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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-47
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Experience moments of peace and tranquility with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians in our Sanctuary\, an indoor amphitheater with a scenic view of the River building and acres of meadows\, woods\, and natural landscape. \nFeatured musician: Duo Custos \n  \n \nDuo Custos specializes in the music of the fourteenth century. With the intabulations of the Faenza Codex as inspiration\, Christa Patton and Dongmyung Ahn create unique tapestries of sound that evoke the rich medieval world\, using instruments\, innovative musicianship\, and passionate scholarship. \n  \nThis event also occurs on:\nNovember 26\nDecember 4\nDecember 11\nDecember 18\nDecember 28\nDecember 29\nDecember 30
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T120000
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SUMMARY:Books on Faith & Meaning | The Bhagavad Gita with Dr. Asha Shipman
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Asha Shipman\, the Director of Hindu Life and Hindu Chaplain at Yale University\, will join Dr. Matthew Croasmun in conversation about the Bhagavad Gita. This scriptural text calls for selfless action and righteousness\, while being openly accepting and harmonizing spiritual pursuits through action (karma)\, knowledge (gyaana)\, and devotion (bhakti). \n  \nOur Books on Faith & Meaning series consists of monthly presentations introducing selections from the Faith & Meaning section of the Grace Farms Library. Spanning multiple religious and philosophical traditions\, both ancient and contemporary\, these texts encourage us to think critically about the meaning in our lives.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/the-bhagavad-gita-with-dr-asha-shipman-dec22
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T140000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Experience moments of peace and tranquility with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians in our Sanctuary\, an indoor amphitheater with a scenic view of the River building and acres of meadows\, woods\, and natural landscape. \nFeatured musician: Jay Azzolina \n  \nJay Azzolina is a guitarist and composer with a unique voice. He has worked with several prominent artists\, recording two CDs with Spyro Gyra\, including Fast Forward\, which earned him a Grammy nomination. He has recorded four solo CDs and is presently an Associate faculty member at Manhattanville College\, and The University Of Rhode Island. \n  \nThis event also occurs on:\nNovember 26\nNovember 27\nDecember 11\nDecember 18\nDecember 28\nDecember 29\nDecember 30
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-3
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy seasonal community dining experiences in our River building’s Commons\, a 6\,900 square foot glass space with 18-foot long communal tables that foster community and conversation. \n  \nDecember Menu \nCitrus salad\nBeef stew in a bread bowl*\nOrange chocolate pots de crème \n* vegetarian option will be available
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/community-dinner
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T190000
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SUMMARY:Gifting for Good
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Filling in the Blanks\, a not-for-profit helping Connecticut families experiencing food insecurity\, we invite you to help us assemble backpacks filled with food\, toiletries\, books\, toys\, and other essential items for children in need. Enjoy music and games as we wrap gifts\, write cards\, and create crafts to bring cheer during the holiday season. \n  \nVisit our Relief Fund page to learn more about our ongoing food relief efforts and support our work. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/gifting-for-good-2
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T140000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Experience moments of peace and tranquility with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians in our Sanctuary\, an indoor amphitheater with a scenic view of the River building and acres of meadows\, woods\, and natural landscape. \nFeatured musician: Justin Wertz duo \n  \nJustin Wertz is a New York-based guitarist and musician who has performed various styles of music in the metropolitan area since 2004. His primary focus is jazz and composition\, but plays various other styles. He has recorded two albums and toured Europe four times with the Michael Vitali Trio. He has one album as a leader entitled Justin Wert Quartet on Sati Records featuring Kyle Nasser. \n  \nThis event also occurs on:\nNovember 26\nNovember 27\nDecember 4\nDecember 18\nDecember 28\nDecember 29\nDecember 30
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T140000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Experience moments of peace and tranquility with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians in our Sanctuary\, an indoor amphitheater with a scenic view of the River building and acres of meadows\, woods\, and natural landscape. \nFeatured musicians: Tod Hedrick and Emily Eagen \n  \nTod Hedrick showcases seventeenth-century French music and sonatas by J.S. Bach and Handel\, with an interest in unaccompanied repertoire for the viol\, including free improvisation\, mixture of Renaissance and Baroque music with contemporary folk\, and courtly dance music. \n  \nThis event also occurs on:\nNovember 26\nNovember 27\nDecember 4\nDecember 11\nDecember 28\nDecember 29\nDecember 30
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-5
