Arts

Downtown Bellevue Features ‘Bellwether’ Sculpture Exhibition

“Bellwether,” the City of Bellevue’s biennial sculpture exhibition, will open this week in downtown Bellevue. The public is welcome to meet the artists during a free opening celebration from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 27, at City Hall. The artwork will be on display through Oct. 12. This year’s exhibition, […]

The Bellevue Collection Celebrates Lunar New Year

The Bellevue Collection will present a weekend of art, music, and dance in celebration of the 2014 Lunar New Year in downtown Bellevue next month. Eastside residents can view traditional and contemporary cultural demonstrations during the Lunar New Year Celebration at Bellevue Square’s Center Court from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, […]

Tickets on Sale for Local ‘Chop Shop’ Dance Festival

Seattle and Eastside artists will perform in the 7th annual “Chop Shop” contemporary dance festival at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue in early 2014. The festival stars local dancers, including The Stone Dance Collective, Spectrum Dance Theater, Anna Conner + CO, Pocket Inc., and Price Suddarth. Artists […]

Bellevue Arts Museum Celebrates 67th Annual ARTSfair

Downtown Bellevue residents can enjoy juried art, live entertainment, and tasty food during the 67th annual ARTSfair on July 26-28 at the Bellevue Arts Museum and Bellevue Square. Admission to the museum and the fair is free. The museum’s current exhibition, “Patti Warashina: Wit and Wisdom” features a 50-year retrospective […]

Bellevue Jazz Festival Announces Headliners

The sixth annual Bellevue Jazz Festival recently announced its headline artists for the upcoming musical celebration in downtown Bellevue. Headliners include: Carlos Cascante y su Tumbao at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Bake’s Place. Admission is $15. Kendrick Scott Oracle plus Evan Flory-Barnes’; On Loving The […]

Party in Downtown Bellevue La Dolce Vita style at BAMignite

If you’re looking for a vibrant, eclectic event, add BAMignite to your calendar, Friday, April 12, 8pm – midnight. The Bellevue Art Museum is highlighting its exhibitions and wants you to join the celebration La Dolce Vita style! That’s Italian for “the sweet life” or “the good life”. Attendees can […]

Tickets on Sale for Annual Contemporary Dance Festival

Tickets are now on sale for the sixth annual “Chop Shop: Bodies of Work, A Contemporary Dance Festival” at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue. The festival takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, and at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17. It offers a sampling of contemporary […]

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 […]

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 […]