June 2010 Scene

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Arts and entertainment for the Eastside

Inside scoop: dine | wine | art | fashion | cheap thrills

June 2010

Table warsThe masterminds behind the restaurant boom in Bellevue

Sweet soundsTake in the tunes at the third annual Jazz Festival

Medina’s Marvel

A look inside the gates of a multi-million

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6 CHEAP THRILLS | Entertainment ideas on the cheap

8 MUSIC | Bellevue Jazz Festival returns in June

11 DINE | The Bellevue restaurant scene

14 FASHION | Around the world with Eastside model Audrey Parrish

17 ARTS | Interactive art with the � rst annual Sculpture Walk

20 HOME| Inside a multi-million Medina manor

22 SCENE & HEARD | Upcoming events in and around Bellevue

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The Scene is a publication of the Bellevue Reporter. 919 124th Ave. NE, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA 98005. 425-453-4270www.thebellevuescene.com

PublisherJanet Taylor

Managing EditorCraig Groshart

EditorLindsay Larin

Contributing WritersTatevik Aprikyan Trisha Nerney Mary Stevens Decker

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PhotographerChad Coleman

Account ExecutiveKali Stanger

Advisory BoardAllan Aquila Mary Pat ByrneRose Dennis Jon Greenbaum

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I never considered myself overly picky when it came to choosing a restaurant to frequent. As long as the food was satisfying and the service friendly, I was a happy camper.

These days, I have noticed a change in my approach to dining out. The downturn in the economy has everyone watching their spending habits a little more closely, including me. The decision to meet a friend for a sit down dinner is no longer taken as lightly as before. The idea of throwing down a wad of cash for a meal I am less than pleased with makes me cringe. Do I dare venture out of my comfort zone and try a new restaurant or do I remain loyal to the old but true?

After all, Bellevue is over� owing with new dining destinations including Purple Cafe and Barrio at the Bellevue Towers. Other favorites such as Earls, Palominos and Pearl at Lincoln Square and the most recent openings of John Howie Steak, Wild Ginger and Artisanal at The Bravern . The list goes on and the options seem endless.

Read up on the recent restaurant boom in Bellevue (pages 11-13) to get the scoop on the new faces changing the dining scene and the original clan who helped build the foundation.

Sitting down with the owner of Chace’s Pancake Corral, the creators of Pearl and the brilliance that is John Howie has got me thinking. Maybe it’s not about choosing one or the other. The new or the old. Instead, it’s about supporting our city’s economy, keeping it local and mixing it up every now and then.

Lindsay Larin, [email protected]

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Summer’s here and living on the cheap is easy if you know where to look. Enjoy!

Karaoke & Trivia Nights Boom Noodle: www.boomnoodle.com 504 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue Square Tuesday Karaoke Night: from 7 p.m. until close Wednesday Trivia Night: from 7p.m. until close. All wines by the glass $5

The Spot O� Main: www.thespoto� main.com 20 103rd Avenue Northeast Tuesday Themed Trivia Night: at 8 p.m., with door prizes Wednesday Karaoke Night: from 9 p.m., to 11:30 p.m.

Farmers Markets Bellevue Farmers Market www.bellevuefarmersmarket.com Washington Square, 10610 NE 8th St Open June 5 through November 20 Saturdays from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m.

Crossroads Farmers Market www.crossroadsbellevue.com NE 8th & 156th Ave. NE in Bellevue Open May through � rst week of Oct. Tuesdays from 12 p.m., to 6:30 p.m.

Mercer Island Farmers Market: www.mifarmersmarket.org SE 32nd Street at Mercerdale Park Opening day is June 20 Sundays 11 a.m., to 3 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Live at Lunch presented by Bellevue Downtown Association: www.bellevuedowntown.org500 108th Avenue NortheastBegins July 5 through Sept. 9Lunchtime live performances featuring rock, U2 tribute band, jazz, and country. Held at di� erent Bellevue locations. Visit the Web site for the 2010 schedule.

Kite Workshop Kite Making Workshop at Open Satellite: www.opensatellite.org 989 112 Ave NE, Suite 102June 5, from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m.Presented by the Drachen Foundation Free and open to the public.

