Pike Brewing Company Event

Pedals, Paws & Pints!

Sunday August 7th, 2011

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Family Friendly Bike Ride to support PAWS!

Pike Brewing Company, The Treehouse Cafe, Classic Cycles and PAWS

would like you to join us for a fun afternoon in the sun for the entire family. Ride your bicycles on two scenic routes on beautiful Bainbridge Island. All proceeds go to build PAWS and Bainbridge Island a dog shelter for man's best friend!   

Great scenery, delicious food, tasty beer and a chance to win a Trek bicycle! 

Registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for children age 12 and under

Pick up your packet at the Treehouse Cafe; a commemorative T-Shirt, drink Ticket, Sponsor Info and other materials.    

The course opens at 11am and consists of  two family-friendly and scenic 5-mile loops.

When registering be sure to select your T-shirt size. 


Register at PIKE BREWING EVENT REGISTRATION

One for the kids

Matt Hasselbeck and his children Mallory and Henry pose for a photo with the children's karate teacher. Sensei James Penor teaches all three (Annabelle is not pictured) at the Bellevue Club.

Men's Summer Basketball League

Another fantastic week for the mens Summer basketball league. Legacy Group continues their sweep with another victory this week putting their season score at 5-0. Hennessy still close on their heels with this weeks victory and high-point score of 123 putting their score at 4-1! MH also sealed a narrow victory this week putting their season standing at 3-2.

This weeks high point scores goes to Marcus Kelly (16), Jeff Garr (19), Nick Johnson (21), Nick Balyeav (22), Garrison Carr (25) and the crown goes to Jason Arriaga of Hennessy with an incredible 39 points!

Games this Wednesday 7/27 start at 6 p.m. Come support your favorite team!

Concrete World Clothing: Blake Simpson

Come check out Bellevue Club Member Blake Simpson's new company, Concrete World Clothing. Blake will be having a launch party and fashion show this Friday at Sky Ultra Lounge in Downtown Bellevue.

Concrete World Clothing currently has three lines; Sobriety, Northwest Native and Motion. Blake was featured in the March edition of reflections, check out his company's background story.

For more information about the event and any future events follow Blake at:

CWclothing, Twitter

Concrete World Clothing, Facebook

concreteworldclothing.com

Bellevue Arts Museum: George Nelson

Bellevue, WA – Bellevue Arts Museum is excited to present the first comprehensive retrospective of one of the most influential figures of modern American design: George Nelson (1908 - 1986). Featuring more than 220 objects, including iconic furniture pieces like the Coconut Chair, Bubble Lamp and the Marshmallow Sofa as well as graphic works, architectural models, films, prints and a full-scale partial reconstruction of the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow, George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher will be on view at Bellevue Arts Museum from October 29, 2011 - February 12, 2012. The exhibition was originally organized by the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, and BAM is the only Northwest venue to present the work of this seminal visionary.

Bellevue Botanical Gardens: Summer Special Events!

Aug. 1-11 It’s Summer Somewhere, 8 broadcasts at various times throughout the day at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Sound artist Robb Kunz presents It’s Summer Somewhere, a tapestry of sound woven into the trees of the Native Discovery Garden. Eight daily broadcasts fill the canopy with non-native insect and animal chatter imported from regions south. Made possible with support from 4Culture’s Site-Specific King County Network and Bellevue Parks and Recreation. For more information, call 425-452-2750.

Aug. 26-28 Art in the Garden, 1 pm – 6 pm on Fri., 10 am – 6 pm Sat. & Sun., 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. The second annual Art in the Garden features 30 artists this year and added a half-day on Friday! This beautiful exhibit is produced by Bellevue Botanical Garden Society and Gallery by the Bay. Sculptures and garden art by thirty outstanding Northwest artists will grace the gardens, each in its own private space. From the serious and simplistic to thewhimsical and elaborate, exhibits will include works in metal, wood, blown and fused glass, bronze and other outdoor-appropriate materials. A number of artists will be on hand to discuss their work; a percentage of all sales will be donated to support Garden projects. For more information, contact bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org or call 425-451-3755.

VillageTheatre's KIDSTAGE presents: Hairspray!

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE’s Summerstock program presents a larger than life production of Hairspray, with a cast of 46.

