October 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       Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland - HEX It's the most anticipated event in Cleveland - the grand opening of the new Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA). Beginning Saturday, October 6, join MOCA to celebrate the architecture and the architect, the art and the artists. For more information, click here.       Photo Courtesy of The Cleveland Museum of Art   The Cleveland Museum of Art's Atrium Opening Celebration The atrium, a grand open piazza at the core of the museum complex, will officially open on Sunday, October 28 with a community celebration. The museum will offer a variety of free activities to celebrate the opening including special musical performances, family-friendly art making, and presentations by local cultural groups. For more information, click here.         news       Find the Scarecrows in the Circle This Fall The scarecrows have returned to University Circle! During the month of October, UCI invites you and your family to go on a scavenger hunt around University Circle. Simply find 10 scarecrows, write down their locations, and email the list to comments@universitycircle.org to win a prize. The scavenger hunt will run until Wednesday, October 31.         E. 105th Street/MLK Open House Informational Public Meeting Learn about the East 105th Street/MLK Traffic Circle and Roadway Reconfiguration Project and how construction will impact your commute. Project design, construction phasing, detour routes, and schedule will be shared at the public information meeting on Thursday, October 11 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch. For more information, click here.         Building with nature: A symposium to explore the frontiers of green building, biomimicry, and architecture The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is planning to redevelop its campus in University Circle. One of the goals is to create a building that embodies the Museum's mission of inspiring a passion for nature, protecting natural diversity, fostering health, and providing leadership to a sustainable future. To explore the latest thinking, the Museum is hosting a public symposium about the integration of buildings and nature on Thursday, October 18 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Public Library's Octavofest: Little Free Libraries As part of Octavofest, Cleveland Public Library and the Ohio Center for the Book, developed "Little Free Libraries" for the entire community to get involved in the annual celebration of books and paper arts. The Little Free Libraries help build community through the sharing of books and reading. People can take out free books from the Little Free Libraries and are encouraged to leave behind a book of their own. One of these libraries can be found at the University Circle Visitor Center, located at 11330 Euclid Avenue. For more information, click here.         Save-the-Date: UCI's Annual Meeting The meeting will take place on Friday, November 9 at 8:00 AM at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The annual meeting is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information, click here.       Downie Photography   Save-the-Dates: The Rink at Wade Oval and Holiday CircleFest Winter is coming to University Circle, and so are two popular events - The Rink at Wade Oval and Holiday CircleFest. The Rink will be open Friday, November 23 - Monday, February 18, 2013. UCI is excited to announce that this season, the surface of The Rink will be real ice! Following the opening of The Rink is Holiday CircleFest on Sunday, December 2. University Circle's museums and institutions will be open free of charge, with fun activities for the entire family. To learn more about The Rink, click here. To learn more about Holiday CircleFest, click here.                 around the circle       Western Reserve Historical Society Murder on Millionaire's Row Saturday, October 20 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ($) See the Hay-McKinney Mansion through new eyes. Join in a glitzy night of drinks, appetizers and a murder-mystery party. Take tours of the house, learn about Cleveland's millionaires, and solve the mystery. For more information, click here.         Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Israeli Arts and Culture featuring Bezalel on Tour Tuesday, October 23 - Sunday, January 21, 2013 Times vary ($) Bezalel on Tour celebrates the 106th anniversary of Bezalel, Israel's oldest institute of higher education and a leading international academy of art, design and architecture. This exhibit is curated by the head of the Ceramics and Glass Design Department, Muli Ben Sasson. For more information, click here.         The Lake View Cemetery Architectural Walking Tour Saturday, October 6 10:00 AM ($) Tour The Lake View Cemetery with Dale Serne, Principal of Dale Serne Architects, who will explain some of the Architectural gems in the Cemetery. Featured buildings include: The Community Mausoleum, Garfield Monument, Wade Chapel, and the Burke Mausoleum. For more information, click here.         free events     After the Bath, 1901. Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926). Pastel; 66 x 100 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.379   Cleveland Museum of Art Mary Cassatt and the Feminine Ideal in 19th-Century Paris Saturday, October 13 - Monday, January 21, 2013 Times vary (FREE) In this free exhibition, drawings and prints by Mary Cassatt will be shown alongside works by her contemporaries such as Morisot and Renoir to showcase the artists' varied interpretations of the feminine ideal in late 19th-century Paris. For more information, click here.         Uptown Business Association Creative Financial Options for Your Small Business Thursday, October 18 8:30 AM FREE Join UBA for a panel discussion as Charter One Bank and the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) present financing options and educational services available to your small business. For more information, click here.         University Circle Inc. Shared Services Keep It Safe Wednesday, October 24 Noon - 1:00 PM FREE Representatives from Huntington will help you understand how to be financially prepared in case disaster strikes. This includes learning more about federal deposit insurance, how to guard against identity theft, and planning for unexpected pitfalls. For more information, click here.         kids corner       Cleveland Botanical Garden Scarecrow Picnic Saturday, October 6 Noon - 2:00 PM ($) Your kids have all the imagination, and we've got all the trimmings. Let them make a scarecrow bursting with a personality as unique as theirs. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Owls & Howls Children's Halloween Party Saturday, October 20 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ($) Treat your family to a kid-friendly event celebrating animal enrichment. Come in costume, help make pumpkin treats for the animals in the Perkins Wildlife Center, and check out the animals at work and play. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Secret Superhero Adventure Saturday, October 20 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ($) Come dressed in your best disguise to attend a secret superhero meeting at The Children's Museum of Cleveland. Meet and greet special superheroes from different comics including: Spiderman ®, Batman ®, The Hulk ®, Superman ®, and Ironman®. For more information, click here.