Bellevue Jazz Festival 2010 Bellevue Jazz Festival: www.bellevuejazz.com Presented by the Bellevue Downtown Association, this year’s festival features a number of free jazz performances.June 3 to June 6Free concerts will take place at El Gaucho, Grand Cru Wine Bar, Wild Ginger and Lincoln Square.

Book Signings Barnes and Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com626 106th Ave NE, BellevueJune 5 - Ginny Hutchinson, author of Better Because of You will be holding a book signing at 2 p.m. Free to the public.

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Bellevue Jazz Festival www.bellevuejazz.com Presented by the Bellevue Downtown Association, this year’s festival features a number of free jazz performances.June 3 to June 6Free concerts will take place at El Gaucho, Grand Cru Wine Bar, Wild Ginger and Lincoln Square.

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Headliner acts for the June 3 to June 6 week-long event

include Grammy award winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard, electrifying jazz trio � e Bad Plus, jazz guitarist Pat Martino, piano duo Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes and Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra featuring Bellevue Jazz Festival’s high school Rising Star students.

Bellevue’s jazz history goes back to the 70’s when outdoor jazz concerts were held at the Bellevue Park.

“Bellevue has a lot to o� er and we are really focused on showcasing our city culturally,” said Jordan Slaymaker, artistic hospitality director for the Bellevue Jazz Festival. “� e festival has performances for all ages and it really instills in the students that they can succeed in this profession and come back to Bellevue and share it with their community,” she added.Ticketed performances will be held at � e Meydenbauer Center and dozens of free shows

will keep the festival � owing throughout the weekend at local restaurants, bars and hotels in the downtown area.

Tickets to individual performances and Festival Packages can be purchased online at www.bellevuejazz.com, by phone (1-800-838-3006) or in person at the Brown Paper Tickets box o� ce at the Meydenbauer center.

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The Bellevue Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Bellevue for its third year, paying tribute to an old tradition and celebrating the culture of jazz.

Bellevue gets jazzy

Growing up in Indiana, music, especially jazz, was always playing at Gail Pettis’ home. As a child she sang in choirs and community theatre, took piano for a brief period and loved listening to her father’s jazz records. It wasn’t until her 40’s, a� er Pettis had sold her dentistry practice, that she pursued her passion for jazz full time. She is a Mercer Island resident and a regular among the local jazz scene.

Scene: How did you make the move from medicine to music?

: I moved to Washington in 2001 and got involved with Music Works Northwest. I took lessons and collaborated with local musicians and my teacher really helped connect me to bands and book performances. A� er selling my practice I started recording and playing at venues in the area. � e more established musicians here were really welcoming to take new talent under their wing.

Scene: Where are some of the places you’ve performed and what do you enjoy about it?

: We started playing in Bellevue at the Live at Lunch summer concert series. � at was a great atmosphere. � ere’s smoke from the barbecue in the air, people are very relaxed and enjoying some local jazz for lunch. I’ve also done a lot of more formal performances, each venue produces a di� erent vibe.

Scene: What were some highlights from your jazz career so far?

: I have to say the Grammy Nomination was incredible. I also sang “Everyone Can See” in the movie “A Single Man” with Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. � at was so great to hear my voice in the movie. It’s really interesting to bring ideas together from di� erent musicians and see what you can come up with. Musicians are like raw ingredients, you bring their talents together and you get something really delicious.

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There is something to be said for keeping it in the family. Among Bellevue’s many restaurants are some tried and true treasures, still holding clout to the storm of newbies who have moved into the neighborhood. One such

restaurant is Chace’s Pancake Corral. � e small, one-story breakfast hub opened back in 1958 by Bill Chace and is now run by his stepdaughter Jane Zakskorn.

� e restaurant space was previously a barbecue pit, but with some minor remodeling, Chace turned the intimate space into a family-friendly destination for Bellevue.

Half a century old, little has changed about the neighborhood favorite. � e menu still boasts a majority of the same items and recipes � rst created by Chace. A few additions have slipped their way in over the years, explained Zakskorn, o� en paying tribute to longtime customers and their favorite dishes.