KIDSTAGE’s SummerStock program provides an opportunity for young people, ages 8-18, to join together to perform on the Mainstage with the support of Village Theatre professionals. SummerStock is the perfect answer for the passionate performer looking to stay happy and very busy in the summer months. The musical is fully directed and designed by theatre professionals and features a live orchestra, beautiful sets, costumes, lighting, and sound.

This production is co-directed by Mainstage veterans Kathryn Van Meter (also choreographing Hairspray) and Eric Polani Jensen. Many Mainstage theatre-goers will remember Kathryn in the casts of such popular shows as Show Boat (Ellie May Chipley) and Cats (Jennyanydots); where you may have experienced her work without knowing it was in such shows as The Gypsy King (Mainstage, 2010) and Little Women (Mainstage, 2008) where she served as choreographer. Eric is well-known by Mainstage audiences for his turn as Beast in the 2008-2009 production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Eric regularly performs for the Mainstage and is currently in the critically acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

The KIDSTAGE production of Hairspray is a full scale musical with scenic and lighting design by Alex Berry; costume design by Chelsea Blum; and sound design by Kevin Heard. The cast of Hairspray has students from these cities: Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Kirkland, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Mountlake Terrace, North Bend, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, Seattle, Snoqualmie, and Woodinville.

For more information, contact Michelle Sanders (425) 392-1942 x124 or msanders@villagetheatre.org.

BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN

UPCOMING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2011

Aug. 2 Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Annual Trillium Celebration, 7 – 9 pm, location to be determined at a later date. NOTE: This event is NOT at the Garden. FREE for members, $30 for non-members. Special guest speakers will be Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken from Far Reaches Farm. Dessert and coffee will be served following the meeting. For more information, please visit www.bellevuebotanical.org.

Aug. 6 Music in the Garden, 5:30 – 8:30 pm at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Admission is FREE. Pack a picnic dinner and a blanket to spread on the lawn for a special night of family entertainment and music in the Garden. The Fabulous Roadstars will provide excellent Dixieland music for your enjoyment. Genii Blue the Clown will entertain the kids. No alcoholic beverages and no pets, please. Parking is limited, so please considercarpooling. Ages: Open to the public. Cost:Free admission; donations are encouraged. Info: BBGS Office – bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org or 425-451-3755.

Aug. 16 Shakespeare in the Park by Bellevue Youth Theater, 12-1 pm, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Thisevent is FREE. For more information, visit bellevuebotanical.com or call 425-452-2750.

Aug. 20-21 Eastside Fuchsia Society Plant Show and Sale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. Featuring a great selection of plants from Eastside gardeners. For more information, visit bellevuebotanical.com or call 425-452-2750.

Aug. 26-28 Art in the Garden, 10 am – 6 pm at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Sculptures and garden art by twenty outstanding Northwest artists will grace the gardens, each in its own private space. From the serious and simplistic to the whimsical and elaborate, exhibits will include works in metal, wood, blown and fused glass, bronze and other outdoor-appropriate materials. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org or call 425-451-3755.

Apr. – Oct. Docent-led tours, 2 pm, every Saturday & Sunday, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street. Reservations are not required. For more information call 425-451-3755.
Sept. 10 Northwest Perennial Alliance Fall Plant Sale, 10 am – 2 pm, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Wrap up the gardening yearwith bargains galore. Shop for plants that add fall and winter interest to the garden, including perennials from the famous NPA Border and an array of plants from specialty nurseries. Hot coffee and tents in case of inclement weather. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the NPA Border. For more information go to northwestperennialalliance.org.

June – Sept. Garden d’Lights Work Parties at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. If you’ve participated in one or more Garden d’Lights classes, you are invited to come help this summer with preparations for our annual Garden d’Lights celebration. Participants will help make and repair flowers and/or critters to be placed in the garden this coming November and December. Once you attend a class and sign in with your contact information (email preferred), you will be on the Work Party notification list and receive notices of upcoming classes.

Lisa G. Scott
Volunteer Program Coordinator
BellevueBotanical Garden
12001 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
425-452-6826 (desk)

Theater Deals For BC Members!

Bellevue Club members can receive discounts at a number of theaters, so why not take the family out to a show this summer!

