LIVE @AMP
Our Live @AMP series offers intimate musical performances against a huge, colorful backdrop. With its five-story mural and multiple viewing platforms, Connecticut’s most unique art space is also the Nutmeg State’s coolest concert space. Whether it’s an evening of jazz, rock, folk or R&B, Live @AMP is a stellar night opportunity to vibe out with fellow music-lovers, award-winning musicians and vocalists in an unparalleled setting.
Women Take the Lead
This year’s LIVE @AMP lineup puts the spotlight on women artists who bring a diverse array of styles and artistry to vibrant life.
Nicole Zuraitis: My Favorite Songs
Saturday, February 7
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY winning and 4X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole is a trailblazing artist who is redefining vocal jazz and jazz songwriting, or as she has coined “modern songbook”, earning her a place as one of the top artists and “prolific songwriters” (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond.
The ‘My Favorite Songs’ program is a rare chance for jazz fans to hear this singular talent at the piano, singing the songs that shaped her journey and sharing the stories behind them.
About the Concert Venue
AMP’s spacious, renovated mill gallery offers an artistic club atmosphere like no other. Its centerpiece is the incredible indoor mural—120 feet long and five stories high—that celebrates American workers on a grand scale. With the mural as the backdrop to the show and three tiers for viewing and mingling, concert-goers have an exceptional experience that fuses live music with collaborative art.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7 pm
$10 Members and Students; $15 General Admission
Join us for an intimate duo performance by composer and percussionist Sarah Hennies and bassist Tristan Kasten-Krause, presented in connection with Zak Prekop: Durations. Hennies and Kasten-Krause will present a 40-60 minute set of experimental music within the Museum’s galleries, offering a meditative, resonant experience that blurs the boundaries between sound, space, and visual art.
Sarah Hennies is known for her immersive and durational performances that explore psychoacoustic phenomena, queerness, and the act of listening. Her duo with Kasten-Krause combines sensitivity and restraint, crafting quiet, expansive works that unfold gradually over time.
This event is presented in conjunction with Zak Prekop: Durations (on view through January 11, 2026), an exhibition exploring visual rhythm, repetition, and the temporality of painting. It also marks the launch of Zak Prekop’s first museum publication. This fully illustrated, 32-page softcover catalogue features bold new abstract paintings by the artist, along with an interview between Prekop and curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso. The catalogue will be available for purchase at the event.
Join us at Grace Farms for The Way of an Athlete with three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and five-time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings.
This powerful three-part experience is designed for student athletes in every sport, ages 12+ who want to take their game, resilience, and mindset to the next level.
You will experience:
– An inspiring keynote from Kerri Walsh Jennings, sharing how sports shaped her mindset, character, and success—both on and off the court
– A Champion’s Mindset Workshop focused on leadership, resilience, and peak performance
– An interactive session on harnessing mindfulness, self-expression, and inner strength to fuel personal growth
Bring your teammates, coaches, and family. Whether you compete in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, swimming, football—or any sport—you’ll leave inspired with tools to think, train, and lead like a champion.
We invite teams and groups to share in this experience together! For details and group reservations, contact groupsales@gracefarms.org.
Athletes ages 12+ are welcome; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Experience Mikailwitl For Generaciones Perdidas, a new performance by Marcela Torres in The Aldrich’s Sculpture Garden. Featuring Mitotilliztli danzantes, traditional danza, sound, reggaeton rhythms, and ceremonial elements, the work honors lost lineages and the sacredness of land while paying tribute to the Ramapough Lenape Nation and Lunaape Munsee Delaware Nation. Guests are invited to bring a flower or bouquet as their offering and admission to the collective altar.
Thanks to the explosive popularity of the Pitch Perfect films and TV’s The Sing-Off, a cappella music has had a major resurgence on college and university campuses across the country. LIVE @AMP is excited to present three singing and swinging a cappella choirs for a night of soaring voices in our soaring space!Each ensemble brings an eclectic repertoire, rich and complex harmonies, and standout soloists. Brandeis University’s Starving Artists, UCONN’s Extreme Measures and Wesleyan’s Notably Sharp will each perform a set and then come together for an a cappella supergroup blowout finale! You won’t want to miss an uplifting evening of vocal fireworks sure to light up AMP’s five-story home.