“Dad added a couple of items to the menu over the years but basically the menu is exactly the same as when we � rst opened and the recipes are still the same recipes my father used,” Zakskorn said.

Zakskorn � rst began working at her stepfather’s restaurant as a hostess at the

age of 11. She ran the restaurant as a partner along with her stepfather for 20 years and became full owner when he passed away in 2001.

“I think what sets us apart is not only the friendly sta� , but also the quality of food. We serve everything fresh,” she said. “My father use to get here at three in the morning and now our cooks are here around that same time, preparing everything fresh.”

� e majority of the restaurant’s customers are regulars, but Zakskorn and the sta� always welcome � rst timers.

“It’s always fun to get a new face in here and introduce them to our menu,” she said. “It’s like welcoming them into our family.”

Zakskorn hopes to keep the restaurant in the family for generations to come.

“We are de� nitely an icon in Bellevue and I’ve watched kids grow up and then bring their kids and grandkids in,” she

explained. “It says something that we’ve been around for so long. � e restaurant business is a really hard business to break into. � e recent growth in restaurants in Bellevue is great, but it will be interesting to see how it all pans out. One things for sure, we are here to stay.”

“It’s always fun to get a new face in here and introduce them

to our menu.” – Jane Zakskorn

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“Our success has a lot to do with people...Our focus is on their

experience rather than the dollar.”

– John Howie

First, John Howie mastered seafood. Now the former chef of Seattle’s Palisade Restaurant has moved on to conquering the infamous steak house. Howie, the

owner of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar and John Howie Steak in Bellevue, has been dishing up the goods since he opened his � rst restaurant in 2002. During the past eight years, Howie has witnessed the boom in restaurant growth in Bellevue and has remained a strong contender in the table wars. “� is is the third big restaurant growth I’ve seen since I’ve been open in Bellevue,” he said. “Most of the restaurants in Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square weren’t open yet in 2002. Now we have the Purple Cafe and Barrio over at the Towers and Wild Ginger and Artisanal next door to

my steak restaurant and there is a lot of competition out there for seats.”Despite the tough economy and new dining spots moving in, Howie has stayed optimistic about the future of the local restaurant business. A� er all, he took the plunge this past year, opening a new steakhouse concept at � e Bravern, a high-end outdoor shopping and dining destination. “When the opportunity came up, I knew I wanted to do a steakhouse because I don’t feel like anyone has done it as well as it could be done,” he explained.One thing that sets John Howie Steak apart, according to Howie, is the restaurant’s full mesquite and apple wood broiler as opposed to cooking on gas, which many steakhouses do. “I think that sets us apart as far as quality and � avor. We are very chef driven. All of our products are made in house from our breads to our deserts.

Our menu rotates a lot to keep things fresh,” he said. John Howie Steak also boasts a four tier steak program, from

USDA Prime as a low level steak to the A-5 True Japanese Wagyu.Howie believes it’s not only the quality of the food that keeps customers coming back, but also the quality of the sta� .

“Our success has a lot to do with people. A lot of my sta� , about 30 to 35 percent, have been working here along with me since day one. � at is virtually unheard of in the restaurant business,” Howie explained. “I have chefs who have worked for me for 21 years. We have great people who care about the guests and our focus is on their experience opposed to the dollar.” Howie tracks comments and feedback from customers using online resources such as Open Table. “I think the dynamics have changed over the years, but I believe in my restaurants and I think we will be around for a long time.”

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PearlPearl Bar & Dining on the ground level of Lincoln Square (700

Bellevue Way Northeast) is one of many new kids on the block in Bellevue. � e urban hotspot serves up contemporary

Northwest cuisine in 7,800 square feet, divided into two very distinct spaces. On one side sits the main dining room including two semi-private dining alcoves, and on the other side is a multi-faceted lounge area and full bar.

