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Brazen Sothebyâ€™s International Realty Presents Our Monthly

Bellevue Luxury Residential Report Sold / Original

Days on

Address

Zip Code

Original List Price

Sold Price

List Price %

Market

8813 NE 19th St

98004

$7,489,000

$7,100,000

94.8%

9500 NE 18th St

98004

$5,838,000

$5,388,000

92.3%

264

9616 Hilltop Rd

98004

$4,580,000

$4,175,000

91.2%

3220 78th Place NE

98039

$4,268,000

$4,100,000

96.1%

9216 NE 13th St

98004

$3,998,000

$3,950,000

98.8%

63 Skagit Key

98006

$3,700,000

$3,850,000

104.1%

9217 NE 5th St

98004

$3,798,000

$3,300,000

86.9%

9641 NE 29th St

98004

$3,500,000

$3,260,000

93.1%

2019 79th Ave NE

98039

$3,000,000

$2,900,000

96.7%

2610 98th Ave NE

98004

$2,888,000

$2,900,000

100.4%

10008 SE 8th St

98004

$2,748,300

100.0%

10905 NE 18th Place

98004

$2,599,950

100.0%

10254 NE 21st Place

98004

$2,799,950

$2,550,000

91.1%

100

16922 SE 33rd Ct

98007

$2,495,000

$2,360,000

94.6%

12829 SE 2nd St

98005

$2,150,000

$2,098,000

97.6%

**This data is a sampling of sold properties from December 2017 (Source: Northwest MLS)

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FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

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The Maker Movement

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WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD “MAKER,” WHAT COMES TO MIND? A quick Google search offers some ideas: a constructor, a builder, a producer, a designer, an architect, but, in its simplest terms, a person that makes or produces something. In this month’s issue, you’ll be immersed in articles that focus on just that: makers—people who produce things. You’ll see it in the art, jewelry, food and homes throughout both these pages and our community. But this concept of makers is more than just the people who create unique works of art, handcrafted jewelry, textiles or furniture, or goods you can find throughout local boutiques or on locally-maintained Etsy pages.

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AROUND TOWN members, and nonmembers to rejuvenate and recover as part of their healthy lifestyle. The

Bellevue

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Center

open

seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 206.712.7900 or visit LifeTimeAthletic.com/Bellevue.

THRILLIST NAMES BELLEVUE ONE OF 'COUNTRY'S BEST SUBURBS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE FOOD' Thrillist, which describes itself as "a leading men's digital lifestyle brand, providing all that's new,

LIFE TIME ATHLETIC SET TO OPEN IN LATE MARCH 2018 AT THE SHOPS AT BRAVERN Life Time, the nation’s only Healthy Way of Life

tainment, nightlife, gadgets and gear in the U.S. and the U.K.," has named Bellevue as one of the "Country's Best Suburbs for People Who Love Food."

brand, is bringing its nationally recognized, all-en-

"Bellevue has quietly elevated its culinary

compassing healthy living, healthy aging, healthy

game over the years, serving to complement

entertainment experience to the Pacific Northwest.

Seattle’s storied food scene rather than compete

The region’s first Life Time Athletic destination is

with it," the article says. "Still, even divorced from

scheduled to open in late March at The Shops at

Emerald City altogether, Bellevue is a formidable

The Bravern. A Preview Center is now open daily at

and lovely example of the wide array of fresh,

The Bravern, 700 110th Avenue, Suite 270, for pro-

artisan fare that makes the Pacific Northwest so

spective members to learn about the destination,

unique ... Here, seafood is king."

brand philosophy and member benefits. Catering to the fit-focused city, Life Time Bellevue will offer more than 40,000-square-feet of expertly

Thrillist goes on to cite Seastar, Musashi's, Dough Zone, Mediterranean Kitchen and Daniel's Broiler as some of the city's best restaurants.

appointed space housing a 10,000-square-foot

The article concludes with "Still, for all its tradi-

fitness and training floor, five specialized studios,

tional flair, Bellevue’s on top of the new trends too,

healthy fast-casual eatery and boutique day spa.

as evidenced by the elevated bar fare of Lot No.