The Venue
AMP offers a one-of-a-kind experience for concertgoers, providing tickets with access to all levels to mingle, dance, and take in the entire sweep of the grand art of work mural—plus balcony seating. The venue’s innovative approach bridges music and visual art, making it a standout destination in Northwestern Connecticut.
On September 26, join us for a lunch and conversation featuring Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity Group; Chelsea Thatcher, curator of the With Every Fiber exhibit at Grace Farms; and Camilla Marcus, chef and founder of west~bourne and author of My Regenerative Kitchen, as they discuss how the essential pillars of food, clothing, and shelter are driving change toward a more sustainable and ethical future in a conversation moderated by Karen Kariuki. Lunch will be a 4-course vegetarian meal featuring delicious recipes from Marcus’ cookbook.
These trailblazing women will share their experiences and insights into how they are pushing the boundaries of these industries. From promoting regenerative farming practices in food to fostering responsible consumption in fashion and driving more ethical and sustainable supply chains, they will explore the intersection of sustainability and innovation in our everyday lives. Learn more about the speakers below.
Each participant will receive a custom tote by Citizens of Humanity, filled with tea and a signed copy of Marcus’ cookbook, My Regenerative Kitchen.
Proceeds from this series support Grace Farms Foundation’s mission across five initiatives, the preservation of our natural landscapes, and the advancement of ethical, innovative solutions for a more humane future.
Celebrate a transformative Decade of Grace and Peace at Grace Farms with music commemorating the moment from world-renowned musicians, and a can’t-miss discussion with Grace Farms CEO and Founder Sharon Prince, Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher, and Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA in conversation with Toshihiro Oki, Grace Farms Architecture Advisor.
Over the past 10 years, Grace Farms has made a meaningful impact, both locally and worldwide. Imagined and realized as a new kind of public place, Grace Farms welcomes visitors from across the world to encounter world-class performers, artists, and speakers, together fostering a space for contemplation and meaningful dialogue.
Since our opening, we have continued to create new outcomes and deliver measurable impact. We launched the groundbreaking Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced and child labor from the global building materials supply chain. We also created Grace Farms Tea & Coffee as a public benefit LLC, to share Grace Farms through our ethically and sustainably sourced signature teas and coffees while giving back 100% of profits to the Design for Freedom movement.
This anniversary is more than a milestone—it is a moment of momentum, a time to honor what we’ve built together as a local and global community.
Conversation & Music | A Decade of Grace and Peace
2 – 4 pm
Join us for a special afternoon* as we celebrate ten years of Grace Farms, featuring:
Grace Farms CEO and Founder Sharon Prince, Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher, and Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA, in conversation with Toshihiro Oki
Featured performance by GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell
Cellist and Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence, Arlen Hlusko
Start the day with purpose by experiencing a premium coffee tasting guided by Adam Thatcher, Co-Founder and CEO of Grace Farms Tea & Coffee. In the Pavilion with autumnal views, Thatcher will share tastes and stories of crafting and sourcing exceptional Fairtrade coffee.
This program marks the first day of Fairtrade Month, which brings attention to the Fairtrade Mark, the most recognized ethical label in the world. There will be three sessions. Registration includes a 12 oz. bag of Grace Farms coffee, which supports women-led co-ops and their communities.
Everyone is welcome to attend the opening reception for the newest exhibition at the Housatonic Museum of Art, “Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of the Society of American Graphic Artists.” Meet many of the artists participating in this anniversary celebration while enjoying appetizers and drinks.
The Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) celebrates its 110th anniversary by showcasing the diversity and daring of its members’ art making. The 90th annual members exhibition features 160 hand-pulled prints representing a broad range of techniques and subjects, created by SAGA artists from across the country.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/saga-opening-rsvp
Inspired by the slow flower movement, this hands-on workshop promotes seasonal and sustainable cut flowers and emphasizes the importance of knowing the origin of your flowers.
Nature Workshops by Kimberly Kelly invite adults of all experience to learn about the various cultural practices that rely on nature, including flower bouquets, the impact of seeds, permaculture, and holiday décor. Nature Workshops are led by Grace Farms Director of Horticulture, Kimberly Kelly.