Similar to the dual interior space are the roles the co-owners and creators of Pearl play out on a day to day basis. General Manager and Partner Mikel Rogers works the front of the house, ensuring his customers feel welcome and service is top notch. Working at the helm in the kitchen is Executive Chef and Partner Bradley Dickinson, formally head chef for Schwartz Brothers Restaurants.

Rogers and Dickinson knew they wanted to start an independent restaurant company and when the spot opened at Lincoln Square in 2008, they jumped at the chance to open in the downtown core.

“We are having a lot of fun and I think we found a niche here in Bellevue,” Dickinson said. “What we have that is unique at Pearl is that we are the owners and operators. We are very hands on. Look around. We are surrounded by a sea of chain restaurants, but we are truly the independent operator and I think people appreciate that.”

� e restaurant has quickly become a hot spot for Bellevue happy hour and the nightlife scene, o� en boasting a packed bar on the weekends.

“We love the energy of being right in the core of Bellevue, across the street from the Westin and downstairs from all the activity of Lincoln Square,” Rogers explained. “People will stop in here for dinner, go catch a movie upstairs, then come back for drinks during late-night happy hour. It’s great.”

Rogers and Dickinson pride themselves in being authentically Bellevue and focus on using fresh and local ingredients when preparing items o� the menu.

“We change up the menu o� en depending on what’s fresh and

seasonal. We like to mix it up a little bit and cater to our guests,” Dickinson explained. “What’s great about our partnership in this restaurant is that we can make decisions on the � y. We have that advantage because it’s just the two of us. Our approval process is right here.”

the rookie

On a typical drizzly Wednesday a� ernoon in April, I arrived at Audrey Parrish’s home where she resides with husband Brad, an underwriter for FM-Global and

their two daughters, Ariana, 5 and Olivia, 2. Parrish opened the door wearing a printed wrap dress with black leggings and signature Tory Burch black � ats. She looked as if she had just walked out of a magazine. Instantly charming and very down to earth she embodies a certain je ne sais quoi that makes her such a favorite among the fashion industry.

Parrish, one of � ve children grew up in a traditional American household. Like any other teenage girl, Parrish and her friends � ipped through pages of fashion magazines

and discussed fashion trends but never seriously thought of becoming models. A� er a suggestion from an Elite Modeling Agency scout, Parrish took glamour shots on her 14th birthday to try her hand at modeling. Six months later her parents went on business to New York and took those photos to Elite and Ford modeling agencies to see if they would be interested in signing their daughter. Both agencies were impressed and � ew Parrish to New York the following summer for test shoots.

Filled with excitement Parrish was looking forward to New York, however, her � rst experience would cause hesitation to enter the modeling world and paint a grim picture of the industry.

“My � rst test shoot was with a photographer for Elite. I had to wear this very sheer out� t that was far too revealing. I felt very uncomfortable not only with the clothes but the photographer too,” she described. “I just couldn’t do it, so I asked if I could please wear something else. It was just a test shoot, but he took my reaction badly and in his very thick French accent started to yell saying I would never make it in this business and told me to leave.”

Parrish was humiliated with the experience and immediately considered quitting. “I tried so hard to hold myself together, but as soon as the elevator doors closed I burst

out crying,” she said.A tearful Parrish went to home to discuss the incident with her mother. In spite of it they

decided since they were in New York to go meet with Ford Models. Parrish ran into Katie Ford upon walking into the agency and within 10 minutes was o� ered a contract. Ford predicted her classic looks would a� ord Parrish a career in fashion for at least a decade.

Parrish signed with Ford Model Management at the tender age of 14. She returned to Utah, � nished the school year and moved to New York City with her mother.

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Latin America’s Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. A� er the summer in New York, Ford Models sent Parrish to Japan for three months to expand her portfolio and collect tear sheets. In Japan Parrish successfully booked several jobs, mostly bridal, and le� Japan to continue modeling in Europe.

She signed with Ford Paris and in the European market she became the face of French beauty line Votre Beauté, shot a Pepe Jeans campaign that ran in Holland and graced her � rst cover for Germany’s Charakter magazine at the age of 15.

Following Katie Ford’s prediction Parrish continued modeling for the next ten years appearing in Marie Claire, Mademoiselle, Italy’s Anna Magazine, Twist, Utah Bride, landed parts in several commercials and walked the runways for local designers in Seattle.

