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SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Concert Series: Rasa String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Rasa String Quartet is back! Join us for an evening filled with music\, food\, and good company inside the historic Bigelow Chapel. \n\n\n\n\nThis April\, the Laurel Circle Concert Series will return with special performance Moira Smiley and Rasa String Quartet: Roots to Sky. Enjoy an evening filled with music\, food\, and good company inside the beautiful historic Bigelow Chapel. \nSinger and composer Moira Smiley joins forces with the Rasa String Quartet in a program that explores the rich intersection of folk and classical traditions. Centered around Smiley’s Rhizome Project- where voice\, banjo\, piano\, and strings intertwine through ancient and origional folk songs- the program also features works by Caroline Shaw\, Tchaikovsky\, and Sato Matsui. Together\, these peices reflect on the hidden networks that connect and sustain us\, much like the underground rhizomes that quietly nourish life from beneath the surface. \nFormed in 2019\, the Boston-based Rasa String Quartet consists of violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin\, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi\, and cellist Mina Kim\, who are graduates of the New England Conservatory\, the Shepherd School of Music\, and Yale University. \nAs with all Laurel Circle Lectures and Concerts\, the program will begin with an hour-long reception beginning at 5:30\, followed by an hour of performance. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/laurel-circle-concert-series-rasa-string-quartet-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Members
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SUMMARY:State of the Organization
DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, Mount Auburn welcomes families with loved ones interred here\, donors\, volunteers\, and other community members to gather for our State of the Organization event. What began as our traditional Annual Proprietors’ Meeting has now evolved into a more inclusive occasion; one that is open to all and designed to share both our achievements and aspirations with the broader Mount Auburn community. \n  \nOn Thursday\, November 6th\, the evening will begin with a reception from 4:00 – 5:00 PM\, accompanied by light refreshments. During this time\, guests are invited to visit interactive staff stations in and around Story Chapel. These stations provide a unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with members of our teams\, whether you wish to ask questions about Cemetery Services and Family Services\, learn about our horticultural practices\, or discover the many benefits of becoming a Friend of Mount Auburn. The reception is designed to give you space to explore your personal interests while deepening your connection to the people who care for this remarkable landscape. \n  \nAt 5:00 PM\, Mount Auburn’s President & CEO\, Matthew Stephens\, will deliver a presentation reflecting on the past year and highlighting priorities for the future. His remarks will touch on key organizational milestones\, current initiatives\, and the evolving vision that continues to guide us toward our approaching bicentennial. Following the presentation\, Matthew will be joined by members of Mount Auburn’s Executive Leadership Team for an interactive Q&A session\, ensuring that your questions and perspectives are part of the conversation. \n  \nRSVPs to the State of the Organization on November 6 are encouraged. To RSVP\, please fill out the form.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/state-of-the-organization-2025/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T173000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Under the Oaks
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Mount Auburn’s 194th Anniversary of Consecration \n\nLast year\, Mount Auburn held the inaugural Dinner Under the Oaks to bring members of our community together for the unique opportunity to connect and dine in our picturesque late-summer landscape. We are delighted to bring back Dinner Under the Oaks for the evening of Friday\, September 12 from 5:30-8:30 PM.