January 2015 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   Wade Oval Winter January Events at The Rink at Wade Oval There's so much to do this January at The Rink at Wade Oval! Enjoy free learn-to-skate lessons each Saturday, learn to play hockey on January 4, come to special open skate hours on January 19 during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (free admission), watch a movie (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) on January 24, and don't miss a figure skating performance on January 31. Admission to The Rink is $2 and skate rentals are $3. For more information, click here.         news       University Circle Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in University Circle. Beginning on Sunday, January 18 and running throughout the week, enjoy free and discounted admission to some of the area's most popular attractions. Many will offer special programs and activities in honor of Dr. King. UCI will provide a free shuttle bus on Monday, January 19 from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. to take visitors to the museums and organizations offering special activities. For more information, click here.         Zipcar Have you heard about Zipcar, University Circle's new car sharing service? It allows college students ages 18 and older, as well as members of the local community ages 21 and over, access to convenient transportation at an affordable rate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Zipcars are available on demand and can be easily reserved by the hour or by the day with rates starting as low as $7.50 per hour and $69 per day. Gas, insurance, and up to 180 miles of driving per day are included in Zipcar rates. For more information, click here.         around the circle     A still shot from 1846, film produced by elBullirestaurant, The Drawing Center, and the graphic design firm Mogollon   MOCA Cleveland Designing Dinner Thursday, January 15 7:00 p.m. ($) Marigold Catering's Executive Chef Michael Smith leads an interactive workshop and dinner focused on the art of plating contemporary cuisine. Smith will speak about unconventional approaches and techniques to create an aesthetically-appealing plate. For more information, click here.         Western Reserve Historical Society Somewhere in Time: Hot Summer Night Saturday, January 24 6:00 p.m.-Midnight ($) Enjoy an evening filled with friends, fun, and summer fare. Ride the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel or play putt-putt. Enjoy s'mores around a campfire, dance to your favorite tunes, and amuse yourself with loads of fun summer activities and contests. For more information, click here.         free events     Photo by Downie Photography   Uptown The Beat UPTOWN Thursday, January 22 6:00-9:00 p.m. (FREE) Embrace + celebrate winter at an event that emphasizes the fun and creative uses of ice and snow. For more information, click here.       Photo by Roger Mastroianni   Cleveland Institute of Music CIM Orchestra@Home Wednesday, January 28 8:00 p.m. (FREE) The Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra celebrates the 75th birthday of guest composer Margaret Brouwer with a night of music by Brouwer and others under the baton of guest conductor Michael Adelson. For more information, click here.         kids' corner       Cleveland Montessori Open House Saturday, January 17 2:00-4:00 p.m. (FREE) Join in an informative afternoon to learn about the Montessori educational programs available for Pre-K through 8th grade. Visitors will have an opportunity to tour the classroom environments and talk with staff, parents and students. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Museum of Natural History Balto Day Saturday, January 24 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ($) A celebration of Balto the Hero Dog! This year marks the 90th anniversary of the historic Serum Run that saved the small city of Nome, Alaska from a diphtheria outbreak in 1925. For more information, click here.         specials       Ninja City January Special Events There’s so much to do at Ninja City this January! Stop by for Fresh Fridays, 80s Night, the TurnUp, and Phys:I:Cal. For more information, click here.       Photo by Downie Photography   University Place Townhomes January Open Houses Stop by University Place Townhomes on Sundays this January, and learn how you can call University Circle your home. Open Houses run from 2:00-4:00 p.m. For more information, click here.         Montlack Realty January Leasing Specials Montlack Realty is offering $100 off the first month's rent at their Liberty Fairchild and Fairhill Towers apartments this January. For more information, click here.