The Kirkland Art Center’s ‘dragon’ won the Downtown Association’s annual pumpkin carving contest. It took eight pumpkins to make this elaborate sculpture, which won the $100 grand prize.
More than a dozen Kirkland merchants entered the contest with honorable mentions going to Mermaid Hair Extensions, Vovina Soul ease, Urban Barber and Barkz. Contributed
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.
