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. 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)

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656) Thurs. & Sat.: DJ Alfred, party hits. Wed.: Matt Hall acoustic, former lead singer of St. Somewhere, 9pm. Never a cover.

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)

Corpus Christi Terrence McNally's life story of Jesus, with a few twists. All Campus Theatre, Clarence Brown Lab Theater. Thru Feb-8. 8pm. $5, $4 students. ([email protected])

The Marriage of Bette and Boo It's a great year to see more surreal Durang, courtesy of Actors Co-op. Black Box Theatre, Homberg Drive. Thru-Feb 22. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm. $12, $8 students and seniors. (523-0900)

The Bacchae of Euripides: A Communion Rite Classic Greek story in a contemporary, pan-African context. Clarence Brown Theater. Feb. 6-22. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., Feb. 16 only, 2pm. Feb. 11 dinner theatre night. $5-$33. (974-5161)

Les Percussions de Guinee This National Ensemble features dancers, folklorists, seven master drummers, and players of the flute, balafon and kora. Tennessee Theatre. Feb. 7, 8pm. $20.50, $15.50 for students. (656-4444)

Fiddler on the Roof Sunrise... sunset... sunrise... sunset... Bijou Theater Center. Fri. and Sat., 7:30pm; Sun. 2:30pm; also 2:30pm Feb. 15 and 22. Feb. 7-23. $16-$22, youth $8-$12. (523-4211)

Sevier County Theatre Guild 5th Annual Spotlight Awards and Season Kickoff Gala The theme is Mardi Gras. Sevierville Civic Center. Feb. 7, 7:30pm & Feb. 8, 8pm. $6 adults, $5 13 and under. 865-428-9067 for more info.

Bill Cosby Yes, that Bill Cosby. Tennessee Theatre. Feb. 9, 3pm and 7pm. (673-9613, 656-4444)

I'm Not Rappaport Two old guys on a park bench laugh and fight about life. Theatre Central. Feb. 14-Mar. 15. Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 7pm. $10. 936-2291 for info.

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.

February is "Pennies for Paws" month. And the Humane Society of Tennessee Valleyill be holding a fund-raiser. Local classrooms, civic organizations, and others are invited to participate, with the chance to win a pizza party from Stefanos on the line. Must register by Feb. 15. 573-7627 for more info.

Cultures in Motion: The Africa Connection, an international convention, will be held at the UT Black Cultural Center, Feb. 6-9. More than 60 scholars from around the world are expected to attend.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet, a society dedicated to elk preservation. Feb. 8, 5 pm. Park Vista Hotel. For more info, call 693-1411.

Goodwill Hockey Night will take place Feb. 8, 7:30pm. Watch the Ice Bears take on the Cape Fear Fire Ants and benefit vocational services for the disabled and disadvantaged. Tickets, $8, available at all Goodwill locations.

Ramsey House Celebrates Valentine's Day Sunday Series Kick-off featuring card-making and the history of the holiday. Feb. 9, 1:30-3pm. $5. Reservations 865-546-0745.

Old Harp Festival, a day-long festival of discussions and performances of this unique singing style, sponsored by the Performing Arts and Lecture Series of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, will be Feb 9, 9:45 am. Free. Call 573-0445 for more info.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform a series of 14 quartet performances at local libraries Feb 11-Feb 15. Call for locations and details, 544-0088.

Valentine's Day Dinner Train will be sponsored by the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum Feb. 14 and 15, 7pm, departing from E. TN Technology Park in Oak Ridge. Cost is $125 per couple. For more info call 241-2140.

Valentine Dinner at Historic Rugby will take place Feb. 15, 7pm in the Harrow Road Cafe. Enjoy a four-course dinner by candlelight for $27 (must be paid in advance: 423-628-2441).

Gyrlgroove's Sweetheart Dance will take place Feb. 15, 8:30pm-1am, at Generations, 5113-a Kingston Pk.18 to enter, 21 to drink; BYOB. Women only. More info at www.gyrlgroove.com.

Adult and Youth Choirs of the New Covenant Baptist Church will perform at Faith Lutheran Church in Farragut Feb 16, 3:30pm. Free and open to all. Call for info, 966-9626

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.

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). Thru 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 Feb. 28: Sarah Nash. Reception Feb. 7, 7pm.

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.

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. Feb. 9-Mar. 4: Many Splendored: African Art in Regional Collections.

Gallery 133A 133A S. Gay Street (637-3223) Call for hours. Thru Feb. 21: Eddie Davis (sculpture), Mark Wankel (paintings).

Hanson Gallery 5607 Kingston Pike (584-6097) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm, Sat. 1-5pm. Feb. 6-Mar. 25: Anne Blair Brown and Steven Forbes-DeSoule: New Works (oils and ceramics on theme of food.) Champagne Thursday Nite Feb. 6, 5:30-8pm.

