Dan's Bar & Grill 7204 Asheville Hwy. (524-9303) Wed., Fri., & Sat.: Live music.

Electric Ballroom 1213 Western Ave. (525-6724) Parties every Thursday and Tuesday. All kinds of DJs. $3.

Fairbanks Roasting Room 607 Market St. (544-3090) Sat.: various music/ dance events (Jan. 25: Fiesta Ritmo Latin Dance Party, 10pm, $7, 18+). 3rd Sun.: Sanctus Goth dance, 10pm.

Fiction 214 W. Jackson. (329.00FX) 18+. Fri.: DJ Trey and Funky James, $2 off w/ID. Sat.: DJ Slink. Wed.: Wild Wednesdays w/ DJ Tommy Ill, dance contest, $250 prize. Free until 10pm.

Macleod's 501 Market St. (546-2103) Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: Karaoke night.

New City Cafe 116 S. Central (544-0100) Jan. 23: Singer-songwriter night and open mic, 8pm.

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 402 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. (777-4770) Jan. 24: Lingerie Show, $100 and $50 prizes. $5 cover. 18+.

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656) Thurs. & Sat.: DJ Alfred, party hits. Wed.: Matt Hall, former lead singer of St. Somewhere. Never a cover.

Don't Dress for Dinner A very fast-paced farce by Marc Camoletti. West Side Dinner Theater. Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Dinner 6:45pm; show, 8:15pm. Thru Jan 25. Call for pricing. (966-8768)

Cupid's Little Helper Comedy by Knoxvillian Mark Hatmaker. West Side Dinner Theater. Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Dinner 6:45pm; show, 8:15pm. Special Valentine's Day show (call for details). Jan 30-Mar. 1. Call for pricing. (966-8768)

Paul Robeson Biographical play, set to music, about the athlete, activist, actor, and attorney. See spotlight, page 37. Bijou Theatre. January 24-25. Fri & Sat. 7:30pm, Fri 9:30 am. $12-$16, youth $8-$12, school matinee $5. (523-4211)

Dance Perspectives Circle Modern Dance, Repertory Dance Theatre of Oak Ridge, Black Dance Theatre of TN perform to benefit Hadassah charities. Pellissippi Performing Arts Center. Jan. 25. Sat., 7pm and 9pm. $12.50, $10 students and seniors. (539-7529, 694-6665)

Merrily We Roll Along Stephen Sondheim musical. Theatre Guild of Morristown. Jan. 24-26. Fri. and Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. (423-586-9260)

Greater Tuna Two men play 20 men, women, kids and pets of Tuna, Texas. Theatre Central's new location, 319 N. Gay St. Thru Jan. 26. Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 7pm. $10, $5 students. (936-2291)

Live Comedy by Kirk Noland Just what it sounds like. Between the Buns, 8021 Kingston Pike. Jan. 29. Wed., 8pm. $10. (693-5174)

Corpus Christi Joshua, a gay man, is persecuted by his Texan neighbors. Kinda like Jesus. All Campus Theatre, Clarence Brown Lab Theater. Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Feb. 4-8. 8pm. (974-5161)

Gypsy Hands Tribal belly dancing. Brazo, Market Square. Jan. 31. 9pm. Free. (524-7982)

Huck Finn's Story Based on Twain's novel, with plenty of down-home fun and humor. Black Box Theatre, Homberg Drive. Jan. 25. Sat., 2 & 4pm. $5. Reservations suggested.

Talking With... Eleven women explore conflict through monologues. Actors Co-op Beehive, Black Box Theatre. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Fri. and Sat., 8pm. Free, reservations suggested. (523-0900)

Little Women A new adaptation of Alcott's classic. Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse. Feb. 1 and 2. Sat., 2pm and 7pm; Sun., 2pm. $6. (482-9999)

Self-Guided Video Tours of the Convention Ctr. will be offered the third Wednesday of each month, noon-4pm, by reservation only. Call 522-5669 to RSVP.

RV and Camper Show will be held at the Merchants I-75 Expo Jan. 23 and 24 (3-9pm), Jan. 25 (9am-9pm) and Jan. 26 (11am-6pm). Cost is $6, $4/seniors and youth, free for kids under 12. See sportsmanshow.org for more info.

