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Arts generate $54 million in Bellevue
Per national study, event attendees spend big beyond admissionBellevue’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $54.3 million in economic activity in 2022, according to a national study. The…
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Bellevue Schools superintendent to keynote Bellevue Essentials graduation
With a keynote speech from Bellevue Schools Superintendent Kelly Aramaki, the 2023 class of Bellevue Essentials will graduate Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m., at City Hall. All are welcome to the…
City hands out 800 free trees
Volunteers also plant trees at Bannerwood Park for Arbor Day
The city continues to support the addition of essential tree canopy, giving away 800 free trees to residents Oct. 20 and 21. With the…
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City seeks artist to design art for LGBTQ+ pride intersection
Applications due by Nov. 8
The City of Bellevue has issued a call for an artist to design a creative pavement treatment celebrating LGBTQ+ pride for a downtown intersection. Artists living in King,…
Weigh in on vision statements for draft Comprehensive Plan
After 18 months of outreach, during which more than 5,000 people who live, work and/or play in Bellevue shared their thoughts on the future of the city, planners are drafting an update of the…
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Main Street open to pedestrians during Wine Walk Sept. 14
One-night event hosted by Old Bellevue Merchants Association
Just in time for a bit of beautiful summer weather to close out the season, the city has partnered with the Old Bellevue Merchants…
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Bellwether to feature mix of art forms
Live music, digital residencies and silent disco all in September
A variety of performances, ranging from live music to video poems to a silent disco party, will feature in this year’s edition of…
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Keep Bellevue Beautiful campaign launches
Whether it’s picking up litter or reporting abandoned shopping carts, residents have long played an essential role in making Bellevue a lovely city. This year, with the “Keep Bellevue Beautiful”…
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Neighborhood Walks in Newport, Crossroads and NW Bellevue
Neighborhood Walks — in which City Manager Brad Miyake and city department directors visit Bellevue neighborhoods to walk and talk with residents — return for an eighth summer. The walks will be in…
![Parks & Community Services Director Michael Shiosaki speaks at a 2022 Neighborhood Walk in Lake Hills.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-07/Neighborhood%20Walk%20Lake%20Hills%202022.jpg?h=ced67928&itok=phrDmuoU)
Hello Piloti! Celebration for new art at Downtown Park
June 24 event to mark completion of Northeast gateway
Bellevue’s newest public art piece, which completes the northeast gateway at Downtown Park, will set the stage for dancers, donuts and DJ…
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