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211228T140000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Experience moments of peace and tranquility with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians in our Sanctuary\, an indoor amphitheater with a scenic view of the River building and acres of meadows\, woods\, and natural landscape. \nFeatured musician: Joyce DiCamillo \n  \nPianist Joyce DiCamillo has led her own jazz trio for 30+ years\, performing with legends\, including James Moody\, Phil Woods\, and Donna Summer. With five acclaimed trio CDs\, she is also included on the prestigious International Roster of Steinway Artists. \n  \nThis event also occurs on:\nNovember 26\nNovember 27\nDecember 4\nDecember 11\nDecember 18\nDecember 29\nDecember 30
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-6
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211229T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211229T150000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Experience moments of peace and tranquility with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians in our Sanctuary\, an indoor amphitheater with a scenic view of the River building and acres of meadows\, woods\, and natural landscape. \nFeatured musician: Doug Hartline duo \n  \nDoug Hartline may be one of Connecticut’s best-kept secrets. His CD’s Hymns on High\, Simple Gifts\, A Gentle Presence\, It’s Nice To Be Home and From The Heart demonstrate his ability to write strong\, memorable melodies\, combined with a flowing optimistic breeziness. Critics have described his sound as buoyant\, soulful\, bright\, and uplifting. \n  \nThis event also occurs on:\nNovember 26\nNovember 27\nDecember 4\nDecember 11\nDecember 18\nDecember 28\nDecember 30
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-7
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211230T140000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Experience moments of peace and tranquility with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians in our Sanctuary\, an indoor amphitheater with a scenic view of the River building and acres of meadows\, woods\, and natural landscape. \nFeatured musician: Tod Hedrick and Benjamin Healy jazz duo \n  \nTod Hedrick showcases seventeenth-century French music and sonatas by J.S. Bach and Handel\, with an interest in unaccompanied repertoire for the viol\, including free improvisation\, mixture of Renaissance and Baroque music with contemporary folk\, and courtly dance music. \n  \nThis event also occurs on:\nNovember 26\nNovember 27\nDecember 4\nDecember 11\nDecember 18\nDecember 28\nDecember 29
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-8
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T130000
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SUMMARY:Forced Labor\, Migration\, and Gender Considerations in Global Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:The economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the displacement of people\, coupled with illegal recruitment and retention practices\, have increased the need for public and private sector support of fair labor practices across global supply chains. \nThis panel discussion\, moderated by Rod Khattabi from Grace Farms Foundation and featuring Seema Jalan of the UN Foundation and the Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains\, Michelle Leighton of the International Labour Organization\, and Michael Manning of Homeland Security Investigations\, aims to highlight the role of gender in supply chain\, the migration\, considerations and the perspectives of funders\, NGOs\, and the legal community as they work to implement and expand on measures to prevent forced labor.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/forced-labor-and-gender-jan22
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T130000
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SUMMARY:Books on Faith & Meaning | The Good Life Method with Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko
DESCRIPTION:Join Notre Dame professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko to discuss their recent book The Good Life Method. Meghan and Paul teach an influential undergraduate course\, God and the Good Life\, in which they wrestle with the questions about how to live and what makes life meaningful. Based on these teachings\, The Good Life Method invites us to work through issues like what justifies our beliefs\, whether we should practice a religion\, and what sacrifices we should make for others. \n  \nMeghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family Collegiate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and serves as Director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Her research tends to focus on philosophical problems concerning time\, modality\, rational planning\, value theory\, and religious belief (and sometimes all five at once). She has published work in many leading philosophy journals\, including Nous\, Ethics and Philosophical Studies. Her first book — Time Biases — came out with Oxford University Press in summer 2018. \nShe is now writing a monograph on the role love plays in grounding moral\, political and religious reasoning.  It is tentatively entitled Agapism: Moral Responsibility and Our Inner Lives. And with Paul Blaschko\, she has just finished a book on virtue ethics based on the God and the Good Life project. It is called The Good Life Method and will be released nationwide through Penguin Press in January 2022. \n  \nPaul Blaschko is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Notre Dame. He is a philosopher and his primary areas of interest are epistemology and action theory. His research focuses on the nature and normative dimensions of deliberative belief formation\, but he’s also interested in theories of practical reason and value\, the philosophy of religion\, and medieval philosophy. \n\nPaul is committed to making philosophy publicly accessible and relevant\, and—in his teaching—he emphasizes innovative course design\, practical relevance\, intellectual formation\, and classroom transparency. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in January of 2019.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/books-on-faith-meaning-jan-22
