Wild Summer Nights will continue to entertain guests with live Jazz on Thursday evenings from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at The Shops at The Bravern, now through September 16th at the outdoor fireplace just off the 110th Ave arrival court.

Tickets to the events are $5 and include appetizers. Ticket proceeds directly benefit the Hopelink organization and can be purchased in advance at the Concierge Desk in Building 1 or at the event.

Jul 29 – Eli Rosenblatt
Aug 5 – How Now Brown Cow
Aug 12 – Ty Bailie B3 Trio featuring “End Summer Hunger” event
Aug 19 – Alisha Roney
Aug 26 – Geoffrey Castle
Sept 2 – Soul Kata
Sept 9 – James Baumgart
Sept 16 – Dan Rapport

The Bellevue Square Seattle Team Shop opened in Bellevue Square in June of this year.

Unlike other companies that use created names for their brand, Eddie Bauer is a real person. He was the 1st to make quilted goose-down jackets in the country, and the appreciation for glossy-coated black labs isn’t just photogenic for catalogs; Bauer brought the 1st Labrador Retriever into Washington State in 1930. Born in the San Juans, his love of the outdoors inspired him to open a sports shop in the 1920’s in Seattle. The appreciation for a lifestyle that embraces nature continues 90 later as the new Eddie Bauer flagship store opens in Bellevue Square Mall, with a distinctive new look that harkens back to the history of the company’s namesake.

With an official ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 9:30am on Friday, July 23, the new store will welcome visitors into a store that feels less like a retail experience and more like the opportunity to explore an adventurer’s closet of collectables. A row of upside-down canoes hang from the ceiling, running the length of the store, presenting its woodsy lodge feel. Tall wardrobes house racks of clothing styled with a touch of vintage, as though you’re looking through a personal closet. Towards the back of the store there is a cozy hunter green nook with a wall of old photos and a sitting circle of timeworn leather chairs. There’s a personal touch on everything in the store, giving people a chance to see Eddie Bauer’s return to its heritage. Don’t be surprised to see a fuzzy, wet-nosed friend bounding through the store – the official company mascot, a black Labrador retriever puppy, is known to make special appearances.

The combination of fashion and function remains in the flagship store, past the comfy sweaters and softly-worn denim. The outdoor gear of backpacks and basic hiking equipment is expanded with their new First Ascent line of mountain outerwear. To celebrate the grand opening on Friday, customers will have the opportunity to meet special guests Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, and Ed Viesturs, a high-altitude mountaineer who has not only conquered Everest, but all 14 of the world’s 8000-meter peaks.

Special events also include a free $20 savings card to the first 100 people who arrive on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 23-25); plus, every customer on those days will receive a special discount card worth 15-30% on their entire purchase. On Saturday, Eddie Bauer is sponsoring a free climbing wall at Bellevue Square’s Center Court from 11am - 6pm, so don’t forget to get your ‘Passport to Climb’ at the new store to have an adventure of your own.

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He will be signing his book Win Forever, Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion. He will only be signing the book, no other types of memorabilia. To ensure the opportunity to get the book signed, Barnes & Noble will be distributing wristbands at 9am on Friday.

626 106th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-451-8463

Bellevue Fashion Week 2010 will take place August 25th – August 29th. The week’s showcase event, titled ‘Front Row Fashion,’ will again take place at The Bellevue Collection, at the Hyatt on Saturday, August 28th. Vogue Magazine’s, ‘Front Row Fashion’ event will Benefit The Moyer Foundation.

The fee for “all-access tickets” is $125. This pass includes a myriad of perks: valet parking, access to the private lounge, where appetizers and drinks will be served, a $50 gift certificate to The Bellevue Collection, and lastly, admission to The VIP Shopping Night, immediately following the evening’s fall fashion show.

General admission tickets for ‘Front Row Fashion’ are $75, which includes a $20 gift certificate to The Bellevue Collection, drinks & appetizers, and admission to the VIP Shopping Night, as well. A complimentary Bellevue Collection swag bag will be given to all event attendees. To book your tickets for the show click here.

