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SUMMARY:Conversations in Architecture | House to Home
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms Architecture Advisor Toshihiro Oki hosts changemaking architects\, who have contributed to New Canaan’s reputation as an architectural destination\, in conversation on the Sanctuary stage about transforming a house into an inviting and nourishing family home. \nThis event is approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU. \nFeaturing:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/conversations-in-architecture-house-to-home
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts,Architecture
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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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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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CREATED:20210716T140425Z
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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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CREATED:20210716T140326Z
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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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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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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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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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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 jazz/folk duet \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 27\nDecember 4\nDecember 11\nDecember 18\nDecember 28\nDecember 29\nDecember 30
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T193000
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SUMMARY:Beauty and Logic
DESCRIPTION:  \nHow can mathematics be beautiful? Does music have an underlying logic? What does one reveal about the other? \nJoin acclaimed saxophonist\, composer\, and mathematician\, Marcus G. Miller for an unforgettable performance as he leads us through an exploration of these questions. \nA long-time collaborator of Grace Farms Foundation\, Marcus has performed at the Obama White House\, Madison Square Garden\, The World Economic Forum at Davos\, The Montreux Jazz Festival\, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert alongside Jon Batiste\, and at Carnegie Hall. \n  \n“When I first heard Marcus play he was about 8 or 9 years old and I was very impressed. He is undoubtedly one of the most talented musicians that I have heard in my almost 50 years in the music business. As a young composer\, arranger\, producer and musician\, Marcus ranks with the best.” \n— Curtis Hudson: Guitarist\, Producer\, Songwriter (Madonna\, Pure Energy) \n  \nAbout Marcus G. Miller \n \nMarcus Miller began studying saxophone at age nine and developed a passion that put him on stage at 13. With gifts extending beyond music\, he graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Mathematics. After a short stint at a major hedge fund he moved to New York City to pursue music. He soon developed a reputation as a versatile and virtuosic player\, while studying music production and engineering under Grammy-Winning Engineer “Bassy” Bob Brockman (Notorious B.I.G\, Herbie Hancock\, D’Angelo). \nMarcus has performed at the Obama White House\, Madison Square Garden\, The World Economic Forum at Davos\, The Montreux Jazz Festival\, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert alongside Jon Batiste\, and Carnegie Hall. In addition\, he has worked with jazz giants ELEW and Jazzmeia Horn\, as well as major artists like The Fugees and Madonna. \nMarcus maintains his interest in mathematics and physics by giving talks and performances that combine Math and Music. He has been featured at TEDSummit 2019\, TEDxOttawa 2019\, Brown University\, University of Georgia\, and University of Michigan. He hopes to encourage people to become more aware of the potential for mathematics and music to serve as routes to personal\, spiritual\, and community development. \nLearn more at imaginewithmarcus.com 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/math-plus-music
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T200000
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CREATED:20191221T054602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T054602Z
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SUMMARY:Connection\, Isolation\, and the Role of Social Media
DESCRIPTION:With 3.5 billion users worldwide spending an average of three hours per day on social networks and messaging\, social media is an undeniable force in our society. But is it helping us to connect to one another or driving a sense of isolation? \nNew York Times Social Media Editor Sona Patel joined Grace Farms Foundation’s Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki for a conversation about the role that social media plays in communities\, its implications on our ability to connect with one another\, and the importance of social media ethics. \n  \n\n\n  \nAbout Sona Patel \nSona Patel is a Senior Audience Editor for The New York Times and is based in Los Angeles. Prior to moving to L.A.\, she was based in The Times‘s New York City headquarters for nearly 5 years\, where she worked as a deputy editor of the social media team. Her current role is at the intersection of editorial and audience analytics. One of her primary goals is to grow The Times‘s California readership. She also heads The Times‘s efforts around reader-sourced reporting crowdsourcing. Prior to joining The Times\, she worked for The Seattle Times as a social media producer where she was part of the team that won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. She started her journalism career as a general assignment reporter for The (San Luis Obispo) Tribune. Sona graduated from UC Irvine with bachelor’s degrees in Literary Journalism and Spanish and a minor in Information and Computer Science. She returned to her alma mater in 2018 to be the commencement speaker for the School of Humanities. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/sona-patel
