New Indie Movie Theater Coming To Redmond? Plus Best Family Entertainment Spot

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New Indie Movie Theater Coming To Redmond? Plus Best Family Entertainment Spot

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Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days!🎵 Grab Your Tickets Before This One Sneaks Up on YouFriday, July 10 might feel like it's still a few weeks away, but Marymoor Live shows have a habit of selling tickets before people realize they're coming. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors are bringing one of the most '90s lineups imaginable to Redmond, with doors opening at 4 PM and the show starting at 6 PM.Between "Run-Around," "Hey Jealousy," and "Two Princes," you'll probably know more songs than you think. If this sounds like your kind of summer concert, now is probably a better time to buy tickets than the week before the show.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This Sunday, the Library Is Making Soccer More AccessibleThis Sunday, June 28, from noon to 3 PM, the Redmond Library is hosting a sensory-friendly watch party designed for neurodivergent community members and families. The event will feature lower lighting, lower volume, captioning, and flexible seating options, including space for blankets and sleeping bags.They'll also have snacks and activities available throughout the event. Even if soccer isn't your thing, it's nice to see the library creating opportunities that make community events more welcoming and comfortable for everyone.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This Weekend, Kick It in Redmond ContinuesThis weekend, Redmond Town Center is hosting another round of Kick It in Redmond activities as the city continues to celebrate with family-friendly events. While soccer is part of the fun, the bigger attraction is the atmosphere, with games, activities, and community gathering spaces for all ages.Even if nobody in your family can explain the offside rule, there will be plenty to enjoy. Think of it as a weekend family outing that just happens to have soccer in the background.🏆 Crossfire Surf Cup Takes Over Sixty AcresThis weekend, hundreds of youth athletes and their families will be heading to Sixty Acres Park for the Crossfire Surf Cup. The tournament brings teams from around the region and turns one of Redmond's busiest sports complexes into a hub of activity for several days.If you've got a player participating, you'll already know where you'll be spending the weekend. If not, just keep in mind that traffic around the area may be a little heavier than usual with teams, coaches, and families coming into town.🕰️ Redmond History MinuteOkay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.In 1960, a major recession in which industry caused Redmond's local ranches to close and forced farmers to switch to other crops?A) Dairy farmingB) Mink fur farmingC) Apple orchardsD) Wool productionAnswer revealed at the bottom of this newsletter.🔮 Redmond Rumor MillSources say a neighborhood cinema—not a megaplex, think 40 seats, curated programming, craft cocktails, and no popcorn smell—is in very early talks for a space in Old Redmond.What we don't know is whether a location has been selected, whether financing is in place, or how serious the discussions have become. We also haven't been able to confirm any timeline.The question is simple: where would a small independent cinema fit best in Old Redmond?If you've got a guess or have heard something, head over to our Facebook page and drop it in the "Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses" post.🗳️ Your Picks: Best Family Entertainment Spot in RedmondIt's time for another Your Picks!This week we want to know: What's the best family entertainment spot in Redmond?Whether it's a place your kids beg to visit, your favorite rainy-day destination, or somewhere the whole family enjoys together, we want to hear about it.Head over to our Facebook page, find the Your Picks post, and cast your vote in the comments. We'll feature some of your favorites in a future episode.📻 Don't Miss the PodcastIf you enjoyed this newsletter, you'll love the companion podcast where Dan and Jen dive deeper into each story with a little extra conversation, commentary, and fun.Thanks for spending a few minutes with us today. We'll see you in the next edition of Best of Redmond!🎯 History Minute AnswerThe answer is B – Mink fur farming.Redmond had mink ranches along Way 120 in the 1950s. When the fur industry crashed in 1960, the ranches shut down. Nationwide there were nearly 7,000 mink farms in the mid-1950s, but prices collapsed and the business quickly declined.Before Redmond became the tech hub we know today, it was home to a thriving agricultural community—and raising mink for luxury fur coats was one of its more unusual industries. It's another reminder that Redmond's history is a lot more interesting than most people realize.

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