Club Malibu 7 2514 Martin L. King Ave. (546-7777) Dance party, Thursday, ladies free til 11pm. Friday & Saturday, everyone free til midnight. Dj Double R and Mc Denyce.

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 Paul spinning retro faves. Sat.: DJ Slink. Wed.: Wild Wednesdays w/ DJ Tommy Ill, dance contest, $250 prize. Free until 10pm. April 3: DJ Icey, DJ Slink plus vendors, and free giveaways. 10pm. $10.

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

New City Cafe 116 S. Central (544-0100)

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 402 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. (777-4770)

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656) Thurs. & Sat.: DJ Alfred, party hits. Never a cover.

La Ronde A controversial classic exploring ten lovers in their quest for intimacy. Later remade into a reality show on CBS. At the Actor's Co-op, April 3-19, shows start at 8pm. Call 909-9300 for info and tix.

The Real Inspector Hound Two prickly critics get drawn into a play, literally. At Theatre Central, April 4 thru May 3. $10, $5 for students w/IDs. Info call 936-2291.

The Laramie Project Real-life story of hate crimes and homosexuality. Not recommended for children. At the Theatre Guild (Morristown), April 4 & 5, 8pm; April 6, 2pm. $12 per person. Call 423-586-9260 for info.

The Laramie Project Competition for the Theatre Guild. At the UTK Wesley Foundation, April 4-13. $5 for adults, $3 for students. Round-table discussions follow each performance except April 10.

Carousel Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic. At Walters State Community College, April 4, 5, 11 & 12, 8pm; April 6, 2:30pm. $8 for adults, $6 for students. Call 423-585-6947 for info.

Annie Your favorite red-headed orphan on stage in K'ville. At the Bijou Theatre, Thru April 5, call for info 523-4211.

Crumbs from the Table of Joy A 1950s Black family deals w/ Communism, interracial marriage, religion, and other stuff. At the Clarence Brown Lab Theatre, 8pm each night, special 2pm matinee April 13. $5 donation requested. Call 974-5161 for info.

Romeo and Juliet Haven't heard of this one, there might be something about it on the Internet. At the Clarence Brown Theatre, April 11-26. $17-23. Call 974-5161 for tix.

The Italian Girl in Algiers Rossini's uproarious opera on the battle of the sexes. At the Tennessee Theatre, April 11 and 13.

Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti's gripping opera of love, murder, and madness. At the Bijou Theatre, April 12 and 14. For tix, call 291-3310; festival info, visit www.knoxvilleopera.com. Both operas are part of Knoxville Opera's Rossini Festival, which will feature a street festival on Gay Street, April 12.

Bye Bye Birdie Presented by the Ocoee Players. At the Cleveland St. Coleman Auditorium, April 4 & 5, 8pm. $12 per person. Call 423-339-5745 for info.

Giselle A classical romantic ballet, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Ass'n. At the Oak Ridge HS auditorium, April 5, 8pm. April 6, 3pm. $12 per person. Call 938-8221 for info.

Hams for the Hungry presented by Second Harvest Food Bank, look for donation barrels at area Krogers. Through April 13. Call 521-0000 for info.

Light of Hope candle-lighting program for A Child's Voice in Court, Inc. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, April 3, 7:30pm. Free.

ESPN Great Outdoor Games Archery Qualifiers Nation's top archers aim to knock apples off of kids heads. Or something like that. April 4-6, Oak Ridge Sportsman's Club. Call for info, Jay Barrs at 866-266-2776.

Storytellers Audrey Galex and B.J. Abraham present "Tapestry" Arab and Jewish storytelling. Adult performance, April 5, 7:30pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church; children's performance, April 6, 2pm, in the community room at The Candy Factory.

Smoky Mtn. Orchid Society Orchid Show and Plant Sale April 5-6, West Town Mall.

TVA Wildflower Walk 20th Annual Walk, April 5, 10am-1pm, at the River Bluff TVA Small Wild Area on the Norris Dam Reservation. Call 632-1535 for info.

Annual Wildflower Sale Saturday, April 5, 9am-3pm. At the Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tenn. Ave. (Off Western Ave. in Lonsdale).

Bunnyville Knoxville Zoo's newest exhibit. All types of Thumper's kin. April 5 thru Sep. 1.

Knoxville Symphony Showhouse 2003 April 5 thru 27, 558 Stone Vista Lane. Mon. thru Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Call 579-1699 for info.

Adam Downen Race for Responsibility 5k Run/Walk aims to raise awareness about drinking and driving. April 6, 3:30pm, starting at Circle Park. Call Tina at 691-3533 for info.

Rossini Festival Opera Preview with Maestro Francis Graffeo and the UT Opera Studio Artists. At: Barnes & Noble, April 6, 3pm.

YMCA of the Rockies will host a travel info meeting, 2027 N. Broadway, April 7, 10-11am. Call Bob Freeman for info, 546-0699.

Valleyfest Independent Film Festival 2003 50+ films from 2-minute animated shorts to 100-minute features, talks by filmmakers, parties, more. April 9-13, at the former Terrace Theatre, 315 Mohican Dr. in Homberg Place. Passes for April 9-13 are $60; day passes $15, tickets for specific film blocks $6; call 577-9941 for info.

8th Annual Rural Development Conference At Tenn. Tech, April 9-10. Includes workshops and speakers.

Great Moonbuggy Race High school and college teams compete for the prize. April 11-12 at NASA's US Space and Rocket Ctr. in Huntsville, AL. Call 256-544-0034 for info.

Fine Crafts Marketplace Part of the Dogwood Arts Festival, April 11-13, in the Jacobs Bldg. in Chilhowee Park. $5 for adults, kids free. Call Teresa at 482-9065 for info.

