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( www.sigzane.com ; 122 Kamehameha Ave; 9:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat) Legendary in
the hula community, Sig Zane creates iconic custom fabrics, marked by rich colors and
graphic prints of Hawaiian flora. You can spot a 'Sig' a mile away. Pricey, but this is real
art.
Alan's Art & Collectibles ANTIQUES
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( 969-1554; 202 Kamehameha Ave; 10am-4pm Mon & Wed-Fri, 1-4pm Tue, 10am-3pm Sat)
Glimpse old Hawaiʻi in this chock-full secondhand shop: vintage glassware, household
doodads, aloha shirts, vinyl LPs and scattered collectible treasures.
Big Island Book Buyers BOOKS
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(14 Waianuenue Ave; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun) New books, particularly best-
sellers, history and Hawaiiana. A cozy place to read, with coffee bar and couches.
Still Life Books BOOKS
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( 756-2919; http://stillifebooks.blogspot.com ; 134 Kilauea Ave; 11am-3pm Tue-Sat) Used
books, with a focus on quality literature. A great place to browse and talk ideas.
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DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Hilo has a relatively large homeless population. Definitely avoid Kalakaua Park and
downtown alleys at night. Hilo also has a local culture fascinated with the sport of mixed
martial arts ( www.ufc.com ), and is home to one of its champions, BJ Penn. Unfortu-
nately some of this has spilled into local bars, so patrons are advised not to be loud or
confrontational.
INTERNET ACCESS
You can access the internet as well as grab a snack at Bytes and Bites with Pieces ( Click
here ) .
Hilo Public Library ( 933-8888; www.librarieshawaii.org ; 300 Waianuenue Ave; 11am-7pm
Tue & Wed, 9am-5pm Thu & Sat, 10am-5pm Fri) If you buy a three-month nonresident library
card ($10), you can use free internet terminals and check out books.