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b casual. b chic. b carried away.

This is one theme of cinda b, an up-and-coming handbag and tote company. They specialize in handbags, totes, travel bags, and accessories. All cinda b products are water and stain resistant and all made in the US. Even better, all cinda b products are made in a factory right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

cinda b is opening its factory to public tours!

Want to discover some beautiful new handbags? How about taking a tour of the factory to see how they are made, from concept to shipping? cinda b is opening up their offices and factories for tours! Tours are open to the public, whether it is you and your two best girlfriends or your whole national convention. Groups will be kept to 15 people or less, to help you have the best experience. If you have more than 15 in your group, do not fear. Larger groups will be split up into smaller groups.

During your tour you will get a chance to shop in their factory store. The factory store features retired patterns no longer in production. The factory store is open to everyone, not just to those on the tour.

Tours should be scheduled at least 3 days in advance, to make sure there is plenty going on for you to see. Tours will be available from 9 am to 3 pm on most days. To schedule your tour, call Korrie at 1-877-692-4632.

What was one of the greatest toys of your childhood? For me, and many others, it has got to be LEGOs! There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating your LEGO art. Growing up, I always tried to build the coolest house for my LEGO people to live in, while my brother built cars, motorcycles, and rocket ships. There is nothing better that creating that great new toy from nothing but your own imagination and a few LEGOs.

Lego Brickworld is coming to the Grand Wayne Convention Center for the second year!

There is no better way to celebrate these great endless possibilities than by attending the North American Brickworld Lego exposition, right here in Fort Wayne. Brickworld will be held at the Grand Wayne Center in Downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, September 22 from 10am – 6pm and Sunday, September 23 from 10am – 4pm.  Admission is $9 for Adults, $6 for Kids under 10, and free for Kids under 3.

Brickworld will showcase amazing LEGO exhibits from local LEGO enthusiasts as well as some from LEGO artists and engineers from the Midwest region. Come out and see these great LEGO sculptures and displays and enjoy interactive MINDSTORMS® robotic games and playbrick area. This is sure to be an event that you will not want to miss!

And, you can WIN TICKETS! Simply click here to register to win!

For more information visit the Brickworld website.

We have all seen those commercials that usually involve some intense moment, with things moving in slow motion along with the epic music in the background. That music you love may be from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff?

Now is your chance to hear that music live in Fort Wayne this fall. The Heartland Chamber Choral is opening its 16^th season with what is sure to be an epic show. Not only because they are singing Carmina Burana, but they are also pairing with two other local groups to make these two nights a must see!

Heartland Chamber Chorale and Heartland Festival Chorus are pairing with the Fort Wayne Ballet and the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir for an unforgettable performance. Never before have these three groups paired to open their seasons.

Carmina Burana by Carl Orff combines music and dance to tell the story of the fortune’s wheel, ever turning from fickle fortune, waning wealth, spring’s joy, life’s transience, and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gambling, and lust.

Performances will be held at the Arts United Center in Downtown Fort Wayne.  They will be Friday September 21, 2012 at 8 pm and Sunday September 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm. The Fort Wayne Ballet is having a Season Grand Opening Reception after the Friday night performance in the Ian Rolland Gallery at the Arts United Center.

Are you an inventor? Are you a crafter? Are you someone who just happened to find a way to create a useful household item using only recycled material or build the next remote control car? Then the Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire might just be the place for you! The 2^ndannual FWR Maker Faire – powered by TekVenture – will be held at Headwaters Park under the Lincoln Pavilion on October 6-7, 2012.

Some Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire attendees ride a multi-person bike to Headwaters Park.

At this point you might be saying to yourself, I have created some cool things, but how do I know if it is right for the Maker Faire? Here is your answer. FWR Maker Faire is looking for: Robotics, Green Tech (energy production/monitoring, electric vehicles, etc), recycled or upcycled projects, DIY Science, participatory activities (e.g., participatory activities such as silk screening or last year’s learn to solder, “Make and Takes”), student projects, radio, rocketry/ballooning, unusual tools and machines, whimsical technical creations, and more! There is no cost to show your creations at the Maker Faire, unless you plan to sell your goods to the public. If you do plan to sell your creations, there is a $100 fee.

If you are not an inventor, crafter, or creator, you can still attend the FWR Maker Faire! There is an entry fee, but you can purchase your tickets in advance or at the door. You can volunteer to help plan the Faire, set-up on Friday October 5^th, work during one of the Faire days, or tear down of Sunday evening. If you volunteer, you will get a T-shirt and free admission.

YOU CAN ALSO WIN TICKETS! Simply click here to enter to win!

It is sure to be a great weekend filled with fun and unique creations. So come out to Headwaters Park on Saturday October 6^th from 10 am – 6 pm, or Sunday October 7^th from 11 am – 6 pm.

For more information, visit the Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire website.

Do you remember as a kid begging your parents to take you to your favorite little ice cream stand? Did your favorite ice cream stand offer more than just ice cream?

For the neighborhood of Waynedale, on the south side of Fort Wayne, their own local favorite ice cream stand is actually called The Stand.

The Stand, off Bluffton Road, is a Waynedale favorite for ice cream and coney dogs.

The Stand is an ice cream staple, but it offers much more than just ice cream. They have refreshing fruit smoothies, fat-free frozen yogurt, great soups, delicious Coney dogs, and much more! There are many different types of Dogs to choose from. There is everything from the original Coney Dog to the Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Dog to the Waynedale Dog (which is an original Coney dog with a special coleslaw sauce). It is a great place to eat on those warm summer afternoons or get dessert on those lazy summer nights.

Besides their delicious ice cream, yogurt and Coney dogs, you can also get nachos and cheese, hotdogs, and the famous Waynedale Dog (top right).

The Stand is located on Bluffton Road next to Bobick’s Golf Headquarters. Ordering and eating all take place outside, but there are tables with umbrellas to offer shade. It is a great place to hang out with friends, family, or a sports team and enjoy some great food and delicious desserts!

The Stand is open Monday through Sunday from 11 am – 10 pm.