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General Event Information 1:00-7:00 p.m. – The Rink at Wade Oval 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Activities at the institutions 5:30 p.m. – The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Winter Lights Lantern Procession on Wade Oval On Wade Oval

University Circle Inc. (food for purchase) 1:00-7:00 p.m. – The Rink at Wade Oval (skate rentals $3) 1:00-7:00 p.m. – Enjoy a meal from Cleveland’s famous food trucks on Wade Oval, or refreshments from the Wade Oval Information Center 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Live music by the Ohio City Singers at The Rink at Wade Oval 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Free horse-drawn carriage rides. The carriage rides will begin on Wade Oval across from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m. – Ice carving demonstrations by Elegant Ice on Wade Oval

Activities at the Institutions

The Children’s Museum of Cleveland (paid parking, food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Enjoy special museum hours for Holiday CircleFest 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Pretty puzzle pieces make sweet personalized ornaments so get your crafty, recycle spirit on and make and take your own. 1:00-4:00 p.m. – 3rd Annual Terrace Club Holiday Cookie Sale

Church of the Covenant (free parking, free food, shopping) 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – Covenant Cache Resale Shop 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 p.m. – Carillon Tower Tours & Demonstrations 4:00-5:00 p.m. – CircleFest Carol Sing and Christmas Cookie Reception: Sing and hear favorite Christmas carols and holiday songs along with the Case Western Reserve University Symphony Orchestra, Case Concert Choir, University Singers, Covenant Choir, and Covenant Handbells. Join in a Christmas cookie reception afterwards.

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MOCA Cleveland (food for purchase, shopping) Noon-4:00 p.m. – Art Activities: Winter Paper Weavings, Map Making, and the MOCA ArtSquad CRATEivity Stations with Beauregard and Cherry 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. – Docent-led tours of exhibitions: Michelle Grabner – I Work From Home and Simon Evans – Only Words Eaten by Experience 3:00 p.m. – CMSD Performing Arts Show

Cleveland Institute of Music (free parking, food for purchase) 1:00 p.m. – Peter & the Wolf | CIM Chamber Orchestra in collaboration with CSU Department of Theatre & Dance 1:45 p.m. – Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite | CIM Harp Ensemble with Narrator 2:15 p.m. – CIM Sato Center for Suzuki Studies | Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass students 2:45 p.m. – Jingle Brass | CIM Brass Chamber Ensembles 3:30 p.m. – CIM Carolers 4:00 p.m. – Performers from the CIM Preparatory division and Young Artist Program 6:00 p.m. – Intensive String Quartet Seminar Gala Concert - Friendship and Inspiration in the Age of Enlightenment: The Quartets of Mozart and Haydn

The Music Settlement (food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Piano Sales from $100; Sheet Music sale (Basement) 1:00-1:20 p.m. – Cello Ensemble (Glick Recital Hall) 1:00-1:50 p.m. – Flute Choir (Atrium) 1:00-1:50 p.m. – Inlet Dance Theatre (Dance Studio) 1:30-1:50 p.m. – Junior Chamber Ensemble (Glick Recital Hall) 2:00-2:20 p.m. – Boy Choir (Glick Recital Hall) 2:00-2:50 p.m. – J@MS Combos (Jazz) (Atrium) 2:00-2:50 p.m. – Music Therapy (Dance Studio) 2:30-3:20 p.m. – Centennial Strings (Glick Recital Hall) 3:00-3:20 p.m. – Puppet Show (Dance Studio) 3:00-3:50 p.m. – Adult Vocal Jazz (Atrium) 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Advanced Chamber Orchestra (Glick Recital Hall) 4:00-4:50 p.m. – Private Lesson Solos (Atrium) 4:00-4:50 p.m. – Private Lesson Solos (Dance Studio) 4:30-5:00 p.m. – J@MS/Young J@MS (Glick Recital Hall)

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Magnolia Clubhouse (paid parking, food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Bloomin, the upscale resale shop, will be open with special Holiday CircleFest deals. The Clubhouse will also be open with its famous holiday scones and cookies for sale, as well as hot chocolate and coffee.