Knoxville Nights, Knoxville's premier monthly gathering of black professionals, will be held at Fairbanks Roasting Room Jan. 24. Admission is $5 before 11pm. Portion of proceeds go to Black Achievers Youth Program. For more info see whatspoppincentral.com/knoxville.

Chocolate Fest will benefit Nat'l Kidney Fd'n Jan. 25, 10am-3pm at Knoxville Center mall. Sample over 30 decadent treats. Cost is $12 in advance, $15 at door. Call 688-5481 for info.

Knox Co. Relay for Life, part of a nationwide effort to raise money for cancer research, will host a kickoff party Jan. 28, 5:30-7pm at the Candy Factory. For more info call 584-1668.

Owl Prowl Look and listen for these nocturnal creatures on the Ijams trails Jan. 31, 6-8pm. Cost is $3, free for members. Call 577-4717 x11 to register.

International Festival will feature African drums and dancers, Klezmer band, dancers from China and Greece, Argentinean folk artists, plus food from 'round the world at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge Feb. 1, 9-5pm. Cost is $7/adults, $6/seniors, $5 kids, under age 3 free.

ChiliFest 2003 will take place Feb. 1, 3-7pm at Old East Maryville Church on Brown School Rd. to benefit Citizens Against the Pellissippi Pkwy. Extension. There will be a silent auction and bake sale. Chili and drink costs $5, kids under 10 free. For more info call 983-8077.

American Museum of Science and Energy 300 South Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge (576-3200) Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. $2-3. Thru May 4: Robot Zoo.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860) Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. Thru Feb. 28: Sevier Co. Juried Biennial Exhibition. Thru Apr. 20: Artists-in-Residence Revolving Presentation. Thru Nov. 1, 2003: Jerry Drown Turned Wood Collection.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Feb. 16: Elizabeth Roberts (painting) and Wendy Seaward (woven bead jewelry). Jan. 28-Feb. 23: Annual Juried Exhibition. Reception: Feb. 7, 5:30-8:30pm.

Back Room Gallery Walnut Bldg., 420 W. Church Ave. (522-8484) Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm or by appointment. Ongoing: clay sculpture and pottery by Kelly Barrett and Trent Berning.

Belleza Salon and Spa 6209 Kingston Pk. (558-8424). Thru March 31: Portraits (photos by Mark Mosrie).

Brazo 4 Market Sq. (524-7982). Mon.-Tues. 7am-3pm, Wed.-Sat. 7am-3pm and 4pm-12am. Thru Jan. 31: Still Walking (photos by John Dominic Barbarino).

East Tennessee Historical Society Museum 600 Market St. (215-8830) Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Ongoing exhibit: The East Tennesseans. Thru Mar. 16: Building for the Future: Highlights from 10 Years of ETHSM (includes Lillie Harvey's crazy quilt).

Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture 1715 Volunteer Blvd., University of Tennessee (974-3200) Mon. 8:30am-8pm, Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Thru Feb. 3: Koetter/Kim & Associates: Cities & Buildings.

Gallery 133A 133A S. Gay Street (546-1333) Call for hours. Thru Jan. 31: Eddie Davis (sculpture), Mark Wankel (paintings).

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square. (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 11am-5pm. Thru. Apr. 30: Multimedia, photos, oils and watercolor by regional artists.

Knoxville Museum of Art 1050 World's Fair Park Dr. (525-6101) Tues.-Thurs.:10am-5pm; Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm. $5, youth 17 and under free. Permanent Exhibit: Martin Luther King, Jr. (etching by John Wilson). Thru March 2: Richard Jolley: Sculptor of Glass. Jan. 17-Apr. 27: A Century of Progress: Twentieth Century Painting in Tennessee.

Koh Gallery, Southern Market, 5400 Homberg Drive. (588-0274) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm. Ongoing: Ruth Koh, oil painting.

Frank H. McClung Museum 1327 Circle Park, University of Tennessee (974-2144) Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Permanent Exhibit: Geology & the Fossil History of Tenn. Thru May 18: The World Moves—We Follow: Celebrating African Art.