Offering an elevated health and fitness experi-

3 and the newish Lincoln South Food Hall, where

ence complete with the industry’s most certified

burgers, bar, pizza and poke find common ground

and trained professionals, an opulent resort-like

under one roof, giving off a food cart-style experi-

space, lavish amenities and cutting-edge program-

ence without the need to stand in the rain."

ming, Life Time Bellevue will be the first of its kind

Also on the list are Annandale, Virginia;

upon opening. Members will enjoy unmatched

Beaverton, Oregon; Dearborn, Michigan; Decatur,

offerings, such as a cycle studio hosting three sig-

Georgia; Dublin, Ohio; Evanston, Illinois; Larkspur,

nature classes; functional studio with eight signa-

California; Pearland, Texas; Round Rock, Texas; and

ture group classes from kettlebell workouts to barre;

Winter Park, Florida.

four distinct yoga flows; private and group Pilates classes; and the industry’s top expert instructors and nutritionists equipped to help members achieve their health objectives and fitness goals.

unknown or under-appreciated in food, drink, enter-

NEW PARKING REQUIREMENT NOW IN EFFECT A parking regulation in Bellevue will continue to

Life Time Athletic Bellevue is also home to Life

prohibit parking in the same public place for more

Cafe, a fast-casual restaurant serving healthy food

than 24 hours but adds a requirement that vehicles

and beverages free of trans fats, bleached flours

must be moved to a different block. The new ordi-

and artificial flavors, colors and sweeteners with

nance took effect in late December.

ample seating and spaces for working or hanging

The revised code (BCC 11.23.020) closes a loop-

out with friends or colleagues. Life Spa, a luxury

hole that allowed drivers to move their vehicles a

spa, will provide skin and massage services for

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few inches to avoid a ticket. The change means that people cannot store a vehicle in the same place on the street for an extended period. The vehicle must be moved to a different block every 24 hours to avoid a ticket which will cost $42, up from $40. Information on this and other parking regulations is available on the city’s parking rules and restrictions page. City code enforcement is complaint-based and can be filed using MyBellevue, the city’s online service request portal and mobile app, or by calling code enforcement at 425.452.4570.

IN COMPETITION, BELLEVUE SCHOOLS CUT CAFETERIA WASTE DRAMATICALLY In its sixth year, the Green Genius Cafeteria Challenge inspired students at 20 Bellevue schools to cut their lunch waste collectively to just 10 per-

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cent of the national average. Puesta del Sol Elementary School took first place among the participating elementary schools, with its students averaging just 2.7 grams of garbage—the weight of a penny—on contest day. Students at the other first-place schools, Sammamish High School and Chinook Middle School, generated about 14 grams of waste that day, the weight of two quarters. Bellevue Utilities and the Bellevue School District cosponsor the Green Genius Challenge each November for America Recycles Day. The 20 schools that participated, more than any other year, represented almost 14,000 students and staff. The garbage generated by the students at those

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schools would average under 7 pounds for an entire year, compared to the 67 pounds of lunch waste generated annually by the average American student, according to the EPA. In the weeks leading up to contest day, staff and students used many strategies to motivate including student presentations, assemblies, posters, announcements, costumes, progress charts and competitions between grades. An updated how-to video from the city also helped. Students, teachers and even custodians taught students how to sort their stuff into compost, recyclables and trash. Schools weighed their garbage on contest day, with the schools with the lowest garbage per student winning prizes, while the waste reduction behaviors continue throughout the school year. Puesta del Sol will get lunch with the “Carbon Yeti,” Bellevue Utilities’ furry, friendly mascot. Cherry Crest Elementary took second place, with

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MASTER JEWELER

24 HOURS WITH

KIA FANAEIAN PEOPLE CAN BE VERY PARTICULAR WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT THEY WEAR, BUT EVEN MORE SO WHEN IT COMES TO JEWELRY. Artist and master jeweler Kia Fanaeian knows this all too well. Kia is part owner of Diamonds Inc., located on Main Street in Old Bellevue, and precision happens to be one of his greatest strengths. He specializes in diamonds, yellow and pink colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, but works with all

8:00 AM

types of stones and materials. Watching Kia work makes it

Start the work day with casting jewelry

very clear that he is extremely detail oriented and dedicated to making sure his clients' needs are met.

