June 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 event     Photo by Downie Photography   Parade the Circle & Circle Village The 24th Annual Parade the Circle & Circle Village will take place on Saturday, June 8 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Parade, which begins at Noon, incorporates the drama and artistry of colorful floats, puppets, costumes, dancers, and musicians. Circle Village invites visitors onto Wade Oval for an afternoon of activities, live music, and delectable food. This event is FREE to attend. For more information, click here.         news     Photo by Downie Photography   WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays University Circle's weekly party on Wade Oval is back for another season of live music, movies under the stars, food, children's activities, and much more. This June, stop by for The Chozen Few on June 12, Lost State of Franklin on June 29, and Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band on June 26. After the concert on June 26, stay for the first movie night of the season, featuring Last Days of Pompeii, sponsored by the Cleveland Museum of Art. New this summer, go for a spin in the Euclid Beach Rocket Ship & Thriller rides! For more information on this FREE event, click here.         International Folk Festival Celebrate cultural diversity at the International Folk Festival on Sunday, June 23 from Noon - 7:00 PM at Wade Oval in University Circle. Stop by for specialty ethnic foods, imported beers, global arts & crafts, music, and dance. Admission to the festival is Festival is FREE! For more information, click here.         Uptown Thursdays Put some sizzle in your summer by heading to Uptown each Thursday night now through Labor Day. Beginning at 5:00 PM, enjoy a game of cornhole, table tennis, or Twister before heading over to the unique bars, restaurants, and shops that call Uptown home. For more information, click here.         around the circle     Photo by Charlie Hamilton James   Cleveland Museum of Natural History Wildlife Photographer of the Year Saturday, June 8 - Sunday, September 15 Times vary ($) This stunning exhibition showcases the world's best nature photography. Featuring the top 100 images from the 2012 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, the exhibit harnesses the power of photography to reveal rare, beautiful and sometimes humorous glimpses of the natural world. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Sight Center White Cane Walk Saturday, June 15 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Legacy Village in Beachwood ($) This annual fundraising event provides support services for people in our community who are blind or visually impaired, while increasing awareness of the White Cane Law designed to protect them. Each participant will have an opportunity to use a white cane while walking blindfolded through Legacy Village with the assistance of a sighted guide partner. For more information, click here.       Photo Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art   Cleveland Museum of Art Solstice Saturday, June 22 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM ($) Celebrate the opening of the museum's North Wing galleries, featuring works of art from Japan, Korea and the Americas, with a night of global music. DJ's will spin tunes inside the museum's atrium while live music by artists from around the world will be performed outside on the museum's south terrace. For more information, click here.         free events       Little Italy Art Walk Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9 Noon - Dusk (FREE) Enjoy alfresco dining, strolling musicians, artist exhibits from around the world, a general public mural painting, and sidewalk activities. For more information, click here.         Hospice of the Western Reserve Pre-Father's Day Ice Cream Social Saturday, June 8 1:00 - 3:00 PM Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake (FREE) For those who have lost a father or father figure, please join in this summer afternoon of activities honoring their memories. Work on a commemorative take-home art project, and enjoy a sundae bar courtesy of Mitchell's Ice Cream. For more information, click here.         kids' corner     Photo Courtesy of The Music Settlement   The Music Settlement Youth Orchestras and J@MS Program Concert Sunday, June 9 2:00 PM Legacy Village in Beachwood (FREE) Join in this FREE concert by The Music Settlement's Youth Orchestras and J@MS Program (Jazz at The Music Settlement) at Legacy Village. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Summer Discovery Camps Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 28 8:30 AM - Noon ($) Your child is creative and energetic! All of our multidisciplinary Discovery Camps offer science experiments, art exploration, music and movement and free-play in museum exhibits and outdoor garden. For more information, click here.         specials       Accent Restaurant New Hours & A Patio! Accent Restaurant is now open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! Be sure to stop by this June to enjoy a cocktail and a meal on their new patio. For more information on Accent's new hours, click here.         Mitchell's Ice Cream Flavor of the Month - Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp A summer classic made with Vanilla Bean ice cream, homemade strawberry rhubarb ribbon, and homemade crisp. Made from organic fresh local rhubarb from farms in Holmes County, locally grown strawberries, and freshly milled organic whole wheat flour and oats from Stutzman Farms in Millersburg, OH. For more information, click here.         Anne van H. Boutique Leota Dresses of New York and Realm Jewelry by Jesse Walker From June 7 - 11, stop by the boutique to see the latest collection from Leota Dresses of New York. From faux wraps to reversible dresses, Leota is known for innovative designs, simplicity, and glamour. From June 21 - 24, spruce up your summer wardrobe with a piece by Realm Jewelry by Jesse Walker. Trained as a fashion designer at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, Walker's work is edgy, unique, highly textural and always surprisingly pretty. For more information on Leota Dresses of New York, click here. For more information on Realm Jewelry by Jesse Walker, click here.