More than 100 local musicians will take to the stage at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd., for two days starting today (Oct. 11) for the second Local Music Festival. The first evening will take place from 5:30-10 p.m. under the giant oak tree in front of Betsy’s Café on the corner of Bellaire and Newcastle, with the daylong event Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on the Great … [Read more...] about Strike up the bands: Local Music Festival kicks off tonight in Bellaire
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Bellaire to celebrate its new municipal facilities with tours, concert
It’s been a 15-year process from planning and funding, and today (Sept. 13), Bellaire will celebrate the completion of its municipal facilities — a new City Hall, Civic Center and Police/Courts building — with tours, a ribbon-cutting and concert. Self-guided tours with employees on hand to answer questions will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the formal ceremony beginning at 6 … [Read more...] about Bellaire to celebrate its new municipal facilities with tours, concert
Return of a community tradition: Bellaire Arts & Crafts Fest seeks exhibitors
It’s been nearly a decade since its booths graced the city, but the Bellaire Arts and Crafts Festival was not forgotten. And now it’s being revived by the city’s Culture & Arts Board, which is sponsoring the event from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9 at Evelyn’s Park, along with the park conservancy. Artists and craftspeople have until Sept. 15 to submit an application. They will … [Read more...] about Return of a community tradition: Bellaire Arts & Crafts Fest seeks exhibitors
UPDATED: Bellaire to celebrate life of Alicia Obando today
The community is invited this afternoon (Saturday, Aug. 17) to celebrate the life of longtime Bellaire resident Alicia Obando, who died July 21 at the age of 79. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd., with a visitation preceding at 1 p.m. and a reception following in the Faith Center. UPDATE: For those who cannot attend, the service … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Bellaire to celebrate life of Alicia Obando today
Bellaire’s to celebrate Parks & Recreation with community picnic
Bellaire is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month throughout July with a special promotion, ending on July 25 with a community-wide picnic. Picnic in the Park will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at Lafayette Park, 4337 Lafayette St., and will feature food, music and games. To add to the fun, residents can pick up a punch card now from the Bellaire Recreation Center, … [Read more...] about Bellaire’s to celebrate Parks & Recreation with community picnic