Hilo DIA

All welcome to join in some circus fun in Downtown Hilo on June 7th. This is a night to step out and dress up and bring the family. From 5pm The Hiccup Children’s Circus of Puna will be making appearances at businesses all around town in a fun filled procession. From 6pm they will be [...]

For having survived two tsunamis in the past 70 years, our town looks pretty darn good. But can you imagine how great Downtown Hilo would look with a complete brand-new paint job done all at once? Here’s our opportunity: Benjamin Moore Paints recently announced a promotion called “Main Street Matters.” They’re selecting 20 small town [...]

Art Opening – Dreams of Paradise Gallery presents Kevin Short, painter. Along with the ocean theme, the gallery will be celebrating Kevin’s new acceptance into the Carnegie Museum’s Summer Exhibition. Megan Leucht, Art Consultant. Dreams of Paradise Gallery, 308 Kamehameha Ave. Suite 106, 808.935.5670, megan@dreamsofparadisegallery.com.   The Mamo Corner’s First Friday Night Market sets up at the corner of Kilauea and [...]

Downtown Hilo’s First Friday Night Market brings art and entertainment to the street from 5 to 9pm. This month our theme is ‘FIRE’ and Laurali Firefly will be doing two fire performances at 6pm and 7.30pm.  There will be vending, street food and live music. All welcome to stop by ‘The Mamo Corner’ on Mamo [...]

By Alice Happy New Year — will it be? The holiday season was good for some and not for other businesses last year, and downtown was no exception. Restaurants in general seemed to do well, and with more than 50 places to get food and/or eat in the area that is no surprise. Retailers focused [...]

Are you ready for the challenge? The Challenge is a mixture of obstacle coursed specifically put together to challenge the likes of the “immortals.” This is for the strong heart, mind, spirit, and body.  There is no other way to put it. If you don’t fit that category you may not make it. February 16th [...]

January 4th is First Friday… What:  Hilo First Friday Night Market Where: ‘The Mamo Street Corner’ (just up from the Hilo Farmer’s Market) When:  Friday January 4th from 5pm – 9pm   Looking for something a little ‘Bazaar?’ Why not try the new Hilo ‘Night Market.’ It’s new way for community to participate in Hilo’s  [...]

Come on down to downtown Hilo and see all the new gift items at Basically Books! Free gift wrapping on any item over $10. Please shop local! David K. Reed Petroglyph Press 160 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 808-935-6006 www.PetroglyphPress.com