November 2012 find more at universitycircle.org

UCI's monthly e-newsletter keeps you up-to-date on University Circle current events, happenings, and hotspots. For a complete list of all innerCircle events, please visit universitycircle.org/innercircle.   featured event       University Circle Inc.'s Annual Meeting Join University Circle Inc. on Friday, November 9 at 8:00 AM for a discussion on Shaping the New Metropolis: Anchor Districts and the Corporations that Serve Them. The meeting is free and open to the public, and will feature keynote speaker David Angel, president of Clark University in Worchester, Massachusetts. For more information, click here.         news     Downie Photography   The Rink at Wade Oval Enjoy the fresh ice at The Rink at Wade Oval this holiday season. Opening on Friday, November 23, and running through Monday, February 18, 2013, The Rink offers free admission and $3 skate rentals. New this season, The Rink will be made of real ice. Miss the weekly WOW concerts? Stop by and skate at the new, extended Wednesday evening hours. For more information, click here.       Downie Photography   Save-the-Date: Holiday CircleFest Experience Cleveland's cultural treasures free of charge at the 19th Annual Holiday CircleFest on Sunday, December 2, 2012. This event is the perfect way to start the holiday season, and to introduce family and friends to University Circle. After visiting the indoor attractions, bundle up and head outdoors for The Rink at Wade Oval, free horse-drawn carriage rides, ice carving demonstrations, and the new Winter Village on Wade Oval, featuring activities and shopping. For more information, click here.         around the circle       Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Cornhole Tournament Sunday, November 11 Noon (Quicken Loans Arena) ($) Support Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland while enjoying food, drinks, and the opportunity to play or watch a cornhole tournament. Cash prizes are awarded to the top teams. For more information, click here.         Uptown Business Association Business Model Canvas Thursday, November 15 8:30 AM ($) Join in this one-day workshop as Deborah Mills-Scofield digs into the Business Model Canvas as a tool for creating, refining, innovating, and enhancing your business for growth. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Botanical Garden Glow at the Garden Friday, November 23 - Monday, December 31 Times vary ($) This year, a cherished family tradition becomes more magical than ever. Glow - the Garden's reimagined WinterShow - brings the beautifully decorated trees and gingerbread houses guests have come to love at Cleveland Botanical Garden. For more information, click here.         free events     Aunt Alice (detail), 1944. William H. Johnson (American, 1901-1970). Oil on compressed cardboard; 85.7 x 72.4 cm. Courtesy Morgan State University   The Cleveland Museum of Art William H. Johnson: An American Modern Saturday, November 3 - Sunday, January 27, 2013 Times vary (FREE) In this free exhibition, a seminal collection of 20 paintings by William H. Johnson, a pivotal figure in modern American art, is shown in its entirety for the first time. For more information, click here.         Montessori School at Holy Rosary Usborne Book Fair Thursday, November 15 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (FREE) Give the gift of reading this holiday, and shop the Usborne Book Fair at the Montessori School at Holy Rosary for unique children's books. Also available for purchase will be jewelry and craft items. For more information, click here.         Church of the Covenant Community Meal and Thanksgiving Vespers Sunday, November 18 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (FREE) Come and enjoy the spirit of Thanksgiving with your friends and neighbors. There is no charge for the meal, which is provided by the members of the church. For more information, click here.         kids' corner       Case Western Reserve University Family Friday Night - Gales of November Friday, November 9 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. (Cleveland Lakefront State Park Headquarters)(FREE) Enjoy a presentation by an area expert on November shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. Following the presentation will be an opportunity to visit the Nature Center and engage in four hands-on activities around weather and shipwrecks. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Care Bear Birthday Bash Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ($) Happy 30th Birthday to the Care Bears. Help The Children's Museum of Cleveland celebrate with appearances by the Care Bears, dance parties, and games. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Pioneer Day Saturday, November 17 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ($) Experience pioneer life with live demonstrations, interactive crafts, and story times in our newest exhibit, Centuries of Childhood: An American Story. See how butter was made, decide what to pack for the long trip west, and even make a candle to take home! For more information, click here.         specials       Anne van H Boutique Leota New York Trunk Show Friday, November 2 - Monday, November 5 Leota New York is a collection of ladylike silhouettes and dresses; inspired by retro glamour and mid-century screen sirens. Leota is recognized for its innovative designs as well as its collaborations with simplicity and glamour. For more information, click here.         Anne van H Boutique Anne Marie Chagnon Trunk Show Friday, November 16 - Wednesday, November 21 Handmade, interactive, jewelry pieces from Montreal; Anne Marie Chagnon's progressive, industrial, jewelry is created from magnetic pewter, limpid glass, leather, luminous resin, lavish gold, and hand sculpted by the designer herself. For more information, click here.         Montlack Realty Half-Off First Month's Rent Thursday, November 1 - Friday, November 30 Sign a lease for a conveniently-located apartment at Liberty-Fairchild during the month of November, and receive half-off your first month's rent. For more information, click here.