August 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   WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays There are still four more WOW concerts to enjoy this August! Bring your family and friends to Wade Oval on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. to enjoy Son Gitano (August 5), The Soul Men (August 12), That 80’s Band (August 19), and Ohio Weather Band (August 26). August 5 is Healthy Night at WOW, sponsored by University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic. Stop by for free health screenings during the concert. After the concert on August 12, stay for a movie under the stars featuring the family-friendly hit, Big Hero 6. For more information, click here.         news     Image Courtesy of the GCRTA   Little Italy-University Circle Rapid Station to Open RTA's new $17.5 million Little Italy-University Circle Station on the Red Line is slated to open on Tuesday, August 11. The new station, located at Mayfield Road and E. 119th Street, will replace the current station on Euclid Avenue and E. 120th Street. The completion of this long-awaited project will give residents, employees, and visitors a new and easy way to travel to one of the area's largest employment centers and tourist destinations. For more information, click here.       Photo by Downie Photography   East Boulevard Resurfacing Update The resurfacing of East Boulevard in University Circle has started between E. 105th Street and Euclid Avenue. One-way southbound traffic will be maintained during construction. Northbound motorists will be detoured via Euclid Avenue westbound to East 105th Street. For more information, click here.       Image Courtesy of MOCA Cleveland   The Beat UPTOWN Returns this August Thursday nights are about to get more fun with the return of The Beat UPTOWN. This free concert series, running Thursday nights through August 27 from 6:00-9:00 p.m., will feature musical genres as diverse as Punk, Indie Rock, and Hillbilly Music. Be sure to stop by Toby’s Plaza at the southeast corner of Mayfield Road and Euclid Avenue. For more information, click here.         Zagster Bike Share Expands University Circle Presence Forget the hassle of purchasing, storing, and maintaining a bike. Thanks to Zagster public bike sharing, Cleveland residents are enjoying trouble-free rides all over town. Last month, a new location with five Zagster bikes launched at the Cleveland Museum of Art. To ride a bike, just sign up online and download the Zagster mobile app. For more information, click here.         Kenko – University Circle’s Newest Restaurant Kenko Sushi, Teriyaki, and Kung Fu Tea has opened its doors. The restaurant, whose name means "healthy," is located at the southwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road. It offers customers a unique, build-your-own sushi and teriyaki bar. For more information, click here.         around the circle       Cleveland Museum of Art Make & Take: Craft with Style Wednesday, August 12 5:30-8:00 p.m. ($) Make simple notebooks with covers inspired by contemporary artist Rachel Harrison. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Botanical Garden Green Corps Learning Farms Tours Saturday, August 15 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ($) See how the Green Corps program creates lush urban farms that produce healthy, local food. For more information, click here.         Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Get Down in Uptown Saturday, August 29 4:00-8:00 p.m. (Toby's Plaza) ($) Support the work of the Ronald McDonald House while enjoying craft beer and the many restaurants and attractions at Uptown. For more information, click here.         free events       Mt. Zion Congregational Church, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center University Circle Salute to Veterans Saturday, August 1 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Magnolia Drive between E. 105th Street and E. 108th Street) (FREE) This annual community event features live entertainment, classic cars, community booths, and some of the best BBQ around. For more information, click here.       Photo by Steve Wagner   Famicos Foundation Cleveland World Festival Sunday, August 2 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. (Cleveland Cultural Gardens) (FREE) Celebrating Cleveland's diverse community with its over 120 different ethnic groups, this event offers visitors an opportunity to sample the customs, costumes, music, food, and sports reflecting the diverse heritage of this city. For more information, click here.         Uptown Business Association Innovative Leases Tuesday, August 11 2:00-4:00 p.m. (FREE) Join Uptown Business Association and our partners at the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), the Cleveland 2030 District, and the Institute for Market Transformation to learn how to integrate energy aligned lease language to reduce energy expenses long-term. For more information, click here.       Image Courtesy of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens   Cleveland Cultural Gardens 70th Annual One World Day Sunday, August 23 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (FREE) Don’t miss this annual event featuring a Parade of Flags, a naturalization ceremony, cultural performances, entertainment, gardens exhibitors, authentic diverse ethnic food, and more. For more information, click here.         kids' corner     ©AMNH   Cleveland Museum of Natural History The World's Largest Dinosaurs Through Sunday, January 3, 2016 Times vary ($) Welcome these awesome giants to Cleveland, and discover how they ate, moved, and interacted with their environment. For more information, click here.         Hospice of the Western Reserve Together We Can Monday, August 4-Wednesday, August 6 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Red Oak Camp) ($) Led by experienced grief counselors, children ages 6-12 will experience swimming, rock climbing, art, and music therapy. For more information, click here.         The Music Settlement Enrollment for School Year Programs Monday, August 17 Times vary ($) Don’t miss the opportunity to enroll your child in one of The Music Settlement’s music therapy, music instruction, and arts for the young classes. For more information, click here.         specials       Montlack Realty August Leasing Specials Montlack Realty is offering $100 off the first month's rent at their Liberty Fairchild and Fairhill Towers apartments this August. For more information, click here.