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CHINATOWN WALKING TOURS Held every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Leave from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Office at 42 N. King Street in Chinatown in Honolulu. Cover all of Chinatown's herb shops, parks and interesting shops and galleries. Call 533-3181.

VOLCANO ART CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS The complete schedule. For more information call: 967-8222.

QUEEN EMMA MEMORIAL SERVICES Royal Mausoleum, Mauna`ala, 2261 Nu`uanu Avenue, Honolulu at 8:00 a.m. Call: William Kahelekai Maioho 536-7602.

PANIOLO O HAWAI`I--COWBOYS OF THE FAR WEST January. JA film by Edgy Lee will kick off 1998 as the official Year of the Paniolo with its Hawai`i premiere in January. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is the site of the Hawai`i screening and a full evening is planned. Call: 885-6707.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT January 3. Waimea Count Circle at 7 a.m. $5 fee to the National Audubon Society. Call Kokee Natural History Museum: 335-9975.

VIEWPOINTS GALLERY SHOW January 3. Janet Davis-oils and monotypes show the colorful world of Janet Davis. Open daily. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Courtyard. 3620 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Call: 572-1897.

LIFE IN THE GARDEN January 8 - February 24. Exhibition of two Kaua`i artists, A. Kimberlin Blackburn and Kathy McClelland-Cowan at the Kaua`i Museum. Call: 245-6931.

MAUI RUSTY PRO January 9 - 11 and 12 - 21. Professional men and women compete for $40,000 in this annual surf meet at Ho`okipa Beach Park and Honolua Bay on Maui. Call: 575-9264.

BYOUNG YONG LEE: RECENT PAINTINGS January 9 - February 7. The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents, at the Academy Art Center Gallery, an exhibition of large scale paintings by Byoung Yong Lee. Painting exhibit both Asian and Western approaches to very simple themes. Call:532-8700.

RELAY FOR HEART January 3. Raise money for the American Heart Association in a 2-mile walk/run on Kaua`i at 7 a.m. Call: 245-7311.

NARCISSUS QUEEN PAGEANT January 10. New Year in Honolulu is heralded in with this scholarship competition beginning at Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall. Call: 533-3181.

JAPANESE NEW YEAR January 10. Ikebana and bonsai exhibits, Japanese foods and crafts are featured at this celebration. Events begin at 9 a.m. Call: 945-7633.

PARTYING TOWARDS HULA BOWL January 11 - 17. Hula Bowl festivities lead up to the big game on Maui with celebrity golf tournaments, luau, photo opportunities with the all-star collegiate football players and dinners. Call: 947-4141.

MEETING OF THE SPIRITS New York based Infinity Ballet Company present an evening of classical ballet throughout the Hawaiian Islands in January. Big Island, January 14, ,7:30 p.m. , Kahilu Theatre. Call: 329-8876. O`ahu, January 17, 8:00 p.m., Mamiya Theatre. Call: 545-4000. Maui, January 23, 7:30 p.m., Castle Theatre at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Call: 242-SHOW. Kaua`i, January 25, 7:00 p.m., Kaua`i Community College. Call: 246-8688.

ROBERT SQUERI AND HAWAI`I PRINTMAKING OF THE 1960's AND 70's January 15 - March 15. The Honolulu Academy of Arts, at the Graphic Arts Gallery, presents printmaking during Squeri's ten years in Hawai`i. Call: 532-8700.

WHALES ALIVE CELBRATION January 15 - 18. This international forum on whale research, protective laws and natural history is held at the Four Seasons Wailea and features whale watch excursions, art exhibits, entertainment and social functions. Call Lori Kennedy for more information: 874-8000.

PGA MASTERCARD CHAMPIONSHIP January 16 - 18. The Senior PGA TOUR event at the Nicklaus golf course at Historic Hualalai Resort at Ka`upulehu in Kona. This million-dollar, internationally televised event features Jack Nicklaus and the top players on the senior circuit, including defending champion, Hale Irwin. Tickets are available. Call: 1-800-417-2770 or 325-8000.

NARCISSUS CORONATION BALL January 17. Leads up to Chinese New Year, as part of the 49th annual Narcissus Festival. Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Call: 533-3181.

WHALE WATCHING WEEKEND January 17 - 18. Education class at Sea Life Park at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on the 17th and Navatech Morning Cruise 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m on the 18th. Call: 259-6476.

THE HULA BOWL IN WAILUKU January 18. This All-Star Collegiate Football Game will be held on Maui. Hula Fest activities will include a luau at the headquarters hotel, the Aston Wailea, and a breakfast sponsored by the fellowship of Christian Athletes on Saturday. Call: 947-4141.

