Uncork the Night | A Celebration of Wine and Giving
October 4 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: W Bellevue, 10455 NE 5th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004
A Toast to Lasting Impact, A Cheers to the Future
Uncork the Night has been a treasured tradition, and thanks to this community, it has helped us accomplish so much for Bellevue’s children. As we continue to evolve to meet the needs of the families we serve, we are reimagining ways to maximize our collective impact.
Our final Uncork the Night is coming October 4, 2025. Join us for an evening of wining, dining, and building a lasting legacy of hope for Bellevue children and families.
Meet the 2025 Event Chairs, Emcee, and Auctioneer
2025 Event Chair: Lindsay Rucker
Franchise Owner, Greet West Bellevue Magazine
2025 Event Chair: Sophia Siu
Bellevue LifeSpring Board Member, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Allogene Therapeutics
2025 Emcee and Auctioneer
We are thrilled to welcome back Kaci Aitchison as our Emcee and Matt Lorch as our Auctioneer.
FAQs and Guest Details
Uncork the Night has been a treasured tradition, and thanks to this community, it has helped us accomplish so much for Bellevue’s children. After years of unforgettable evenings filled with generosity and community, we’ve decided to close this beloved chapter on a high note.
We’re evolving, just as our community’s needs have evolved, to reimagine new, meaningful ways to deepen, elevate, and maximize our collective impact. With the rising costs of hosting an event of this scale, combined with the time spent on the event, we’ve found that it is no longer sustainable for our mission to host it each fall. As thoughtful stewards of your investment, we’ve realized we can make an even greater impact by redirecting those resources directly into services that prevent hunger and homelessness.
Sunsetting Uncork the Night creates space to innovate and focus more directly on mission-aligned partnerships. Moving forward, we’re excited to focus on more intimate, mission-driven gatherings that will provide opportunity for deeper connection and intentional conversations with the people who make this work possible: people like you.
This final gala is a moment to reflect on the past and invest in what comes next.
Artisan bread (V) with sweet cream butter with black lava salt
Starter salad
Baby frisee and arugula salad (GF, N) with candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, grapes, agave cider vinaigrette
Entree options
Pan-seared filet (GF) with creamy garlic mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, honey-roasted carrots, and beef stock jus
Seared herb-crusted salmon (GF) with wild rice pilaf, asparagus, roasted tomato relish, and citrus beurre blanc
Cabernet beet steak (DF, GF, VG) with roasted vegetable quinoa pilaf and curried carrot puree
Self parking is complimentary on Saturdays and the gates for the Lincoln South Garage* will be open. If guests wish to valet, it will be charged accordingly.
Wheels Valet is located on NE 5th Place at the entrance to W Bellevue.
Self-Park Garage Directions
Driving Northbound on Bellevue Way
- Turn right onto NE 5th Place
- Turn right onto 105th Avenue NE
- Turn right into parking garage
Driving southbound on Bellevue Way
- Turn left on NE 8th street
- Turn right onto 105th Avenue NE
- Turn right into parking garage
*Please use Lincoln South Garage located under W Bellevue. The Lincoln North garage is under The Westin Bellevue.
Yes! Uncork the Night guests can use our courtesy room block for a special rate the night of the event ($255.00 USD per night). The last day to book is Friday, September 12, 2025. Book your room today.
Thank You, 2025 Sponsors!
