Fiber before joining our educators for a special art project inspired by this exhibit. Play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment including textiles\, timber\, metals\, and concrete. Learn about the unique properties of the different materials\, and use your imagination to create new applications for them. \nPop-up talks are subject to change or cancellation. Learn more upon check-in at the Welcome Desk. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-materials-studio-2/2024-12-17 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WEF-Pop-Up-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T170000 DTSTAMP:20240807T153023Z CREATED:20240214T193350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z UID:10003622-1734429600-1734454800@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Imagination Playground DESCRIPTION:Build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed by architect David Rockwell to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. \nFor up to age 8 with adult caregivers. This is a drop-in program. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-tueswedsthurs-2/2024-12-17 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Imagination-Playground-2024-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T113000 DTSTAMP:20241127T161844Z CREATED:20241127T161844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161844Z UID:10007406-1734433200-1734435000@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Permanent Works: Thomas Demand Farm 56 DESCRIPTION:Visit the Library to learn about Thomas Demand‘s photographic works\, Farm 56\, depicting several models of the River building created at the SANAA office during the building’s design process. Learn about the context of this work\, as well as SANAA’s design process and the work of Design for Freedom\, the movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-permanent-works-thomas-demand-farm-56-3-2/2024-12-17 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Thomas_Demand_CalendarHero_Grace_Farms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000 DTSTAMP:20241127T163639Z CREATED:20241127T163639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T163639Z UID:10007375-1734435000-1734436800@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass DESCRIPTION:Over 200 individually-sized\, curved glass panels envelope the River building here at Grace Farms. Join our Education Team in the Commons to take a closer look at the architectural details of the glass\, while learning about its history and effect on the environment. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-glass-2/2024-12-17 CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Arch-Glass-Pop-Up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T133000 DTSTAMP:20241127T163217Z CREATED:20241127T163217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T163217Z UID:10007443-1734440400-1734442200@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature-inspired\, hands-on exploration of different aspects of the Grace Farms landscape\, including the ponds\, trees\, and more. Topics change monthly. \nIn December\, we’re talking about the Winter at the Ponds! Visit a Grace Farms Educator in the Commons to learn how the plants\, animals\, and insects who make their homes in ponds and wet basins prepare for a chilly winter. \n  \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-noticing-nature-4-2/2024-12-17 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Noticing-Nature-Winter-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T150000 DTSTAMP:20241212T160056Z CREATED:20241101T171906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T160056Z UID:10006666-1734444000-1734447600@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:The Role of Faith in Reconciliation in a Time of Division DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate and insightful conversation with Reverend Lisa Lynne Kirkpatrick and Dr. Matthew Croasmun\, Associate Research Scholar and the Director of the Life Worth Living program at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School\, who will explore how faith can play a pivotal role in mending divides in our communities. \nAfter welcome remarks by Grace Farms CEO & Founder Sharon Prince\, Reverend Kirkpatrick\, our former Founding Community Initiative Director\, will share her experiences and perspectives on using spiritual principles to foster understanding\, empathy\, and reconciliation in times of societal division. \nReverend Lisa Lynne Kirkpatrick was our Founding Community Initiative Director from 2015 to 2019. During her time\, she greatly contributed to the community with her wide areas of expertise and gracious spirit\, empowering and supporting hundreds of not-for-profit organizations along the way. The State of Connecticut’s General Assembly recognized her community contributions through Grace Farms Foundation noting her leadership\, kindness\, humor and enthusiasm. Also an accomplished singer\, songwriter\, and pianist\, Reverend Kirkpatrick will perform with Broadway Inspirational Voices for their 30th anniversary in New York City on December 16\, 2024. Broadway International Voices performed at Grace Farms in 2015. \n\n \n \n \n Shilpa Shah\n Co-Founder and CXO of Cuyana\nShilpa was drawn to Cuyana for the opportunity to enhance women’s lives by creating high quality products that were produced responsibly\, priced accessibly\, and that carried a story and a soul that could be delivered through human connection. \nBeginning her career in Interaction Design\, Shilpa has over 20 years of designing customer experiences\, designing web and mobile interfaces for Fortune 500 companies such as Disney and AT&T. Before starting Cuyana\, Shilpa added business expertise to her design and technical background by completing her MBA at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Today\, Shilpa leads the company as its CXO\, the Chief Experience Officer\, crafting a branded omni-channel journey across digital and physical touchpoints.\n \n \n \n \n Mike Faherty\n Co-Founder of Faherty URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/the-role-of-faith-in-reconciliation-in-a-time-of-division LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Faith ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tea-with-LLK.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T153000 DTSTAMP:20240807T152423Z CREATED:20240214T203504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T152423Z UID:10003845-1734447600-1734449400@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work\, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five with an adult caregiver. This is a drop-in program. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-tuesdays-3/2024-12-17 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NC-Bunny-Boog-Group-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T153000 DTSTAMP:20241127T162156Z CREATED:20241127T162156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T162156Z UID:10007423-1734447600-1734449400@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Room with an Equal View DESCRIPTION:Step into the Sanctuary\, a 700-person indoor amphitheater open just for this exploration! Learn about this volume’s extraordinary architectural features that aim to create a purposeful connection between audiences\, presenters\, and nature\, while considering the challenges to creating this unique space. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-room-with-an-equal-view-2-2/2024-12-17 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T163000 DTSTAMP:20241127T182348Z CREATED:20241127T171725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T182348Z UID:10007463-1734451200-1734453000@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Permanent Artworks: Moon Love Dreaming DESCRIPTION:Get a close-up look at Beatriz Milhazes’ Moon Love Dreaming\, the 108-foot colorful mural spanning the walls of the West Barn. Learn about Milhazes’ process\, the context of her artwork\, as well as the significance of its location. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn. \n  URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-permanent-artworks-moon-love-dreaming/2024-12-17 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/moon-love-dreaming-pop-up-hero.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR