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 […]
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Lincoln Square Tower Expansion Topping Off Ceremony
The Lincoln Square expansion of the Bellevue office tower has reached a milestone. In a ceremony Friday morning, the last beam was erected, topping out the 31 story office tower. Upon completion, the addition will deliver an additional 710,000 square feet of Class A office space to The Bellevue Collection. […]
Tateuchi Center Receives $3.5M in New Donations
A state-of-the-arts performing arts center for Bellevue is a step closer to reality. The Tateuchi Center Capital campaign reported new donations of $3.5 million, brining the total for 2015 to nearly $25 million. Groundbreaking for the project is planned for spring 2017. Carl and Renee Behnke recently made a $3 […]
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 […]
Chef Jason Wilson Announces New Restaurant for W Bellevue Hotel
Kemper Development and Starwood Hotels & Resorts have reached an agreement to open a restaurant in the new Lincoln Square expansion and future hotel, W Bellevue. The deal was made with James Beard award-winning Chef, Jason Wilson, who earned national attention for his restaurant, Crush, a Seattle wood-fired steakhouse. The new […]
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 […]
Bellevue Rotary Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Inspiration Playground at Downtown Bellevue Park
Bellevue Rotary Club is conducting a crowdfunding campaign for the Inspiration Playground in the Downtown Park, the park for kids of all abilities as described at: inspirationplayground.org The campaign launched October 5th on Indiegogo. For three years, Bellevue Rotary has been working to create an inclusive playground and sensory gardens to […]
