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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:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
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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-2-2/2024-09-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240920T143651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T152222Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:It’s peak seasonal migration for birds passing through Grace Farms! Walk through the landscape in search of birds preparing to embark on their journey south with Brian O’Toole\, Visitor Services Manager for the Stamford Museum & Nature Center\, and board member of the Connecticut Ornithological Association. \nThis walk is rain or shine. Please wear suitable footwear.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fall-birdwatching-walks-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Member,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240911T124126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125509Z
UID:10005048-1727523000-1727524800@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-56/2024-09-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240830T124804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125702Z
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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/2024-09-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240628T183444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T183618Z
UID:10004421-1727528400-1727532000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Nature's Classroom | Create a Flowering Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to preserve recreational space while transforming landscapes of any size into a flowering meadow\, full of plants that are beneficial to pollinators\, including bees and butterflies\, as well as the environment with our Director of Horticulture\, Kimberly Kelly. \nAbout Nature’s Classroom\nNature’s Classroom is a monthly program series offering hands-on\, seasonal explorations of the Grace Farms nature preserve to deepen learning\, appreciation\, and connection to the natural world. This series is designed 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-create-a-flowering-lawn
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240830T131453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T130006Z
UID:10005033-1727532000-1727533800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Follow the Food
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Plaza to discover the farming history of the land on which Grace Farms stands. In an exploration of current food production onsite\, learn more about alternative food systems and how you can contribute to creating a more equitable food system. \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-follow-the-food-3/2024-09-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240627T141713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T181857Z
UID:10004417-1727551800-1727557200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Voices of Culture Concert | Sheléa
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Sanctuary for a masterful performance from singer and songwriter Sheléa! \nDeemed one of the greatest artists of her generation by Quincy Jones\, Sheléa is a powerhouse and versatile vocalist known for her sought after performances at high-profile tributes\, celebrations\, and various events. \nHer notable list of performances include singing with Anthony Hamilton before President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama as a part of “Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles\,” and performing a tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Museum with producer Narada Michael Walden. She made her Carnegie Hall debut performing “Shattered” during a tribute to Jimmy Webb. At the suggestion of Stevie Wonder\, she was invited to perform at the White House to honor songwriting team Burt Bacharach & Hal David with the Gershwin Prize singing Dionne Warwick’s classic\, “Anyone Who Had a Heart.” In 2013\, she released her debut album\, Love Fell On Me (Breath of Life Records). \nAs an actress\, in 2016\, she appeared in All the Way\, HBO’s multi-Emmy nominated film as a funeral choir soloist loosely based on Mahalia Jackson.  In 2020\, she portrayed gospel singer Dorinda Clark Cole in the biopic\, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. \n  \nAbout Voices of Culture\nVoices of Culture is a concert and conversation series at Grace Farms exploring beauty in different musical traditions. Held three times a year\, Voices of Culture performances invite guests into the Sanctuary where world-renowned artists perform and discuss their work with Grace Farms Music Director Marcus G. Miller. \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 The Power of Music with Suzie Collier or Mau\, presented by Grace Farms and Architecture & Design Film Festival.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/voices-of-culture-concert-shelea
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240214T194044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194144Z
UID:10003692-1727611200-1727629200@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/2024-09-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240814T150218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T134817Z
UID:10004936-1727613000-1727614800@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-2/2024-09-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20241003T195635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T195636Z
UID:10004956-1727614800-1727616600@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-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10004989-1727622000-1727623800@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/2024-09-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240830T131453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T130006Z
UID:10005034-1727625600-1727627400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Follow the Food
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Plaza to discover the farming history of the land on which Grace Farms stands. In an exploration of current food production onsite\, learn more about alternative food systems and how you can contribute to creating a more equitable food system. \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-follow-the-food-3/2024-09-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240528T141231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T160547Z
UID:10004259-1727776800-1727784000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:With Every Fiber is an interactive exhibit offering a unique lens into the materials that make up our built environment. \nThis pop-up talk for families invites all ages to explore With Every Fiber before joining our educators for a special art project inspired by this exhibit. Play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment including textiles\, timber\, metals\, and concrete. Learn about the unique properties of the different materials\, and use your imagination to create new applications for them. \nPop-up talks are subject to change or cancellation. Learn more upon check-in at the Welcome Desk.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-materials-studio-2/2024-10-01
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z
UID:10003590-1727776800-1727802000@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-2/2024-10-01
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:20241001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10005108-1727780400-1727782200@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-2-2/2024-10-01
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:20241001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240911T124126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125509Z
UID:10005049-1727782200-1727784000@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-56/2024-10-01
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:20241001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240214T203504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T152423Z
UID:10003834-1727794800-1727796600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Children are invited to gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs to hear stories from our curated collection of children’s books exploring topics related to our ongoing programs and initiative work\, and to take part in an arts and crafts activity. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five with an adult caregiver. This is a drop-in program.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-tuesdays-3/2024-10-01
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10005153-1727794800-1727796600@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/2024-10-01
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z
UID:10003591-1727863200-1727888400@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-2/2024-10-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10005109-1727866800-1727868600@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-2-2/2024-10-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240911T124126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125509Z
UID:10005050-1727868600-1727870400@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-56/2024-10-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240701T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222033Z
UID:10005154-1727881200-1727883000@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/2024-10-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240528T141734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T160424Z
UID:10004353-1727881200-1727888400@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/2024-10-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240709T143949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153620Z
UID:10004742-1727949600-1727956800@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-2024/2024-10-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240214T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T153023Z
UID:10003592-1727949600-1727974800@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-2/2024-10-03
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:20241003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20231116T153338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T154259Z
UID:10004393-1727951400-1727956800@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-2024/2024-10-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
UID:10005110-1727953200-1727955000@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-2-2/2024-10-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20240911T124126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T125509Z
UID:10005051-1727955000-1727956800@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-56/2024-10-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T202939
CREATED:20241003T131341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161226Z
UID:10005201-1727955000-1727956800@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/2024-10-03
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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