September 2012 find more at universitycircle.org

UCI's monthly e-newsletter keeps you up-to-date on University Circle current events, happenings, and hotspots. If you would like to learn more, visit universitycircle.org.   featured events       3rd Showcase in the Circle & Home Tour Join University Circle Inc. and the Uptown Partners Business Association for the 3rd Showcase in the Circle & Home Tour. This event will take place on Thursday, September 27 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM and is free to attend. Come meet our world class, family-owned, and locally grown organizations, check out the wide array of housing options that are available in and around the Circle, and learn about the new and improved Greater Circle Living housing incentive program. For more information, click here.                 news       Call for Nominations – 11th Annual Joseph D. Pigott University Circle Leadership Award The Joseph D. Pigott University Circle Leadership Award was established in 2001 to honor Mr. Pigott's exceptional career and to further his vision for University Circle. The Award will be presented at UCI's Annual Meeting on Friday, November 9 to an individual who has continued Mr. Pigott's legacy as a champion for collaboration and growth within University Circle. For more information and a nomination form, click here.         UCI's Shared Services & Huntington Bank - To Your Credit UCI's Shared Services program is offering a series of personal finance lunch and learn sessions in partnership with Huntington Bank. During the session, geared toward University Circle employees and residents, Huntington representatives will help you better understand your credit, how to read a credit report, and the impact your credit has on your financial well being. This event will take place on Wednesday, September 19, from Noon - 1:00 PM at The Music Settlement. For more information, click here.         Save-the-Date: Cleveland Public Library's Octavofest This October, the Cleveland Public Library celebrates Octavofest! Octavofest (which takes its name from a traditional bookmaking format) celebrates the love of books and paper arts through diverse programs and events. Octavofest events include exhibits, lectures, workshops, and classes on bookmaking, papermaking, printmaking, rare book collections and collecting, and others that honor the wonderful book. For more information, click here.         around the circle       Cleveland Botanical Garden RIPE! Fest No. 3 Saturday, September 22 - Sunday, September 23 11:00 AM - Sundown ($) Eat, drink and be local at Cleveland's RIPE! Fest No. 03, where the city's best bites, brews and tunes come together for a weekend-long seasonal celebration, packed with food and beverage tastings, a bustling outdoor marketplace, live bands and a festive children's area. For more information, click here.         Montessori School at Holy Rosary Taste of Little Italy Tuesday, September 18 3:00 - 7:00 PM ($) Don't miss this popular annual benefit! Taste of Little Italy features over 200 wines, food from more than 30 restaurants, a silent auction, prizes, and live entertainment. For more information, click here.       © 2012 Thomas J. Abercrombie / National Geographic   Cleveland Museum of Natural History 50 Greatest Photos of National Geographic Saturday, September 29 - Sunday, January 13, 2013 8:30 AM Times vary ($) This exhibition showcases some of National Geographic's most compelling and celebrated photographs from its more-than-120-year history. It also reveals the stories behind the photos and the photographers themselves. For more information, click here.         free events       Case Western Reserve University Homecoming: A Celebration of Alumni, Families, and Students Monday, September 24 - Sunday, September 30 Times vary (Many events FREE) For the first time, Alumni Weekend, Family Weekend, and Homecoming will occur during the same time, offering an array of programs and events. Don't miss the Blue Block Party, Stephanie Tubbs Jones 5K, homecoming parade, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gospelfest, and much more. For more information, click here.       Canopic Jar - Mountain Lion, 1995. William Morris (American, b. 1957). Blown and cast glass; 63.5 x 24.13 x 24.13 cm. Private collection, Cleveland   The Cleveland Museum of Art Studio Glass in Focus: Dialogue and Innovation Sunday, September 23 - Sunday, April 14, 2013 Times vary (FREE) This free exhibition features the studio glass movement, which began in 1962 in Toledo, Ohio. American artists started exploring glass as art in their own studios, compared to glass manufactured in factories For more information, click here.         Church of the Covenant Love Free or Die Friday, September 28 - Sunday, September 30 Times vary (FREE) Love Free or Die is the story of Bishop Eugene Robinson's journey to save his church. This film received the 2012 Sundance Film Festival US Documentary Special Jury Prize for an Agent of Change. For more information, click here.         kids corner       The Children's Museum of Cleveland "Centuries of Childhood: An American Story" Exhibit Debut Saturday, September 22 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM ($) Children will connect the stories of American history to their own experiences by learning about the lives of five historical children and their families. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland National Grandparents' Day Sunday, September 9 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM ($) Bring your grandparents to the Children's Museum to create your very own keepsake artwork. Grandparents receive half-off admission all day! For more information, click here.         specials       Anne van H. Boutique One of Cleveland's most chic boutiques is getting a new address. On September 27, Anne van H. Boutique will move from its current location on Murray Hill Road to 11440 Uptown Drive, near the corner of Mayfield Road and Euclid Avenue. For more information, click here.         Montlack Realty – Liberty Fairchild Leasing Special Sign a new lease this September at the Liberty Fairchild apartments and receive half off of the first month's rent. For more information, click here.         Washington Place Bistro & Inn September Specials This month, don't miss the Flavors of Football Beer Dinner, with six beers and six courses influenced by Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Cincinnati. Watch the website and Facebook page for new overnight packages. For more information, click here.