inner circle
December 2012

find more at universitycircle.org
university circle around the circle free events kids' corner

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

 
  Holiday CircleFest
Downie Photography
  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.

The Rink at Wade Oval Sponsors
 
 
 
 
news

 
  The Rink at Wade Oval - Now Open
Downie Photography
  The Rink at Wade Oval - Now Open!

Lace up and enjoy the fresh ice at The Rink at Wade Oval - Cleveland's only outdoor/open air skating rink. Open through Monday, February 18, 2013, The Rink offers free admission and $3 skate rentals. Miss the weekly WOW concerts? Stop by and skate at the new, extended Wednesday evening hours. Want to host a unique holiday party? The Rink is available for rent! For more information, click here.

The Rink at Wade Oval Sponsors
 
 
  Circle in the City
Scott Ford
  Circle in the City

The University Circle institutions have headed downtown! Stop by the beautiful Ameritrust Rotunda at the corner of East 9th Street and Euclid Avenue on Wednesdays, December 5, 12, and 19 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, grab lunch from one of Cleveland's famous food trucks, and enjoy a free performance from one of University Circle's world class institutions. For more information, click here.

 
 
  Donate Books, Get Tickets to Disney on Ice
Downie Photography
  Donate Books, Get Tickets to Disney on Ice

On Saturday December 8 from Noon-3:00 PM, Feld Entertainment will host a city-wide book drive for UCI's education department on behalf of Disney on Ice. Areas families are encouraged to stop by The Rink at Wade Oval to skate and donate gently used princess or general children's books. The first 150 people who donate their gently used books will receive a two-ticket voucher per family to a Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After show at the Q. For more information, click here.

 
 
  Toys for Tots Donations with UCI
  Toys for Tots Donations with UCI

Help make a child's holiday special by joining UCI in support of Toys for Tots. Our goal is to collect 100 new, unwrapped toys that will go to children in our area. We are asking our friends and neighbors to consider making a donation by Friday, December 14 at UCI's main office (10831 Magnolia Drive), the University Circle Visitor Center (11330 Euclid Avenue), The Rink at Wade Oval, or Famicos Foundation (1325 Ansel Road). For more information, click here.

 
 
  Montessori High School Food Drive
  Montessori High School Food Drive

Through Friday, December 7, the Montessori Peace Now student organization is hosting a Food Drive to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Those wishing to donate can drop off items to the donation table in Lillard Hall on Magnolia Drive. For a list of needed items and more information, click here.

 
 
 
 
around the circle

 
  LOUNGE: Home Décor + Furniture Design Showcase   Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

LOUNGE: Home Décor + Furniture Design Showcase
Friday, December 7
5:00-10:00 PM ($)

Featuring exceptional furnishings and home accents alongside the exclusive merchandise in the MOCA Store, the event includes creative demos to enhance your holiday celebrations. MOCA Cleveland also inaugurates LOUNGE, an exciting annual furniture design competition with the Cleveland Institute of Art. For more information, click here.
 
 
  Chinese Food and a Movie Day   Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Chinese Food and a Movie Day
Tuesday, December 25
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ($)

Nowhere to go on December 25th? Come to the Maltz Museum for an afternoon of fun! Programs include arts projects with an Israeli twist, films from the Land of Israel (both family and adult oriented), and tours of the permanent collection and Bezalel on Tour. For more information, click here.
 
 
 
 
free events

 
  Winter Chamber Music Festival   Cleveland Institute of Music

Winter Chamber Music Festival
Through Friday, December 7
Times vary (FREE)

Don't miss these concerts featuring strings, piano, brass, woodwind and percussion ensembles, performed by guests the Juilliard String Quartet, faculty (including the Cavani String Quartet) and students. For more information, click here.
 
 
  Mark S. Doss Recital   The Music Settlement

Mark S. Doss Recital
Sunday, December 9
3:00 PM (FREE)

As part of the ongoing Centennial celebration, The Music Settlement is pleased to present a performance by Grammy Award winner Mark Doss, in conjunction with the Singers' Club of Cleveland. Mr. Doss, a bass-baritone, has sung 55 roles in more than 60 major opera houses around the world. For more information, click here.
 
 
  The Junior League of Cleveland   The Junior League of Cleveland

Information Session
Wednesday, December 19
6:30 PM Felice Café (FREE)

The Junior League of Cleveland will start a new member class in January 2013. All interested women are invited to come out to learn more about the League, benefits of membership, and how to apply. For more information, click here.
 
 
 
 
kids' corner

 
  SANDasaurus Grand Opening   The Children's Museum of Cleveland

SANDasaurus Grand Opening
Saturday, December 8
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM ($)

Become a paleontologist in this annual winter sand exhibit. Dig for fossils, visit the Paleo Lab, dress like a dinosaur, and much more! For more information, click here. For more information, click here.
 
 
  Visit with Santa   The Children's Museum of Cleveland

Visit with Santa
Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16
Noon and 2:00 PM ($)

Santa Claus will be at the Children's Museum for a meet and greet with a photo opportunity. Afterwards, stop by the Gift Factory to create your own personalized holiday gifts to take home! For more information, click here.
 
 
 
 
specials

 
  December Events   Anne van H Boutique

December Events
Celebrate style this holiday season with three upcoming events at Anne van H. Boutique. Don't miss a winter dress exclusive on Sunday, December 2, a martini night on Friday, December 14, and a New Year's sale from Friday, December 28 through Sunday, December 30. For more information, click here.
 
 
 
facebook twitter flickr youtube rss
Cleveland Public PowerWXZ Development, Inc.The Snavely Group The Finch Group Medical Mutual Target Home Savings Charitable Foundation Ohio Lottery Target Medical Mutual The Finch Group Snavely Group WXZ Construction Marous Brothers Uptown Cleveland Public Power Home Savings Ohio Lottery PNC Target Medical Mutual The Finch Group Snavely Group WXZ Construction Ohio Lottery