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Two models in the yukata fashion show look over the crowd at Aki Matsuri Sept. 11. The matsuri is a Japanese arts and culture festival held each Septemver at Bellevue College over two days.

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Aki Matsuri draws 20,500

Cute kids, good food, kimonos and gorgeous weather. That pretty much sums up the Aki Matsuri festival last…

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Not-to-be-missed events in fashion, philanthropy

I am looking forward to the 8th Annual Fashion First runway show Sept. 15 at the ShowBox SODO.…

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Female cyclists ride to end domestic violence

Each September, hundreds of women come from throughout the region to take a stand – or more accurately,…

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Seen Around: Jay Buhner and Bela Karolyi at Seastar

The stars were out Sept. 6 at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar in Bellevue.

Maid and toddler

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Omega Photo exhibit shows [UN]disposed: Tossed and Found Film

Curator/artist James McDaniel has developed an unusual window into the past via his curated collection of prints from…

The Brother Four perform Sept. 11 at Kirkland Performance Center.

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Weekly arts roundup

Weekly arts roundup

(Top)Aki Matsuri poster for the Sept. 10-11 event. (second from top) Tom and Katsuko Brooke in Japan. (third from top) Woman and girl in yukata

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The evolution of Aki Matsuri, one of the largest Japanese festivals in the region

With more than 20,000 attendees recorded in 2010, Aki Matsuri, held this year Sept. 10-11 at Bellevue College,…

(From left

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Showing off the Northwest – it’s so easy | Rose Dennis | In Good Company

How does one go about creating lasting memories for someone who visits the beautiful Pacific Northwest for the…

Nalini Indian dance presents Caravan to the East

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Weekly arts roundup Sept. 2-11

Weekly arts roundup Sept. 2-11

Z’Tejas' Prickly Pear Glazed Meatballs: Beef and chorizo meatballs smothered in a prickly pear chipotle BBQ sauce

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Z’Tejas restaurant to raise money for Bellevue Lifespring in September

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill will raise money for Bellevue LifeSpring with its annual Chile Fest Sept. 6-25.

Steak offered at ViaVita.

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ViaVita cafe brings taste of Europe to downtown Bellevue

Traveling in Europe, Jan Lawrence noticed an interesting trend: People take more time to savor the moment –…

Bumbershoot returns Sept. 3-5 at Seattle Center.

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Out & About activities for Aug. 27 – Sept. 6

Out & About activities for Aug. 27 - Sept. 6

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Rockaroke winner named

The Bellevue Downtown Association crowned a new Rockaraoke champion last Thursday at the Bellevue Galleria during their ongoing…

La Belle Reve gown.

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Big party expected at Bachelorette Fashion Show this Friday

Friday, Aug. 26 is girl's night out during the Bachelorette Fashion Show at the Sky Ultra Lounge.

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Youth Theatre to hold auditions for 2011-2012 school season

Youth Theatre Northwest is seeking actors, between the ages of 6 and 18, to perform in the upcoming…

Seattle Opera performs 'Aida.'

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Surprising facts about the opera, theater, ballet, museums

Surprising facts about the opera, theater, ballet, museums

Jorge Castanon (Argentina)La Caja Amarilla

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Weekly arts roundup

Weekly arts roundup

Outdoor art

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Come see garden art in Bellevue next weekend

Gallery by the Bay is once again will present a garden show of art Aug. 26-28. Friends, fans…

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Distressed property inventory decreases in Bellevue

Closings were up, but sales prices were down on both sides of Interstate 405 in Bellevue compared to…

Co-chairs Brad and Michelle Smith

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Calling all wine lovers | Dream weekend offers tastes and travel| Rose Dennis | In Good Company

If you love wine, now is the time to consider attending the Auction of Washington Wines three-day event…