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. Free Winter Family Day, FEb. 8, 11am-3pm: MArts activities, arts demonstrations, music, dancers, guided tours, more. Permanent Exhibit: Martin Luther King, Jr. (etching by John Wilson). Thru March 2: Richard Jolley: Sculptor of Glass. Thru Apr. 27: A Century of Progress: Twentieth Century Painting in Tennessee. Thru May 4: Works on Paper from the KMA Collection (Trees).

Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership 601 W. Summit Hill Dr., 3rd floor, Chapel Room (523-7543) Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. Thru Feb. 6: Scholastic Art Awards.

Maryville College Fine Arts Center Art Gallery Maryville College campus Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. Thru Feb. 28: Ceramic artwork by Frank and Polly Ann Martin.

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 Feb: Stained glass by Laura McQuitty and beaded jewelry by David and Jan Brown.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Thru Feb. 28: A1LabArts exhibition, Underground.

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

Tenn. Valley Universalist Unitarian Church 2931 Kingston Pk. (983-5266) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm. Thru Feb. 28: David Underwood, photographs, and John Stockdale, paintings.

Tomato Head Market Square (637-4067, 632-3113, 525-4671, 789-5530) Mon. 11am-3pm; Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-10pm. Thru-Mar. 1: Musings (paintings, photos and sketches by Kim Baxter). Reception with Leslie Woods and Louise Mosrie Feb. 8, 9:30-11pm.

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

Upstairs Gallery Oak Ridge Mall near Proffitts. (483-2001) Mon.-Sat.: 10am-8pm. Thru-Feb. 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.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Fridays, 6pm at the Candy Factory; Wednesdays, 9pm at 11th St. Coffee House; third Thursday of each month, 8pm at Barnes & Noble. For more info email [email protected].

Ken Wise and Jim Andrews will copies of their many Smoky Mountains' hiking handbooks, from 12-2pm, Thurs., Feb. 6, at the University of Tennessee Bookstore, UT Conference Center, corner of Henley and Clinch, downtown.

Joseph Bathanti will read from his novel, East Liberty, at 7pm.. Thurs., Feb. 6, at the Laurel Theatre, at 16th and Laurel in Fort Sanders.

Ken Waldman, Alaska's fiddling poet, will perform Mon., Feb. 10, at 7pm in the Hodges Library auditorium, UT campus. Free and open to the public. 974-8693 for more info.

Jim Clayton will sign copies of his biography, First, a Dream, Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, at Borders.

Write in the Corner Where You Are: Sunday Afternoons for Writers and Readers will feature Loletta Clouse and Catherine Landis Feb. 9; Edward Francisco, Feb 16. Both 2pm at E. TN Historical Ctr., downtown. For more info call 215-8723.

Michelle Karl will sign copies of her book, Greetings with Love: The Book of Valentines, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 12-1pm, at the University Center on Cumberland Ave.

Belle Brown hosts Word (Spoken) Wed., Feb. 12, 6pm, at Old City Java.

Dr. Jonathan Young will draw on his book SAGA—Best New Writings on Mythology, to tell fairy tales and discuss insights into our personal stories. Wed., Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30pm., St. John's Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave.

Spoken word with Kari, Sonia, Chris, and others, Wed., Feb. 12, 9:30pm at the Pilot Light.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups at Barnes & Noble: The Movie vs. The Book Feb. 10, 7pm. Place of Execution by Val McDermid, Feb 11, 6:30pm East of the Mountains by David Guterson, Feb 13, 10am. Call 670-0773 for more info.

Theatre Talk in connection with the African play at UT, The Bacchae of Euripides: A Communion Rite, Feb. 9, 2 pm. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Free.

UT College of Architecture and Design presents the Robert B. Church III Memorial Lecture Series: Lawrence Speck "In the Nature of Materials," Feb 10, 5:30pm, in the McCarty Auditorium, UT's Art and Architecture Building. Call 974-3283 for details.

The Crockett Rifle and Davy's Life a lecture by Crockett researcher Joe Swann, the first East Tennessee Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture of the new year, will be held at the East Tennessee History Center, Feb 12, noon. Call 215-8829 for details.

Conference on Southern Literature will be held by the Arts & Education Council April 24-26 in Chattanooga. Early registration begins this month; call 1-800-267-4232 or see artsedcouncil.org for info.

AUDITIONS

Words of Love Writing Contest, sponsored by the Writer's Workshop of Ashevile, NC. Deadline Mar. 30. 828-254-8111 for details.