Even with her immense success in such a competitive industry, Parrish underwent tremendous scrutiny about her weight and witnessed � rst hand how the fashion industry could destroy young girls.

“I de� nitely had my fair share of chances to get into the sex, drugs and drinking part of this industry,” Parrish explained. “I think I was so grounded and seeing other models ruin themselves from alcohol and drugs was more than enough to show me how much a substance can take from you. In Paris my agency took a picture of me and told me to keep it as a reminder to lose weight. When I saw the picture all I thought was ‘Damn I look good!’” she said with a laugh.

Parrish candidly explained her struggle with her body image and behaviors. “I did compare myself to the other girls and people in public. I used to be so obsessed

with food in a way that I felt like it was taking over my life! I felt incredibly alone at times. It was similar to bulimia, instead of depriving myself I became rebellious with food. I would gorge myself. � e desire was so intense. It was this feeling of freedom, and I was invigorated with the act, but when it was over I felt the deepest sense of guilt, shame and utter disgust with myself yet I would continue this pattern for days. I never purged but I did abuse laxatives and enemas to � atten my stomach, especially if I had a shoot the next day.”

� ough she lived with her mother throughout her modeling career Parrish said she was very sneaky with food o� en acted out in binges at night.

“Finally I broke down and asked to see someone. I desired so much to change. My sessions with a psychologist were helpful but it took a long period of time to change my thinking that had become habit for so many years,” she said.

A� er modeling full time for three years, it was evident she was exhausted and needed a break. Parrish went home to Utah for a break but had a serious accident that summer

wake-boarding. “I knew I wouldn’t book work with a scar and I didn’t care much for losing some

weight I was told I needed to before returning to New York. I could either wait for my face to heal or go back to school. So I went back to school,” she said.

Parrish went to Bringham Young University and while pursuing a degree in anthropology, she met her husband Brad Parrish, who read the book her mother wrote while they dated. Following a six month engagement, they were married two weeks before her 20th birthday and shortly a� er the couple welcomed their � rst child, daughter Ariana.

Brad was o� ered a job in Seattle and the family relocated in 2005. Parrish described the move as very challenging and lonely without family around.

“I think I just needed a social circle again, so I went back to modeling,” she said. Parrish signed with TCM Models and continues to model in Seattle.

While pregnant with her second child, Parrish was certain her career would end, but instead began modeling for maternity lines.

“I’ve always strived to put God and my family � rst so my priorities stayed the same, but patience was something to work on. Motherhood has shown me that family comes � rst and to teach my children to desire correct values and principles so they are prepared to take on this world not only to survive in it but conquer it. � at’s what parents have taught me and that’s what I will strive for ‘till my days end,” she said.

Her daughter Ariana has already followed in her mother’s footsteps and has appeared in advertisements for Nordstrom, the Hyatt Hotels and Amazon.

“I learned a lot about who I really was as a person at such a young age. When that photographer in my early career told me I would never make it in this business, I’m just proud to say that I was able to come as far as I did with the many obstacles that were placed before me.”

“I had to wear this very sheer out� t that was far

too revealing... I felt very uncomfortable. I just

couldn’t do it.” – Audrey Parrish

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Toss in a blank canvas made up of a forward-thinking city and you have yourself the makings of a future perma-nent art walk.

For now, the community will have the opportunity to witness a glimmer of what could be during this year’s Sculpture Exhibition and Art Walk, kicking o� on Saturday, June 26 at City Hall.

� e bi-annual Sculpture Walk will amp it up a notch this year by adding two additional installation sites con-necting City Hall and Downtown Bellevue Park, creating a three-quarter-mile walking route through the heart of downtown.

“� e city of Bellevue is all about ingeniousness and creativity. We wanted to add something mysterious and spur the community’s imagina-tion,” said Mary Pat Byrne of the City of Bellevue Arts Commission. “If you look at the psyche of this city, you’ll see forward thinking companies like Microso� and Expedia, and companies like Kemper Development who have a huge component to the art community. Art is just one more way to express ourselves as a city.”