One surprising change to this year’s Fashion Week will be the noticeable absence of Nordstrom’s Fall Fashion Show. The Nordstrom Fall Fashion Show, for four years, had traditionally kicked off Bellevue Fashion Week. See below for the full list of the premier events during Bellevue’s Fall Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection:

PREMIER EVENTS

AUGUST 24 – 29
CFDA American Fashion Collection Photo Exhibit
August 16 – 29
Bellevue Square
In partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Assouline Publishing, Vogue presents the American Fashion Collection as an exhibit at Bellevue Square. The fashion installation will showcase still photography from the American Fashion Collection series of books.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
5: Fitness | Function | Fun | Fearless | Fashion
Thursday, August 26
lululemon athletica
Evergreen Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Doors open at 7:30 pm, Show starts at 8:30 pm. lululemon athletica celebrates 5 years in Bellevue. A party to remember that will leave you inspired. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at lululemon athletica in Bellevue Square. For more information call: 425.462.5530. All proceeds will support Islandwood.

Forever In Fashion
Thursday, August 26
Tiffany & Co.
6 – 8 pm
Tiffany & Co. invites you to discover a spectacular array of iconic Tiffany jewelry and the art of putting it all together. Invitation Only. Limited Availability. For more information please call 425.451.8844 or email bellevue@tiffany.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Front Row Fashion
Saturday, August 28
Presented by Vogue and The Bellevue Collection
To Benefit The Moyer Foundation
Doors open at 5:30 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm. Vogue brings the fall trends straight from the pages of the magazine to the runway offering Vogue’s insight on fall trends and how to wear fall fashions available at The Bellevue Collection. 100% of the Ticket Price Benefits The Moyer Foundation. Must be 21 or over. Hyatt Regency Evergreen Ballroom

All Access Tickets
$125
Your fashion experience includes complimentary valet parking, access to the private lounge where you’ll enjoy drinks and appetizers, entrance to the show, early preferred seating in rows one and two, an exclusive All Access swag bag, a $50 gift certificate to The Bellevue Collection and admittance to VIP Shopping Night following the show. Limited number of tickets are available.. Must be 21 or over.

Click here to purchase your Front Row Fashion – All Access tickets.

General Admission Tickets
$75
Your fashion experience includes drinks and appetizers, entrance to the show, swag bag, a $20 gift certificate to The Bellevue Collection and admittance to the VIP Shopping Night following the show. Must be 21 or over.

Click here to purchase your Front Row Fashion – General Admission tickets.

VIP Shopping Night at The Bellevue Collection
Saturday, August 28
8 – 10 pm
Bellevue Square Center Court
Have it all at your fingertips with decadent desserts, fashionable in-store events and a $20 gift certificate from The Bellevue Collection. You’ll also be privy to exclusive offers from select Bellevue Collection stores open late just for you. Participating stores will remain open until 10 pm. Event is for all ages and cost is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Space is limited. 100% of Ticket Price Benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue.

Click here to purchase your VIP Shopping Night tickets.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
Freestyle Theory
Sunday, August 29
Presented by SEVEN the Salon and Zebraclub
Evergreen Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Free your individuality and define your unique theory of style. SEVEN the Salon and Zebraclub ignite the runway with cutting edge designs. Cocktails at 7 pm Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $50 and exclusively available at all SEVEN the Salon and Zebraclub locations. For additional information please call SEVEN the Salon at 425.289.1777 or Zebraclub at 425.450.5542.

More In-Store Events to Follow

Downtown Bellevue Network’s Most Wanted List:

• Pret A Manger
• Michael Mina Restaurant
• W Hotel
• Ritz Carlton
• Dean & Deluca
• Zara
• CB2
• West Elm
• Trader Joe’s
• American Apparel
• Via Tribunali Pizzeria

What would you add to this list?

Flint, the men’s grooming salon on Main Street, was no longer able to weather the economy since opening in February of 2009. As of this week they are closed for business.

This news comes only 1 week after Artisanal Brasserie and The Artisanal Table called it quits at The Bravern, on top of other retailers and restaurants closing within the past few months.

Main Street, although being a popular destination in Downtown Bellevue, has recently had its struggles maintaining tenants. One of the major concerns of prospects is the lack of parking available for visitors. In February we asked readers what they would like to see added to Main Street, and with Flint closing, this adds yet another opportunity for future tenants.

