February 2014 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       Wade Oval Winter February Events Many new and exciting events are taking place at The Rink at Wade Oval this month! Learn to play hockey and enjoy figure skating demos on Saturday, February 1. Find out if spring will arrive early at the Groundhog's Day Event on Sunday, February 2. Bring your sweetheart to skate at Pink the Rink on Friday, February 14. Throughout the month, cheer on your favorite athletes as the Winter Olympics are live streamed. Admission to the Rink is free, and skate rentals are $3. For more information, click here.               news       NextStep: Strategies for Business Growth University Circle Inc. is looking for small business owners interested in participating in its new, innovative program, NextStep: Strategies for Business Growth. Using one's own company as a real live case study, the business owner receives in-depth knowledge and implementation strategies on strategic planning, finance and financial management, sales and marketing, human resources, access to capital, and government and anchor institution contracting. The program will target businesses located in MidTown and Greater University Circle, which includes University Circle, Little Italy, Glenville, Hough, East Cleveland, Fairfax, and Buckeye-Shaker. Applications are being accepted now through February 19. For more information, click here.         around the circle       Cleveland Botanical Garden Orchid Mania Saturday, February 1-Sunday, March 9 Times vary ($) Orchid Mania - the Garden's most fragrant and fanciful plant show - will awaken you from your winter doldrums and arouse your senses with magnificent orchids of every size, scent, shape and vibrant color. For more information, click here.         MOCA Cleveland GO WITH ME! Friday, February 7 7:00 p.m. ($) Back by popular demand, GO WITH ME! takes participants back to a time when meeting new people was as easy as writing a note or standing next to them in gym class. Such innocent days are recreated at MOCA for a night of games, laughter, and light-hearted mingling. For more information, click here.       Maiko Girl, 1893 (Meiji 26). Kuroda Seiki (1866-1924). Oil on canvas; 80.4 x 65.3cm. Tokyo National Museum, A-11258. Important Cultural Property   Cleveland Museum of Art Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan Sunday, February 16-Sunday, May 11 Times vary ($) The masterworks assembled in the exhibition reflect how Japan's modern artists re-formed the visual presentation of traditional Japanese arts and incorporated influences from emerging Western styles of oil painting and sculpture. For more information, click here.         free events       Judson at University Circle Call for Nominations - 2014 Smart Living Awards Through Monday, March 24 Times vary (FREE) Now in its ninth consecutive year, the Judson Smart Living Awards honor people of all ages who contribute to the vitality of University Circle - Northeast Ohio's cultural and educational jewel. The awards recognize winners in the following categories: Arts; Education; Healthcare; Philanthropy; and Volunteerism. For more information, click here.         Church of the Covenant Jazz Vespers Sunday February 2 and Sunday, February 16 5:00 p.m. (FREE) Begin your Sunday evening with a stirring Jazz Vespers, featuring the Gospel stylings of Dave Kasper and friends on February 2. Return on February 16 for a Baroque Vespers featuring J.S. Bach's Cantata 82, Ich habe genug with Debra Nagy, baroque oboe, and Michael Peters, bass. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Institute of Art 68th Student Independent Exhibition Friday, February 14-Saturday, March 15 Times vary (FREE) See the work of the next generation of artists and designers at the 68th annual Student Independent Exhibition, a juried show featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, design, installations, and digital work by Cleveland Institute of Art students. For more information, click here.         kids' corner       Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Music in the Stacks Wednesday, February 5 and Wednesday, February 19 1 p.m. (FREE) Join talented students from the Cleveland Institute of Music as they present Music in the Stacks, an hour-long journey into the world of classical music. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Cinderella and Prince Charming's Valentine's Party Saturday, February 15 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ($) Learn to dance the waltz, make a heart garland to take home, and meet Cinderella and Prince Charming! Formal attire is optional. For more information, click here.         Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Fiddler on the Roof Sing-Along Wednesday, February 19 6:00-9:00 p.m. ($) In anticipation of The Musical Theater Project's program Fiddler on the Roof: Behind the Musical, join The Maltz for pizza, and sing-along to Norman Jewison's 1971 film version of Fiddler in its theater. For more information, click here.         specials       Montlack Realty February Leasing Specials Enjoy $100 off the first month's rent at the Liberty Fairchild or Fairhill Towers Apartment buildings. For more information, click here.         University Place Townhomes Celebrate Baseball and the Negro Leagues University Place Townhomes will be hosting an exhibit about Latin Players in the Negro Leagues on Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. While you're here, don't miss the opportunity to buy a home in the only new 'for sale' development in University Circle, University Place Townhomes. For more information, click here.