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T170000
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SUMMARY:Architect of Hope | Darren Walker
DESCRIPTION:With the health and safety of our visitors\, staff\, and community in mind\, Grace Farms temporarily closed to the public on March 9 and remains closed. All programs scheduled during this time will be cancelled or rescheduled. \nAlthough Grace Farms is temporarily closed\, the work of Grace Farms Foundation continues.  \nThe Grace Farms Relief Fund for Connecticut\, which was established with private donations totaling $2.5 million\, to address the critical shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health care workers in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Grace Farms Foundation has also organized the Grace Farms Alliance Against COVID-19\, an effort comprised of more than half a dozen partner organizations to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. \nLearn more about what we are doing to help serve our community during this time and our COVID-19 response effort. \n\n  \nFord Foundation President\, Darren Walker\, discusses his bold new vision for philanthropy that advances economic\, social\, and political justice\, drawing from his newly released book\, From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/architect-of-hope
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T210000
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SUMMARY:Restoring Wild | Conservation in Action
DESCRIPTION:With the health and safety of our visitors\, staff\, and community in mind\, Grace Farms temporarily closed to the public on March 9 and remains closed. All programs scheduled during this time will be cancelled or rescheduled. \nAlthough Grace Farms is temporarily closed\, the work of Grace Farms Foundation continues.  \nThe Grace Farms Relief Fund for Connecticut\, which was established with private donations totaling $2.5 million\, to address the critical shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health care workers in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Grace Farms Foundation has also organized the Grace Farms Alliance Against COVID-19\, an effort comprised of more than half a dozen partner organizations to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. \nLearn more about what we are doing to help serve our community during this time and our COVID-19 response effort. \n\n  \nJoin Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, and Dr. John C. Volin\, Founder of the Natural Resource Conservation Academy\, for a conversation about inspiring conservation projects that are creating healthy and habitable communities for humans and nature alike. Learn about how we can all contribute to restoring Earth’s ecosystems. \n  \nTo learn more about ecological restoration\, join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday\, April 18th. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/advances-in-ecological-restoration
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T210000
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CREATED:20191221T054016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T054016Z
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SUMMARY:Amplifying Equality
DESCRIPTION:With the health and safety of our visitors\, staff\, and community in mind\, Grace Farms has temporarily closed to the public as of March 9 and remains closed. All events and programs scheduled during that time are cancelled or will be rescheduled for a later date. \nDue to the temporary closure\, we are postponing Amplifying Equality. \nAlthough Grace Farms is temporarily closed\, the work of Grace Farms Foundation continues through our work to serve the needs of our community during these challenging times. Learn more about our work to donate food to our neighbors in New Canaan and surrounding communities. \nWe look forward to re-opening as soon as possible and welcoming you to future programs. Please check our website and subscribe to our newsletter for additional updates. \n\nJoin Annette Richardson\, Senior Advisor to the United Nations\, for a conversation about the local\, national\, and international models of gender equality that are driving change in today’s world. \nAt a time when bold and global conversations about achieving gender parity are frequent\, female empowerment has become a catch-all phrase utilized by communities\, corporations\, and governments alike to draw in audiences. But is the rhetoric aligning to movement\, action\, and change? To what extent are we positioning ourselves for actual\, rapid\, and sustainable advancement – and what are the ways in which we are stalling? How can we convince everyone that gender equality is for the good of all humankind\, not just females? This panel will explore how the action we take today will have ripple effects for the future and offer tangible ways for us all to harness our individual and collective power to upend systems of oppression. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/amplifying-equality
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T210000
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SUMMARY:In Pursuit of Flourishing Life | Is College the Key?