10:00 AM

Place finishing touches on customized grill

“The majority of my work are custom pieces,” he shares. “People want something that nobody else has.” Kia works hard to do just that. The master jeweler brings

11:30 AM

Work at the laser prestation welder

almost a lifetime of experience and passion to Diamonds Inc. He learned the art of jewelry design in Iran, working in his father’s factory, and also by teaching himself. He moved

1: 0 0 PM

Cut designs and shape into metal

to the United States 17 years ago, furthering his experience at Nique Design Jewelers, until landing at Diamond’s Inc. with a greater stake in the company.

3:00 PM

Set diamonds

4:30 PM

Clean and polish jewelry

Kia’s typically starts his days casting the jewelry, but his routines constantly change to meet the constantly changing needs of clients. He can spend anywhere between one to three days or more on one design and can also get through several designs in just one day. The art dictates the time and the amount of commitment. What does not change, however, is Kia’s pledge to see each vision through.

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THIS IS A STORY THAT BEGINS—AND ENDS—WITH

COFFEE.

Nine

years

ago,

Bellden Cafe owners and husband-and-wife duo Claire and Eddy Sumadiwirya first met at a coffee shop in Bellevue. What started as a blind date led to hours of conversation and, among many topics, they discussed their mutual dream of someday owning a local cafe. Three months later they were married, and four years post-wedding the couple found themselves moving to Shanghai with their 5-month-old son, Eiden. While living there, Eiden grew very sick and was hospitalized for weeks, making the family’s time abroad extremely difficult. Claire and Eddie diligently remained by their son’s side through long, taxing hours. The hospital’s community took notice and came together to support the couple with janitors and nurses bringing a cup of coffee or bowl of homemade soup to help them sustain. While the experience was challenging, Eiden soon recovered, and Claire and Eddie were once again inspired to pursue their initial dream of opening a coffee shop, a place that could foster the connection and community they felt during their stay in the hospital, simply through a cup of coffee. They returned home to Bellevue and opened Bellden Cafe in April 2017, a coffee shop with an emphasis on both specialty coffee and supporting local charities. Each quarter, the cafe creates a specialty latte, with 25-50 percent of each sale distributed to a local nonprofit. A household favorite, “Let Me Love You Latte” is a warming and bright blend of honey, cinnamon and orange that pairs exceptionally well with beans from Coava Coffee Roasters and either whole or oat milk (for the nondairy drinkers). Proceeds from the “Let Me Love You Latte” go to Jubilee Reach, a Bellevuebased nonprofit that offers mentoring, tutoring and 20 after-school club and sports activities to low-income families across 14 different school districts. The nonprofit’s mission is to make every child feel known, loved and develop a sense of belonging to something greater than self. When you visit Bellden Cafe, you can enjoy your delicious cuppa and also feel good about your contribution to the community. Bellden Cafe is located at 10527 Main St., Bellevue. For more information, visit BelldenCafe.com . 22

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THE ART OF SURRENDER IN CORRIE LAVELLE EBEL'S LIFE AND ART, VULNERABILITY AND SURRENDER ARE RECURRING THEMES

ARTICLE EARL BENJAMIN | PHOTOGRAPHY TRE JAMES 24

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ALTHOUGH

CORRIE

LAVELLE

EBEL

Taking one glance at her work, how-

HAS BEEN PASSIONATE ABOUT ART,

ever, quickly reveals there is indeed an

DESIGN AND STYLE HER ENTIRE LIFE,

extremely talented artist behind it.

SHE STRUGGLED WITH THE IDEA OF CALLING HERSELF AN ARTIST.

Corrie’s main form of art is through encaustic painting, and she uses this

“Never once in my life did I entertain

method as an expression of her personal-

the thought that I was an artist, let alone a

ity along with emotional healing. Encaustic

full-time artist with a blossoming career,”

is a wax-based paint that is complied of

Corrie says.

beeswax, resin and pigment. “At the start of each piece, I see nothing but a blank canvas. Stroke by stroke, bits

“Once you say you’re an artist, you become

of my life begin to appear. Emotions, experiences, thoughts—one by one they start to collect onto the panel until a story is created," she says. "When I'm working on a piece, the exterior of my life blurs and my

vulnerable, and that's a

soul moves into focus. I see myself in every

scary thing.”

wax, the edges soften, layers are revealed,

painting. When I finally add heat to the and I am constantly reminded how beautifully complex life is."