Hawken School Sally & Bob Gries Center (free food) 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Tour the renovated 1910 Mather family home and enjoy student and faculty artwork on display 1:30 p.m. – 4th and 5th Grade Chorus 2:30 p.m. – Musical performances by Upper School students 4:00 p.m. – Jazz Trio

The Junior League of Cleveland (free parking, food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – If you are looking for a way to include children into the holiday spirit, the JLC’s Children’s Holiday Shop is the perfect solution. Children can bring a hat, pair of gloves, or scarf to donate to a foster care child in need and get the opportunity to decorate a holiday cookie to take home. While the children are making cookies and wrapping their gifts to a child in need, parents can enjoy light refreshments at a reasonable price and shop at our Treasures in the Attic sale to find that perfect holiday gift. Treasures in the Attic has holiday items, silver, crystal, linens, furs, jewelry (real and costume), vintage clothing, and household accessories. All proceeds benefit the JLC’s mission and programs that support its current signature initiative, youth aging out of foster care.

Mt. Zion Congregational Church (free parking, food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-5:30 p.m. – The Annual Craft Fair will showcase craft and retail vendors for all of your holiday shopping needs. Refreshments will be available for a nominal fee.

Western Reserve Historical Society (paid parking, food for purchase, shopping) Noon-5:00 p.m. – Two automobile exhibits on transportation history: Setting the World in Motion and REVolution Noon-5:00 p.m. – Dior & More – For the Love of Fashion exhibit in the Chisholm-Halle Costume Wing Noon-5:00 p.m. – East vs. West: Why being from the east side or the west side of the Cuyahoga River is important to Clevelanders Noon-5:00 p.m. – Model train display

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Noon-5:00 p.m. – Hay-McKinney House – open with a display of period decorations from our collection Noon-5:00 p.m. – Children’s Craft Activity Noon-5:00 p.m. – Holiday Music and Cash Bar

Cleveland Museum of Natural History (paid parking, food for purchase, shopping) 12:30 p.m. – Ice Carving Demonstration 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Winter-themed crafts and activities 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Planetarium shows ($) 1:00-5:30 p.m. – ‘Safari Shop’ Children’s Shopping Corner at the Museum Store ($) 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Winter holiday photo booth 1:00 p.m. - Live animal show 1:00 p.m. – Cleveland School of the Arts Orchestra performance 2:00 p.m. – Sled Dog Demonstration by the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland 3:00 p.m. – Live animal show 3:30 p.m. – Cleveland School of the Arts Choir performance

The Cleveland Museum of Art (paid parking, food for purchase, shopping) 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – CMA Second Sundays family day activities 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – Art Stories 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Sources of Light Art Cart 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Wanna Be in Pictures? Picture yourself in CMA works of art using distance learning technology. 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. – Highlights Tours 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Music and Dance in Ames Family Atrium • 1:30 p.m. – Global Connections (original music on world instruments) • 2:30 p.m. – Junior Panic (steel pan) • 3:00 p.m. – Frog Lily (modern dance) • 3:30 p.m. – Julia de Burgos Dance Company (modern and traditional Hispanic dance) • 4:00 p.m. – The Progeny (New Orleans jazz by students from Shaw High School) 2:00-4:30 p.m. – Lantern-Making Workshop: Make a simple lantern to carry in the procession 2:30 p.m. – Sicily: Art and Invention Between Greece and Rome exhibition tour (exhibition ticket required) 5:30 p.m. – Lantern Procession led by community lantern artists, giant puppets, and dances from Environment of Lights 6:00-6:30 p.m. – Follow us back to the atrium for cookies and cocoa after the procession

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Cleveland Botanical Garden (paid parking, food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Garden open featuring Glow 2013 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Glow Treetop Shop Children’s Shopping ($) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Glow Gingerbread Haus – Buy and Build ($) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Glow Garden Express Train Rides ($) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Garden Store Holiday Shopping ($) 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Eleanor Squire Library Book Sale ($) 2:00-4:00 p.m. – Glow Seasonal Music Performances 2:00-4:00 p.m. – Children’s Seasonal Craft

Cleveland Institute of Art (free & paid parking, shopping) 12:30-6:00 p.m. – Give a one-of-a-kind gift this holiday season. Visit the annual CIA Holiday Student Sale in the Gund Building and purchase artwork from the next generation of artists and designers. Park Lane Villa (free food) 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Enjoy tours of the beautiful Park Lane Villa! 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Children are invited to make a Christmas card.