Mother Earth Oils & Herbs 119 S. Central St., in the Old City. (637-2800) Tues.-Wed. 2-9pm, Thurs.-Fri. 2-10pm, Sat. 12-10pm. Thru Jan 31: Gold & Silver Wire Wrapped Jewelry by Carmalita Dixson.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment. Thru Jan. 31: Mona Shiber de Kay (clay and paper).

Smoky Mountain Glassmasters' Group 404 Eleventh St., peach Victorian house. (633-5122) Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-1pm. Ongoing: Stained glass art featuring Chi-Chen Cheng, Mindy Fawver and Patricia Mortenson.

Southern Appalachian Nature Photo Exhibit Maryville College Fine Arts Center Art Gallery (981-8150) Thru Jan 31, Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Artists' reception Jan 27, 7pm-8pm..

Tomato Head Market Square (637-4067, 632-3113) Mon. 11am-3pm; Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun., 10am-10pm. Thru Feb. 1: Inner-City Children View Their World (48 Knoxville Weekend Academy students).

University Center Concourse University of Tennessee, Cumberland Ave. (974-9252) Call for hours. Thru Jan. 29: Images of Hujman Rights Portfolio (art from South Africa).

University of Tenn. College of Law Cumberland Ave. (974-9252) Call for hours. Feb. 1-July: Images of Hujman Rights Portfolio (art from South Africa).

Upstairs Gallery Oak Ridge Mall near Proffitts. (483-2001) Mon.-Sat.: 10am-8pm. Feb. 1-28: Denise May (jewelry) and Gene Stevens (photos).

Walters State Community College Art Gallery in library, Morristown. (587-3087) Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8:30pm, Fri. 8am-4:30pm, Sat. 9am-1pm, Sun. 1:30-5:30pm. Thru Jan. 30: Kevin Bradley (Yee-Haw co-owner).

Yee-Haw Industries 413 S. Gay St. (522-1812) Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, or by appointment. Closed Sat. & Sun.

KMA "A Century of Progress" Curator Celia Walker will lecture Jan. 24, 6pm at KMA (reception at 5pm). Lecture free with paid museum admission. The exhibit focuses on 20th century Tennessee artists. Call 525-6101 for more info.

My Brother Martin,a tribute by Martin Luther King's older sister Christine, will be read in a storytime at Borders Jan. 25, 11am.

Greetings with Love: The Book of Valentinesauthor Michele Karl will sign her book on the history of Valentine's collectibles Jan. 25, 1-2:30pm at B. Dalton Bookseller, West Town Mall. For more info call 693-7300.

Rings of the Templarsauthor B. Eugene Ellison will sign books at Barnes & Noble, 8029 Kingston Pike, Jan. 25, 1pm.

Dr. Neil Greenberg of UT's Dept of EEB (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) will present "The Natural History of Mystical Experience—Ecstasy, Epiphany and Addiction" at TVUUC, 2931 Kingston Pike, 9:45-10:45am on Jan. 26.

Write in the Corner Where You Are: Sunday Afternoons for Writers and Readers kicks off with Jeff Daniel Marion and Stephen Marion Jan. 26, 2pm at the E. TN Historical Ctr. Future dates: Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Free admission.

UT Fiction Writers Michael Knight, Jackie Knoll and Lewis Moyse will read from their work at Hodges Library auditorium Jan. 27, 7pm. Free. For more info call 974-8693.

Cities and Buildings Fred Koetter and Susi Kim will present this slide lecture in conjunction with the Ewing Gallery's current exhibit, Jan. 27, 5:30pm, in the McCarty Auditorium of the Art and Architecture Bldg., UT. Reception follows. Next lecture: Margaret Griffin and John Enright, Feb. 3. For more info call 974-3200.

Maestro Francis Graffeo will conduct a presentation Feb. 2, 3pm at Barnes & Noble on Knoxville Opera's upcoming production La Boheme. UT Opera Studio singers will perform selections. Call 524-0795 x5 for more info.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups at Barnes & Noble: History Readers Feb. 4, 6:30pm; The Movie vs. The Book Feb. 10, 7pm. Call 670-0773 for more info.

AUDITIONS

Art Market Gallery will host their Annual Juried Exhibition Jan. 28-Feb. 23. All area artists and craftspeople may hand-deliver their work Jan. 23-24, 10am-4pm. For more info call Roger Kroll, 546-5974.