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When I'm working on a piece, the exterior of my life blurs and my soul moves into focus. I see myself in every painting. When I finally add heat to the wax, the edges soften, layers are revealed, and I am constantly reminded how beautifully complex life is.

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Ironically, her first experience in painting abstract encaustics was a “mistake” that led her on a new path. “I’d spent hours in my garage and basement pouring my emotions over a wood canvas. I was working on a gift for my sister, and I made a mistake," she says. "To salvage the encaustic wax, I heated it high enough to melt it off the board. When I started this process of reverting my work, I began to see the wax and pigments blending in an unexpected expression of deep beauty and emotional communication." This moment directly correlates with two reoccurring themes in her own life and art: vulnerability and surrender. “I wish that I would have been confident with what I know. In the beginning, I was constantly questioning the validity of my work. In the past five years, I’ve grown into my own metaphorical skin as an artist.” She encourages young artists to know their mission, connect with other artists and to never say no to any opportunity, large or small.

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OPEN HOUSE

in the home with... ANN MOLITOR AND ZURI HECTOR'S YARROW POINT HOME IS COMFORTABLE AND MODERN

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NATURAL LIGHT:

Ann and Zuri designed their home with large windows throughout the house to keep the house bright.

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MUSIC ROOM:

A cozy room in the house to unwind and create.

MUSIC ROOM: The room features a mixture of old and new, complete with piano, guitars and antique violin.

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND PROXIMITY TO CITY CENTERS OF BOTH SEATTLE AND THE EASTSIDE MAKES THE TOWN OF YARROW POINT ONE OF BELLEVUE’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER NEIGHBORHOODS. Nestled in by Lake Washington on all three sides, the Yarrow Point peninsula boasts charming homes amongst natural Pacific Northwest landscapes. Meet Ann Molitor and Zuri Hector, residents of Yarrow Point whose custom-designed and built home is eye-catching and modern, while also warm and welcoming. The couple met while attending the University of Southern California, and now call Bellevue home with their two sons, Jared, 19, and Ayden, 16. Zuri grew up in San Francisco, and Ann was born and raised in Bellevue. Jared attends Stanford University, and Ayden is a sophomore at Eastside Catholic.

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FAMILY ROOM:

Furry interior accents, large couch and modern fireplace make for a homey and comfortable space.

Both Zuri and Ann are in the real estate industry. Zuri and his partner and fellow Bellevue resident Greg Arms run Milestone Northwest, an Eastside real estate development and building company. Ann, an attorney, works side by side with her four sisters and one brother running their family business, Greenbank Development—named after their family cabin on Whidbey Island. Greenbank and Milestone collaborate on several projects throughout the Eastside, including Ann’s and Zuri’s home. Their house was designed for exactly the way they live: unfussy and informal. As a result, you will not find a formal dining or living room because they are a casual bunch who host family and friends often but do so while plunked down in front of a TV with food in their laps. Their home is a mixture of contemporary design and finishes with touches of family antiques and inherited pieces.

FAMILY ROOM:

This room features furniture and decor from Restoration Hardware, West Elm and Room & Board.

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POCKET OFFICE: With a small footprint (not much more than a closet), they created a hardworking home productivity center.

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DINING: A dining area perfect

for entertaining family and friends: modern, open and welcoming.

KITCHEN: A kitchen with the

works, yet it's "unfussy" and relaxed with bar seating and open dining area. The room is completed with a built-in espresso machine.

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From-Scratch Pasta Yield: 1 pound WHAT YOU NEED

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 large eggs WHAT YOU DO

1. Mound the flour in the center of a work surface with a well in the middle. Crack the eggs into the well and beat with a fork until smooth, then work flour into eggs with the fork. Use a bench scraper to work in the rest of the flour a little at a time. When the flour is incorporated, form the dough with your hands into a rounded mass for kneading. Lightly dust your workspace with flour and knead dough about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Cover dough with a bowl or plastic wrap and rest 1 1/2 hours, or chill overnight. 2. To roll by hand, flour a clean work surface. Vigorously roll dough to a very thin circle and roll constantly with even pressure as it stretches for several minutes until as thin as possible, almost translucent. 3. To cut by hand, lightly fold sheets one at a time into thirds and cut to desired thickness. Recipe from MarthaStewart.com.

