The highly anticipated Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection is set to take center stage on September 8-9. As the Pacific Northwest’s most prominent style event, Fashion Week promises to deliver a captivating experience that showcases the best of fall fashion, while inspiring attendees to embrace their individual style. Jennifer […]
Arts
New Art Structure at Bellevue Park to be Unveiled with Celebration June 24
Bellevue is preparing to unveil its latest masterpiece: Piloti, a striking public art installation that will grace the northeast gateway of Downtown Park. This awe-inspiring structure, created by the acclaimed New York art-architecture studio THEVERYMANY, will captivate visitors with its fluted columns and a perforated canopy, creating an atmosphere perfect […]
Bellevue Downtown’s Summer Music Series to Feat. Beer & Wine Garden, Food Trucks
The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the highly anticipated return of its outdoor summer concert series, Bellevue Beats & Bites. Now in its 23rd year, the series promises to deliver a season of live music, delectable bites, and a brand new addition: a Thursday evening beer and wine garden. From […]
23′ Art Installation Reaches Completion at Bellevue Park
The new art installation at Bellevue Downtown Park has reached completion. The 23-foot art installation has been named “Piloti”. The art piece is made up of 6,665 individual pieces and 180,000 rivets. Created by Marc Fornes/THEVERYMANY, the art piece is intended to reflect Bellevue’s innovative technology sector, love of natural […]
Performing Arts Center Eastside Hires New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Performing Arts Center Eastside recently appointed Lora Unger as the Center’s new Executive Director. She began her position on May 1st, 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Lora to PACE as our new Executive Director,” said Board Chair Eric Stelter. “We were all impressed by […]
Amazon’s 2023 Artist in Residence Program Largest to Date
The sixth annual Artist in Residence program put on by Amazon provides local Seattle-area artists with a $15,000 grant, 10 weeks of studio space the Bellevue or Seattle offices, and an opportunity to connect with Amazon employees by sharing their artistic inspiration and processes. This year, the program will feature […]
BelRed Area Strives to Establish Itself as Arts District on the Eastside
The BelRed Arts District Association, a nonprofit partner, is leading the effort to establish the BelRed area as an arts district, according to the City Council. The organization wants the city to make the area east of downtown “the epicenter of arts, culture, creativity, and innovation on the Eastside.” The […]
2023 Wintergrass Festival in Downtown Bellevue to Begin Feb 23rd
The Wintergrass Festival is coming back to Bellevue from February 23rd through February 26th. It will be taking place at both Hyatt Regency Bellevue and The Westin Bellevue. The concert will be exploring the world of Torch and Twang, according to the website. It will feature Americana and bluegrass singers […]
Bellevue Park’s Northeast Gateway Closed as Permanent Artwork Takes Shape
According to signage at Bellevue Downtown Park, for the next six to eight weeks, permanent public artwork is being built for the community to enjoy. The artist, Marc Fornes, who founded Brooklyn-based architecture and art studio, THEVERYMANY, has created the artwork that will be on display. It is located at […]
All Ages Invited to Learn and Create with Bellevue Library’s Makerspace
We are spotlighting Bellevue Library’s Makerspace. This is a free workspace for people of all ages to learn, collaborate, and create through hands-on experience. The different makerspaces include equipment and supplies for art, sewing, audio and video recording, coding, robotics and more. Bring your children or indulge in a hobby […]