Author: Peter

2016 Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival Headliners Announced

Since 2008, the Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival has been a local tradition. From June 1-5, locals will be treated to more than fifty free shows, produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association.  Headliners for the festival include Shemekia Copeland, and Etienne Charles. The rising jazz and blues artists will energize […]

Microsoft Retains Office Space at The Bravern

In June it was reported that Microsoft would vacate seven floors of office space at The Bravern. Last week Puget Sound Business Journal reported that the company has taken action to retain the property. Floors 4 – 10 was previously available to be leased, with a total of 166,873 square feet. Further, […]

Bellevue School District Partners with Microsoft for New Elementary School to Support Growing Downtown Population

The Bellevue School District and Microsoft plan to partner for the district’s first new elementary school in several years, the Bellevue Reporter reported. Elementary 18, the placeholder name, will be the second school in the district, after Sammamish High School, to collaborate with Microsoft. The 150 Microsoft Showcase Schools involved in the program […]

2015 Magic Season Kicks Off Nov 27

Starting Friday, Nov. 27, Downtown Bellevue launches holiday events for the whole family. The six-week celebration is the latest for the 19-year Bellevue tradition. Celebrants are invited to shop, dine, skate, create gingerbread houses, view a classic holiday performance, enjoy twinkling lights in a beautiful garden and see a magical […]

Impact Hub Bellevue to host launch party for new working space

Impact Hub Bellevue is a co-working space for 100 inspiring Eastside entrepreneurs and startups. On November 10th, in partnership with the City of Bellevue, Hub Bellevue will debut its space, including offices, conference rooms and an innovation lab. The official launch party will allow interested, prospective entrepreneurs, an opportunity to […]

The Bellevue Club Annual Holiday Bazaar Features Over 100 Vendors

The Bellevue Club Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held this Saturday, November 7th from 9 am – 5 pm. Check out the one hundred vendors in the Bellevue Club’s full-size basketball gymnasium and the Olympic Ballroom. From accessories, art, clothing and toys to delicious, local confections, there is something for […]