Sculptures and art installations by 38 artists will be put into place temporarily at City Hall, the Bellevue Galleria, at the old Safeway location on Kemper Development and at Downtown Park. � e Sculpture Exhibit and Art Walk will run from June 26 to October 17.

� e artwork will represent both local artists and artists

on a national and international level. Installation will begin a week or so prior to the opening day celebration. Many of the artists will take part in the public recep-tion on June 26 at City Hall, thanks in part to the Hyatt Regency, for o� ering up rooms for the artists who travel from out of town.

� e theme this year is once again sustainability in terms of the meaning of the art, materials and method

used when creating the artwork. � e underlying theme was looking to the future in terms of

urban design.“� ese days, sustainability and urban

design really go hand in hand,” said Byrne.

Maps of the Art Walk will be provided and descriptions of each installation will be onsite including one

such art piece called the Ghost Trailer. � e full-sized trailer shaped installation

made of pieces of found wood will sit on the corner of Bellevue Way and 6th Ave NE.

� e structure’s exterior is home to growing plants and resembles an old abandoned trailer that has become a nurse log. � e Arts Commission will work along with Kemper Development to create a setting for the “Ghost Trailer” to make it almost appear like looking at a page from a storybook.

“Staging is very important when considering an outdoor art walk such as this,” Byrne explained. “It has to command respect in order to protect the artwork. Our hope is the community recognizes the beauty in the artwork and the potential in what a permanent art walk could mean for this city.”

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city and you have yourself the makings of a future perma-nent art walk.

witness a glimmer of what could be during this year’s Sculpture Exhibition and Art Walk, kicking o� on Saturday, June 26 at City Hall.

it up a notch this year by adding two additional installation sites con-necting City Hall and Downtown Bellevue Park, creating a three-quarter-mile walking route through the heart of downtown.

ingeniousness and creativity. We wanted to add something mysterious and spur the community’s imagina-tion,” said Mary Pat Byrne of the City of Bellevue Arts Commission. “If you look at the psyche of this city, you’ll see forward thinking companies like Microso� and Expedia, and companies like Kemper Development who have a huge component to the art community. Art is just one more way to express ourselves as a city.”

into place temporarily at City Hall, the Bellevue Galleria, at the old Safeway location on Kemper Development and at Downtown Park. � e Sculpture Exhibit and Art Walk will run from June 26 to October 17.

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Sculpture Exhibition and Art Walk, kicking o� on

� e bi-annual Sculpture Walk will amp it up a notch this year by adding two

quarter-mile walking route through

wanted to add something mysterious and spur the community’s imagina-tion,” said Mary Pat Byrne of the City of Bellevue Arts Commission. “If you look at the

terms of the meaning of the art, materials and method used when creating the artwork. � e underlying

theme was looking to the future in terms of urban design.

“� ese days, sustainability and urban design really go hand in hand,” said Byrne.

provided and descriptions of each installation will be onsite including one

such art piece called the � e full-sized trailer shaped installation

made of pieces of found wood will sit on the corner of Bellevue Way and 6th Ave NE.

� e structure’s exterior is home to growing plants

As the 2010 Art Walk takes shape, urban design is brought to life in Bellevue.

� e white sculpture by artist Kate McDowell titled “Daphne” was incased at City Hall during the 2008 Sculpture Exhibition. Photo courtesy of the City of Bellevue.

Suspended art by artist Lanny Bergner at the 2008 Sculpture

Exhibition at City Hall.Photo courtesy of the City of Bellevue.

Dear Rose, How do I tell my new girlfriend that I am bored attending the movies she selects? – Saturday’s Movie Date

Dear Movie Date, We must never consciously hurt another person’s feelings, even if that person’s intentions were good. But if your taste is more science � ction or attending a wine event, do not play the martyr by subjecting yourself to a steady diet of disaster movies. If you see a future with your movie date, I suggest that you recommend other activities that you both would enjoy doing together. Never say “You owe me so much by going to this movie with you.” Find a compromise and discuss an activity where you both can enjoy spending time with each other. If she does not like your suggestion – maybe it is time to take a hike. Above all, be forthright and polite. She will respect your candor.