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T120000
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SUMMARY:Winter Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty and tranquility of winter throughout Grace Farms’ 80 acres during a walk with former Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler. Learn how life survives\, and even thrives\, during the colder months. Snowshoes available upon request.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/winter-nature-walk
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T150000
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SUMMARY:River Retreat Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Faith Initiative Coordinator Katie Grosh will introduce the River Retreat\, a self-directed way to encounter the Faith initiative and its core question: what is the shape of flourishing life? \nCompleted at an individual pace—over the course of a couple of hours\, a full day\, or longer — it inspires insights about priorities\, relationships\, desires\, and visions of a life worthy of our shared humanity. Booklets will be handed out after the introduction for participants to explore on their own.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/river-retreat-orientation-jan22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-02-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-02-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T163340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163340Z
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SUMMARY:Books on Faith & Meaning | Pirkei Avot with Leah Sarna
DESCRIPTION:Rabbanit Leah Sarna\, Associate Director of Education and Director of High School Programs at Drisha\, will join us for a conversation about Pirkei Avot\, a key ancient text of Rabbinic Judaism\, exploring topics ranging from the ethics of everyday human interaction\, to statements about the relationship of God and humanity. \n  \nRabbanit Leah Sarna is the Associate Director of Education and Director of High School Programs at Drisha. She previously served as Director of Religious Engagement at Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation in Chicago\, a leading urban Orthodox congregation. She was ordained at Yeshivat Maharat in 2018\, holds a BA from Yale University in Philosophy & Psychology\, and also trained at the SKA Beit Midrash for Women at Migdal Oz\, Drisha and the Center for Modern Torah Leadership. \nRabbanit Sarna’s published works have appeared in The Atlantic\, The Washington Post\, Lehrhaus and MyJewishLearning. She has lectured in Orthodox synagogues and Jewish communal settings around the world and loves spreading her warm\, energetic love for Torah and Mitzvot with Jews in all stages of life.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/books-on-faith-meaning-pirkei-avot-with-leah-sarna
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T113000
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SUMMARY:Fostering Inclusive Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Initiative Director\, Karen Kariuki\, for a conversation about Grace Farms’ work fostering inclusive communities\, food equity\, and sustainability in our local and global community. \nThis discussion will bring you into the Community Initiative‘s collaborative approach\, engaging members of the community and activating our space to explore constructive strategies that address pressing humanitarian issues.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fostering-inclusive-communities
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T114500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T174116Z
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SUMMARY:Screening: A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
DESCRIPTION:“Do not be afraid. This is your time in history. Keep your eyes on the prize. And at all costs\, stay united.” \n– Ruby Bridges \n  \nTo honor Black History Month\, more than two dozen supporters joined us to create a timely virtual conversation with American civil rights leader Ruby Bridges. \nCommunity Initiative Director Karen Kariuki spoke with Ruby Bridges about her life\, experiences\, and thoughts on fostering greater understanding\, dialogue\, and inclusivity in all of our communities. The conversation was inspired by an 8 year old New Canaan resident who wrote a letter to Ms. Bridges and brought together an entire community to take action as a result of a racially-motivated incident that he experienced at Mead Park that made him sad. \nThe 45 minute interview with Ruby will be screened at Grace Farms at 11 am and 2 pm on February 1\, 8\, 9\, 10\, and 11. \nRegister here to join us on February 12\, when screenings of the conversation will be followed by a moderated discussion with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki. \n  \nWe are profoundly grateful for the support of the many individuals and institutions from across the nonprofit\, educational\, faith\, business and private philanthropy sectors in New Canaan and beyond who made this program possible\, including East School\, South School\, West School\, Cranbury Elementary School PTO\, The Children’s School\, NBC Sports\, New Canaan Library\, New Canaan Community Foundation\, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, Ridgefield Alliance\, St. Aloysius Church\, The Congregational Church of New Canaan\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan\, Temple Sinai\, Grace Community Church\, and B kind Foundation.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/ruby-bridges-screening-only-1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211222T202956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T202956Z
