Dyngus Day Happens Today, Mindful Mercantile Expansion, Red Chimney Restaurant To Be Torn Down: CLE Daily

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Today's Trivia

This former Cleveland mayor was the last person to go directly from Congress to the U.S. Supreme Court when President Harry Truman nominated him in 1945.

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Dyngus Day's Sweet Sixteen takes place today. 

Things To Do | By Vince Guerrieri

Now in its 16th year, the annual Dyngus Day festival, which occurs annually on the Monday after Easter, takes up Detroit Avenue between West 54th and West 58th streets. 

• Fun In Store: Expect live music, polka dancing, Polish food and beer. Stick around for the pierogi-eating contest and the crowning of Miss Dyngus Day.

• Buffalo Beginnings: One day, years ago, Justin Gorski made a trip to Buffalo for the city’s annual Dyngus Day, a celebration of Polish origin held the Monday after Easter. “I thought, Why do we have to drive to Buffalo for this?” he says.

• Who Stole the Kishka? Gorski takes on the role of DJ Kishka and will also perform with the band Da Kishkas at the event. 

Read more about Dyngus Day in Cleveland.

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Talk of the Town

Parade the Circle is returning on June 13, 2026. This is the 34th year that the Cleveland Museum of Art will host the event, which will feature tall puppets, creative floats, and colorful costumes and masks. The parade is free for all to come and watch. 

After reports of gunfire in Sheffield Lake last Monday, police and Flock Safety say that using license plate readers from Flock and descriptions of the alleged vehicle led to an arrest within hours of the incident. 

Red Chimney restaurant to be torn down following a devastating fire and heavy water damage to the building last year. The cost of the demolition is estimated at $70,000, according to the permit application. Red Chimeny was featured in the 2025 Superman movie. 

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District has notified teachers that layoffs are going to be announced this month. Fox 8 reports that layoffs are due to the district reorganization, which includes school closings and mergers. 

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Mindful Mercantile refill shop expands with second location.

Bussiness | By Annie Nickoloff

The first Mindful Mercantile opened inside the Berea Business Incubator in November. In early March, it expanded with a second location inside The Common Ground market in Medina.

• Reduce, Reuse, Refill: Large drums of laundry detergent, hand soap, cleaning solution and more await their future homes in customers’ bottles and jars.

• Other Goods: The cozy shop hosts a range of other eco-friendly options: reusable cotton rounds, wool dryer balls, recycled dish cloths and a range of locally and ethically made soaps, deodorants, face oils and accessories.

• Hosting Events: Shop owner Rachel Kovach has also offered more workshops and events at the storefronts, centered around mindfulness practices, making sourdough and understanding natural skincare.

• Rachel Kovach: "At the end of the day, the mission is very simple: It’s just mindful consumerism. It’s an awareness of what we’re putting in and around us at all times.”  

Read more about Mindful Mercantile.

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Things To Do This Week

• Cleveland Guardians vs the Kansas City Royals (April 6): Swing into April with a night at the ballpark. Enjoy new concessions at Progressive Field and cheer on the Guardians as they face the Royals. $19+, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, mlb.com

• Cleveland Cavaliers vs the Atlanta Hawks (April 8): Watch the Cavs take on the Hawks in an exciting night of basketball. Join fellow fans in cheering on the team at home court, Rocket Arena, on Wednesday. $32+, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, nba.com

• Murder Mystery Nite at CLE Urban Winery (April 9): Solve the case before time runs out at this interactive, wedding-themed murder mystery. Dress in wedding guest attire and enjoy an included cheese and charcuterie buffet at this event, presented by The Candlelight Mystery Players. $31.72, 2180 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, eventbrite.com

• Sip & Stem (April 10): Get creative with a DIY bouquet night in support of the Do Good Day Hub nonprofit. All flowers, arranging tools and vases are included. Enjoy light snacks, wine and sodas while crafting your arrangement. $49.87, 2460 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland, eventbrite.com

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Friday's Trivia Answer

What was the nickname for the high-society group, which included Indians owner Bill Veeck and Cleveland Press society columnist Winsor French, which visited a variety of watering holes in the Cleveland area? The Jolly Set

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

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From the Editor

Happy Dyngus Day, Cleveland! The festival in Gordon Square is a ton of fun, and a unique event that I think everyone should experience at least once. There's simply nothing like sipping a beer, polka dancing and eating pierogi on a Monday morning in Cleveland.

One of my favorite parts of the day is the crowning of Miss Dyngus, which honors some of the most enthusiastic attendees. This year, the Dyngus Day Queens have joined together for a good cause: raising money for the Harvest For Hunger Food Drive. What a cool way to create a little community support through a fun event. - Annie Nickoloff, Senior Editor