Downtown Bellevue’s John Howie Steak and The Shops at The Bravern will host a fundraiser to benefit Tomoko Bryant, an employee of Chef John Howie fighting breast cancer, from 5:30-7:30pm, on Thursday, July 21. The event will take place in conjunction with “Sips & Sounds,” an outdoor happy hour featuring […]
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Bellevue’s ‘Live at Lunch’ Series Offers 30 Free Outdoor Concerts
This summer’s “Live at Lunch” outdoor concert series, presented by The Bellevue Downtown Association, will kick off July 5 and run from noon to 1:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through Sept. 8. Northwest bands will perform a variety of music during 30 free concerts in the 10-week series. Tuesday […]
Wells Fargo Lays Off 114 Employees in Downtown Bellevue
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is laying off 114 employees and closing its downtown Bellevue office, according to an article in The Seattle Times. Wells Fargo & Co. decided to close the office, located at 600 108th Ave. NE, when its lease came up for renewal, according to the article. The […]
27 Downtown Bellevue Restaurants Participate in July’s ‘Dine to Win’ Promotion
Downtown Bellevue restaurant patrons will have a chance to win trips to Hawaii and Napa Valley during Bellevue Local Table’s “Dine to Win” promotional event in July. Guests who spend at least $20 (before tax and gratuity) at any of the 27 participating restaurants will be given entry forms, which […]
Symetra Bellevue Family 4th Features Fireworks and Live Music
The 20th annual Symetra Bellevue Family 4th will feature a fireworks display synchronized to a live performance by the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as children’s activities, a C-17 flyover, and live music at the Bellevue Downtown Park. The 43-year-old Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra’s farewell concert will take place during this […]
‘Sips & Sounds’ Offers Live Music at The Bravern
The outdoor summer music series “Sips & Sounds” (previously Wild Summer Nights) begins next month at The Bravern in downtown Bellevue. Guests can enjoy live music during this all-ages event at 5:30-7:30pm every Thursday in July and August. Wild Ginger will offer drinks and appetizers in the fireside lounge, and a […]
El Gaucho Bellevue Presents 3rd Annual ‘Pour on the Plaza’
El Gaucho will host its third annual wine and food event, “Pour on the Plaza,” on Saturday, June 25, on its new outdoor patio in City Center Plaza in downtown Bellevue. During the 2-5 p.m. event, guests can sample appetizers from both El Gaucho and Waterfront Seafood Grill and taste […]
Design for New Downtown High-rise Approved
The design for Soma Towers, a new 2-building development in downtown Bellevue, was approved last week, according to an article in the Bellevue Reporter. The new high-rise is planned to offer mixed-use retail, restaurants, and 266 residential units, including 34 affordable housing units. The 21- and 18-story towers, connected by […]
Bellevue Jazz Festival Starts Next Week
The Bellevue Jazz Festival will celebrate community and the power of music on Wednesday, June 1, through Sunday, June 5, in downtown Bellevue. More than 50 jazz performances will take place at downtown restaurants, the Lincoln Square lobby, and the Bellevue Arts Museum during the festival. Most of the shows […]
One Main Street Condominiums Announces Sale of Retail Spaces
A local investment group has purchased One Main Street Condominiums’ 3 street-level retail condominium spaces in downtown Bellevue. One Main Retail Ventures, LLC has purchased the 3 retail spaces, which total about 4,427 square feet, according to a press statement. Up to 15 parking stalls will be available to retail […]
