Unique wares through local artists - Made in the 216

Are you looking for unique house items, clothing or gifts? This weekend marks the third 'Made in the 216 event hosted by Room Service's Danielle DuBoe. This event takes place in and around Room Service on W. 65th and Detroit.

You will be surrounded by local artists, 41 to be exact, along with local bakeries, restaurants and bands all vying to show you what is unique and special about the 216.

I attended the November event and it was fantastic. Many locally themed gifts to be had including t-shirts, cards and coasters...just a small spattering of unique finds to be had.

Details:

A Shopping Celebration
When: 4-9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Shopping in and around Room Service, 6505 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, with musical acts, food and drink. Afterward, three bands per night will perform and raffles will be held beginning at 9 p.m. at the Happy Dog bar, 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Details: 216-281-4221 orroomservicecleveland.com.

when your sweet tooth calls, answer

m not a huge sweets person, but do enjoy an occassional indulgence. Today was one of those days. At the suggestion of Carly Litwiler, we headed to A Cookie and a Cupcake in Tremont. This was my first time inside the cute, pink storefront I have often driven past. As you walk in, your eyes are presented with a display case chock full of different cupcakes and other delectable treats. Carly stuck with chocolate and I chose Lemon, just two of many choices.

Owners Wendy Thompson and Syndee Klingenberg make a mean cupcake. The cupcake is moist and fresh with homemade, well paired ingredients. They use real fruit as filling and the cupcakes look as good as they taste. The cupcakes are a little steep at $2.50 each, but the indulgence is worth the price.

If you are looking for homemade sweets that look as unique as they taste, A Cookie and a Cupcake is just the place. Stop in the next time you are in the neighborhood!

2173 Professor Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216.344.9433
Contact@acookieandacupcake.com
11am - 7pm Tues. - Sat.
11am - 5pm Sun.

Cleveland 20/30 Club - A way for young professionals to connect

The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club is a non-profit organization created to retain Young Professionals in Greater Cleveland by providing events focused on both personal and professional development.

The Club offers Educational events including speakers and presentations, Networking events, Philanthropic opportunities and Social events.

The club puts on a variety of events to help young professionals network, explore their city and become involved in the community.

Their recruitment event is quickly approaching. This year it is at the Market Cafe and Wine Bar, located just a couple blocks from the Penton Bldg. The Market Cafe and Wine Bar is a newer addition to Cleveland and is focused on serving local, sustainable food.

If you are interested in breaking the rut of only knowing PR Newswire employees, wanting to meet other like minded professionals or hanging out with people at a super sweet wine bar, this may be the event for you!

Event Details
What: Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club recruitment event
When: Thursday, March 12 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: Market Cafe and Wine Bar - AmTrust Bldg. 1801 E. 9th St. Cleveland 44114

Spreading 'joy' and a little bit of fame throughout the land

While this is not directly a Cleveland related posting, it does have at least some representations While listening to NPR (what else do I listen to) this past weekend, I heard a fantastic story about a man and an idea. He had a friend who was sick and eventually yielded to his sickness. As a memorial, Jeff Woodrow, Founder of Joy t-shirt, decided to sketch out his friend'sface and wear it on a t-shirt. As he wore his shirt around town, people starting inquiring about his shirt, wondering who the person was...an idea formed. What is Jeff was able to take people's photos, sketch them out and put them onto t-shirts? Well, it has worked. Currently, you can purchase a t-shirt on his site. Once you have purchased a shirt you can send him your photo to sketch and your face will likely end up on someone else's body..er...I mean shirt.

You can pick from different continents, or do a keyword search for specific people, places and passions. While the shirts are not the cheapest thing you will ever buy ($29.95 for a t-shirt and $31.95 for a bamboo tank - Canadian dollars), they are different, certified organic and probably the most unique thing you will ever own...that is until this amazing venture takes off and random faces are adorned throughout the land.

For more information you can visit the store at: http://www.joytshirt.com/

Enjoy!