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Dark Chocolate Truffles WHAT YOU NEED

1/2 cup heavy cream 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup cocoa powder, for dusting WHAT YOU DO

1. Bring the cream to just a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate in a bowl and let stand about 10 minutes to melt the chocolate. Add the vanilla, stir until smooth and set aside to cool for 1 hour at room temperature. 2. Beat chocolate at medium speed until thick and light-colored. Spread over the bottom of a baking dish, smooth and refrigerate 2 hours until firm. 3. Pour cocoa powder onto a deep plate or shallow bowl, and using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of chocolate. Roll in cocoa powder until coated and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Recipe from FoodNetwork.com.

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16 ounces Bokek Dead Sea Salt 20 drops lavender essential oil WHAT YOU DO

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THE STUDIO OPENED ITS FIRST SET OF DOORS 13 YEARS AGO IN DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE. Owner Cindy Linkon felt the community had an open window of opportunity for the arts and especially for fine art classes for young kids. Opening its second location at Crossroads, The Studio goes well beyond a typical art studio. Teaching ages starting at 3 1/2, The Studio caters to the individual student. “We help students get into grad school with their requirements; we’ve helped retired people who needed something as well as children with eye-hand coordination,” Cindy says. With part-time and full-time teachers, The Studio staff is highly trained in the industry of fine arts. The Studio encourages and motivates students to be well-rounded artists, and is known for teaching its young kiddos the history of art as well. Bringing more than just art classes to the public, The Studio brings beauty to the Bellevue community. The Studio is located in downtown Bellevue at 1075 Bellevue Way NE and in Crossroads Mall at 15600 NE 8th St. #0-13. For more information, visit BellevueStudio.com .

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STAGING AND DESIGN MARKET THE BESPOKE LUXURY LIFESTYLE IN 1623, SHAKESPEARE DECLARED “ALL THE WORLD'S

easier for buyers to visualize the property as their future home,

A STAGE.” Fast forward to 1985. Barb Schwarz pioneered the

62 percent agree staging a home decreased market time and

"staging” concept, and real estate turned Shakespeare’s meta-

49 percent say staging increased the dollar value offered.

phor into an operative phrase.

“Staging is about curating the most positive emotional

With artistic flair, discerning creativity and impeccable taste,

response through optimal presentation of space and lifestyle,"

Bellevue doesn’t have a style of home—it boasts homes with style.

Travis Groome, founder of The ONE Realty Group, Keller

A lakefront lot comes with a masterpiece backdrop of snowcapped

Williams Bellevue, says. "Highlighting room dimension, light

mountains, sun-kissed hillsides and breathtaking water views.

and flexibility of space is most successful when the buyer is

Inspired homeowners are personally invested in the mas-

not distracted by the current owner’s things and their history

terpiece, and these dwellings are artfully designed, built and

of living in the home. Allowing the buyer to see themselves in

decorated to reflect their heart and soul. It’s an artisan dream and a decorator’s career pinnacle. And

then,

the

homeowner

decides to sell. The right buyer must be enticed, and staging a home to appeal to the best fit and glean the most amount of money is not deemed a plus—it’s nonnegotiable. “Staging should be done for every house at every price point," Monte Burris, founder of Trust Realty Group, says. "It’s not simply about replacing existing furniture, nor is it about contemporizing a space; it’s a much larger issue. Staging is about hitting the correct demographic for who is buying. This can have a dramatic effect for even entry-level houses

the space, aspire to build their memories

“Staging should be done for every house at every price point," Monte Burris, founder of Trust Realty Group, says. "It’s not simply about replacing existing furniture, nor is it about contemporizing a space; it’s a much larger issue. Staging is about hitting the correct demographic for who is buying. This can have a dramatic effect for even entry-level houses or condominiums.”