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Dr. Matthew Croasmun\, Grace Farms Foundation’s Faith Initiative Director and Lecturer of Humanities at Yale University\, Dr. Karen E. Eshoo\, Head of School at King School\, and Dr. Frank Bartolomeo\, Director of Adolescent Services at Silver Hill Hospital\, lead a discussion about how the college prep and application processes can reveal and shape both parents’ and students’ visions of flourishing life. \nAs colleges become ever more competitive\, the admissions process can generate an enormous amount of pressure and anxiety. In the midst of these pressures\, the initially motivating desire to pursue a college education – a flourishing life – can be subverted. Hear from different perspectives and explore how we can better help young people enter this next stage of their lives equipped to flourish not just in their endeavors\, but as human beings.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/college_admissions
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20191210T210655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223519Z
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SUMMARY:A Framework for Freedom Creating Partnerships to Combat Modern Slavery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the critical role that public-private partnerships play in eradicating modern slavery. \nLocal and federal law enforcement are crucial partners in combating human trafficking\, yet there are few organizations that focus their resources on collaborating with these agencies by providing the tools and knowledge required for effective prevention\, investigation\, and prosecution-related measures and policies. This program will provide an opportunity for the public to hear directly from a survivor and from a panel of experts dedicated to fighting this crime\, while highlighting the value that Grace Farms Foundation provides through anti-trafficking law enforcement training and capacity building. \nPanel Participants \nLieutenant Terry Blake\, Norwalk Police Department \nDonna Hubbard\, Survivor \nRod Khattabi\, Chief Accountability Officer and Justice Initiative Director \nAlina Reynolds\, General Counsel and Senior Advisor to the Justice Initiative
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/a-framework-for-freedom
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community,Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T190112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223618Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-8
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T190052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223622Z
UID:10001265-1577455200-1577458800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-7
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T190033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223624Z
UID:10001266-1577368800-1577372400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-6
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T190012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223631Z
UID:10001268-1576936800-1576940400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-5
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T185949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223634Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T185931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223748Z
UID:10001276-1575727200-1575730800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-3
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T185250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223845Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190528T185223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223854Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility this holiday season with improvisational arrangements of seasonal music performed by local musicians. These calming selections\, along with expansive winter views of our 80-acre preserve\, will create a serene environment for reflection and contemplation. \n  \nSchedule of Musicians: \n\n\n\nNovember 29: Tod Hedrick\nNovember 30: Rob Fried\nDecember 7: Jay Azzolina\nDecember 14: Rob Fried\nDecember 21: Karen Nisenson\nDecember 26: Joyce DiCamillo\nDecember 27: Tod Hedrick\nDecember 28: Tod Hedrick
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/songs-of-the-season-2019-1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190914T010651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223940Z
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SUMMARY:Designing for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Although human rights advocates have begun to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of forced labor in construction projects around the world\, the use of raw and composite materials produced by forced labor in the built environment largely continues with impunity. \nJoin experts and industry leaders across the ecosystem of the built environment\, for an illuminating panel on modern slavery in the architecture and global construction industry\, one of the largest industrial sectors in the world. The discussion will address the importance of human rights as a fundamental criterion in building material procurement\, and share innovative\, new frameworks that are being proposed to expose and dismantle exploitation in building supply chains. \nThis will also be an opportunity for the public to get insight into Grace Farms Foundation’s recently launched GFF Architecture + Construction Working Group\, an interdisciplinary coalition formed to disrupt modern slavery in the built environment. \nPanel Participants \nSharon Prince | President and Founder of Grace Farms Foundation \nAmbassador (ret.) Luis c.deBaca | Senior Justice Initiative Advisor at Grace Farms Foundation \nNat Oppenheimer | Principal and EVP of Silman Associates and structural engineer for Grace Farms \nHayes Slade | President of AIA New York and Founding Partner and Principal of Award Winning Slade Architecture
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/designing-for-freedom
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community,Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190626T171911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224242Z