Independent Film Project seeks actors who look mid-20s to early 30s: two female lead roles, two male supporting roles, and smaller parts. Audition Jan. 25, 10am-1pm at Candy Factory, studio 1 (7th fl.) with callbacks at 2pm. For info call Sarah, 769-8810.

Dollywood seeks experienced stage and sound technicians, singers, dancers, and musicians for its regular season shows March-Nov, as well as Xmas Shows in Dec. Singing and dancing auditions are Jan. 25 from 10am-3pm for song, 4-6pm for dance. For more info visit www.dollywood.com, or call 428-9486.

Knoxville Writers Guild sponsors the following prizes with a deadline of Jan. 31: Libba Moore Gray Poetry Prize, Leslie Garrett Fiction Contest, Young Writers Prize in Poetry, Essay Contest. For more info see knoxvillewritersguild.org.

Auditions for Theatre Guild of Morristown's A Piece of My Heart will be held Jan. 30 and 31, 6pm at the Theatre Guild Playhouse, 314 S. Hill St; six female and one male role avail. For more info call (423) 586-9260.

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop, one mile east of I-75 exit #122 at 2716 Andersonville Hwy., seeks crafters to bring three samples of work before Feb. 6 at noon. Jury fee: $25. For more info call 494-9854 M-Sat, 10am-6pm.

Maryville College Community Chorus invites area singers high school age and up to join rehearsals for John Rutter's "Requiem" starting Feb. 4, 7pm in the rehearsal room of the Fine Arts Ctr. No audition required. For more info call Stacey Murphy Wilner, 981-8151.

An Arts Collective is forming for poets, painters, performers, potters and others in a 4,500 square foot facility one block off Norris Lake. Will offer workshops, classes, readings, studios, retreats, etc. If interested, call (423) 626-0692 (for Lee) or 865-541-5697 (for Nikki).

Perfect Mercy seeks back-up vocalists and keyboardist. Must have ability to harmonize. For more info see perfectmercy.com.

Oak Ridge Community Orchestra seeks string players with four years experience; also seeking wind players. For info, call 483-0260.

OTHER

Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Tennessee Heartland is seeking volunteers to represent abused children in court. Training is required. For more info, call 425-0888.

Musician and Storyteller Georgi Schmitt will perform tales from Gotham, England, to Sneedville, TN, for families Jan. 23, 6:30-7:30pm at Laurel Theater. Cost is $5, $3 ages 3-12, under 3 free. For more info call 522-5851.

Farragut Musical Theatre & Acting Program Session III will run Jan. 27-Mar. 22. Ages 6-9 meet Thursdays, 4pm; ages 10-teen meet Tuesdays, 5pm. Parents invited to first meeting. Cost is $85. For more info call 966-0366.

Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association will hold auditions for the 2003 Concerto Competition Feb. 1 at UT School of Music; applications must be received by Jan. 28 Open to students 18 and under. Fee: $25. Call 523-1178 x36 or see www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

Day of The Whistlepig is a Groundhog Day program a day early, Feb. 1, 2-4pm at Ijams Nature Ctr. Learn how to call a "whistlepig." Cost is $3, free for members. Call 577-4717 x11 to register.

Karen's Art Class will be taught at Northside, Westside, and Farragut YMCA locations, at various times. Child/parent classes. ages 2-5, Art I and II for children 6-10. Also adult, teen, and pre-teen classes in drawing and painting. Call locations for info: Northside 922-9622, Westside 690-9622, and Farragut 777-9622.

Kindermusik (music enrichment program which fosters early development) with Ms. Eady now accepting enrollments for semester starting Feb. 1. Classes avail. weekdays, evenings and weekends for kids birth-7. Email [email protected] for info.

Youth Ice Hockey is available for ages 6-17. For info visit www.KAHA.org or call 588-3680.

Tales for Tots is offered Wednesdays, 10am at Barnes & Noble (ages birth-5). Also, storytime is Saturdays at 11am.

Storytime takes place at Borders Saturdays at 11am.

Traditional Drawing and Painting Classes will be held in January at Northside (922-9622), Westside (690-9622) and Farragut (777-9622) YMCA locations for pre-teens, teens and adults; day, evening, and weekend. Instructor is Karen Talbert Di Biase.

