The Hilo Palace Theater is excited to be hosting the debut of the Made In Hawaii Film Festival on Saturday August 25th.
This exciting day long event will showcase a program of 18 Hawaii made films, including shorts, music videos, narrative, documentary, and feature length films. Many filmmakers will be in attendance to talk story about the making of their films.
Aloha,
I suspect you, like many in the Palace family, are interested to learn where we are in the acquisition of air conditioning. Last year with the award … read more
Aloha Palace Family,
Robin Worley here, you may remember me from my days of presenting the ‘Haute Trash … read more
Aloha,
We are very sorry that our current movie “Call Me by Your Name” cannot be shown. As your Executive Director I want to assure everyone that this is a major disappointment to us. … read more
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A SILENT MOVIE AT THE PALACE?
If you haven’t, you are invited to step back in time to the 1920s when you could have watched the legendary classic “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” starring Lon Chaney. The Palace’s screening of this classic will feature Tommy Stark playing an original score on the mighty pipe organ just like it would have been “back then”. These increasingly … read more
COOL AIR IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
With the award of the State of Hawaii Grant-in-Aid, the Palace Theater is closing in on the installation of air conditioners in the historic building. The cost for design, engineering, the units and the labor rounds out at approximately $300,000. The $130,000 grant plus the $50,000 accumulated community support puts the “Cool the Palace” campaign just over the 60% funded mark. … read more
We want to hear from YOU! Click the link and cast your vote on whether you’d like to see a full length film or several comedy shorts for our next Silent Movie Night! You can also click “other” and leave a specific suggestion. We appreciate ALL feedback.
Dear Patrons,
As you all know we are working to find money to air condition the Palace for you. With a price tag nearing $600,000 we have applied for a State Grant In Aid. Please lobby your State Representative and Senator and ask them to grant … read more
We’re super excited to present our first Silent Movie Night of 2017 with a screening of the ORIGINAL black & white silent film, Chicago! Come and enjoy this throwback in a very fitting setting, our beautiful historic theater with live music on our mighty pipe organ! … read more