ALA WAI CHALLENGE January 18. Hawaiian sporting events, including ancient games, a quarter-mile outrigger canoe race, and tug of war are accompanied by musical entertainment. Ala Wai Park in Waikiki. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call: 923-1802.

I, ME, MINE January 18 - March 6. Hawai`i Pacific University presents a multi-dimensional, multi-functional, deconstructionalist body of work by Karen Hong, sculptor, and Gelareh Khoie, painter. Exploring relationships between the Ego and Alter-ego. Call: 236-3567.

THE HAWAII MARINE ARTIST YOUTH COMPETITION January 20 - 25. Judging and final selection. Children's marine art is displayed through the month of February in the Whaling Museum, on the grounds of Sea Life Park on Oahu. The competition is held in the schools each year. Call: 259- 6476.

HAWAII'S LEGISLATURE January 21. While limited government budgets will prevent lavish parties enjoyed in former years, the opening of Hawaii's Legislature on the third Wednesday in January is fascinating to visitors and residents and is full of traditional pageantry and aloha, a fascinating Hawaiian event at the State Capitol in Honolulu.

ROLLING STONES CONCERT January 23. Aloha Stadium at 8:00 p.m.

ROLLING STONES CONCERT NUMBER TWO January 24. Aloha Stadium at 8:00 p.m.

CHINATOWN OPEN HOUSE January 23 - 24. Lion dances weave through Chinatown in Honolulu all evening stopping at stores and offices. Ends at Chinatown Cultural Plaza. Call: 533-3181.

MAUI CHINESE NEW YEAR (TBA) Lion dance, music, entertainment, food, firecrackers will rock Wo Hing Temple in Lahaina on Maui. Call: 667-9175.

SENIOR SKINS GAME January 23 - 25. The Mauna Lani Resort's Francis `I`i Golf Course hosts this annual event which features top masters in professional golf, competing for $540,000 in prizes. On the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, it will be televised on ABC. Call: 885- 6655.

1998 ROBERT BURNS DINNER GALA January 24. Dinner Gala will be held in the Pacific Ballroom of the Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu, to celebrate the 239th birthday of Robert Burns. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. Call: 373-1344.

CHERRY BLOSSOM APPEARANCE January 24. The Cherry Blossom Festival begins with appearance of the court at Waikele Shopping Center on Oahu at noon. Call: 949-2255.

MAKAPU`U HIKE January 24. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Sea Life Park. Call: 259-6476.

KAUA`I SENIORS EXTRAVAGANZA January 25. This is a great way to witness the old fashioned Hawaiian dances, song and showcase of senior talent. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a show from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall. Call: 822-9675.

KAUA`I RODEO January 27. CJM Stables on the south shore of the Garden Island of Kauai hosts this rodeo with paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) all day. Call: 742-6096.

ROUND & SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION (TBA) One thousand dancers will convene in Hawaii to experience dancing with famous callers and cuers of square dancing and round dancing at Ala Wai Gold Course Clubhouse ballrooms. To participate, call: 808-261-8100.

RAINBOW ARTS FESTIVAL (TBA) This day-long festival for children features giant blow up characters and storytelling at Hanapepe park at the river mouth on Kauai. Sponsored by Storybook Theatre of Hawai`i. Call: 335-0712.

HAWAII OPERA THEATRE January 30. The 38th opera season opens in Honolulu at Neil Blaisdell Concert Hall. Call: 596-7858 or 1-800-83-OPERA.

SUPERKIDS January 31. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This annual event in Kona features sporting events for children 6 months to 12 years to demonstrate the value of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Children collect pledges for the American Lung Association and compete as athletes. Old Kona Airport . Call: 325-5339.

VIEWPOINTS GALLERY SHOW January 31. Beth Marcil/ Ilene Kratka-Sculpting and a variety of works on paper show these two artists to advantage. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Courtyard. 3620 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao. Call: 572-1897.

KA MOLOKA`I MAKAHIKI January 31. Kaunakakai Town Baseball Park/Mitchell Pauole Center. Traditional Hawaiian "time of peace" celebration featuring Hawaiian music groups and hula halau, ancient Hawaiian games, and sports competitions. Entertainment follows the Makahiki games during the early afternoon hours. Hawaiian foods and local specialties are sold. Local crafts people demonstrate and sell their work. For information: Ron Kimball, 808-553-3673; Moloka`i Visitors Association, 808-553-3876.

WHALE WATCHING WEEKEND January 31 - February 1. Education class at Sea Life Park at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on the 31st and Navatech Morning Cruise 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m on the 1st. Call: 259-6476.

CHERRY BLOSSOM APPEARANCE January 31. A Cherry Blossom Festival appearance of the court at Kahala on Oahu at noon. Call: 949-2255.

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