\n\n\n\nMenu \n\n\n\n\nFirst Course: \n\n\n\n\nFIELD GREENS | crumbled chèvre\, peaches\, blackberries\, toasted pine nuts\, blackberry vinaigrette \n\n\n\n\nMain Course (Choice of):  \n\n\n\n\nBAKED COD | charred scallion + green garlic purée\, potato “pancake”\, grilled lettuce\, roasted fish jus \n\n\n\n\n\nCHIANTI BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS | parmesan polenta\, braised black kale\, heirloom tomato\, cipollini onions \n\n\n\n\nTHYME ROASTED CAULIFLOWER CHOP | herb quinoa\, smoky tomato black kale\, fresh herb salad\, charred lemon aioli \n\n\n\n\nDessert: \n\n\n\n\nRUSTIC APPLE TART | butter pecan ice cream\, caramel sauce \n\n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n\n\n$250/person ($155 is tax-deductible) \n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. RSVP by Monday\, September 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner sponsorships available via the registration link above. Benefits include priority seating\, and recognition in printed menu card and signage. Sponsorship levels: $2\,500 ($2\,120 tax-deductible\, includes four tickets) and $1\,000 ($810 tax-deductible\, includes two tickets). For questions about this event\, please contact Eva Ricci\, Advancement Events Manager\, at ericci@mountauburn.org or 617-607-2462.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/dinner-under-the-oaks-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members
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SUMMARY:Branches of Hope (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn Cemetery is excited to present a new cultural event: Branches of Hope\, on Friday\, August 15\, 2025. This first-time event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II\, and serve as a space for peace\, healing\, hope\, and togetherness. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nFrom 7:30pm-9:00pm\, Cannon Hersey and Collaborator of Future Memory\, Akira Fujimoto\, will deliver a keynote presentation followed by a Q&A session. We will also be featuring special guest Koko Kondo\, who was only eight months old when her city was destroyed by the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. \nPlease Note: This is a ticket for a virtual lecture. If you would like an in-person ticket\, please register here. \n— \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/branches-of-hope-virtual/
CATEGORIES:History,Members
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SUMMARY:Branches of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on the past; Healing for the future\nREGISTER HERE>>\nMount Auburn Cemetery is excited to present a new cultural event: Branches of Hope\, on Friday\, August 15\, 2025. This first-time event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II\, and serve as a space for peace\, healing\, hope\, and togetherness. \nJoin us for a complimentary\, public gathering from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Asa Gray Garden featuring powerful performances by Eden Rayz\, Lonnie Stanton\, and Naoko Brown. A Gingko Tree that will be planted on our grounds will be presented\, and Mount Auburn Cemetery President\, Matthew Stephens\, will provide remarks. \nFrom 6:30pm-7:30pm\, join us for a ticketed reception featuring light refreshments and wine/beer on Bigelow Lawn. An art exhibit of works by Cannon Hersey\, a renowned photographer\, fine artist\, filmmaker and organizer of large-scale cultural efforts will be on display. He is the grandson of John Hersey\, author of Hiroshima. \nFrom 7:30pm-9:00pm\, Cannon Hersey and Collaborator of Future Memory\, Akira Fujimoto\, will deliver a keynote presentation followed by a Q&A session. We will also be featuring special guest Koko Kondo\, who was only eight months old when her city was destroyed by the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. \nPlease Note: This is a ticket for an in-person event and lecture. If you would like to attend only the lecture virtually\, please register here. \n— \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/branches-of-hope/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Members
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SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Lecture Series: David Allen Sibley (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This is a ticket for a virtual lecture. \nFor our next Laurel Circle Lecture Series\, we are excited to welcome ornithologist and bestselling-author David Allen Sibley to Mount Auburn Cemetery during the height of spring bird migration. Sibley will dive deep into all things birds and birding as detailed in his most recent book\, What It’s Like to Be a Bird. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear from one of the world’s most preeminent voices on this subject near and dear to many who visit Mount Auburn. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nDavid Allen Sibley is the author and illustrator of the series of successful guides to nature that bear his name\, including the New York Times bestseller The Sibley Guide to Birds. He has contributed art and articles to Smithsonian\, Science\, The Wilson Journal of Ornithology\, Birding\, BirdWatching\, and North American Birds\, and wrote an illustrated a syndicated column for The New York Times. He is the recipient of the Roger Tory Peterson Award for Lifetime Achievement from the American Birding Association and the Linnaean Society of New York’s Eisenmann Medal. He lives in Deerfield\, MA. \n  \n \n  \nSibley Headshot Photo Credit: Richard Palsey
