Centennial Weekend Line up
We are fast approaching October 26th, the 100 year anniversary date of the historic Palace Theater opening her doors for the first time. In honor of this landmark occasion, we have developed a 4 day festival of events to celebrate the special place this beloved theater holds in our island community. We are kicking off the weekend on Thursday evening with a red carpet gala and live theatrical revue showcasing many of our community partners who highlight the diversity of the Palace’s annual programs. Friday night brings Leche De Tigre to the Palace stage to headline a Free masquerade concert dance party. Paula Fuga headlines Saturday night, featuring an Allstar line up of artists who participated in the Nā Hōkū Hanohano award nominated series “Live from the Empty Palace” lead by Drew Daniels. We close out the Centennial Weekend on the anniversary date itself, Sunday October 26th. Travel back in time to experience film the way in which it was presented in 1925: accompanied by a live music score. To honor 100 years of culture and entertainment in the heart of downtown Hilo, we are proud to present The Phantom of the Opera (1925) accompanied by a live score performed on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ by organist Walter Greenwood.
Tickets are available for these events below. If you are interested in sponsoring the Centennial program, view our sponsor packet linked here.
See you at the Palace!
| RED CARPET GALA |
| Thursday, October 23rd 5:00pm – 6:30pm An intimate catered red carpet event to kick off the 100th anniversary weekend. Tickets include access to the exclusive mixer, catering from Aloha Mondays, a free drink ticket and priority VIP seat to the live theatrical revue stage show: THE CENTENNIAL SHOW following the mixer at 7pm. Tickets – $100 Gala proceeds directly support the ongoing restoration of the Historic Palace Theater in honor of her 100th year. |
| THE CENTENNIAL SHOW |
| Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00pm A Live Theatrical Revue celebrating 100 years of the Palace. Featuring performances by Mark Yamanaka, Island Dance Academy Aerial Arts Hawai’i, Center Stage, Hilo Honeys, Walter Greenwood on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ + more! Tickets – $25 All Sales Final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. Seating is assigned for this performance, seats are selected at time of ticket purchase. |
| MASQUERADE BASH W/ LECHE DE TIGRE |
| Friday, October 24 at 8:00pm An unforgettable FREE concert / dance party for the community in celebration of the Palace Theater’s Centennial Year! 8:00pm : Opening Kachi Kachi set by Los Compadres 9:00pm : Headline set by Leche De Tigre Masquerade attire encouraged. This is a Free event, but you must RSVP to reserve a ticket for entry. No reserve seating, first come first come on night of the show. Dance floor in front of the stage will be open. |
PAULA FUGA & FRIENDS
Saturday October 25th at 6:00pm
Celebrate the Centennial with Paula Fuga and Friends! A live family friendly concert event to celebrate 100 years of the Palace Theater. Ticket sales benefit the ongoing restoration of the historic Palace Theater to ensure another 100 years of culture and entertainment.
Event Schedule:
5:00pm Doors open
6:00pm: Drew Daniels and the East Side Allstars featuring Kuulei, Willz, Pohai, Sarah Bethany, Imani Avanti and Sonni Shine
8:00pm: Paula Fuga
Seating is reserved within ticketed sections. Proceeds benefit the Historic Palace Theater
ANNIVERSARY DAY – SILENT MOVIE MATINEE
Sunday, October 26th at 3:00pm
Doors, Box Office and Concessions open at 2:00pm
The 100 year anniversary date. Take a trip back in time to experience film the way it was presented when the Palace opened in 1925: accompanied by a live score. We are proud to present a special screening of Phantom of the Opera (1925) accompanied by a live score performed on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ by Walter Greenwood.
$12 General Admission presale
$15 General Admission Day of Show
All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. Seating is open, seats are selected upon arrival for the show.
Mahalo to our Centennial Sponsors
