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). Thru Mar. 1. Call for pricing. (966-8768)

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. Thru Feb 22. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., Feb. 16 only, 2pm. Feb. 11 dinner theatre night. $5-$33. (974-5161)

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. Thru Feb 23. $16-$22, youth $8-$12. (523-4211)

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.

Sunsphere Shots, the debut one-man show by native Knoxvillian and performance poet Daniel Roop. Roop's sets have been getting write-ups across the country. Black Box Theatre. Feb. 28, March 1, 8pm. $6.

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 Valley will 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.

Peace Rally will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, 11am-12:30pm, corner of Kingston Pk. and Morrell Rd., West Town Mall. Contact 974-2412, 483-7503, 637-6258, 679-5969, or [email protected] for more info.

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

Owl Prowl will be held at Ijams Nature center, 6:30-8:30pm. A program for all ages, includes a search for owls and a naturalist presentation. $3 for non-members, call 577-4717 ext. 12 for info.

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's Reception and Auction will be presented by The Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus at Rothchild's on Kingston Pk. Call 281-2617 for info.

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.

Knoxville Zoo Job Fair will be Feb. 15, from 10am-3pm. Work at the wildest place in town. Must be 16 and up. Call for info, 637-5331, ext. 300.

Side Crow Vinyasa Yoga Grand Opening and Open House will be at Well by Nature, feb 15, 11am.-2pm. Call for info, 584-3864.

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.

A Tribute to Blacks in Knoxville will be Feb 18, 5-7pm, at UT's Black Cultural Center. Free to the public.

Lecture: "And the GIs Came: WWII Vets and Education in Knoxville," will be the third annual Wilson Lecture, delivered by Kathryn St. Clair Ellis, on Friday, Feb. 21, at 3pm, in the Shiloh Room of the University Center.

Seed Swap Ijams Nature Center will be Feb 22, 1-4pm. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for info.

The Story of George Washington Carver will be at held at Pellissippi State, Hardin Valley Rd. campus, Feb 22, 8pm., and Feb 23, 2:30pm. The presentation was produced by WBIR's Bill Landry and features students from Austin-East. Call 694-6405 for info.

Canned Food Drive, in honor of Chicago, will be held at Regal Downtown West, Feb 27-28. Sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank. One lucky donor will win a free trip to Chicago. Call 521-0000 for details.

2nd Annual Style Exchange will be held at Stein Mart at Deane Hill and Farragut locations Feb 21-22, 10am-9pm, and Feb 23, 12noon-6pm. Donations support the Junior League of Knoxville's Bag a Bargain Sale on March 8. Call 584-4124 for info.

Invitational Choral Festival will be at at Pellissippi State, Hardin Valley Rd. campus, Feb. 27th, 2pm. All are welcome to attend the festival and stay for the singing clinic. Call 694-6405 for info.

Pellissippi State Faculty Book Sale will be Feb 26-27, March 3-5 and 12-13 at various campuses. Proceeds fund Pellissippi's student scholarship programs. Sales are 9am.-6pm each day, call 694-6405 for locations and info.

Alzeimer's Association will hold a sign-up for the Safe Return Program, a nationwide system to return the mentally impaired to their homes, Feb 28, 12noon-3pm, at Wellington Place in Maryville. More info at 544-6288.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will appear at the Civic Coliseum, March 5-9. The Greatest Show on Earth. Shows will be at 7pm. March 5-8, with matinees at 11am and 3pm. March 8. March shows will be 2pm and 6pm. Tickets are $14, $18, $24, $30. For tix, call 656-4444.

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. New permanent exhibit, beginning Feb. 3: Life in the Secret City.

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 and Antiques Gallery Green Victorian House at the World's Fair Park (525-7619) Mon.-Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 1-4. Thru February: Pen & Pencil Drawings by Local Artists.

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.

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. Thru Mar. 4: Many Splendored: African Art in Regional Collections.

Flashback Jack 105 W. Jackson Ave. Wed.-Sat. 11am-9pm , Sun. 1-6pm. Feb. 13 thru Mar. 16: Invented Systems, by Timothy Michael Martin.

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. Thru 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. 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.

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. Taking applications for new arts and crafts members thru Feb. 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].

Write in the Corner Where You Are: Sunday Afternoons for Writers and Readers will feature Edward Francisco, Feb. 16, and Laura J. Underwood, Feb 23, both at 2pm at E. TN Historical Ctr., downtown. For more info call 215-8723.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups at Barnes & Noble: East of the Mountains by David Guterson, Feb. 13, 10am Call 670-0773 for more info.

Discussion and Demonstration of raw food cookery, by cookbook author Crystal Brooks, at the Unitarian Universalist Church. March 2, 6pm. Presented by the Vegetarian Society of East Tennessee, pot luck dinner follows, please bring vegan or vegetarian meals. $2 for members, $3 for non, call 458-5595 for details.

African Lecture by Dr. Rosalind Hackett, "Connecting World: Art and Religion in Africa," will be at UT's McClung Museum, Feb. 16, 2pm. Call 974-2144 for info.

Free Lecture by woodcut artist Mary Azarian, at UT's University Center Shiloh Room, Feb. 17, 7pm.

Book Discussion, held by the Re-Viewing religion Book Group, will be on The Words of Albert Schweitzer, by Norman Cousins, at Barnes & Noble, Feb. 19, 7:30pm.

Poetry Reading featuring Kari Hoffman, held at Old City Java, Feb. 22, 7pm.

Upcomng Book Signings at Barnes and Noble: Michele Karl, author of Greetings With Love: The Book of Valentines, Feb. 14, 7:30pm. Amy Talford, author of Dying to Meet You, Feb. 15, 2pm. Bunkie Lynn, author of A Comedy of Heirs, Feb. 16, 2pm. Jayne Raparelli, author of Finding Our Way: Journey Across America, Feb. 23, 1-3pm. Call 826-6145 for info.