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Members,Nature
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SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Concert Series: Rasa String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:This February\, the Laurel Circle Concert Series will return with a performance by the Rasa String Quartet. Escape the cold for an evening filled with music\, food\, and good company inside the warmth of our historic Bigelow Chapel.\n\n\n\nFormed in 2019\, the Boston-based Rasa String Quartet consists of violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin\, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi\, and cellist Mina Kim\, who are graduates of the New England Conservatory\, the Shepherd School of Music\, and Yale University.\n\n\n\nAs with all Laurel Circle Lectures and Concerts\, the program will begin with an hour-long reception\, followed by an hour of performance. The event is free for Laurel Circle members; $50 per ticket for non-members of the Laurel Circle.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\nIf you have questions about this event or need more information\, please contact Matthew Tufts at mtufts@mountauburn.org or 617-540-0076.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/laurel-circle-concert-series-rasa-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Members
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SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Lecture Series: Horticulture and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:For the final 2024 installment of our Laurel Circle Lecture Series\, our very own Vice President of Horticulture & Landscape Ronnit Bendavid-Val will provide an in-depth look at the current effects of the changing climate on our landscape and what to anticipate in the future. Among a host of relevant topics\, Ronnit’s discussion will focus on ways that horticulturalists can adapt to changes in the environment. \nThe event starts with a catered reception in Bigelow Chapel at 5:30 with the lecture following at 6:30. For more information\, please contact Matt Tufts\, Special Events and Sponsorships Manager\, at 617-540-0076 or mtufts@mountauburn.org. \nSpace is limited\, register today! \nREGISTER HERE>>\n… \nRonnit Bendavid-Val started her role as Mount Auburn’s Vice President of Horticulture & Landscape in 2022. She came to Mount Auburn with decades of experience managing large landscapes in both the public and non-profit sectors\, running horticulture operations in NYC Parks\, the High Line\, and most recently Brooklyn Botanic Garden. \n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/laurel-circle-lecture-series-horticulture-and-climate-change/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Under The Oaks
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Mount Auburn’s 193rd Anniversary of Consecration \n\n\nTo celebrate Mount Auburn’s 193rd birthday\, we are thrilled to announce our inaugural Dinner Under the Oaks—a unique opportunity to come together\, connect\, and dine in our beloved early fall landscape.  Please join us and other close friends who share a passion for the Cemetery at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, September 25th\, for a reception on Bigelow Lawn and dinner to follow at 7:00 p.m. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMenu \n\n\n\n\nReception \n\n\n\n\nPassed hors d’oeuvres \n\n\n\n\nLobster Arancini with Smoked Paprika Aioli \n\n\n\n\nLilac Hedge Farm Chicken Char Siu\, Carrot Scallion Salad\, Crisp Taro Chip (df) \n\n\n\n\nBroccoli Florets\, Puffed Rice\, Harissa Aioli & Salsa Verde \n\n\n\n\nDinner \n\n\n\n\nFirst course \n\n\n\n\nMaple Brooks Burrata (gf) \n\n\n\n\nChoice of entree \n\n\n\n\nHerb Crusted Devon Point Farm Beef Tenderloin (gf\, df) \n\n\n\n\nBorlotti Bean & Spring Vegetable Ragout\, English Pea & Lemon Puree\, Pea Shoot Salad \n\n\n\n\nCherrywood Roasted Eberly Farms Chicken (gf\, df) \n\n\n\n\nWarm Sweet Potato & Spring Onion Salad\, Heirloom Tomato Vinaigrette \n\n\n\n\nZucchini Purse (gf\, vegan) \n\n\n\n\nRoasted Summer Vegetable & Chickpea\, Coconut Curry Sauce\, Broccoli Couscous \n\n\n\n  \nTickets: \n\n\n\n\n$250/person ($155 is tax-deductible) \n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your seats today! \n\n\n\n\nDinner sponsorships available. Benefits include recognition in printed menu card and priority seating. Sponsorship levels: $2\,500 (includes four tickets) and $1\,000 (two tickets). For questions about this event or to register\, please contact Matt Tufts\, Director of Special Events & Sponsorships\, at 617-540-0076 to provide payment and entree selection.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/dinner-under-the-oaks/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members
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