Auditions for the Oak Ridge Jr. Playhouse's Pinocchiowill be held Feb. 15 & 16 at 2pm. Roles are available for male youths 10-up and female youths 12-up. For location and other info, call 482-9999.

The Actors Co-op Auditions for spring 2003 productions, at the Black Box Theatre, 5213 Homberg Dr., Feb 9, 1-3pm. By appointment only, call 523-0900 for details.

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.

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.

Walters State Community Chorale is rehearsing for its spring performance 7-9pm Tuesdays at the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex on the Morristown Campus. Open to the public, call (423) 585-6969 for details.

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.

Brownies Workshops Space explorer try-it workshop will be from 10-noon. Senses try-it workshop will be from 1-3pm. Both are Feb 8 at Ijams Nature Center, $5 per session for Ijams members, $6 for non-members. Call 577-4717 ext 11 to register.

Caywood Solo Voice Festival will be held at the UT Music Building Feb 8, 9am-5pm. The show is open to high school singers, $10 per person. Call 974 7534 for details.

Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp is taking applications for its summer camp; the camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American Team. Call 704-373-0873 for info.

Tennessee Lady Volunteer Rowing Camp for girls 13-18 will be held June 20-25. For more info call 974-8471 or see utladyvols.com.

The Pottery School offers classes for pre-teens to young adults Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm. Call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

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.

Upcoming at Lilly's Bead Box: Feb. 8, wire wrapping extravaganza Feb. 15. 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.

First Lutheran School Open House & Registration will take place Feb. 6, 630:-7:30pm at the school. 524-0308 or www.firstlutheranschool.com.

Wholistic Wellness Network offers "Synergism," presented by Susan Ripatti, Feb. 12, 7pm, at Sheltered Awareness. 546-2487 for more info.

How to Study Smart will be presented Feb. 11, 2-2:50pm, at the Student Development Ctr on the Pellissippi campus on Hardin Valley Rd. 694-6556 for more info.

Music and Sacred Sound in the Healing Arts Presented by Fred Johnson and Steve D'Annunzio Feb. 22, 9am-5pm. Registration required, limited seating. $99. 694-4220 for info.

Knoxville Museum of Art will offer classes in pastel portraits (Thursdays, 6-9pm, Feb. 6-Mar. 27, $75) and 20th cent. art history (Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, Feb. 5-Mar. 12, $40). For more info call 525-6101.

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.

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.

Belly Dance Classes will be taught by Alexis Smith Tuesdays, 8pm at the First Care Medical Center. Call 577-0070 for more info.

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.

American Red Cross, Knoxville Area Chapter at 6921 Middlebrook Pike,is offering classes in adult, child and infant CPR, as well as first aid and babysitter's training, thru February. Call for 584-2999 for classes and times.

The Pottery School offers throwing and hand building classes for adults and pre-teens to young adults. For information call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

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.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (the yoga of higher consciousness) Elevate your spirit at Laurel School. 16th and Laurel, Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30pm on Tuesdays. at the Unitarian Church, Illinois Ave. and Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge, 6:30pm; By donation. Bring a blanket. 524-1091 for info.

Knoxville Area Career Ctr, 3929 Western Ave., offers classes on topics such as "Remodeling Your Resume" and "Crafting a Successful Cover Letter" throughout the month. Free, registration required. 522-8322 for more info.

Redirecting Children's Behavior, a 5-wk course, will be offered at Pellissippi State on Tuesdays beginning Feb. 11, on Sundays beginning Feb. 16, and at the Farragut Christian Church on Mondays beginning Feb.10. All classes run from 6:30-9:30. 675-5540 for more info.

The Glass Bazaar at 5201 Kingston Pk. offers several cooking classes each week. Costs range from $20-$45 per class. Chefs from many local restaurants are instructors. 584-9072 for info.

Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis by Joyce Petrak, DCH, will be offered at Oasis Ctr. for Attitudinal Healing, 4928 Homburg Dr., Feb. 15; lecture 9:15-10:15am, workshop 10:30 am-4:30pm. Attend just the lecture or both.

Directing 101 will be taught by Mark Hatmaker at West Side Dinner Theater, 12801 Kingston Pike, Feb. 17, 7-9pm. For more info call 670-1072 or email [email protected].

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.

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.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

New E. TN Psoriasis Support Group will hold its first meeting Feb. 13, 7pm at Fort Sanders West, bldg. 4, ste. 214. For sufferers of psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis and their friends. For more info call 363-4873 or email [email protected].

Knoxville Mothers Center promotes empathy, fosters friendships, and encourages growth. Every Monday, 9:30-11:30am at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Visit website at www.korrnet.org/kmc for info.