International Literary Colloquy , a book discussion series and a part of UT's Africa Semester, will be held Feb. 25, March 25, and April 22, at West Knoxville Branch Library, 6:30-8pm. Cal 974-4676.

Book Signing and Discussion with authors Kym and Todd Campbell and their book, Exploring Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, at Borders, Feb. 28, 7pm. Call for info, 769-4084.

Book Signing featuring B. Eugene Ellison and his new book, Periwinkle Lies, will be held at B. Dalton in West Town Mall, March 1, 2-3:30pm. Call 693-7300.

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.

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).

Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus seeks women of all vocal ranges to join the group. Meetings are Mondays, 7-9:30pm. at First Cumberland Church. Call for info, 539-6540.

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.

Pacific Cultural Exchange seeking good homes for exchange students. Call Bill Melton at 1-888-639-6921 for info.

Naturalist Training by Ijams Nature Center, for is professionals and novices alike, will be held Feb 18, 26, and March 6, 2-5pm. each day. Call Misty at 577-4717, ext. 12, for info.

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.

Preschool Bird Program will be at Ijams Nature Center, Feb 20 and 22, 10-11:30am. It is free for members, for kids ages 3-5, and includes interactive games and a nature walk. $15 for non-members, call 577-4717, ext. 11 for info.

East Tennessee Discovery Center offers free admission for elementary school kids. Special programs for the children Feb 21 and 24, call 594-1494 for info.

Student Holiday Nature Day for elementary aged kids in Knox county Schools, will teach students about different habitats around the world, Feb 21 and 24, 8am-5pm., at Ijams Nature Center. Cost is $27 for members, $32 for non-members. Call 577-4717 ext. 28 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: Wire wrapping extravaganza, Feb. 15. Costs $25-40 per class. Reserve a space by visiting the store. Call 584-9100 for info.

Total Rehab Physical Therapy presents a Fibromyalgia Workshop, with speaker Alexi Tolley of Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Feb. 15, 10am.-12:30pm. Coffee and doughnuts will be served, call 588-6789 for details.

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

Wholistic Wellness Network offers lecture titled "Alternative and Complementary Health for the Mouth," Feb 18, 7pm at the Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Bldg. Call Dan for info, 748-9192.

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, thru Mar. 27, $75) and 20th cent. art history (Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, thru Mar. 12, $40). For more info call 525-6101.

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

Living Clean and Green-Creating a Bird-Friendly Yard sponsored by KUB and WBIR TV, will be at Ijams Nature Center, Feb 21, 6pm. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for info.

Smoky Mountain Quilters present "Crazy Ladies Sew Crazy Purses," presented by Candace Tucker, Feb. 22, at the Cokesbury Center on Kingston Pk. Call Jan for info, 966-2287.

Healing Touch I and II will hold workshops Feb 21-23 at St Mary's Medical Center and March 28-30 at Blount Memorial Health and WEllness Center. Call 607-0173 for info.

UT College of Law will offer Minority Law School Admission workshop, Feb 22, 9am.-12:30pm. at UT College of Law. The class is free, but reregistration is requested, call 974-4131.

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.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People will be offered by Pellissippi State, Feb 27, 6-9:30pm. To register, call 694-6663

Beading and Wire Wrap Classes meet Tuesdays, 6-8pm., at Bedazzled on North Broadway, at a cost of $15 for wire wrap classes, $20 for beads. Call Patrick or Holly, 237-5149, for details.

Belly Dance Classes will be taught by Alexis meet 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.

Dance Classes for children and adults are offered by Walters State Community College. Beginning dance kids classes meet 10am on Saturdays, jazz dancing/aerobics meets 9am Saturdays. 12 classes are $120, call 774-5810 to reserve a spot.

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.

Adult Rug Hooking Class meets Tuesdays, Feb 25-April 8, 2:30-5pm, and once on Feb 23, 9am.-12noon. Learn how to hook rugs and finish edges, class is $110, presented by the Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center. Call 523-1401 for details.

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, Mons and Thurs, 8:30pm. on Tues. 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 Tues beginning Feb. 11, on Sun beginning Feb. 16, and at the Farragut Christian Church on Mon 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

Purely Poetry will meet Feb 20, 8pm., at Barnes & Noble, and includes an Open Mic. Call 670-0773 for info.

Sci-Fi Readers will meet Feb 27, 7pm., at Barnes & Noble. Call 670-0773 for info.

Rationalists of East Tenn. will meet Feb. 16, at the Candy Factory board room, 10:30 am., and at Borders, 5pm.

Smoky Mtn. Parrot Heads will meet Feb. 21, at Pelancho's on Downtown West. Entertainment by former St. Somewhere lead singer Matt Hall. For info, call 693-3128.

Film Discussion Group meets third Wednesday of each month at Borders' Cafe, 7pm.

Young Executives Committee holds mixers at Club LeConte every second Thursday of the month. Call 254-6007 for details.

American Business Women's Ass'n - Express Network meets 7am at Panera Bread, 205 N. . Peters Rd., every second Wednesday of the month. 966-8205 for more info.

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

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.

Knoxville's Women's Aglow is sponsoring an 11-week Bible study at the New Covenant Fellowship Church on Central Ave. Pk., on Thursdays at 9:30am, beginning Feb. 20. Call Beth Bowman at 693-0806 for more info.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church 2931 Kingston Pike. Feb. 16, 11am sermon will be "A Great Couple," on how would a religion founded by a couple instead of an individual be different. By Rev. Chris Buice.