A Minneapolis institution  played its final request this past weekend. Since 1950, Nye’s Polonaise was one of those beloved establishments that shaped the character of Minneapolis. I spent many a night at Nye’s with friends as we discussed the important issues of the day over good food, drinks and song.
Farewell old friend – Legends never die.
Lake Calhoun. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: Christopher Pollard
“She turned to the sunlight
And shook her yellow head,
And whispered to her neighbor:
“Winter is dead.”
– A.A. Milne, When We Were Very Young (Winnie-the-Pooh, #3)Lake Calhoun. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 28, 2016
Outstanding thinking (if you’re a nerd like me) about how folks are designing smarter ways to deliver products and services like nutritious – fresher food – faster to consumers.
Unlike other startups that are big on ideas, but often short on resources, the coLab is able to leverage all that Target has to offer: funding, a massive supply chain and millions of customers who can provide feedback.
What’s not to like.
Source: Why Target Is Fast-Tracking Food Innovation | Fast Company
Poliça’s brilliantly designed United Crushers tops Creative Review’s album art list for March.
I learned of Sweet Lou’s passing today. A legendary, one of a kind woman who was a Minneapolis institution that ticked the ivories at Nye’s Polonaise Room for 45 years.
A group of us caught Lou’s act one last time during of her final month at Nye’s back in 2011.  I believe we were properly lubricated while the room sang “Sweet Caroline” on what was a memorable night.
Thank you for sharing the gift of music for so many year.
Source: Legendary Nye’s Piano Goddess ‘Sweet Lou’ Sinder Dies | City Pages
