After the City of Kirkland axed funding for its annual Polar Plunge event, nearly 50 people still showed up on New Year’s Day to plunge into the 45 degree water of Lake Washington at Marina Park. The event was organized by Kirkland Weblog administrator Janis Rabuchin.
Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable reviews in American press. By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist.
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.
Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17 and 18.
