On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of Basically Books in downtown Hilo. Throughout the day visitors can Meet & Greet local authors, create art with Erzsi Palko, munch on fresh cookies, enter a prize drawing. Pick up a free pen and notepad with your purchase.
Meet & Greet
10:30-12
Rick Hazlett Roadside Geology of Hawaii
Leilehua Yuen He Huli ʻUlaʻula: A Study in Scarlet,
Sara Ackerman Guest in Room 120, Red Sky Over Hawaii
Yuko Green Gecko Says Click Click, and many Hawaii children’s books
Gloria Blum Tutu’s Secret
12:30-2
Tom Peek Mauna Kea, Daughters of Fire
Erzsi Palko Enchanting Creatures, Under the Ohia Tree
2:30-4
Leslie Karst Molten Death, Waters of Destruction
Jane Hoff Bones of Paradise, Bones of Banyan Drive, Trees of Banyan Drive
Our neighbors are also planning festivities for that day that will include mead tasting at The Bottle Shop, pasta tasting at Kai Pasta and a sampling of foods from local farmers and makers with Locavore. It’s shaping up to be a really fun day. Just as a note it is also the day of the lighted Christmas parade, so the store will close at 4:30 before the street is closed.
The shop local concept is especially important when living on an island in the middle of a vast ocean. Small businesses are collectively the largest employers, providing jobs to your friends, family, and neighbors. They contribute the most to local infrastructure, schools and charities. The backbone of our community is a network of locally owned businesses; from large grocery chains, restaurants, and auto dealerships; to boutiques, mechanics, hairdressers, and the artist or crafter making one of a kind creations. At Basically Books we seek out locally made or designed products to feature in our store.
We hope to see you there!
Also check out other Arts events in Hilo, Meetups in Hilo, Fine Arts events in Hilo.