Alzheimer's Ass'n E. TN Chapter will hold a six-wk support group series Feb. 4-Mar. 11, Tuesdays at 3pm. Call 544-6288 for more info.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville offers free monthly support groups (inc. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder grp.) and free eight-week classes for families/friends of mentally ill persons. Classes start in Feb. and Mar., call to register. 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, Nu-VOICE Club, 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

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.

Knoxville Area Speculative Fiction Ass'n will meet at Starbucks on Kingston Pike Feb. 2, 2pm. For info call Zig, 523-3193.

Knoxville Chapt., American Marketing Ass'n will hear a presentation Feb. 12, 11:30am, at Club Leconte from Tenn. Titans executives Ralph Ockenfels and Mike Keith on what makes a successful football season. Public is invited, reservations required. In advance, $18 members, $25 guests, $14 students/ $2 extra at the door for members and guests. 539-1300 for info.

Tenn Business Travel Ass'n, ET Meeting Professionals are sponsoring a joint Educational Conference Feb. 11 at the Knoxville Airport Hilton. Call 865-300-7365 for time and other info.

American Business Women's Assoc - Express Network will meet Feb. 12, 7am at Panera Bread, 205 N. Peters Rd., and every second Wednesday of the month thereafter. This month: Gail Braunsroth on "Figure Enhancement." 966-8205 for more info.

Lost Texans & Friends Club will try again to have their first meeting Feb. 4, 7pm at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant, 7522 Kingston Pike. For all transplanted Texans and their friends. Call Kim, 983-1931, for more info.

Associated Construction of Women meets on the second Thursday of each month at Gettysvue Country Club. Call 945-2518 for info.

Greater Knoxville Business and Professional Women's Ass'n will hold a meeting Feb. 11, 5:30pm, at the Pizza Kitchen. 865-457-1364 for info.

Computer Graphics Special Interest Group of the Association for Computing Machinery will meet Feb. 6, 7pm, in Claxton 206 on the UT campus. Sarah Lowe, asst. prof. of graphic arts, will speak on "Designing for an Interactive Experience." Free. All welcome.

Tennessee Rose Society will meet Feb. 6, 6:30pm for refreshments and 7pm for program on fertilizing roses, at Buckingham Club House, 703 Manderly Way (off Vanosdale). For more info call Pam, 588-2992 or 828-3091.

The Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club will meet Feb. 11, 7:30pm at the TN Valley Unitarian Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Local author and naturalist Doris Gove will speak. For more info call 966-4142.

SANP (Sharing the Awareness of Nature thru Photography) holds monthly meetings at First Methodist Church, 3316 Kingston Pike. For more info call Ron McConathy, 376-3976, or see www.sanp.net.

National Scrabble Ass'n Club 553 meets Wednesdays 6-10:30pm at Books A Million. Contact [email protected], [email protected] or 539-1539 for info.

Scrabble Club meets Tuesdays, 6pm, at Borders Books. For more info call Martha Woodward, 470-0934.

Knox2600, a group for anyone interested in technology, meets the first Friday of each month at Borders Cafe, 5-8pm. For more info email [email protected].

Knox Disc Golf Club, a group of recreational, pro and amateur players, holds weekly and monthly tournaments and special events. For more info call 97301352 or see kdgc.freeservers.com, or email [email protected]

Lambda Student Union, a GLBTQ and straight organization, provides support and holds political, social and entertainment events during the semester. Email [email protected] or call Nic, 673-9666, for more info.

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.

Walters State's Outdoor Club is open to everyone with no fees or requirements. Hikes leave Ingles grocery store, West A.J. Highway in Morristown, 8am, Saturdays Jan. 25-Mar. 8. For more info call Garry Acquaviva, (423-585-6949) or see www.valueviva.com.

Brandraising While Fundraising conference on marketing for non-profits will be held Feb. 12 by the American Marketing Association, Knoxville Chapter at Club LeConte. $60-65; limited to first 100 attendees. RSVP to 529-1300, option 3, or www.kama.org.

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.

USA Tennis League is forming teams now, for levels from 2.5 (beginner) to 5.0 (advanced). League dates are Mar. 22-June 3. Call Cheryl Thompson, 688-1070 or [email protected].

Universal Interfaith Church in West Knoxville is a new gay-affirming interfaith church. 936-1619 for more info.

Westside Unitarian Universalist Church at 616 Fretz Rd, Farragut, will feature a concert 7:30pm, Feb. 8 and a service 11am, Feb. 9 by vocalist, humorist, and acoustic guitarist Jim Scott.

Maryville College's February Meetings Feb. 9-11, will feature speakers from Emory University's Candler School of Theology: Feb. 9, 7pm; Feb. 10, 7pm; Feb. 11, 11am and 7pm. Free. For more info call 981-8207.