May 2013 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 events       Spring into the Circle Celebrate the arrival of spring in University Circle with a weeklong series of events, including Showcase in the Circle & Awards Celebration, 3rd Annual Circle Challenge: The Wade Oval Walk Against Hunger, EucFest, and Cinco de Mayo Open Houses and Specials. Also, be sure to stop by the restaurants and businesses in the new Uptown area and along Euclid Avenue that week (May 6 - 10) to take advantage of special offers. For more information, click here.         Showcase in the Circle & Awards Celebration Don't miss the 4th Annual Showcase in the Circle & Awards Celebration on Monday, May 6, at 4:00 PM at Cleveland Botanical Garden. From bank accounts to pastries, carburetors to fine clothing, discover the unique businesses and non-profits that call the Uptown neighborhoods home! For more information on this free event, click here.       Photo by Downie Photography   3rd Annual Circle Challenge: The Wade Oval Walk Against Hunger On Friday, May 10, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, join UCI and the Harvest for Hunger campaign to put an end to hunger by participating in the 3rd Annual Circle Challenge: The Wade Oval Walk Against Hunger. This year, the route will take you past all of the Uptown businesses and some will be offering free giveaways to participants. The suggested donation is $10 per mile (donation is tax deductible). For more information and to register for the Walk, click here.       Photo by Downie Photography   EucFest University Circle's historic main street is back! On Friday, May 10, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM, don't miss the ultimate block party in Uptown Alley along Euclid Avenue. Enjoy specials from the restaurants and shops, live music, and fun activities. Performers include Nach Ballet, Moises Borges, Tam Tam African Drumming & Dance, Robbing Mary Rock Band, and stilt walkers. For more information, click here.         news       Cleveland Bicycle Month May is Cleveland Bicycle Month. UCI is partnering with Bike Cleveland and other cycling advocates to encourage residents, commuters, students, visitors, and anyone else who loves bikes to hit the roads and trails this month and participate in events that will take place throughout Northeast Ohio. For more information, click here.         Bike to Work Day UCI and Bike Cleveland will host a Bike to Work Day celebration on Friday, May 17, from 7:00 - 9:30 AM in the University East Plaza, outside of the Visitor & Living in the Circle Center at 11330 Euclid Avenue (corner of Mayfield & Euclid). Ride your bike to the celebration and enjoy free coffee, pastries, and other giveaways from Bike to Work Day sponsors. For more information, click here.       Photo by Downie Photography   Save-the-Dates: Parade the Circle and WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays Two of Cleveland's best events are coming up in just a few short weeks in June. First up is Parade the Circle & Circle Village on Saturday, June 8. The Parade features one-of-a-kind floats, giant puppets, colorful costumes, stilt walkers, and music. Before and after the Parade, stop by Circle Village for family-friendly activities, delicious food, and live entertainment. Beginning Wednesday, June 12, WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays returns for another exciting season. This year's concerts feature new performers and returning favorites, three movie nights, food, a Farmers' Market, free children's activities, and much more. Both of these events are FREE! For more information on Parade the Circle & Circle Village, click here. For more information on WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays, click here.         around the circle       Western Reserve Historical Society Dior & More - For the Love of Fashion Preview Party Thursday, May 9 5:30 - 8:00 PM ($) Be the first to see Western Reserve Historical Society's newest exhibit, Dior & More - For the Love of Fashion opening in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing. For more information, click here.       Photo by Downie Photography   Restore Cleveland Hope Restore Cleveland Hope Walk Saturday, May 18 (Cozad Bates House) 9:00 AM ($) Help raise awareness of Cleveland's anti-slavery past while raising funds for the Restore Cleveland Hope Underground Railroad Education Center in the historic Cozad Bates House. The walk will begin at 9:00 AM in the African American Cultural Garden in Rockefeller Park. For more information, click here.         Uptown Business Association Growing Smart Businesses: Pricing for Profit Thursday, May 23 (University Circle Inc. Main Office) 8:00 - 10:00 AM ($) This comprehensive training focuses on delivering an understanding of how to price your products and services in order to maximize your profits. For more information, click here.         free events       Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Chess A-Z Friday, May 3 and Friday, May 17 4:00 PM (FREE) From novice to grand master, there's room for everyone. Come learn the basics, then test your chess skills. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland Institute of Art BFA Exhibition Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 Times Vary ($) Celebrate with the Cleveland Institute of art community as they present the extraordinary capstone projects of their 2013 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) candidates during the BFA Thesis Exhibition. Each senior presents an exhibition of his or her work, displaying skill, voice, and vision developed at CIA. For more information, click here.       Photo by VAMC   Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center VA2K Health & Safety Fair Wednesday, May 15 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (FREE) Join in this 2K walk & roll to benefit homeless veterans and promote health and wellness. Participants are asked to donate personal care items such as soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, dress clothes, and shoes. For more information, click here.         Hessler Neighborhood Association Hessler Street Fair Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 11:00 AM - Dusk (FREE) Don't miss the 45th anniversary of the Hessler Street Fair. This popular event features live music, food, art vendors, and much more. For more information, click here.         kids' corner     Photo by Florida Museum of Natural History   Cleveland Museum of Natural History Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived and Sharkabet Through Sunday, September 1 Times Vary ($) Explore the evolution, biology and misconceptions about this dominant marine predator in this amazing exhibit. Discover a sea of sharks from A to Z in Sharkabet, which features illustrations of sharks and rays by artist Ray Troll. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Armed Forces Weekend Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM (FREE w/Military ID) The Children's Museum of Cleveland celebrates our troops and veterans with free admission for you and your immediate family with a military ID. Visitors can make cards each day at Noon that will be sent to our troops. For more information, click here.         specials       Washington Place Bistro & Inn May Specials Come in for happy hour with friends, family, or co-workers to enjoy snacks and a bowl of one of our new punches. Be sure to check out our new spring menu items. For more information, click here.         Mitchell's Ice Cream New Flavors to Enjoy Mitchell's is now serving Geauga Maple Walnut - made with dark maple syrup from the McDonald Family Sugarbush and house-toasted English walnuts. Coming soon is Fresh Strawberry - made with fresh strawberries from Woolf Fruit Farms in Columbiana County Ohio. For more information, click here.         Anne van H Boutique Gai Russo and Kal Rieman Trunk Shows Two exciting new trunk shows are coming to Anne van H Boutique this May. On Friday, May 10, familiarize yourself with the delicate touch of local designer Gai Russo, known for jewelry and wear-able aroma therapy designs. From May 17 - 20, catapult yourself into the high fashion world of New York. Kal Rieman's designs boast luxury fabrics, silhouettes, and multi-use pieces that make a statement for all occasions. For more information on Gai Russo's trunk show, click here. or more information on Kal Rieman's trunk show, click here.