Judson Manor (free parking, food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Shop with local vendors for gifts, jewelry, and more 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Create holiday crafts 1:00-1:45 p.m. & 3:15-4:00 p.m. – Musical performance by The River Valley Ringers 1:45-3:15 p.m. - Music by Accordionist Pat Tamburro

Cleveland Orchestra Youth Ensembles at University Circle United Methodist Church (shopping) 2:00-2:30 p.m. – Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles 2:30-3:00 p.m. – Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Preparatory Chorus 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensembles 4:00-4:45 p.m. – Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus

Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch (free parking, free food) 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Activities for kids

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1:30-2:30 p.m. – Enjoy a performance from the musical group, Collective 2:00-4:00 p.m. – Flower the Clown balloon twisting 3:00 p.m. – Cleveland School of the Arts dance performance

Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland (free parking, food for purchase, shopping) 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Kids can create festive ornaments from recycled aluminum tabs 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Tour the newly opened conference center at the Ronald McDonald House and learn about available rental space 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Visits with therapy dogs

Cleveland Sight Center (free parking, free food, shopping) 1:00-5:30 p.m. – The CSC store, “Eyedea Shop,” will be open for holiday shopping with helpful items for your low-vision friends and family members. 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Enjoy complimentary holiday refreshments, holiday-themed carols and storytelling, and a low-vision themed holiday art & craft activity. 1:00-5:30 p.m. – Tours of the Cleveland Sight Center

Toys for Tots

Through December 18, 2013

Help make a child’s holiday special by joining UCI in support of Toys for

Tots. Our goal is to collect 125 new, unwrapped toys that will go to children in our area. Drop-off locations are listed below:

University Circle Inc. 10831 Magnolia Drive

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Visitor & Living in the Circle Center 11330 Euclid Avenue

Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. Checks can be made out to: Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.

Bring your donation to Wade Oval the day of Holiday CircleFest!

For more information, contact Christin Farmer at 216-707-5019.

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Wade Oval Winter

Through March 9, 2014

Don’t miss these FREE events on Wade Oval:

Live Music at The Rink December 4, 11, and 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Do you miss WOW!? Skate under the stars while listening to live music on select Wednesday nights.

Learn-to-Skate Saturdays, beginning December 7 at Noon

To sign up, call 216-707-5035 or email sobrycki@universitycircle.org

Skate with Santa

Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21 from Noon-2:00 p.m.

Movie Nights at The Rink Saturday, December 28 at 5:00 p.m. - “Happy Feet”

Saturday, January 25 at 5:00 p.m. - “Miracle”

Figure Skating Demos Saturday, January 11 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. – Strongsville Figure Skating Club Saturday, February 1 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. – Winterhurst Figure Skating Club

Come see local skating professionals at The Rink, and skate with them afterwards.

Groundhog Day Event Sunday, February 2 at Noon

Come to The Rink to see the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Lake Erie Eddie and learn all about Groundhogs.

Learn to Play Hockey Saturday, February 1 from 11:00 a.m.-Noon

To sign up, call 216-707-5035 or email sobrycki@universitycircle.org

Snowman-Making Contest Sunday, January 26 from Noon-3:00 p.m.

Make a snowman on Wade Oval! Best snowman wins a great University Circle prize.

Winter Olympics Live Feeds Dates/Times TBD

Come to The Rink to cheer on the USA in some of the Hockey and

Figure Skating competitions.

Valentine’s Day Pink the Rink Friday, February 14 from 3:00-9:00 p.m.

Bring your sweetie to The Rink for a romantic skate on pink ice!

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The Rink at Wade Oval

Through March 9, 2014 Admission: FREE Skate Rentals: $3

Rink Hours of Operation: Fridays: Noon to 9:00 p.m.

Saturdays: Noon to 7:00 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Special Wednesday hours in December: Noon to 9:00 p.m.

Open Daily December 23 – January 5 Mondays – Thursdays: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Fridays: Noon to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: Noon to 7:00 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

The Rink will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Open on MLK & Presidents’ Day: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Rink hours are subject to change. For more information, call 216-707-5033 or visit universitycircle.org

Hosting a party? Rent the Rink for your holiday event or special occasion!

For more information contact 216-707-5035.

Special Offer After you’re finished skating, enjoy discounted admission to:

Cleveland Botanical Garden Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Western Reserve Historical Society

Simply show your Rink wristband to receive the discount!

FREE Holiday CircleFest Shuttle Bus Stops

1. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland 2. Church of the Covenant 3. MOCA Cleveland 4. Cleveland Institute of Music 5. The Music Settlement and Magnolia Clubhouse 6. Hawken School Gries Center, The Junior League of Cleveland, and Mt. Zion Congregational Church 7. Western Reserve Historical Society 8. Cleveland Museum of Natural History 9. Cleveland Museum of Art 10. Park Lane Villa 11. Judson Manor and University Circle United Methodist Church 12. Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch 13. Ronald McDonald Hosue of Cleveland 14. Cleveland Sight Center The shuttle takes approximately 30 minutes for one complete loop.