December 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     Photo by Downie Photography   21st Annual Holiday CircleFest Experience Cleveland's cultural treasures for free at the 21st Annual Holiday CircleFest on Sunday, December 7. This event is the perfect way to start the holiday season, and to introduce family and friends to University Circle. More than 20 University Circle businesses and organizations will open their doors for one amazing day of activities, music, shopping, and holiday treats. On Wade Oval, enjoy special hours and free skating at The Rink, ice carving demos, horse-drawn carriage rides, and other activities. For more information, click here.         news       Wade Oval Winter December Events at The Rink at Wade Oval Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at The Rink at Wade Oval! Admission to The Rink is $2, and skate rentals are $3. Special events in December include Skate with Santa, live music on select Wednesday evenings, and learn-to-skate lessons. From December 22-January 2, The Rink will be open daily (closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day). For more information, click here.         Toys for Tots Help brighten a child's holiday with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy! Through December 13, UCI is teaming up with Toys for Tots to help the underserved children in our community. Toy drop-off locations include UCI's main office (10831 Magnolia Drive), the Visitor Center (11330 Euclid Avenue), and The Rink at Wade Oval (10820 East Boulevard). Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. For more information, click here.         NextStep Now Accepting Applications NextStep is an innovative program designed specifically for small business owners. Participants are given the know-how, training, and networks to turn growth plans into action. It is a great way to focus your goals, maximize your time, and make a big leap forward. Applications are now being accepted through December 15 for the January 2015 class. To learn more, click here. Curious as to what the class is really like? Participants share their experiences click here.         Zipcar: Give them the Keys to Our Car Having a car on campus is just one more thing for you to worry about when you send your son or daughter to school. Luckily, with Zipcar in University Circle, students can have wheels when they want them without all the hassles of owning a car. Zipcar is a car sharing service on campus that allows 18+ students to use cars by the hour or the day - gas and insurance included. Zipcar is great for students, but can also be used by local businesses, nonprofits, and members of the community 21 and over! For more information, click here.         Grand Opening of the Corner Alley at Uptown Experience a fresh, modern design and electric atmosphere. The Corner Alley's new Uptown location offers 17 lanes on two stories, with two new bars and a giant patio! Stop by on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. and celebrate the grand opening with food, drinks, music, and bowling! For more information, click here.         around the circle       Cleveland Botanical Garden Glow Through Sunday, January 4, 2015 Times Vary ($) Magical by day and now shining even brighter by night, Glow returns to Cleveland Botanical Garden the day after Thanksgiving. Annual favorites like the Garden Express, the beloved gingerbread display, live music, and decorated trees make their return for Glow's third year, now joined by all-new lighting displays indoors and out! For more information, click here.         Western Reserve Historical Society Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel Now Open Times vary ($) The Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel will welcome riders once again at the History Center. Enjoy the first public rides on the Grand Carousel since the closure of Euclid Beach Park in 1969. The first ride is free with general admission, and each additional ride is $3. For more information, click here.         The Cleveland Orchestra Vienna Boys Choir Tuesday, December 2 7:30 p.m. ($) In this special holiday concert, the Vienna Boys Choir presents a musical evening of Christmas spirit, performing seasonal music from around the world – spanning five centuries – and including traditional Christmas carols and popular holiday favorites. For more information, click here.         University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital I'm Wishing for a Cleveland Christmas Sunday, December 14 2:00-8:00 p.m. ($) Take a walk down Cleveland's Christmas memory lane. This event, which benefits University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, features a performance by the PopTarts as well as Halle's Santa Claus, Mr. Jingeling, Twigbee's Shop Elves, and much, much more. For more information, click here.         free events       Hospice of the Western Reserve Holiday Family Night Thursday, December 4 6:30-8:00 p.m. (300 E. 185th Street) (FREE) Join in a special evening using art to memorialize loved ones. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Institute of Art Student Holiday Craft Sale Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7 Times vary (Gund Building) (FREE) Purchase one-of-a-kind gifts from CIA's annual student holiday sale. Choose from ceramics, glass, jewelry, clothing, ornaments, paper goods, enamelware, fine art and accessories, all of which have been made by our talented students. Free admission. For more information, click here.         Little Italy 30th Annual Holiday Art Walk Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7 Times vary (FREE) Bring your family and friends and join in the holiday cheer! Come out and shop small for unique holiday gifts! For more information, click here.         kids' corner     Photo by John Weinstein © 2009 The Field Museum   Cleveland Museum of Natural History Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age Through Sunday, April 19, 2015 Times vary ($) Experience the Ice Age when mammoths and mastodons roamed the Earth. See an impressive collection of skeletons, casts and tusks in this exciting exhibition. Touch the teeth of the colossal mastodon, feel mammoth fur and joust with mammoth tusks as you live among these larger than life creatures for a day. For more information, click here.         The Children's Museum of Cleveland Mummy Mania Workshop Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 21 12:30-1:30 p.m. ($) Families take a trip to Ancient Egypt and unlock the mysteries of this fascinating culture. Learn the science behind mummification with the "Dummy Mummy", make papyrus-like paper, and create your name in hieroglyphics! For more information, click here.         specials       Ninja City December Events Download a special coupon, or bring in your ticket stub from any University Circle attraction to receive 10% off your order throughout the month of December. Stop by the restaurant on Friday, December 5 from 8:00 p.m.-close for Fresh Fridays, featuring a live DJ, drink specials, and more. For more information, click here.         Chutney Rolls December Events On December 6 from 1:00-2:30 p.m., stop by for Celebrating Our Failures, an event designed to celebrate the spirit of ideas that may have gone unrealized. Come back on December 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for Chaat Night, featuring delicious Indian street food. For more information, click here.         Montlack Realty December Leasing Specials Montlack Realty is offering $100 off the first month's rent at their Liberty Fairchild and Fairhill Towers apartments this December. For more information, click here.         Magnolia Clubhouse Holiday Shopping at Bloomin' Bloomin' is stocked with great finds for one-of-a-kind gifts. Enjoy the ambiance of this historic home decorated for the holidays. For more information, click here.