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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-2024/2024-09-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240214T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T195645Z
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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-saturdays-2024/2024-09-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240617T114852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T152230Z
UID:10004875-1727517600-1727532000@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-2/2024-09-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Member,Children & Families
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240627T132758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T155148Z
UID:10004416-1727461800-1727467200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden to Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Experience a delicious garden to table dinner prepared by our culinary team highlighting fresh produce harvested from our garden. Members of our culinary\, horticulture\, and garden teams\, including our Director of Horticulture Kimberly Kelly and Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones\, will discuss shelf lives of seasonal produce and explore creative ways to make the most out of freshly harvested fall vegetables. \nThis dinner is recommended for adults. \nDinner Menu:\nStuffed eggplant (vg) (gf) (vegan upon request)\nSpinach\, butternut squash\, leeks\, chickpeas\, and tomatoes with roasted red pepper cream sauce \nCaesar salad  (vegan upon request)\ntopped with a garlic scape dressing \nHouse-made herb focaccia \nRicotta with stewed fruit dessert 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fall-garden-to-table-dinner-2024
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240830T130711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T184925Z
UID:10005026-1727452800-1727454600@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/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-3/2024-09-27
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:20240927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240528T141734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T160424Z
UID:10004352-1727449200-1727456400@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/2024-09-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10004987-1727449200-1727451000@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/2024-09-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240214T194044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194144Z
UID:10003691-1727438400-1727456400@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/2024-09-27
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:20240927T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240911T124126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125509Z
UID:10005047-1727436600-1727438400@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-56/2024-09-27
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10004931-1727434800-1727436600@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-2-2/2024-09-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240214T203018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T203110Z
UID:10003799-1727434800-1727436600@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/2024-09-27
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:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240627T125348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T145911Z
UID:10004415-1727377200-1727382600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Music with Suzie Collier | A Conversation and Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzie Collier to ignite a more powerful relationship with music during this dynamic conversation and performance! \nConductor\, violinist\, and educator Suzie Collier and Grace Farms Music Director\, saxophonist\, and mathematician Marcus G. Miller will share the secrets and techniques to inspiring musical imagination in children and reigniting musical passion in adults. Collier and Miller will also perform a duet on violin and saxophone respectively\, and invite the audience to join in on the music-making! \n  \n\n“As teachers\, our responsibility is not to give our students the answers but to enable them to find them.”\n\n– Suzie Collier \n \nAbout Suzie Collier\nSuzie Collier is an internationally sought-after teacher\, conductor and violinist\, combining a wealth of experience with an ability to inspire students and audiences. \nShe has conducted the recording sessions for Jacob Collier’s Djesse Volume 4 album in Amsterdam with the Metropole Orkest\, for Stormzy on the orchestral version of his song\, “Firebabe”\, at the Abbey Road Studios in London\, and looks forward to being a guest conductor with the Britten Sinfonia. She has conducted the Chamber Orchestra at the Royal Academy of Music Junior Department for the past three decades. \nCollier freelances as a violinist with orchestras worldwide and has played many times at the BBC Proms. She also collaborates and performs with her son\, six-time Grammy Award Winner Jacob Collier. She has been a guest on the Jools Holland tour\, and was the Concertmaster at the ACDA conference in Cincinnati\, alongside the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers. \nThrough her masterclass series Suzie Explores Retreats\, Suzie shares her expertise and nuanced musical and creative philosophy. She also gives masterclasses at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, the Royal Academy of Music\, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She also hosts her own podcast\, Suzie Explores\, in which she invites internationally acclaimed musicians to discuss their thoughts on music and life. \nSuzie has been made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music (FRAM) for outstanding services to the music profession. \n  \nBundle and Save\nThis program is part of our Creatives in the Field series. Receive 20% off when you bundle your registration with tickets to Voices of Culture featuring Sheléa or Mau\, presented by Grace Farms and Architecture & Design Film Festival.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/power-of-music-suzie-collier
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SuzieConducts-by-Des-Taylor-hero.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240830T130711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T184925Z
UID:10005025-1727366400-1727368200@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/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-3/2024-09-26
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:20240926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240814T152821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T152821Z
UID:10004900-1727362800-1727370000@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-6/2024-09-26
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:20240926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10004986-1727362800-1727364600@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/2024-09-26
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:20240926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240830T124804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125702Z
UID:10004953-1727355600-1727357400@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. \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-sept/2024-09-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Noticing-Nature-Popup-Talk.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240911T124126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125509Z
UID:10005046-1727350200-1727352000@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-56/2024-09-26
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:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10004930-1727348400-1727350200@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-2-2/2024-09-26
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:20240926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z
UID:10003589-1727344800-1727370000@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-2/2024-09-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240709T143949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153620Z
UID:10004741-1727344800-1727352000@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-2024/2024-09-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240919T183552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T183552Z
UID:10005076-1727308800-1727395199@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Court opens at 12:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/court-opens-at-1230-pm
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240830T130711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T184925Z
UID:10005024-1727280000-1727281800@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/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-3/2024-09-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240528T141734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T160424Z
UID:10004351-1727276400-1727283600@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/2024-09-25
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:20240925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10004985-1727276400-1727278200@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/2024-09-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240917T142018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T142019Z
UID:10005072-1727269200-1727274600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Journey Into the World of Tea | The Soothing World of Tisanes
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that herbal tea isn’t actually tea? \nExplore the distinction between tea — the beverage made from steeping leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant— and tisanes\, caffeine-free herbal infusions commonly called “herbal tea” with Tea Expert Frank Kwei. Taste hot and cold versions of different herbal blends while learning the origins of herbs and the different methods of preparation. \nJourney into the World of Tea is a program series led by Tea Expert Frank Kwei exploring teas from cultures around the world through demonstrations\, tastings\, and more in the tranquility of the glass-enclosed Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-the-soothing-world-of-tisanes
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tea & Coffee
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Journey-Into-Tea-2024-WEB.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240830T124804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125702Z
UID:10004952-1727269200-1727271000@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. \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-sept/2024-09-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240911T124126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125509Z
UID:10005045-1727263800-1727265600@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-56/2024-09-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10004929-1727262000-1727263800@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-2-2/2024-09-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z
UID:10003588-1727258400-1727283600@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-2/2024-09-25
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:20240924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T214354
CREATED:20240830T130711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T184925Z
UID:10005023-1727193600-1727195400@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/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-3/2024-09-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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