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SUMMARY:Ending Violence Against Women | A Conversation with Dr. Denis Mukwege
DESCRIPTION:Join 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Denis Mukwege and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Nicholas Kristof as they discuss the urgent need to combat sexual violence against women and girls in conflict zones. \nDr. Mukwege\, a world-renowned gynecological surgeon\, founded Panzi Hospital in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1999 to provide the women in his community with access to high-quality maternal health care. Many of his first patients\, however\, were not delivering mothers\, but instead women and girls who were seeking medical treatment following brutal rapes at the hands of warring militia groups. As the violence against women and girls escalated drastically\, Dr. Mukwege and his staff at Panzi Hospital dedicated themselves to treating complex and often life-threatening gynecological injuries. Since then\, Panzi Hospital has earned an impressive reputation for its best-in-class service for victims of sexual violence. \nJoin us as we examine why rape and torture continue to be used as weapons of war in conflicts across the globe\, and learn how we can demand justice for survivors and an end to gender-based violence. \n  \nOn-site parking at Grace Farms will be available. Once we have reached our capacity\, overflow parking will be provided at Oakridge Common\, with shuttle service running throughout the evening. \n\n  \nDr. Denis Mukwege is a world-renowned gynecological surgeon who is the founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital in Bukavu\, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He founded the hospital in 1999 to provide the women in his community with access to high-quality maternal health care. Many of his first patients\, however\, were not delivering mothers\, but instead women who were seeking treatment following brutal rapes. This had a profound effect on his life and career\, inspiring him to become an advocate against sexual violence in conflict in DRC and around the globe.  \nSince 1999\, Dr. Mukwege and his staff have helped to care for more than 85\,000 women suffering severe gynecological trauma\, including more than 55\,000 survivors of sexual violence. He founded Panzi Foundation DRC in 2008 to implement a holistic healing model that combines medical treatment with psycho-social care\, community-reintegration support\, and access to legal services. In 2009\, he co-founded Panzi Foundation USA to amplify international fundraising efforts to support the hospital and its after-care programs.  \nDr. Mukwege has been fearless in his efforts to increase protections for women and to advocate that those responsible for sexual violence be brought to justice. In addition\, he has been a tireless advocate against sexual violence as a weapon of war around the globe. He co-founded the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation advance these efforts by connecting survivors in a worldwide movement\, advocating for a system for global reparations\, and expanding holistic healing to other areas of conflict.  \nIn 2018\, he was named a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end sexual violence as a weapon of war\, alongside Nadia Murad\, a Yazidi survivor and advocate. In addition\, he was recognized in 2018 by Bill & Melinda Gates as a “Hero in the Field\,” named to the TIME Magazine 100 in 2016\, and received the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought from the European Parliament in 2014. He currently serves as an advisor for the G7 Advisory Committee For Gender Equality. \n  \nNicholas D. Kristof\, a columnist for The New York Times since 2001\, is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who writes op-ed columns that appear twice a week. \nAfter joining The New York Times in 1984\, initially covering economics\, he served as a Times correspondent in Los Angeles\, Hong Kong\, Beijing and Tokyo. He also covered presidential politics and is the author of the chapter on President George W. Bush in the reference book The Presidents. He later was Associate Managing Editor of the Times for Sunday editions. \nIn 1990 Mr. Kristof and his wife\, Sheryl WuDunn\, then also a Times journalist\, won a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of China’s Tiananmen Square democracy movement. They were the first married couple to win a Pulitzer for journalism. Mr. Kristof won a second Pulitzer in 2006\, for commentary for what the judges called “his graphic\, deeply reported columns that\, at personal risk\, focused attention on genocide in Darfur and that gave voice to the voiceless in other parts of the world.”  \nMr. Kristof has also won the George Polk Award\, the Overseas Press Club award\, the Michael Kelly award\, the Online News Association award and the American Society of Newspaper Editors award. He has won various humanitarian awards including the Anne Frank Award\, the Jan Karski award\, and in 2016 was named by the U.N. as a “hero in the global campaign against violent extremism.” Mr. Kristof  was the first blogger on The New York Times website\, the first to contribute a video to The Times website\, and the first to file on the Times Snapchat account. He has more Twitter followers than any print reporter worldwide\, and he also has large followings on Facebook and Google+ as well as a channel on YouTube. A documentary about him\, “Reporter\,” executive produced by Ben Affleck\, aired on HBO in 2010. \nIn his column\, Mr. Kristof was an early opponent of the Iraq war\, and among the first to raise doubts about WMD in Iraq and about losing ground to the Taliban in Afghanistan. His columns have often focused on global health and poverty and he has also written often about human trafficking and women’s rights. \nMr. Kristof and Ms. WuDunn are authors of the best-selling books A Path Appears\, Half the Sky\, Thunder from the East\, and China Wakes. Mr. Kristof has been a member of the boards of Harvard University and The American Association of Rhodes Scholars.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/denis-mukwege
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190718T163131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224348Z
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SUMMARY:What's Worth Wanting?
