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Mary Bichner
 What happens when you combine 18th-century elegance with catchy Brit-rock hooks? The unique Classipop stylings of Mary Bichner.
The composer and vocalist will serenade us on Saturday, November 9th in Bigelow Chapel at 3PM with a lively program of original classical-meets-pop works, beloved rock hits re-imagined and a cherished repertoire with a modern indie twist... register today!
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Cambridge Historical Society's
currently on display in the Multicultural Arts Center's Lower Gallery at 41 Second Street, East Cambridge.
The photo exhibit is up now through November 27th, and the gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10:30 AM to 6PM.
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Friends of Mount Auburn November Calendar
 People from all over the world come to the Cemetery each year to visit the graves of those buried here, participate in our programs, explore our many facets, and commune with nature.
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Wildlife Highlight: The Dark-eyed Junco
 The Dark-eyed Junco is a very common winter visitor to our area; the first appearance is usually in mid October when these "snowbirds" arrive - reminding us that winter is fast approaching. The Junco is a member of the sparrow family and at one point it was thought to be five different species.
The species we see here in the east is the "slate-colored" subspecies. It is a very common bird at Mount Auburn... learn more
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Horticultural Highlight:
Hydrangea quercifolia, oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia, oakleaf hydrangea has become a favorite of many a plant connoisseur, as well as for novice gardeners. With outstanding, late fall foliage, which ranges from brilliant red, to mahogany-red, to burgundy, this is an autumnal star throughout our landscape. As its name implies...learn more
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Person of the Month: Caroline Keller Loughlin (1940 - 2013)
Mount Auburn Cemetery lost a beloved friend, volunteer and trustee in Caroline Loughlin who passed away last month. Caroline served in the Historical Collections Department at the Cemetery for 13 years, was appointed trustee of the Friends of Mount Auburn in 2006, and trustee of Mount Auburn Cemetery in 2010...read more about Caroline |
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History Highlight: Mount Auburn's Seven Hills
Nature, which had once been something to fear, had by the early nineteenth century become considered a thing of beauty, mystery and awe.
Mount Auburn's founders embraced and celebrated the natural terrain of their new Cemetery. The design philosophies of...read more
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Beyond Our Gates: Events of Interest to the Community
Tales of a Wayside Inn Marathon Reading
Saturday, November 23rd 11 AM - 3:30 PM
On the 150th anniversary of its publication, join park staff and members of the community at Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA, for a marathon reading of the first part of Tales of a Wayside Inn.
Would you like to be a reader at this event? Contact us at 617-876-4491!
From Buffalo to Boston:
Olmsted's Evolving Vision of Urban Park Systems
Thursday, November 21 at 6 PM - 8 PM
Join the Friends of Fairsted for this lecture about Frederick Law Olmsted's park systems from Buffalo to Boston. At Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, Brookline, MA; free and open to the public.
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Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery
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