July 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       WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays Weekends begin on Wednesdays this July as WOW! continues with a great lineup of bands, fun intermission acts, food & drink, a movie night, and activities for the kids. Stop by for Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band on July 2, Nick Tolford & Company on July 9, Afterthought & the Nusoul Band on July 16, Jah Messengers Reggae Band on July 23, and Son Gitano on July 30. WOW's theme nights this July include "Cleveland's Birthday," "Healthy Night," and more! After the concert on July 9, stick around for a movie under the stars, featuring the animated hit, Frozen. For more information, click here.         news       Fun in Rockefeller Park This July, Rockefeller Park will host two free, fun, family-friendly events! The 13th Annual Family Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, July 12, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Learn to fish for bluegill, bass, catfish (and prizes) in the specially stocked lagoon with provided bait and tackle. For more information, click here. On Sunday, July 20, unwind in the Italian Cultural Garden with a dramatic opera performance from 6:00 - 7:30 PM Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, gelato, and more! For more information, click here.         Save-the-Date: GG9 — The 2014 Gay Games Mark your calendars! One of the most anticipated events of the year, the 2014 Gay Games, will take place from August 9-16. The Games are open to all adults - regardless of sexual orientation or athletic ability. With more than 35 sports (from darts to triathlon, bowling to softball) and 2 cultural events (band and chorus), there's something for everybody. Many events will take place in University Circle! For more information, click here. To learn about becoming a volunteer, click here.         Save the Date: NeoCycle Wade Oval Criterium Race On Sunday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., take part in this fast-paced bicycle race around University Circle. University Circle Inc. will provide entertainment, food, and beer all day long! For more information, click here.         around the circle     Vishnu Vishvarupa, c. 1800–1820. India, Rajasthan, Jaipur. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; 38.5 x 28 cm. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Given by Mrs. Gerald Clark IS.33-2006.   Cleveland Museum of Art Yoga: The Art of Transformation Through Sunday, September 7 Times Vary ($) Discover the world's first exhibition to explore the rich visual history of yoga. The exhibit features ancient sculpture, paintings and divine texts, as well as film and photography illustrating yoga’s profound Indian traditions and its transformations over time and across communities. For more information, click here.       Yael Bartana’s Inferno (details), 2013. Courtesy of the artist; Petzel Gallery, New York; Annet Gelink Gallery, Amsterdam; and Sommer Contemporary Art, Tel Aviv.   Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Uma Pequena Festa Exhibition Opening Thursday, July 17 6:30 - 9:00 PM ($) Join in "a little celebration" for the opening of the Yael Bartana: Inferno exhibition and be one of the first to see a visually rich and provocative work of art that's only been shown in one other U.S. city. For more information, click here.         free events       Uptown The Beat Uptown Thursdays, July 10-August 28 6:00 - 9:00 PM (FREE) Enjoy food, music, and fun each Thursday in Uptown, featuring live music made possible by Beachland Ballroom. Come see the excitement in an area designed to live, work, play, educate, and inspire. For more information, click here.       Photo by Digital Photos by Dale, LLC   The Music Settlement Bop Stop Grand Opening 2920 Detroit Avenue Sunday, July 13 2:00 - 5:00 PM (FREE) 2920 Detroit Avenue Come on out to this fun-filled, family-friendly event to celebrate The Music Settlement's new Ohio City location. Enjoy musical performances, instrument discovery, children's activities, food trucks, and much more! For more information, click here.         kids' corner       Cleveland Museum of Natural History Animal Secrets Through Sunday, September 14 Times Vary ($) Where does a chipmunk sleep? What does an eagle feed its young? Learn the answers to these questions and more by exploring the hidden habitats and secret lives of forest animals. For more information, click here.         Case Western Reserve University, Leonard Gelfand STEM Center Shipwreck Camp 2014 Monday, July 14-Friday, July 25 Times Vary ($) This day camp for 12-15 year olds takes them on a virtual expedition to find shipwrecks in Lake Erie and learning what it takes to be an explorer/scientist. Students will meet experts, have an introduction to SCUBA, build an ROV, and more. For more information, click here.         specials       Magnolia Clubhouse Bloomin' Wine & Cheese Party Enjoy treats and treasures in this upscale resale shop that benefits adults who live with mental illness. This event takes place on Friday, July 18, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM For more information, click here.         University Place Townhomes Open Houses Bases are loaded, and it will be an historic triple play at University Place Townhomes. Stop by one of their three open houses this July 1, 8, and 13. For more information, click here.