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Lauren is a freelance journalist who lives in Bellevue, Washington.
Bellevue Jazz Festival Kicks Off Next Week
The annual Bellevue Jazz Festival will kick off next week with a variety of musical entertainment in downtown Bellevue.
The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center will host the Grammy-nominated Clayton Brothers Quintet at 8pm on Thursday, May 31; four-time Grammy-award winner Booker T. Jones at 8pm on Friday, June 1; and the internationally-renowned Hubert Laws Quintet at [...]
Cast Iron Studios Opens in Downtown Bellevue
Heavy Restaurant Group officially opened Cast Iron Studios this week in downtown Bellevue.
Cast Iron Studios is designed to host intimate parties, large private events, and specialty food and wine workshops led by Heavy Restaurant Group’s chefs, wine directors, and bartenders. The company will also use the space as a catering hub, with access to the [...]
KidsQuest to Move into Former Bellevue Doll Museum in 2015
KidsQuest Children’s Museum plans to move from the Factoria Mall to the former doll museum building in downtown Bellevue in 2015.
KidsQuest has agreed to purchase the former Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, located at 1116 108th Ave. NE, according their recent press release. The building is more than twice the size of KidsQuest’s current [...]
Your Local Market Introduces Founding Membership Program
Downtown Bellevue’s Your Local Market is offering rewards to loyal customers for a limited time through its Founding Membership program.
The three levels of Founding Membership include four years of: rebates on all future purchases; free home delivery within the market’s delivery zones; priority booking and free admission to 2 weekly cooking classes; free lunch or [...]
Bellevue Downtown Association Announces 2012 Haute Picks
The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the winners of the 10th annual Haute Picks awards.
The public submitted online votes for 20 categories in this “best of downtown Bellevue” contest from February through April 2012. The awards honor local businesses for helping make the community a great place to live, work, and play, according to a [...]
Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar Jazzes Up Downtown Bellevue with Live Music
If you’ve never enjoyed the live music scene at Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar, you’re missing out on one of the best kept secrets in downtown Bellevue.
Cypress Lounge showcases local winemakers and features Seattle-area indie and jazz musicians on Friday and Saturday nights. The events typically start at 8pm and there’s no cover charge.
Cypress Lounge [...]
‘2012 Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park’ Schedule Announced
Intelius Inc. has released the 2012 schedule for downtown Bellevue’s fourth annual “Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park” series.
The movies will be projected onto a 40-foot screen on Tuesday evenings from July 10 through Aug. 28 at the Bellevue Downtown Park. The public is invited to arrive at 7:30pm for pre-movie activities. The movies will [...]
Bake’s Place Announces Grand Opening Performances
Bake’s Place will celebrate its grand opening on May 11-13 in downtown Bellevue.
This new jazz supper club will feature vocalist Dee Daniels at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, and at 7pm Sunday, May 13. Daniels infuses her jazz style with blues and gospel.
Other upcoming performances at Bake’s Place include: the Greta Matassa [...]
Registration Opens for Bellevue 10K/5K Run/Walk
It’s time to lace up your running shoes and sign up for the 6th annual Bellevue 10K/5K Run/Walk starting in Downtown Bellevue Park.
The event, hosted by the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club, raises funds to support the Seattle Children’s Autism Center and Kindering. The race will begin at 8am on Sunday, April 29, at the Bellevue [...]
Downtown Bellevue Restaurants Participate in Seattle Restaurant Week
Ten downtown Bellevue restaurants will participate in the upcoming Seattle Restaurant Week dining promotion.
More than 150 King County restaurants will offer 3-course dinners for $28 from April 8-12 and from April 15-19. In addition, some restaurants will feature 3-course lunches for $15. The prices do not include drinks, tax, or tips.
Smartphone users can also take [...]