Upcoming at Lilly's Bead Box: Beginning bracelet and earring Jan. 25, 6:30-8:30pm; wire bending Jan. 27, 6:30-8:30pm; watch-making Feb. 1. Costs $25-40 per class. Reserve a space by visiting the store. Call 584-9100 for info.

Beginning Tai Chi class will be offered weekly starting Feb. 3, 6-7:30pm at the Candy Factory. Classes also available in Oak Ridge. For more info call 577-1665 or 482-7761.

Free Diabetes Management classes start Feb. 4 at Knox County Health Dep't auditorium, 2-4pm. Future classes: Feb. 11, 18, 25. For more info call 215-5180.

Learn to Dance for that special occasion or just for fun. Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa and more; private lessons, group lessons and parties offered. No partner necessary. Call Renee, 548-1547, for more info.

Yoga Class by Stephanie Moyers starts Jan. 27, 12-12:50am at the Candy Factory. Six-week session costs $30, inc. use of mat. For more info call 523-1401.

Hatha Yoga Mon. nights, 7pm. at St. John's Episcopal Church on Broadway. $8 per person, all levels welcome. Call Annalee for info, 521-6391

Gentle Yoga for all ages and health levels is taught in day and evening classes in south, west, and east Knoxville. Call 800-888-8592 for more info.

Yoga Classes by C.O.R.E. Family Yoga Ctr. at 9220 Parkwest Blvd. include Hatha Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4:30pm; Whole Birth Prenatal Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am and Thursdays 6-8pm. Call 694-4220 for more info.

Tennessee Small Business Development Center in Oak Ridge offers free weekly pre-business planning workshops Tuesdays, 10am-12pm at 1020 Commerce Park Drive. Free individual business counseling also available. For more info call 483-2668 or 220-2020, or email [email protected].

Modern Dance and Improvisation with Circle Modern Dance meets Sundays at the Candy Factory, 7th fl: open level modern technique at 3:30p and dance improv at 5:30pm. All levels welcome; classes $5 each. For more info call 524-7615.

International Folk Dancing sessions are held every Wed., 7:30-10pm., at Woodland School, 168 Manhattan Ave., Oak Ridge. Cost is $3. For info call 470-9536.

Smoky Mtn. Glassmasters' Group offers classes in beginning to advanced stained glass art techniques. New classes offered each month. Call 633-5122 for schedule and pricing info. Located near World's Fair Park at 404 11th St.

Parent Classes for those wishing to foster or adopt children. Classes are Saturdays beginning Jan. 25. Call Terrin, 524-4393, for info.

How to Audition will be taught by Mark Hatmaker at West Side Dinner Theater (12801 Kingston Pike) Jan. 27 at 7pm. For more info call 670-1072 or email [email protected].

Improv Comedy will be taught by Mark Hatmaker at West Side Dinner Theater, 12801 Kingston Pike, Feb. 3, 7-9pm. For more info call 670-1072 or email [email protected].

A Free Workshop for New Nonprofit Orgs on completing Form 1023 will be held Jan. 27, 6-8pm at United Way, 1301 Hannah Ave. To RSVP call Sarah, 524-7483, or Courtney, 251-4947.

If You Can Cook You Can Compost An Introduction to Backyard Composting Techniques will be taught by UT Master Composter Frank T. Smith for the only time this year Feb. 22, 10:30am in room 6 of the old Convention Ctr. RSVP at 977-7742.

Community Craft Center is offering Jan and Feb classes in weaving, pottery, basket-making, stained glass quilting, etc. Call 494-9854 for info.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Wholistic Wellness Network, Blount Co. chapter, will meet Jan. 28, 7pm at MindBody DeStress Clinic, 373 Ellis Ave., Maryville. Topic: Geopathic Stressors and Electro Magnetic Fields, presented by Nancy Canertaro PhD and Barry Sunshine, D.C. Call 980-0137..

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville offers free monthly support groups and free eight-week classes for families and friends of mentally ill persons (next course: Feb. 4). Also offering an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder group (not for family or friends; twice monthly) and a free monthly Criminal Justice Support Group. For more info call 602-7807.

The Wellness Community provides psychological and social support services for cancer patients and their families at no charge. Most meetings and classes at 1844 Terrace Ave; also in Oak Ridge. For more info call 546-4661.

Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Area support group holds free public meetings at Fort Sanders West Hospital, third Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm. For a map or more info see the Yahoo Group, "Knox Area Weight Loss."

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA/ACOA) is a 12-step recovery group for adults who grew up in dysfunctional homes, 7:30-9pm Tuesday at Park West 40 Club, 9217 Park West Blvd.; Thursday at Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. Call 531-4846 or email [email protected] for more info.

New Heart Society, a support group for pre- and post op. organ recipients, meets the last Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm at Barnhills Buffet, Kingston Pike. For more info call 992-6597

Greater Knoxville PFLAG meets the fourth Thursday of every month at TVUUC, 2931 Kingston Pike, 7pm. For more info see korrnet.org/knxpflag or call 531-2539, 7-11pm.

American Cancer Society offers many support groups in Knox, Blount, Anderson and Sevier Cos. inc. CancerNET, Man to Man, and Look Good...Feel Better. For more info call 1-800-ACS-2345; Blount residents, call 977-5534; Anderson Man-to-Man, call 457-1649.

OTHER

Citizens Against the Pellissippi Pkwy Extension (CAPPE) will meet Jan. 27 in a new location: Forest Hill Baptist Church, 1850 Forest Hill Rd. off Montvale Rd., at 7pm. For more info call 982-4267.

Legal Strategy Seminar for Post-Startup Tech Companies will be held Jan. 31, 8-11:30am at Technology 2020 offices, 1020 Commerce Park Dr., Oak Ridge. Cost is $49, $29 for members. RSVP to [email protected].

Vegetarian Society of E. TN meets the first Sunday of each mo. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, 6pm for cooking demo and potluck. Cost is $3. Feb. 2: Chi Chen Cheng demonstrates meat analogs from Taiwan. For more info call 458-5595.

Knox Disc Golf Club, a group of recreational disc golfers and amateurs, holds weekly and monthly events including Bring Your Own Prize tourny Feb. 8. For more info call 973-1352, email [email protected], or see kdgc.freeservers.com.

Lambda Student Union, a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and straight student org., meets every other Tuesday, 6-7pm in the UT Univ. Ctr, with social events in between. Cost is $5 per semester. For more info email [email protected] or call Nic, 673-9666.

Lesbian Social Group Network has monthly meetings for closeted/ professional women, weekly meetings for out women. For more info call 531-7788 or see www.LesbianSocialGroup.com.

A Scrabble Club meets Thursdays, 7pm at Brazo on Market Square. Free to interested individuals of all skill levels. For more info call 524-7982.

Katuah! Earth First meets every Tuesday at Laurel High School (16th and Laurel in Fort Sanders) at 7pm. Call 522-5605 for more info.

Film Discussion Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the cafe at Borders. See www.geocities.com/knoxfilmforum for details.

Spectrum Cafe, a safe harbor and social gathering place for GLBT and questioning H.S. youth and their straight friends, meets 7-10:30pm every first and third Saturday at TVUUC, 2931 Kingston. See spectrumcafe.org or call David Massey, 250-3288.

Nat'l Ass'n of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, E. TN chapter, meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month., 12-1pm at ETHRA, 9111 Cross Park Dr. Call 691-2551 for directions and 215-5329 for all other info.

Spirituality Workshop at John XXIII University Center will discuss 19th century cardinal John Henry Newman Jan. 25, 10am-2:30pm, with coffee and treats at 9:30am.

Erin Presbyterian Church, Papermill Dr. near Kingston Pike, will hold a Scottish worship service Jan. 26, 11am, complete with bagpiper, Scottish hymns, Scottish folk band, and sermon on the life of Robert Burns. Wear your tartan! For more info call 588-5350.

To Seek the Myth in Love Glenn Reider, teacher of Greek and Roman mythology at UT, will discuss whether there are timeless truths in myths and rituals Jan. 26, 11am, at TVUUC, 2931 Kingston Pike.

Love, Sex, Marriage, and Romance all play their part in the "Song of Solomon," a candid Bible video weekly series starting Jan. 26, 1:30pm at the Square Dance Bldg., 828 Tulip St. Call Kindred Spirit for more info: Donna or Jim, 521-0633.