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.
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Photo by Downie Photography
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Holiday CircleFest
Experience Cleveland's cultural treasures for free at the 22nd Annual Holiday CircleFest on Sunday, December 6. University Circle's 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.
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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 $3. Special events in December include Skate with Santa, live music on select Wednesday evenings, and learn-to-skate lessons. From December 21-31, The Rink will be open daily (closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day). For the latest updates on The Rink, call 216-707-5033. For more information, click here.
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Toys for Tots
Help brighten a child's holiday with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy! Through December 14, UCI is teaming up with Toys for Tots to help the underserved children in our community. Toy drop-off locations include UCI's main office (10831 Magnolia Drive) and the Visitor Center (11330 Euclid Avenue). Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. For more information, click here.
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Shop Local This Holiday Season
Did you know that University Circle is a great place to shop this holiday season? It's true! Find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts in the museums' gift stores, in the shops at Uptown, and even in hidden gems like Bloomin', an upscale resale shop. Visit universitycircle.org and plan a day to explore the area.
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Photo by Downie Photography
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Holiday Carriage Rides in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Enjoy the magnificent winter wonderland of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens from the perspective of a horse drawn carriage this winter. Holiday Carriage Rides, available Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. beginning Saturday, December 5 and running through Sunday, January 3, will offer visitors an once-in-a-lifetime winter experience. For more information, click here.
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around the circle
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Dunham Tavern Museum
Barn Sale
Saturday, December 5
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ($)
Shop for antiques and collectibles for everyone on your gift list. Kettle corn, apple butter making, and mulled cider will bring an air of festivity. For more information, click here.
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Hospice of the Western Reserve
Holiday Family Nights: Comfort Bags
Tuesday, December 8-Thursday, December 10
6:30-8:30 p.m. (Locations vary) ($)
The holiday season can be especially difficult when grieving. Decorate canvas bags to carry comfort items that will help. For more information, click here.
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Photo by Roger Mastroianni
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The Cleveland Orchestra
Christmas Concerts
Friday, December 11-Sunday, December 20
Times vary ($)
Enjoy these annual offerings of music for the season, including sing-alongs and a very special guest – all in the festive Yuletide splendor of Severance Hall. For more information, click here.
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free events
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Cleveland Institute of Art
Chakaia Booker: Take the Highway
Through Friday, December 18
Times vary (FREE)
Visiting artist Chakaia Booker uses shredded NASCAR tires to create powerful, evocative sculptures that a New York Times reviewer called “pure poetry.” For more information, click here.
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Poster Design: Tara Seibel - Tara Seibel Gallery
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Little Italy
Winter Wonderland Art Walk
Friday, December 4-Sunday, December 6
Times vary (FREE)
Enjoy gallery openings, open studios, and neighborhood festivities throughout the weekend! For more information, click here.
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Mark Satola, WCLV
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The Music Settlement
Flautrageous Flute Choir Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 9
7:30-8:30 p.m. (FREE)
This adult ensemble features a variety of music for all sizes of flutes, from the wee piccolo to the alto flute, bass flute, and introducing our brand new big CONTRA BASS flute! For more information, click here.
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kids' corner
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Glow
Through Sunday, January 3, 2016
Times vary (FREE)
Enjoy decorated trees, gingerbread houses, live music, outdoor lights, shopping, and much more! For more information, click here.
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©AMNH
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The World's Largest Dinosaurs
Through Sunday, January 3, 2016
Times vary ($)
Welcome these awesome giants to Cleveland, and discover how they ate, moved, and interacted with their environment. For more information, click here.
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The Children's Museum of Cleveland
Visit with Santa and Gift Making Fair
Saturday, December 12
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ($)
Meet Santa and stop by our gift-making fair and choose from three “grandma-approved” holiday gifts that your children can make. For more information, click here.
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specials
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Photo by Downie Photography
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Lake Park Tower
December Open Houses & Leasing Specials
Join Lake Park Tower on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 from Noon-5:00 p.m. and learn more about their December leasing specials on apartments that feature free heat and air conditioning, coin-less laundry facility, 24 hour attendant and more. For more information, click here.
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Benedictine
December Events
All are welcome to December events at Benedictine, including an Advent Choral Concert, Recruitment Christmas Party, and more. For more information, click here.
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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.
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Hazel 8
Open Mic Night
On Tuesday, December 1 from 6:00-9:00 p.m., you can sing or play for your dinner. Step up to the mic and Hazel 8 will buy you a drink and a dog! For more information, click here.
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