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Best Year Ever! 10th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival Celebrating the Year of the WATER Dragon in Downtown Hilo! KUNG HEE FAT CHOY!

Black and White Night, Friday November 4, 2011. 5pm-10pm in Downtown Hilo. Come by the Mo’oheau Bandstand to get your Treasure Hunt Map and entertainment line-up. Dress up or Dress down, but DRESS IN BLACK & WHITE!

100 days of Aloha by the Bay At the Mo’oheau Bandstand Every day a Cruise Ship calls at the Port of Hilo, from 11am until 1pm Dates for the remainder of 2011:                  October October 11 – the Pride of America October 13 – the Sapphire Princess October 17 – the Golden Princess October 18 [...]

Please visit www.basicallybooks.com for information about upcoming Book Signings and Live Music events.

The Lyman family was one of the first set of missionaries to land in Hilo and this museum is a testament to their influence on the island.  There is an excellent collection of art and artifacts showcasing the history of Hawaii and its people as well as rotating exhibits and special events.  Located at 276 [...]

The East Hawaii Cultural Center features a new show each month, with an Art Opening on the first Friday of the month to meet and mingle with artists featured in the three professionally exhibited galleries and other patrons of the arts.  Admission to the East Hawaii Cultural Center is always free, for the openings as [...]

Coordinated by the East Hawaii Cultural Center, Aloha Saturday takes place on the third Saturday of the month (except for July) at Kalakaua Park.  Bring a mat or lawn chair for free live music, dance, hula, and more in one of Downtown Hilo’s most historically significant and beautiful parks.  For more info call (808) 961-5711 [...]

The KWXX Ho’olaule’a always takes place on the last Saturday of September in Downtown Hilo as the radio station’s summer-end gift to the community. This free event features three stages of live local and Hawaiian music, as well as craft and food vendors. For more info visit www.kwxx.com, or call them at (808) 935-5461.

“Revitalization: One Wall at a Time” mural project Partnered with KTA, EHCC, and artist Kathleen Kam to install the inaugural mural for our “Revitalization:  One Wall at a Time” Project.  The wall produced statewide publicity, involved lots of community participation, and set the bar for future murals to come.

Experience the beauty of America’s only rain forest zoo environment. Be sure to visit Namaste, our white tiger. Off Hwy. 11. Check out our website http://www.hilozoo.com/ Additional Info Location on: Map Map Location Number: 23 Explore On: Wheels Published in Basicaly Books Guide to Hilo