Kemper Freeman Jr., the owner of Kemper Development Co. launched his own blog in late 2012 at www.kemperfreeman.com. Since its launch the site has had routine posts a couple times a month. It has given Kemper Freeman Jr. a forum to provide information that is specific to his infinitives, issues, […]
Bellevue News
Molly Mesnick to Host ‘The Fashion of Fitness’ at Pure Barre
Local celebrity and former contestant of “The Bachelor” Molly Mesnick will host an event with Neiman Marcus called “The Fashion of Fitness” at Pure Barre in downtown Bellevue on Friday, Feb. 22. During the 6-9 p.m. event, Pure Barre Owner Sami Sweeney will teach two Pure Barre classes. Neiman Marcus […]
1 Hundred Bistro Opens at Ten20 Tower
The newest restaurant to open in Downtown Bellevue is 1 Hundred Bistro. It is located on 108th Ave NE at the base of Ten20 Tower. The restaurant takes over the previous Grand Cru location. In addition to serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 1 Hundred Bistro will offer nightlife inclusive of […]
Downtown Bellevue Bar Crawl to Raise Funds for Ovarian Cancer Research
The second annual Totally Teal Toast, an ’80s themed bar crawl in downtown Bellevue, will raise funds for the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research, on Saturday, Feb. 23. The fundraiser will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Lot No. 3, and continue at Pearl Bar & Dining, Paddy […]
Tommy Bahama to Open in Bellevue Square
According to Kemper Development Company, Tommy Bahama will be opening a store in Bellevue Square. The store will be located on the second level in-between to the Apple Store and Nordstrom (what great company to be in). This will be Tommy Bahama’s second (non-outlet) store in the state. The only other […]
Wintergrass Music Festival Returns to Bellevue for Fourth Year
More than 150 regional and national musicians will perform bluegrass during the upcoming Wintergrass Music Festival in downtown Bellevue. Wintergrass 2013 will run from Thursday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 3, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, located at 900 Bellevue Way NE. Tickets are available online. The annual four-day festival […]
Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Downtown Bellevue residents donning cocktail attire can walk the red carpet to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital this month. The Academy Awards viewing party kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Bellevue’s Lincoln Square Cinemas. Guests will enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a […]
Bellevue Square J.C. Penney to Receive Remodel
The Bellevue Square J.C. Penney store has been in need of an update for some time. According to our news partner the Seattle Times, new Penney’s CEO Ron Johnson, has decided to begin a dramatic rebuild of the Bellevue store. Penney is embarking on the introduction of its store-within-a-store concept. […]
Bellevue Downtown Association Announces 2012 Place Makers
The Bellevue Downtown Association announced their 2012 Place Maker awards on Thursday at their 39th Annual Celebration. The awards go to people and organizations that contributed to making Downtown Bellevue a great place to live work and play. === Arts Champion: Mary Pat Byrne Arts are an important piece of […]
Girl Power Hour Fit & Fabulous Event in Downtown Bellevue
Here is a networking opportunity that may be of interest to local, professional business women. Fit & Fabulous is an event produced by Girl Power Hour, the creators of an engaging, creative, and stylish way, for business women to expand their business and social circles. Fit & Fabulous will feature […]