DESCRIPTION:With a culture increasingly focused on developing effective strategies to achieve what we want most\, sometimes the question dawns on us: What if what we want most isn’t actually worth wanting? \n\n\n\nJoin Grace Farms Foundation’s Faith Initiative Director Dr. Matthew Croasmun for a presentation about identifying and focusing on the important questions that guide our actions and reflections\, and open our minds to encourage new shifts in our thinking\, our motivations and our values.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/whats-worth-wanting
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Faith
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190517T184358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224524Z
UID:10001348-1565983800-1565989200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Growing Community | A Conversation with Master Gardener Nick Mancini
DESCRIPTION:Discover Master Gardener and author Nick Mancini’s approach to sustainable organic gardening. Nick will join Grace Farms Foundation’s Director of Operations and Sustainability\, Adam Thatcher\, for a conversation about his experience\, the methods he uses to achieve a productive and healthy garden\, and how he’s helping to cultivate and expand the Community Garden at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/growing-community-a-conversation-with-master-gardener-nick-mancini
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190628T232041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224702Z
UID:10001365-1563564600-1563570000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Protecting the Amazon | Tribes on the Edge
DESCRIPTION:It is estimated that the Amazon produces 20% of the world’s oxygen\, and releases 55 gallons of water into the Atlantic Ocean every second. With no deforestation\, mining\, or poaching permitted on indigenous land\, the last few tribes living there are the frontline guardians of an ecosystem crucial for life all over the world. Céline Cousteau—filmmaker\, environmentalist\, and granddaughter of the legendary Jacques Cousteau—has spent the past 5 years respectfully documenting\, filming\, and curating the story of all the Indigenous Peoples of the Javari to help them tell their story to the world. \nJoin us as Céline presents an exclusive screening of her new film and impact campaign\, Tribes on the Edge. This raw and evocative documentary reveals the daily struggles of the last few remaining tribes who find themselves fighting for survival in the Amazon. Discover the importance of protecting this invaluable area of our planet\, hear the deeply moving stories of the indigenous peoples who safeguard it on our behalf\, and learn some of the simple things that you can do to help.  \n\nAbout Tribes on the Edge \nThe story is set in an indigenous territory called the Vale do Javari in the Brazilian Amazon which spans 85\,000 Sq KMs (the size of Portugal). This area is home to 6 recognized tribes\, plus the largest concentration of un-contacted indigenous peoples in the Amazon. The Javari has been listed as ‘irreplaceable” by the IUCN because of its incredible biodiversity. Because there is no deforestation in the Amazon where there are indigenous territories\, their presence provides a barrier to the destruction of the ecosystem and its flora and fauna. \nThe peoples of the Javari face risks to their survival as a result of numerous threats: contact with outsiders has brought in diseases that decimate their peoples\, illegal activities such as hunting\, fishing and gold mining are a constant assault\, and the government is slowly dismantling all protection of their land and their human rights. Each day these 5000 indigenous warriors are fighting to protect their home. In effect\, they act a crucial barrier to deforestation and thus a stronghold for climate change mitigation and preservation of biodiversity. \nHumans and nature are intimately interconnected. Where there is environmental destruction\, humans suffer. In the Brazilian Amazon\, where there are indigenous communities\, there is no deforestation. If they vanish\, we lose the guardians of vital ecosystems and thus may lose that ecosystem as a result. This film has grown into a movement driven by a passionate effort to enact tangible impact through the Action\, Communication and Education (ACE) initiatives. Tribes on the Edge will remind us all that our survival depends on our actions – to support and protect the people and the ecosystems they safeguard for the benefit of us all. \n  \nCéline Cousteau is a humanitarian and environmental activist working with a variety of mediums that range from documentaries to art\, from consulting with corporations and foundations to public speaking. Each form shares the same message of interconnectivity between humans and the natural world. As a documentary film director\, producer\, and presenter\, Céline is the founder and executive director of CauseCentric Productions\, creating cause-focused content. Extending her family legacy and her expertise\, Céline co-founded The Outdoor Film Fellowship\, a nonprofit program whose mission is to empower young the next generation of filmmakers\, creatives\, and activists to inspire change through leadership\, film\, and the arts. Céline is ambassador for the TreadRight Foundation\, on the board of directors of the National Aquarium in Baltimore\, and the advisory boards of The Himalayan Consensus and Marine Construction Technologies. Her previous work has included being Guest Designer for Swarovski and Member of the World Economic ForumCouncil on Oceans. With a degree in psychology and a masters in Intercultural Relations\, Céline is fluent in three languages. \n  \nphotos © Michael Clark
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/tribes-on-the-edge
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T232744
CREATED:20190524T221001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T004454Z
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SUMMARY:Fighting Domestic Violence | A Multifaceted Approach
DESCRIPTION:Domestic violence affects more than just the survivors – entire families and communities feel the impact. Learn how law enforcement\, the legal system\, and the medical community are working with survivors and community members to diminish the far-reaching effects of these crimes. \nL.Y. Marlow\, author and survivor of five generations of abuse\, joins Rod Khattabi\, Director of Law Enforcement & Risk Officer at Grace Farms Foundation; Karen Jarmoc\, President and CEO of Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence; and Dr. David Johnson of the Yale University School of Medicine and Post Traumatic Stress Center in New Haven to discuss the importance of a multifaceted approach to fighting domestic violence.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fighting-domestic-violence
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Justice
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