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Dear Rose, I recently hosted a dinner party in my home for some friends. Unfortunately, one of them dropped and broke a favorite dinner plate. I was stunned. What should a host or hostess do in the future when this happens? – Should I have used Chinet?

Dear Chinet, A lady or a gentleman never responds to this situation by stating “Do you know what a plate like that costs?” or “� at cannot be replaced

because it is an heirloom.” Your � rst response is to ask “Mark, are you okay? I hope you did not cut yourself.” When you entertain, you quickly learn that broken glassware and china can be part of the event. Your role as a host or hostess is the welfare of your dinner guest, not your china. If your guest o� ers to replace the dinner plate, you tell them no. If your china is more important than your friendship, then I suggest that you keep your favorite dishes in the cabinet, or dine alone.

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Dear Rose, I belong to a local health club, and was wondering what to say when another member is on a

machine too long? – Waiting to be � t

Dear Waiting, In any gym or health club, there are times when there is not enough equipment to go around and people do not respect the 20 minute rule. You should never say “I’m in a big hurry. How many more reps are you going to do?” Or “Are you gonna hog that machine all day?” Do say “While you’re resting between sets how about if I cut in? � en maybe we can switch o� .” If the loutish club member’s behavior continues, you may consider asking sta� to remind them of the rules. Do not force the issue in the middle

of the workout room. If sta� will not help you, make it a point to go up the line

and talk to a Manager and ask that the sta� be given a refresher on the rules and understand the need of having members follow them.

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Dear Chinet, A lady or a gentleman never responds to this situation by stating “Do you know what a plate like that costs?” or “� at cannot be replaced

because it is an heirloom.” Your � rst response is to ask “Mark, are you okay? I hope you did not cut yourself.” When you entertain, you quickly learn that broken glassware and china can be part of the event. Your role as a host or hostess is the welfare of your dinner guest, not your china. If your guest o� ers to replace the dinner plate, you tell them no. If your china is more important than your friendship, then I suggest that you keep your favorite dishes in the cabinet, or dine alone.

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Dear Rose, what to say when another member is on a

Dear Rose,I was introduced to my new boyfriend on the internet, and do not know how to respond when people ask me how we met. My neighbor responded “Be careful, I have heard horrible stories about internet love a� airs.” – Perplexed

what to say when another member is on a machine too long?

Dear Waiting,club, there are times when there is not enough equipment to go around and people do not respect the 20 minute rule. You should never say “I’m in a big hurry. How many more reps are you going to do?” Or “Are you gonna hog that machine all day?” Do say “While you’re resting between sets how about if I cut in? � en maybe we can switch o� .” If the loutish club member’s behavior continues, you may consider asking sta� to remind them of the rules. Do not force the issue in the middle

of the workout room. If sta� will not help you, make it a point to go up the line

what to say when another member is on a machine too long?

Dear Perplexed, It is important that we go through life not being judgmental. I know many couples who are now married who met on the internet or through Classi� ed ads, as this is the 21st Century. Meeting someone on the internet is no di� erent than placing an ad in the newspaper or going on a blind date, and no more or no less risky. One must be prudent and diligent in all circumstances in which we meet new people. When you feel comfortable sharing with others how you met, please be forthcoming and share your internet resource story. Others may � nd the information useful.

Rose Dennis has 14 years experience as a tenured college professor at Edmonds Community College, teaching classes in Fashion, Retail, Marketing and Business Management. (Photo courtesy of Team Photogenic)

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06.17 MAKING BAM TICK A lunchtime conversation with museum curators and sta� featuring Renate Raymond, the museum’s deputy director. � e event runs from 12:30 p.m., to 1 p.m. and is free to the public. To learn more, visit www.bellevuearts.org.

06.17 ROBINSON PARK Seattle Bride magazine and Robinswood House present the May open house at Robinswood Park in Bellevue. Sta� will be on site to answer questions and to give tours of the unique event space. For more information visit Seattlebride.com.