or condominiums.”

and continue their story of home has an emotional value well beyond the price that is paid for staging.” We all know you never have a second chance to make a first impression and in today’s digital age, the first impression is likely online. “Buyers thoroughly examine a property online before they even consider the time investment of visiting a property," Monte says. "If you don’t capture their attention from the get-go, you don’t stand a chance of a record-setting sale price. You have to wow them from the start.” Hiring the right team to get your property ready for market is critical. It’s imperative the stager knows design, project management, demographics and has a special understanding of how to show rooms and features to their fullest potential. “Staging should incorporate declutter-

The goal is to highlight a home’s beautiful assets without

ing, handyman work, painting, landscaping, even cars,” Monte

overpowering it. Furniture, architectural lighting, televisions,

says. “To show off the dramatic 'bat cave' garage built under

sound systems, artwork, area rugs, accessories and more

the backyard of a luxury home listing, my stager filled it with

should create wide enough appeal to seduce, so when the

collector vehicles and my team threw an elaborate launch

buyer walks in, they fall in love.

party open house in the evening with Champagne and caviar,

“The elements of design are a powerful selling tool because they have the ability to affect emotion," Michelle Upshaw, founder

and served it in the garage between the Maserati and the vintage Austin Healy.”

of Ready Set Staging, says. "When designing a property for sale,

Eastside homes are masterpieces, and staging design

we have two goals: increase perceived value and create a space

inspires buyers to see the idyllic setting from a personal per-

the buyer connects with.”

spective and envision their life in the home. It’s an emotional

According to the National Association of Realtors 2017 Profile of Home Staging, 77 percent of agents say staging makes it

experience, buying the dream, and staging creates the ambiance that is the Bellevue lifestyle.

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DELICACY AND MASTERY: MENDELSSOHN'S "SCOTTISH" SYMPHONY

CHOP SHOP CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL

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Meydenbauer Center

temporary dance festival, celebrates

Bellevue Arts Museum

Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 in

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Bellevue Art Museum's Free First

a, Op. 56, “Scottish” is the celebrated

traordinary dance from Seattle and

Friday offers free admission to the

sonic souvenir of his Scottish sojourn.

beyond, alongside the CHOP SHOP

museum the first Friday of each

Also on the program are Mozart’s

Master Class Series and the free Ex-

month and offers special lectures,

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no spiri, K. 431, Otto Nicolai’s Over-

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reographers and dance artists to share

extended hours, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

and Ravel’s Five Greek Folk Songs.

their thought-provoking work on the

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VALENTINE FUN

GARDEN LECTURE

pulls back the curtain on the cre-

Kelsey Creek Farm Park

Bellevue Botanical Garden

ative process, giving participants

Adult and child will team together

Since 2009, botanic gardens in the

a glimpse of why and how an art-

to create beautiful Valentine cards,

Russian Far East and the Pacific North-

ist creates work. "Searching for

share your love with a farm ani-

west have been participating in an ex-

Home," Humaira Abid’s first solo

mal and participate in some fun

change of ideas and knowledge. This

museum exhibition in the United

holiday activities. Ages: 3 to 6 years

lecture will explore three Russian bo-

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tanic gardens, their surrounding native

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native, Tony Allison, and two of his col-

and

celebrate

itineraries,

themed

Bellevue Botanical Garden

During this class, taught by Kate Alar-

downtown Bellevue! BDA members: $100; nonmembers: $120; BDA member table of 10: $925. Register at BellevueDowntown.com

throughout

the

day.

2 FRONT ROW CENTER: HUMAIRA ABID Bellevue Arts Museum

Meydenbauer Center

CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work, a con-

leagues from the Russian Far East. 48

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LOCALâ€™S CHOICE

ARTICLE BRITTANY EISEMAN

Insta-Inspire SIX LOCAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING

MAKERS

ARE

WHAT

SHAPE

THE CULTURE OF A COMMUNITY, AND THE BELLEVUE AND SEATTLE AREAS HAVE UNIQUE AND

VIBRANT

NEIGHBOR-

HOODS. Here are six Instagram accounts of local talent that will inspire your DIY projects this year in addition to leaving you inspired to shop locally. Enjoy!

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