April 2016 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   Save the Date: 6th Annual Circle Challenge: The Wade Oval Walk Against Hunger Help end hunger in Northeast Ohio by participating in the 6th Annual Circle Challenge: The Wade Oval Walk Against Hunger on Friday, May 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Participants can choose between a 1 mile or 2 mile walk. All proceeds benefit Harvest for Hunger. For more information or to register, click here.         news     Photo by Downie Photography   University East Building Has a New Look If you've driven by the University East Building (corner of Mayfield Road and Euclid Avenue) in the evening, you may have noticed an exciting change - new, colorful lights! The lighting project is the latest iteration of University Circle Inc.'s Euclid Gateway Vision. The building will come alive with colors to celebrate the season, or put on a show for Euclid Avenue with choreographed color changes.         Coffee with a Cop Coffee with a Cop has a new time and a new location! Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation at Constantino's Market on Tuesday, April 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. It's a great chance to meet your local police officers and to share your concerns. For more information, click here.         Volunteer for University Circle Inc. Do you love University Circle as much as we do? If so, please consider volunteering for University Circle Inc.! We have some fantastic opportunities in our visitor's center, working at events, or leading tours. If you'd like to learn more, please email rvoldrich@universitycircle.org.       Photo by Downie Photography   Cleveland Cultural Gardens Centennial Year The Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park are celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year! In April, 1916 the British Garden was dedicated and became the first of 29 unique nationality-inspired gardens. All are invited to spend some time in the Gardens, or celebrate at the Gala on Friday, April 8 at the InterContinental Hotel.       Photo by Downie Photography   Food Trucks Coming to Wade Oval Several food trucks will be coming to Wade Oval in April in support of Camp Kesem at Case Western Reserve University, a free week-long summer camp for children whose parents have been affected by cancer. Grab a delicious al fresco lunch on April 11, 13, 18, and 20 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and support this worthy cause. For more information, click here.       Photo by Robert Muller   Park at Uptown and take a FREE Shuttle to MIX at CMA Going to MIX at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Friday, April 1? Park at Uptown and take a free shuttle bus to and from the event. UCI will provide free shuttle bus rides from 4:30 - 10:30 p.m. Make a night of it - head to Uptown and enjoy one of the bars or restaurants after MIX! For more information, click here.         around the circle       MOCA Cleveland [PART BODY BODY BEING] Friday, April 8 8:00 p.m. ($) Inspired by art currently on view at MOCA, this program will take you from a main stage theatrical performance of In Vivo, a work by playwright Eric Coble, to MOCA's galleries for three unique performances that share an interest in the body and how it is imagined. For more information, click here.         Lake View Cemetery President James A. Garfield: The Man and his Legacy Sunday, April 24 2:00 p.m. ($) John Grabowski, PhD., Senior Vice President at the Cleveland History Center and Krieger Mueller Historian at Case Western Reserve University, will discuss Garfield in the years after the Civil War. For more information, click here.         United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland Save the Date: Race to Empower 5K and One Mile Fun Run Sunday, May 1 9:00 a.m. ($) UCP of Greater Cleveland is proud to announce the fourth annual Race to Empower 5K and One Mile Fun Run! The Cleveland-based nonprofit organization is committed to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities by providing tools and resources that showcase what they CAN do. For more information, click here.         Arthritis Foundation Save the Date: Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards Wednesday, May 4 6:00-9:00 p.m. (Cleveland History Center) ($) Celebrate great taste at the Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards. Buy tickets today using a discount code CIRCLE to save 10%. The event supports the work of the Arthritis Foundation. For more information, click here.     Additional around the circle events can be found here     free events       Case Western Reserve University First Annual Cleveland Humanities Festival: Remembering War Friday, April 1-Saturday, April 30 Times vary (FREE) The Cleveland Humanities Festival is a collaborative event celebrating the great cultural institutions of the city of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio dedicated to humanistic inquiry. The first Festival will explore the impact of war on society and culture. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center National American Sign Language Day Friday, April 15 1:00-3:00 p.m. (FREE) Join in this opportunity to learn basic ASL in the CHSC University Circle lobby and watch a SignStage presentation. All are welcome! For more information, click here.         Cozad-Bates House Restore Cleveland Hope, Cleveland Public Theater & University Circle Inc Road to Hope Sunday, April 24 1:00-4:00 p.m. (FREE) This free event is part of a series of performing arts events that celebrate hope, honor Cleveland's Underground Railroad history, and address modern day struggles for freedom and justice. For more information, click here.         Cleveland Sight Center Technology Fair Thursday, April 28 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (FREE) Cleveland Sight Center is hosting the Consumer Council Technology Fair with products for low vision and blindness. Specific products and brands will be featured in 30-minute breakout sessions. Nelly Belly Food Truck will be on site to purchase lunch. For more information, click here.     Additional free events events can be found here     kids' corner       Cleveland Botanical Garden Big Spring Through Sunday, April 24 Times vary ($) Big Spring is an indoor and outdoor celebration of spring where your kids can run, play, and learn in a larger-than-life fantasy garden setting. Interactive games and nature-themed activities abound at this family-friendly function that will engage children both young and old! For more information, click here.         Cleveland Museum of Natural History Turtle Travels Through Sunday, May 15 Times vary ($) Turtle Travels, an interactive exhibit, takes children on a journey to learn about the lives of turtles. Turtles live in and travel through surprisingly diverse habitats. For more information, click here.         Cleveland History Center Hands On History Saturday Series Saturday, April 9-Saturday, May 7 Times vary ($) On Saturdays this spring, bring your children to the Cleveland History Center to get creative with history! Each session will feature a unique theme, hands-on activities in the exhibits, a ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, and a snack. For more information, click here.         Case Western Reserve University Girls Take Flight Saturday, April 16 1:00-4:00 p.m. ($) NASA and Case Western Reserve University have teamed up to offer this day of fun geared at aerospace science. Hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibits will get you up, up and away! For more information, click here.     Additional kid's corner events can be found here     specials       Innova April Events & Rent Specials You're invited to Innova for a Taste of University Circle on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Sample the most popular foods from several restaurants in the circle and relax with a glass of wine or beer. Move into a brand new suite at Innova and receive up to $1,400 off your first month's rent.         Park Lane Villa April Events & Rent Specials Join in the fun at The Ballroom at Park Lane for a Yoga Spring Fling led by Cleveland Yoga's Ally Grubba on Saturday, April 16 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Move into a fabulous suite at Park Lane Villa and receive up to $1,400 off your first month's rent.         Lake Park Tower Open House Join Lake Park Tower for an open house on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 from Noon-5:00 p.m. This includes free application fee, and plenty of refreshments and snacks. For more information, click here.         Montlack Realty April Leasing Special Montlack Realty is offering $100 off the first month's rent at their Liberty Fairchild and Fairhill Towers apartments this April. For more information, click here.