06.19 TWILIGHT TAKEOVER PARTY Join Nordstrom at Bellevue Square for a special

celebration of the release of � e Twilight Saga: Eclipse. � e entire BP. department will be buzzing with fun activities. Nordstrom’s stylists will be there to help create cool looks from the exclusive collection of Eclipse-inspired styles. Visit www.nordstrom.com for more information.

06.19 STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERSSummer concerts at Ste. Chateau Michelle Winery in Woodinville kick o� in June. Featured musicians include country star Martina McBride, classics Earth, Wind & Fire, and Chris Isaak. Tickets start from $45 each. For a complete listing of summer concerts, visit www.ste-michelle.com.

06.26 COOKING WITH MOMMY AND DADDYJoin Elite Baby & Mom’s Fine Foods from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m for a 3 hour kid friendly, hands on cooking class. Geared for ages 5-8 children will have the opportunity to work in the kitchen, receive decorate an apron and will receive a chef hat. Cost is $65/child and 1 parent per 2 children minimum. Visit www.elite-baby.com for more information.

06.27 BELLEVUE PHILHARMONIC 10TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY OF GARDENSFive gardens in Bellevue and Mercer Island will be

on tour from 11 a.m., to 4 p.m., supporting the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Classic cars will be on display, courtesy of the Paci� c Northwest Region of the Classic Car Club of America. Live music, refreshments and docent tours will be featured at Bellevue Botanical Garden. To purchase tickets, $25, visit www.bellevuephil.org.

06.29 ROBERT DUGONI BOOK SIGNINGNew York Times Best-Selling author and Eastside resident Robert Dugoni will be at the Bellevue Library at 7:00 p.m. signing his latest novel “Bodily Harm.” It is the third book in Dugoni’s legal thriller series and critically acclaimed to be his best work. for more information visit www.robertdugoni.com.

Twenty-seven-year-old comedian Je� Dye is living proof that coming in third doesn’t mean you have lost

the race. Dye took third-place as a � nalist during the 2008 season of “Last Comic Standing,” as has been hitting the comedy stage ever since. Born and raised in Kent, Dye will take the stage near his hometown on June 3 through June 5 at the Parlor Live Comedy Club. � e live performance will help kick o� his new Comedy Central Presents special and promote his new role as host of MTV’s show

“Numbnuts.” Dye, who credits Daniel Tosh, Harland Williams, and Norm Macdonald, as his comedic in� uences, originally took

the stage at Giggles Comedy Club in Seattle for one of his � rst gigs. “If there is one thing that I can tell you that I have learned from comedy is, do what you love no matter what anyone tells you, no matter the level of success, you will always be happy,”

Dye wrote on his Myspace page. To purchase tickets for the upcoming Parlor Live Comedy Club performance, visit www.parlorlive.com.

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Je� Dye is living proof that coming in third doesn’t mean you have lost

the race. Dye took third-place as a � nalist during the 2008 season of “Last Comic Standing,” as has

Kent, Dye will take the stage near his hometown on June 3 through June 5 at the Parlor Live Comedy Club.

Harland Williams, and Norm Macdonald, as his comedic in� uences, originally took

the stage at Giggles Comedy Club in Seattle for one of his � rst gigs. “If there is one thing that I can tell you that I have learned from comedy is, do what you love no matter what anyone tells you, no matter the level of success, you will always be happy,”

Dye wrote on his Myspace page.

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06.03 BELLEVUE JAZZ FESTIVAL� e 2010 Bellevue Jazz Festival presented by First Tech Credit Union, celebrates community and the creative power of music with headlining performers and free concerts all week long. � e festival runs from June 3 to June 6. For a full schedule, visit www.bellevuejazz.com.

06.05 BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET� e non-pro� t organization dedicated to supporting our local rural economy, farmland preservation, small family farms and small businesses. Visit the web site for a list of upcoming events including cooking demos and live music performances.Washington Square, 10610 NE 8th St., Bellevue, www.bellevuefarmersmarket.com.Garden. To purchase tickets, $25, visit www.bellevuephil.org.


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