Author: Lauren

Bellevue Arts Museum to Celebrate New Exhibitions at BAMignite

The Bellevue Arts Museum will celebrate its fall art exhibitions with a late night party next in November. BAMignite, which runs from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Nov. 16, will feature cocktails, art-making, performances by Seattle aerialists, and music by KEXP DJs Riz and Alex Ruder. During the event, the […]

New Marriott Hotel Set for Downtown Bellevue Site

The City of Bellevue announced this week that a new Marriott hotel will be built on a vacant one-acre site at 200 110th Avenue NE in downtown Bellevue. An entity related to Indiana-based White/Peterman Properties, Inc. purchased the site for $15 million last week, according to a press statement. The […]

The Bravern Office Towers For Sale

The Bravern office towers are for sale once again. Principal Real Estate Investors purchased the two towers for $410 million in 2010. Now it’s looking for a buyer for the 750,000-square-foot project, according to a brochure. The listing includes a 3,100-stall parking garage. The brochure advises that buyers can assume […]

Bellevue Club to Host Holiday Bazaar

As the holiday season approaches, the Bellevue Club is gearing up for its annual Holiday Bazaar. The Bellevue Club invites the public to shop for creative gifts for family and friends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Admission is free. During the Holiday Bazaar, more than 100 […]

‘Whimsical’ Playground Planned for Bellevue Downtown Park

Local residents are invited to a “Play for All” Expo showcasing plans for a new playground at the Bellevue Downtown Park on Saturday. The city aims to redesign and expand the park’s playground to accommodate children with disabilities. The “Inspiration Playground” will engage the senses with tactile sculptures and an […]

‘Chips for Charity’ Raises Funds for Bellevue Lifespring

Mark your calendars for a night of charitable gambling at the “Chips for Charity Fundraiser” on Oct. 11 at the Bellevue Club. The downtown fundraiser will feature a live DJ, raffles, and classic casino games, with proceeds benefitting Bellevue Lifespring. The event is open to ages 21 and up. Festivities […]

Moksha Indian Restaurant Opens at Bellevue Square

Moksha, a new family-owned restaurant featuring Karaikudi-style Indian cuisine, will open Monday, Sept. 24, at Bellevue Square. The menu offers both meat and vegetarian dishes from northern and southern regions of India. Moksha’s signature dish, Karaikudi curry, combines stir-fried lamb or vegetables with onion, garlic, tomato, black pepper, curry leaf, […]

Bellevue Downtown Association President Resigns

Bellevue Downtown Association President Leslie Lloyd submitted her resignation last week, according to a statement from the BDA. Lloyd has accepted the position of executive director at the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. However, she will stay on to aid the BDA in its transition through Jan. […]

Flywheel to Open in Downtown Bellevue

A new indoor cycling studio known as Flywheel will open in downtown Bellevue on Saturday. Flywheel, which is also in South Lake Union, offers a cardio workout for the whole body with climbs and descents, as well as weighted bars to strengthen arms. The bikes are arranged stadium style and […]

Downtown Bellevue Spotlights ‘Fashion’s Night Out’

Celebrate “Fashion’s Night Out” at both The Bellevue Collection and The Shops at The Bravern on Thursday, Sept. 6. The Bravern will feature a red carpet arrival, live music, fall fashion shows, and outdoor DJs at 6-10 p.m. Fashion runway shows will take place at 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Neiman Marcus […]