Author: Michael

Neiman Marcus Sign Goes Up At The Bravern

This week, the Neiman Marcus sign was put up at The Bravern. The sign is another indicator of the progress of The Bravern project, which includes 2 office towers, 2 condo towers, and a European-inspired shopping experience. Neiman Marcus is scheduled to open in September 2009. Photo Credit: Schnitzer West

Comics Return to Parlor Live

The buzz around Bellevue this past weekend was Parlor Live’s debut of comedy shows. If you didn’t get in on the first weekend of comedy, catch the Brooklyn Live! Tour featuring Brian Scolaro, with special guest Dwayne Perkins, this coming weekend. Shows are as follows: Thursday, 1/22 – 7:30pm; Friday, […]

High Fashion Shops Announced at The Bravern

Despite being in questionable economic times, The Bravern has continued to add luxury retailers to its collection of stores. Salvatore FerragamoItalian fashion house, Salvatore Ferragamo, is well known for its stylish stilettos – spotted on Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, and Greta Garbo. The store opened in 1927 as […]

Parlor Live Review: It’s A Hit!

Wednesday night marked the private grand opening of Parlor Live. 3 nationally recognized comedians made the Bellevue audience laugh like they had never heard a comedian before! There was high energy in the air at the intimate venue of Parlor Live, unusually unreserved for Bellevuites. The venue is a game […]

New Coffee & Tea Shop Opens With Environmental Conscience

In late December The Green Grind Organic Coffee & Tea Co. opened their doors to business, across the way from Bellevue Downtown Park. Their mission is simple, “Partner with people and companies who are taking action to protect our environment as well as the economic viability of the communities in […]

Give Input Into Light Rail Project

On Jan 28th, 29th, and Feb 2nd, members of the community will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on Sound Transit’s Light Rail, which will run through Downtown Bellevue and other areas of the Eastside. Sound Transit is holding a 75-day comment period on the detailed study of the […]

Ice Arena Re-opens & Extends Season

Just a reminder that the Group Health Ice Arena re-opened on Dec 27th as an open-air arena and will stay open until Monday, Jan 19th! The Arena closed for a short span during the holidays, when the tent covering it collapsed during the week Downtown Bellevue was having heavy snowfall. […]

Parlor Live To Feature National Headliner Comedians

Parlor Live is set to debut their first dedicated performances, January 15th – 17th. The acts are set and will feature nationally known comedians Kivi Rogers, Kenny Kane, and Frances Dilorenzo. These comedians have been featured on The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, Comics Unleashed, and more. Tickets for the […]

New Urban Eats: 3 Courses for $30 in Downtown Bellevue

New Urban Eats, a restaurant promotion The Seattle Times is running from January 4th – 29th (Sunday – Thursday), allows you to enjoy 3 courses for $30 at 0/8 Seafood Grill and Pearl Bar & Dining. This is a great opportunity for those who have not yet enjoyed Pearl since its grand […]