The long rows of gleaming bottles that stretch out towards the back of Pete’s Wine Shop is impressive, with shelves decorated with bright tags listing wallet-friendly prices on quality wines. First-time visitors to the store are often taken aback by the wide selection of wine and beer in the unassuming corner space in Bellevue Plaza, an older retail center nestled between all the new buildings in Downtown Bellevue. Pete’s has been a go-to wine resource for 20 years, proving that — like a good wine — time, experience, and good character can make something truly exceptional.

Opening its doors in 1990, Pete’s Wine Shop in Bellevue was the Eastside counterpart to the Seattle store on Lake Union, which opened in 1971. Pete’s in Bellevue took over a space that was previously a restaurant, clearing out all the booths and dividers to make a spacious shopping experience. Jan Hunsley recalls a customer coming in and remembering the previous life of the store as a restaurant, pointing out where the dance floor used to be. Jan knows the history of Pete’s Wine Shop well, as before taking over as manager in April of this year, she had worked at this location for over 12 years, watching the shelves expand in wine choices and seeing the local love for this store remain the same as the city developed and grew around it.

What has kept Pete’s Wine Shop such a successful business is its discount pricing on wines of all types, from the everyday favorites to special occasion bottles. Their markups tend to be lower than grocery stores and wine boutiques, and their large selection of wine, all bought directly from the winemakers, experience a high turnover rate. They also have a sizeable beer selection, offering wide-market brands as well as rare, limited edition bottles from microbreweries. The most notable thing about Pete’s is the staff itself, a knowledgeable group resource of wine information, with most of the people previously being loyal customers before eventually working at the store. They happily talk shop with fellow wine enthusiasts, as they would share recommendations with a first-time visitor who might feel overwhelmed by all the choices. The shopping experience is meant to be relaxed and un-fussy –- it really is all about the wine and trying to find the best fit for a person’s tastes.

Wandering the rows of bottles is like a trip around the world. Over 12 countries are represented in Pete’s collection, including wines from classic locales like Italy and France, as well as countries gaining momentum in the world of wine production like New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa, and Austria.

For those wanting to uncork something local, Pete’s has an equally comprehensive selection of Washington wines to highlight the region’s own growing profile as a notable wine producer. Starting this summer, Pete’s will be having periodic weekday tasting events with a local focus. The first event on July 1st, from 4:30pm – 7:30pm will focus on Woodinville wineries, spotlighting selections from Pomum, Stevens, and Darby. Along with these new summer tasting events, Pete’s continues to have its regular weekend tastings from 3pm – 7pm every Saturday at their tasting bar towards the back of the store.

Pete’s Wine Shop
134 105th NE Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425.454.1100
Mon. – Fri. 10am – 8pm, Sat. 10am – 7pm, Sun. 11am – 5pm

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All Wild Summer Nights will charge a $5 cover and take place from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. All ticket sales go directly to benefit Hopelink. Tickets are available for purchase at The Bravern’s concierge desk or at the event itself.

SCHEDULE
June 24: James Baumgart Trio
July 1: Das Schwa
July 8: Dan Rapport
July 15: Ty Bailey B3 Trio
July 22: Darrius Willrich

Future musicians will continue to be announced over time.

If the weather does not allow for outdoor music, the music, appetizers, and beverages will move inside of Wild Ginger beginning at 8:00pm. All purchased tickets for any evening will be honored on a different date if one chooses not to attend due to rain.

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The following musicians have been added to the calendar:

Jul 29 – Eli Rosenblatt
Aug 5 – How Now Brown Cow
Aug 12 – Ty Bailie B3 Trio featuring “End Summer Hunger” event
Aug 19 – Alisha Roney
Aug 26 – Geoffrey Castle
Sept 2 – Soul Kata
Sept 9 – James Baumgart
Sept 16 – Dan Rapport

According to a report Thursday in the Seattle Times, Bellevue Square is suing Movado over its plans to close their Bellevue Square store, located on the first floor of the mall. Movado has plans to close the store in this month, even though it has a 3-year outstanding commitment.

The suit that has been filed against Movado in King County Superior Court is seeking past due rent as well as future rent, through the end of the company’s lease; Movado’s leases is set to expire on September 20, 2013 (possibly upwards of $600,000).

Movado has planned, nationally, to shut down their 27-boutique stores throughout the US, but will remain operating their outlet stores and one flagship store in New York City.