Bellevue A&E Calendar | Dec. 31
Published 8:26 pm Monday, December 29, 2008
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Events
New Year’s Eve dinner/belly dance floor show and party: 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Enjoy belly dance floor show, dinner, dancing, games, snacks and champagne, and midnight reception. Presented by Ottoman Trading Company. Open to ages 12 and older. Cost: $45; advance registration required. Country Village’s Courtyard Hall, 23634 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-368-0369 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/50126.
Music
Public Opera: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Singing group to perform favorite opera arias, duets, trios and quartets for diners. Reservations recommended. Salute of Bellevue, 10134 Main St., Bellevue. 425-688-7613.
Eastside Jazz Club concert: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Musicians from Seattle’s Origin Record Label to perform. Cost: $6-$13. Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-828-9104.
Concert Opera—“Suor Angelica” and “Zanetto”: 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Puget Sound Concert Opera and Bellevue Opera will perform works by Giacomo Puccini and Pietro Mascagni. Cost: $10-$15. First United Methodist Church, 934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 206-370-1531 or www.pugetsoundconcertopera.org.
Eastside Jazz Club Mardi Gras Concert: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Call for cost. Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-828-9104.
Theater
“Chapter Two”: Jan. 23-31. Neil Simon comedy about a newly remarried widower struggling to settle into a new chapter in life. Presented by Bellevue Civic Theatre. Cost: $30 for adults; senior/student pricing available. Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. 425-235-5087.
Nightlife
El Gaucho Bellevue: Performers: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays, The Trish Hatley Trio. 555 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-2715.
Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, including: Jan. 3, The Unoriginals. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com.
Twisted Cork Wine Bar: Performers: Dec. 31, Clinton Ellison Project. Performance times: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 6-9 p.m. Sundays. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.
The Spot Off Main Neighborhood Bar and Billiards: Events include: Sundays, karaoke; Tuesdays, open mic; Wednesdays, team trivia night. 20 103rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-646-6434 or www.thespotoffmain.com.
Vertigo Lounge and Grill: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, live jazz performances. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.jazzatvertigo.com.
Dance
Adult Hip Hop and Salsa classes: 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Class taught by Terry McKinnon. Cost: Free for first class. Ballet Arts Center, 204 100th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-503-8977 or www.balletbellevue.org.
Belly dance classes with Zulaika: Intermediates: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Beginners: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dance Academy of Bellevue, 626 120th Ave. N.E., Suite B-102. 425-649-2058 or www.pcauch.com.
South Bellevue line dance: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays; 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue. 425-452-4240 or www.dothedanceomt.com.
Samena Square Dance Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays. Club offers lessons in beginning square dance. Juanita Community Club, 13027 100th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6125 or 425-823-0571.
Sounds of Swing Big Band dance: 2-4 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Dance to the music of the Sound of Swing Big Band. Cost: $3. North Bellevue Community and Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-452-7681.
Museums
Bellevue Arts Museum: Exhibits: Through Jan. 25, “Randy Shull: Crossing Boundaries”; Jan. 27-May 31, “American Quilt Classics, 1800-1980: The Bresler Collection”; through Feb. 8, “Tip Toland: Melt, The Figure in Clay”; Feb. 24-June 14, “The Book Borrowers”; through March 8, “Etsuko Ichikawa: Traces of the Molten State”; through March 22, “Intertwined—Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection.” Ongoing events include: monthly Architectural Tour, daily docent-led tours at 1 p.m., Free First Friday, artist lectures, demonstrations and “Get Crafty Saturday!” for kids. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7-$9; free for ages 5 and younger. 510 Bellevue Way N.E. 425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org.
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5-$8; free for ages 4 and younger. 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com.
Galleries/Exhibits
ArtEAST: Art collective presents new “Collective Works” exhibits the first Friday of each month. Hours: 11-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Up Front Art, 48 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-996-8553 or www.arteast.org.
East Shore Gallery: Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Narthex of East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. 425-747-3780 or www.eastshoreunitarian.org.
Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery: Through Jan. 11, “Holiday Group Exhibit” and grand re-opening. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. 800 Bellevue Way N.E.,, Suite 111, Bellevue. 425-827-2822 or www.gunnarnordstrom.com.
Howard/Mandville Gallery: Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Cost: Free. 120 Park Lane Suite D, Kirkland. 425-889-8212 or www.howardmandville.com.
Kaewyn Gallery: Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 10101 Main St., Bothell. 425-483-7385 or www.kaewyngallery.com.
Kirkland Arts Center: Exhibits: Jan. 10-Feb. 6, “Site: Unseen,” with reception 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Events: 6:30 p.m. the last Friday of the month, “ArtLuck” for artists to share food, show artwork and network. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Cost: Free. 620 Market St., Kirkland. 425-822-7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org.
Kirkland Second Thursday: 6-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Downtown galleries host receptions and feature new artists’ work. Downtown Kirkland. 425-889-8212 or 800-544-4712.
Lakeshore Gallery: Gallery showcases American-made art, with new featured artist each month. Hours: Open daily. Admission: Free. 107 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-0606 or lakegalkirkland@comcast.net.
Open Satellite: Exhibits: Through Jan. 17, Chris Lipomi’s “YSKKI WAKIPI.” Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Suite 102, Bellevue. 425-454-7355 or www.opensatellite.org.
Parklane Gallery: Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. 130 Park Lane, Kirkland. 425-827-1462 or www.parklanegallery.com.
Pogacha of Bellevue: Exhibits: Through Jan. 17, “Statements” paintings by Lucille Berkowitz. 119 106th Ave. N.E. 425-455-5670 or www.pogacha.com.
Rhino Studios & Gallery: Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; noon-7 p.m. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 195 Front St. N., Studio B, Issaquah. 425-392-5040 or www.rhinostudios.net.
Family
KidsQuest Children’s Museum: Events: Jan. 5-11, “Destination: South America” crafts and games; Jan. 13-18, “Destination: Africa” crafts and games; 6 p.m. Jan. 14, “Parent Education, Raising a Healthier Generation” free class; 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 14 and 28, QuestClub science program ($5-$8); noon-2 p.m. Jan. 16, “Go Healthy Play Day”; Jan. 20-25, “Destination: Europe” crafts and games; Jan. 27-31, “Destination: Asia” crafts and games. Ongoing attractions include “The Backyard,” a large-scale replica of backyard nature; “The PACCAR Garage,” a workshop for art, music and more; and “Waterways,” an area for building bridges, racing boats and more. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7 for ages 1 and older; free for all 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue. 425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org.
