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SUMMARY:9th Anniversary Benefit | A Performance by the London Philharmonic Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Moves Us | 9th Anniversary Benefit\nCelebrate Grace Farms’ ninth anniversary with an awe-inspiring evening performance by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Surrounded by picturesque autumnal foliage in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary\, a 31-musician chamber ensemble of musicians from the Orchestra\, conducted by LPO 2023/24 Fellow Conductor Luis Castillo-Briceño\, will present a moving program that incorporates our theme Architecture Moves Us and illuminates the purpose of our Foundation. \nFollowing the performance\, join us for a cocktail reception as we toast to nine incredible years of culture\, collaboration\, and new outcomes at Grace Farms. Grace Farms Foundation’s annual benefit contributes to the ongoing preservation and sustainability of Grace Farms. \n  \nProgram\nConducted by LPO 2023/24 Fellow Conductor Luis Castillo-Briceño \nJessie Montgomery\nStrum \nMaurice Ravel\nLe Tombeau de Couperin \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nSymphony No. 40 \nThe LPO Conducting Fellowship is generously supported by Patricia Haitink with additional support from Gini and Richard Gabbertas. \n\n \nPreview the Concert Repertoire\n \n  \n  \nAbout the London Philharmonic Orchestra\nSince its founding in 1932\, the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) has been celebrated as one of the world’s great and innovative orchestras. Its numerous recordings span television\, radio\, video games\, and films including Lawrence of Arabia and The Lord of the Rings. Non-classical recordings include the 205 national anthems that played at medal ceremonies during the London 2012 Summer Olympics.  \nLPO’s highly anticipated performance at our upcoming 9th Anniversary Benefit marks its third collaboration with Grace Farms. \nA recording of an LPO quartet is featured prominently in the Design for Freedom exhibit With Every Fiber\, currently on view in the West Barn. The music was initially performed in London on June 12\, 2022\, UN World Day Against Child Labor\, inside the 2022 Serpentine Pavilion—Black Chapel by Theaster Gates\, a Design for Freedom Pilot Project. \n \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/9th-anniversary-benefit
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Member,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTSTAMP:20240621T155637Z
CREATED:20240621T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T155637Z
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SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/closed-10-22-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20240807T153023Z
CREATED:20240214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z
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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-2/2024-10-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T113000
DTSTAMP:20241017T222127Z
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10005124-1729681200-1729683000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \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/with-every-fiber-exhibit-talk-2-2/2024-10-23
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20241127T161226Z
CREATED:20241003T131341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161226Z
UID:10005211-1729683000-1729684800@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/2024-10-23
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Arch-Glass-Pop-Up.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T143000
DTSTAMP:20241003T180939Z
CREATED:20241003T180938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T180939Z
UID:10005191-1729692000-1729693800@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-56-2/2024-10-23
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T153000
DTSTAMP:20241017T222033Z
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10005169-1729695600-1729697400@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/2024-10-23
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20240815T160424Z
CREATED:20240528T141734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T160424Z
UID:10004359-1729695600-1729702800@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-weds-fri/2024-10-23
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T153620Z
CREATED:20240709T143949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153620Z
UID:10004745-1729764000-1729771200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited step into the arts studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape! Think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. This session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-2024/2024-10-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Studio-Beginnings-2024-Hero.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T170000
DTSTAMP:20240807T153023Z
CREATED:20240214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z
UID:10003601-1729764000-1729789200@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-2/2024-10-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Imagination-Playground-2024-Hero.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T120000
DTSTAMP:20241119T154259Z
CREATED:20231116T153338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T154259Z
UID:10004396-1729765800-1729771200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive guided tour invites a closer look at the architectural elements of the River building and Barns. Take in 360-degree views of the ever-present nature preserve while exploring aspects of the building\, including its sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp committed to demonstrating and educating about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe double LEED-certified River building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA. SANAA and Grace Farms were awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP). Grace Farms was also honored with the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/thursday-grace-farms-tour-2024/2024-10-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T113000
DTSTAMP:20241017T222127Z
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10005125-1729767600-1729769400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \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/with-every-fiber-exhibit-talk-2-2/2024-10-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/With-Every-Fiber-Exhibit-PopUp-Talk.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T120000
DTSTAMP:20241127T161226Z
CREATED:20241003T131341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161226Z
UID:10005212-1729769400-1729771200@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/2024-10-24
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:20241024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T143000
DTSTAMP:20241003T180939Z
CREATED:20241003T180938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T180939Z
UID:10005192-1729778400-1729780200@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-56-2/2024-10-24
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:20241024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T153000
DTSTAMP:20241017T222033Z
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10005170-1729782000-1729783800@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/2024-10-24