BC is now a member of The Paramount Club. This allows BC members special access to Club seating when booked through Kaarin Keil, the Member Events Director. Tickets are in the lodge section and come with parking, entrance to the private bar and complimentary appetizers. If you would like tickets to any (or all) of the shows, call Kaarin at 425.688.3384 or email kaarink@bellevueclub.com.

Paramount 2011-2012 Shows:
Blue Man Group
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
The Hard Nut
West Side Story
Beauty and the Beast
Mamma Mia!
Million Dollar Quartet
American Idiot

There are still four remaining season tickets to the 5th Avenue Theater for any BC members! Season ticket cost: $604/per seat.
Tickets are for the first Friday, row C, middle section.

5th Ave. 2011-2012 Shows:
Les Miserables Friday, Aug. 12
Saving Aimee Friday, Oct. 7
Cinderella Friday, Dec. 2
Oklahoma! Friday, Feb. 10
First Date Friday, March 23
Damn Yankees Friday April 27
Rent Friday, July 13

Teatro Zinzanni
Bellevue Club members can click here for discounts on tickets. For call-in orders, please call the Box Office at 206.802.0015 and ask for the Bellevue Club Rate.

ACT
Bellevue Club members can use the following online promo code to reap the benefit of a 20 percent discount on all ACT Mainstage shows. The discount code (to be used at checkout) is Bellevue98004. To learn more about the shows available visit acttheatre.org. All shows marked with the icon M are Mainstage.

You Say Tomato...

by Bellevue Club Registered Dietician Cindy Farricker

Nothing says summer like the sweet juiciness of a vine-ripened tomato. There are hundreds of varieties and even more ways to use tomatoes in cooking, making it one of the most useful and beloved ingredients in the kitchen. Bellevue Club’s Executive Chef Paul Marks describes working with vine-ripened tomatoes as a seasonal celebration.

But besides their unmatched flavor, they’re a fantastic source of nutrients. Tomatoes are packed with Vitamin C and Vitamin A in the form of health-promoting beta-carotene, potassium, fiber and lycopene, another potent anti-oxidant carotenoid like beta-carotene that may decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease.

The story of the tomato has roots in geography, ethnicity, economic disparity and the supernatural. It all started somewhere in the area that is now Peru. The Aztecs were cultivating the primitive tomato from about 700AD. Spanish explorers brought seeds back to Europe in the 1500s and tomatoes made their way to tables in Spain and Italy during the 17th century.

The tomato was assumed to be poisonous through the 16th and 17th centuries. Because it is a member of the nightshade family, it was thought to be associated with witchcraft. During a food shortage in Italy and Spain, the peasant class discovered that the tomato was safe to eat; and so the tomato made its way to European tables.

The initial negativity surrounding the tomato halted acceptance across Europe and America until the 18th century. Since then, the tomato has been cultivated in gardens all over the world. Gardeners here in America saved seeds from their most flavorful and productive plants, and over the years, many heirloom (open-pollinated) tomato varieties emerged. Since heirloom tomatoes have a soft texture, they are difficult to harvest and transport to markets. So seed selection for uniform size, firmness and ease of harvesting took precedence—at the expense of flavor. The “supermarket” tomato was born.

But heirloom tomatoes have made their way back onto our tables and into our hearts. “Chefs love using them because of their superior flavor and their beautiful eye appeal,” says Chef Paul. “We purchase the very best vine-ripened tomatoes we can get our hands on during the season and feature them on our menu at the Bellevue Club.”

It’s hard to beat the amount of nutrition a tomato packs into each calorie. If you haven’t tried different varieties of tomatoes, I would encourage you to do so. Each color brings a different complement of potent, health promoting carotenoids and subtle flavor differences.

Enjoy what the remaining season has to offer. There’s a tomato for everyone; from the tiny grape tomato to the giant beefsteak—from yellow to purple and everything in-between.

Couture Du Jour Contestants Announced

 The Bellevue Club's annual fashion show is fast-approaching. We asked local designers to submit their work for a chance to walk the runway on Oct. 14 in the Club's Olympic Ballroom. Now we're asking you to vote for your favorite! The four designers that receive the most "likes" will advance to our panel of fashion judges. From there, one winner will be chosen to show it all on the runway!