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SUMMARY:Member Hour | Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms Members are invited for early access to our popular Open Arts Studio for Families program on the second Saturday of every month between February and December! \nThis series—designed and facilitated by artists\, curators\, and educators—invites children ages 5 to 11 with their adult caregivers to think\, play\, create\, and best of all get to know one another. \n  \nComplimentary coffee and tea will be available to participants to enjoy by the fireplace in the Commons Living Room between 10-11 am. \nMembers enjoy this early access with their Grace Farms membership card.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/member-hour-feb22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-02-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
UID:10000254-1644661800-1644676200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-02-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20220120T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T173452Z
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SUMMARY:Screening and Discussion: A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
DESCRIPTION:“Do not be afraid. This is your time in history. Keep your eyes on the prize. And at all costs\, stay united.” \n– Ruby Bridges \n  \nTo honor Black History Month\, more than three dozen supporters joined us to create a timely virtual conversation with American civil rights icon and leader Ruby Bridges. \nCommunity Initiative Director Karen Kariuki spoke with Ruby Bridges about her life\, experiences\, and thoughts on fostering greater understanding\, dialogue\, and inclusivity in all of our communities. The conversation was inspired by an 8 year old New Canaan resident who wrote a letter to Ms. Bridges and brought together an entire community to take action as a result of a racially-motivated incident that he experienced at Mead Park that made him sad. \nJoin us at 11 am or 2 pm for screenings of the 45-minute interview with Ms. Bridges\, followed by a moderated discussion with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki. \nAdditional screenings are available on February 1\, 8\, 9\, 10\, and 11. \n  \nWe are profoundly grateful for the support of the many individuals and institutions from across the nonprofit\, educational\, faith\, business and private philanthropy sectors in New Canaan and beyond who made this program possible\, including East School\, South School\, West School\, Cranbury Elementary School PTO\, The Children’s School\, NBC Sports\, New Canaan Library\, New Canaan Community Foundation\, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, Ridgefield Alliance\, St. Aloysius Church\, The Congregational Church of New Canaan\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan\, Temple Sinai\, Grace Community Church\, and B kind Foundation.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/ruby-bridges-screening-1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163514Z
UID:10000223-1644678000-1644683400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tour & Tea with Artist Alyson Shotz
DESCRIPTION:Experience Temporal Shift\, a site-responsive sculpture that interacts with natural light\, animating an interior courtyard of the SANAA-designed River building at Grace Farms. Join the artist Alyson Shotz and curator Pamela Ruggio for a conversation about the Arts Initiative’s interdisciplinary study of time.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/winter-tour-with-alyson-shotz
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T163539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163539Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon & Mercury at its Greatest Elongation
DESCRIPTION:Join Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for a Grace Farms astronomy adventure. The full moon — referred to as the Snow Moon by Native Americans — will be positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun and completely illuminated. This will be the evening’s focal point for indoor discussion and outdoor viewing through high powered binoculars (provided).
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/full-moon-mercury
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-02-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T163449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163449Z
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SUMMARY:February Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy seasonal community dining experiences in our River building’s Commons\, a 6\,900-square-foot glass space with 18-foot long communal tables that foster community and conversation. \nFebruary Menu\nShredded Kale and Pickled Vegetable Salad\nBeef Chili\nCheddar Jalapeno Biscuit\nCorn Cookie\nVegetarian option: Vegetable chili \nJoin us after the Community Dinner for Flourishing Life | Ethical and Religious Inquiry in Secondary Education\, a conversation featuring Joan Edwards\, Director of Equity and Professional Collaboration at the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)\, Mark Davis\, Head of School at St. Luke’s School\, Dr. Francisco Lopez\, Director of Counseling at Choate Rosemary Hall\, and Sharon Lauer\, Head of School at The Unquowa School.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/february-community-dinner-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T163616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163616Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the largest citizen-science birding survey of the year with Master Birder Frank Mantlik and former Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler. Explore our property on a guided walk and enjoy the 100+ species that call our 80 acres home\, as well as the forest preservation promoted by the vast biodiversity of our site.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004158
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
UID:10000291-1645266600-1645272000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-02-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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