Edwins Adds Oyster Bar, WOIO Relocation, Cleveland Weekend Guide: CLE Daily

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🏈 NFL Draft: The Cleveland Browns hold two first-round picks in tomorrow's NFL Draft at 8 p.m.

🧖🏻‍♂️ Riverfront Sauna: Ohio’s first outdoor sauna and cold plunge complex, Saunagoose, is set to open on the northern tip of Scranton Peninsula by late fall.

🖼️ Solstice: General tickets for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Solstice Event go on sale tomorrow.

ICYMI: Cuyahoga County officials propose a $150 million investment to upgrade the 1976-built Justice Center while planning for ongoing repairs.

Today's Trivia

ASM’s Materials Park in Novelty is notable for an open-air example of what kind of structure, invented and touted by architect and futurist R. Buckminster Fuller?

Edwins expands with an oyster bar.

Food & Drink | By Jaden Stambolia

After Brandon Chrostowski made the shocking move of relocating Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute from Shaker Square to Cleveland Heights last year, the institute is looking to expand the restaurant with a new teaching kitchen and an oyster bar.

New Classroom: Edwins has renovated the former Zoss Bakery, a 1,800-square-foot space, into a classroom and teaching kitchen. This move is to support the growth of its nationally recognized culinary training program.

• The program's newest class has over 70 students, and with this addition, the class size can expand.

• 650 students have graduated from Edwins.

The Coasts: The new oyster bar concept will be housed in CL Barber Salon Family Hair on Cedar Road. Once the salon moves, Edwins plans to convert the space into a relaxed spot for 24 guests to eat oysters and enjoy drinks.

• The restaurant menu will feature oysters from the West and East Coasts.

• The space will also serve as a seafood classroom.

Chrostowski, Founder and CEO of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute: “This expansion allows us to continue advancing excellence in culinary education while embracing our new community in Cleveland Heights."

Read our review of the restaurant from July 2025.

Talk of the Town

The Cleveland Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has appointed Christopher Larson as its next chief executive officer of Catholic Charities. Larson's first day will be on June 1. Larson previously served as executive director of City Year Cleveland.

A Valley Forge High School student died Monday afternoon after shooting themselves in the school's cafeteria area. Parma Police say that no other students were injured.

Gray Media Group, which owns Cleveland TV stations WOIO, WUAB, and WTCL, plans to move them to Independence before the end of next year. Currently, the TV stations are located in Reserve Square in Downtown Cleveland.

Ohio lawmakers are making a bipartisan push to change the statute of limitations regarding sex offenses. Right now, Ohio only allows a year for victims to take civil action. However, if Ohio Senate Bill 421 passes, it would extend the time victims have to take action from one year to five years.

Funky concerts, monster art, classic plays and more this weekend.

Things To Do | By Jeff Niesel

Snarky Puppy at the Agora | Music | April 23

Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy formed in 2004, but it seems like the band has always lurked in the background of this century’s dynamic jazz fusion scene. Led by composer Michael Teague, the band features a revolving door of guest musicians. Last year's release, Somin, even paired it with an entire orchestra. The group performs on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Agora. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

The Sound of Music at Connor Palace | Theater | April 23

Connor Palace welcomes a touring version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s unlikely classic about a family of singing Austrians set against the backdrop of World War II. The musical features classic tunes such as “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and the unforgettable title track. Thursday's performances take place at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The play's run concludes on Sunday. 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 330-672-3884, playhousesquare.org

Kathy Griffin at the Agora | Comedy | April 25

The edgy comedian who caught the wrath of one Donald Trump back in 2017 after posting a controversial photo has made a comeback after getting cancelled. The sarcastic, fast-talking Griffin performs on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Agora. 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com

Monster Drawing Rally 2026 at SPACES | Visual Art | April 25

More than 75 regional artists will create original works live during three one-hour rounds at this special event at SPACES. The artists will work side-by-side in a range of media — pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic and collage. As soon as a drawing is finished, it goes on view and is available for purchase for $100. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 2900 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-621-2314, spacesgallery.org

YY Dance Company at the Ohio Theatre| Dance | April 25

Choreographer Yue Yin's dance troupe makes its Ohio debut at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Ohio Theatre as DANCECleveland's season closing performance. 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

Read the full list of things to do.

Yesterday's Trivia Answer

What area in Boston Township – largely taken to become part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park – became known for ghost stories and scary urban legends? Hell Town

Check back tomorrow for the answer to today's question.

From the Editor

Tomorrow's NFL Draft will be an exciting time for Cleveland. The Browns currently have two first-round picks, No. 6 and No. 24. The Browns could use these picks to bolster the defense or give much-needed upgrades to the offense.

But my eyes are on where Cleveland native Arvell Reese goes. I have seen mock drafts with Reese going as high as the second overall pick to the New York Jets or as low as No. 6 to the Cleveland.

I would love to see him in the Green and White as a Jets fan. But it would be an amazing story to see the Glenville graduate stay home in Northeast Ohio.