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:20241024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T170000
DTSTAMP:20240814T152821Z
CREATED:20240814T152821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T152821Z
UID:10004904-1729782000-1729789200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families\, drop into the Art Studio to think\, play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking! Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-6/2024-10-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Member,Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/April-2024-Open-Arts-Studio-Web.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000
DTSTAMP:20240214T203110Z
CREATED:20240214T203018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T203110Z
UID:10003803-1729854000-1729855800@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-fridays/2024-10-25
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:20241025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000
DTSTAMP:20241017T222127Z
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10005126-1729854000-1729855800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \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/with-every-fiber-exhibit-talk-2-2/2024-10-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/With-Every-Fiber-Exhibit-PopUp-Talk.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T120000
DTSTAMP:20241127T161226Z
CREATED:20241003T131341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161226Z
UID:10005213-1729855800-1729857600@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/2024-10-25
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:20241025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T170000
DTSTAMP:20240214T194144Z
CREATED:20240214T194044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194144Z
UID:10003699-1729857600-1729875600@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-fri-sun/2024-10-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T143000
DTSTAMP:20241127T184324Z
CREATED:20241003T135137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T184324Z
UID:10005178-1729864800-1729866600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Sweet and Savory Stories with Chef Leah Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Pastry Chef Leah Jones for a hands-on discussion about how the food offered at Grace Farms is shaped by architecture and shared with the community. Take home a recipe card for a different dish each month. \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-sweet-and-savory-stories-with-chef-leah-jones/2024-10-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T143000
DTSTAMP:20241003T180939Z
CREATED:20241003T180938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T180939Z
UID:10005193-1729864800-1729866600@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-56-2/2024-10-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T153000
DTSTAMP:20241025T182531Z
CREATED:20241025T182531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T182531Z
UID:10005171-1729868400-1729870200@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-2/2024-10-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T170000
DTSTAMP:20240815T160424Z
CREATED:20240528T141734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T160424Z
UID:10004360-1729868400-1729875600@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-weds-fri/2024-10-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T140000
DTSTAMP:20240814T152230Z
CREATED:20240617T114852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T152230Z
UID:10004879-1729936800-1729951200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families\, drop into the Art Studio to think\, play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art making! Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-summer-saturdays-2/2024-10-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Member,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20240214T195645Z
CREATED:20240214T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T195645Z
UID:10003756-1729936800-1729962000@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-saturdays-2024/2024-10-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20241022T184043Z
CREATED:20231116T151309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T184043Z
UID:10001949-1729938600-1729944000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive guided tour invites a closer look at the architectural elements of the River building and Barns. Take in 360-degree views of the ever-present nature preserve while exploring aspects of the building\, including its sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp committed to demonstrating and educating about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe double LEED-certified River building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA. SANAA and Grace Farms were awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP). Grace Farms was also honored with the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2024/2024-10-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T113000
DTSTAMP:20241029T195933Z
CREATED:20241025T183308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T195933Z
UID:10005127-1729940400-1729942200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \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/with-every-fiber-exhibit-talk-2-2-2/2024-10-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20240705T163717Z
CREATED:20240705T163716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T163717Z
UID:10004714-1729940400-1729944000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Nature's Classroom | Native Plants for Every Season
DESCRIPTION:Walk the fall landscape with our Director of Horticulture\, Kimberly Kelly\, and learn how and when to collect native seeds. Kelly will discuss proper seed storage and everything you’ll need to know to foster germination in the seasons ahead. \nAbout Nature’s Classroom\nNature’s Classroom is a monthly program series inviting hands-on and seasonal explorations of the Grace Farms nature preserve to deepen learning\, appreciation\, and connection to the natural world. This series is for teens and adults and hosted by Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly. \nAbout Kimberly Kelly\nKimberly Kelly has over 25 years of experience facilitating and educating communities about horticulture and ecology (nature conservation). Formerly at UCONN Extension\, CT DEEP\, and the CT Science Center\, she is a UConn Advanced Master Gardener\, serves as President of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers\, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Master Gardener Association.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/natures-classroom-native-plants-for-every-season
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20241030T150947Z
CREATED:20240705T164229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T150947Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a guided walk through the changing leaves across the nature preserve! Learn about the importance of forest restoration\, and how trees mitigate climate change through oxygen release and local biodiversity\, and more. \nThis walk is guided by Frank Gallo of the New Canaan Nature Center. \nThis event is rain or shine. Please wear suitable footwear.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fall-foliage-walk-2/2024-10-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Member,Children & Families
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