Voting closes on Aug. 15. In order to vote, "like" both the Bellevue Club and Hotel Bellevue using the buttons below, then using the comment box at the bottom of the page, tell us your favorite designer.

Get your tickets before they sell out at brownpapertickets.com/event/183208

For more information, visit our Facebook page or contact Member Events Director Kaarin Keil at 425-688-3384 (kaarink@bellevueclub.com)

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Men's Summer Basketball League

The men's summer basketball league is well underway at the Club. With six teams competing each week for glory, the current reigning champ is Legacy Group with 4 wins and 0 losses. This weeks match-ups faired well for some and not so well for others. Legacy Group secured their top spot with an 87-52 victory with Garrison Carr holding it down at 22 points. Hennessy also secured a victory with a 79-54 win thanks to Jessie Keely's 23 points. Last but certainly not least is Anthony D. Weiner's close win of 82-74 thanks to Marco Quinto's 23 points.

This weeks top scorer and honorable mention goes to Jonathan Lackings who scored an amazing 33 points for Team Name Goes Here.

Next weeks games will be held on Wednesday 7/20 starting at 6 p.m.

For a full list of scores and schedule please visit, bellevueclub.com/recreation/summerBasketballLeague

Auction of Washington Wines

The Auction of Washington Wines, the region’s most prestigious charity wine event, is gearing up for its peak summer events. In its 24th year, the Auction of Washington Wines will feature events from different locations in the state enticing guests to indulge in Washington’s premier wines. Events will be scheduled Aug. 18-20. For times and prices please visit www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org/events/. 


*The events benefit the uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation.

Contemporary Asian Works: Gunnar Nordstrom

Photo Credit: Gunnar Nordstrom

Come support Bellevue Club member, Gunnar Nordstrom, he has takes you on tour of his modernistic Asian artwork! Located on 800 Bellevue Way, the Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery is one of the Eastside's most decadent gallery . Also look for Nordstrom's profile piece in the upcoming August edition of reflections.

When: July 13 - August 7, 2011

Time: 6-8 p.m.

425-283-0461

www.gunnarnordstrom.com

Bellevue Botanical Garden Event!

photo credit: Michelle Bates Photography 

For the first time ever at Bellevue Botanical Garden, Theater Simple presents Wonderland:  Alice Adventures.  This unique production is an interactive theatrical park adventure for all ages.  WONDERLAND has been created by weaving together large-scale games, small scale events, and interactive installation art with spectacularly costumed characters and puppets along with songs, dances and scenes.  The audience, like Alice in the stories, discovers and interacts with WONDERLAND to have adventures on their own andwith the crowd.  Don’t miss the fun!


When- July 30-31, 2011
Time- 4-5:30 p.m.
Where- 12001 Main Street, Bellevue
Cost- Free! (Donations gratefully accepted)

Win a ticket to our Bastille Day celebration

Be one of the first three people to email kaarink@bellevueclub.com the year Bastille was stormed and you will receive a ticket to our Bastille Day celebration this Thursday, July 14!

Celebrate with French food, French wine from Chateau St. Martin and locally made absinthe from Pacific Distillery. Good luck!

VillageTheatre's KIDSTAGE presents: Chicago!

Village Theatre, one of the Northwest's leading producer of musical theatre, prepares to razzle dazzle with their summer production of the ever-popular musical, Chicago. Based out of Issaquah, VillageTheatre has been producing top-notch musicals for over 30 years! KIDSTAGE, is the theatre's Summer Independent program professionally-mentored and tailored to students with a background in live theatre. The students have produced, performed, directed, marketed and designed all of the elements for Chicago. The musical runs July 15-24. Tickets are on sale now at www.villagetheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (425) 392-2202.

Bellevue: The Arts!

Come down to the Bellevue Arts Museum on July 29, 30 & 31 for their annual arts fair! With over 300 juried artists, a rich line-up of free community programs, kidsfair and free admission to the Museum's galleries. Supporting the work of artist across the nation. With exhibitions such as New Latin American Jewelry, Wanxin Zhang's "A Ten Year Survey"of  the Qin terracotta army of Xi'an and Travelers: Objects of Dream and Revelation; there is something for everyone. For more information about the fair and to check out BAM other summer events go to www.bellevuearts.org.