Dogwood Classic 8K Race & 5K Walk April 12, 8am, starting at Cherokee Blvd. in Sequoyah Hills. Registration starts at 6:30am. Call Carl at 482-2864 for info.

Talahi Plant Sale Part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. April 12, 9am-1:30pm, Lakeshore Park. Call Becky at 588-9621 for info.

K'ville Breakfast Rotary Club 9th Annual Wild Flower Sale Major fundraiser, choose from 48 different seedlings. April 12, 8:30am-3:30pm, at Rocky Hill Ctr.

Governor Cup Flintlock Match and Living History Weekend Celebrate K'ville's heritage. April 12-13, Marble Springs. $5 per adult, discounts available. Call 573-5508 for info.

Warbird Weekend Warbird Aircraft will visit the TN Museum of Aviation in Sevierville. April 12-13. Call Bob for info, 908-0171, ext. 24 for info.

Kids Easter Egg Hunt Call Doug at 588-7465 for info. Sponsored by B97.5, benefits Children's Hospital. April 13, 2-4pm.

UT Potters Mothers Day Sale Buy Mom a functional or sculptural piece. Or don't, but buy her something. Call 541-8441 for info. April 16 & 17, 9am-6pm, Art& Architecture Bldg.

Africa Day on Market Square part of the Dogwood Arts Festival and UT's Africa Semester.

Five-Minute Dating Club meets April l7, 7-9 p.m. Singles ages 35-55 date 7 to 9 individuals in one hour; must pre-register to join; call 865 470 0934 to register or e mail [email protected].

Free Vegetable Seed and Fertilizer for all income eligible residents of Knox Co., at various Community Action Committee Locations, thru June 30, 8:30am.-4pm. Mon-Fri. Call 546-3500 for locations and details.

Springfest Sevier Co. festival contests, crafts shows, special events, and more. Runs until June 13. Call 436-0500 for info.

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 May 24: Under the Influence: Faculty and Student Book Arts. Thru April 19: Spring Faculty Invitational Exhibition.

Art and Antiques Gallery Green Victorian House at the World's Fair Park (525-7619) Mon.-Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 1-4. April 1-31: Watercolors by the late Martha Wright.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru April 27: The Best of the Art Market, Reception: April 4, 5:30-7:30pm. April 15-May 11: two and three-dimensional reflections of the Smoky Mountains. April 15-May 11: Marilyn Turner's printmaking and George Groom's woodturning.

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).

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791). Mon-Thurs: 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-5:30pm. Thru April 4: Henry Bodkin: An American Modernist. April 8-12: Side-by-Side Show: Underprivileged scholarship students and their artist mentors exhibit their works.

Clear Vision Window Gallery (455-4ART) Always open for pedestrian viewing. Thru April 16: Engaging Peace, by Mona Shiber de Kay.

East Tennessee Historical Society Museum 600 Market St. (215-8830) Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Ongoing exhibit: The East Tennesseans.

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. April 6-16: Art Buffet, UT's annual student art competition.

Gallery 133A 133A S. Gay Street (637-3223) Call for hours.

Hanson Gallery 5607 Kingston Pike (584-6097) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm, Sat. 1-5pm. Thru May 13: historical architectural paintings from local artist Joe Parrott.

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). Extended thru May 26: 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). Thru April 11: Exhibition by A1LabArts, the artist group for "multi-disciplinary and experimental exploration of contemporary art issues in all media."

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. April 7 thru May 9: Senior art show, Three's Company. Reception: April 7, 6-8pm.

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 April 30: Pottery by Karen Briggs and Moon Garden Herbal Creations by Brandi & Jannette.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment. Closed thru April 28 for a buying trip.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thurs. 8am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am. Thru April 15: prints by Robert Giese.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Thru April 30: Fountain City Art Guild exhibition; all 2-D mediums, in traditional style of landscapes, portraits and still life. Opening reception Friday, April 4th, 5:30 to 7pm.

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.

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 April 5: Photos by Brad Treadaway. April 5 thru May 3: figurative works by Chris McAdoo. Reception: April 5, 11am-1pm.

University of Tenn. University Ctr. Concourse Thru April 7: Another Africa, photo exhibit by Robert Lyons.

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 30: Erline McKay (ceramics) and Gay Bryant (painting and printmaking). Special demonstrations: April 5, 1-3pm., Easter card relief prints by Gay Bryant.

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 March 31: Masks and vases by Jane Carter Buis.

Computer Graphics Lecture "Scientific Machinery," by Judson Rosebush. April 3, 5:30pm, Claxton Bldg, Rm. 206.

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].

Tennessee Reads! A volunteer effort to promote literacy and libraries, April 6-12, w/ many notable local volunteers. Call Tom Post for events and activities, 974-5466.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Events at Barnes & Noble: April 6, 1:30pm, Amelia Townsend will read from and sign Keepsakes for the Heart. April 13, 2pm, members of Clarence Brown Theatre will discuss Romeo and Juliet. Call for info, 670-0773.

Book Signing Local author Catherine Landis will sign Some Days There's Pie at the UT Book Store, Henley St. April 10, 12-2pm. Call 974-1054 for info.

Upcoming Lectures presented by UT: "This is African Art? Now You Confuse Me," by Dr. dele jegede, April 6, 2pm, McClung Auditorium.C Call 974-2144 for info. "A Gullah Family Finds its Roots in Sierra Leone," lecture and film screening, April 7, 6:30pm, Hodges Library Auditorium. Call 974-4273. "...And the Freedom for Beauty," by Jan Kleinhues, April 7, 5:30pm, Art & Architecture Bldg. Call 974-3283 for info. "Another Look at Le Corbusier," by Stanislaus Von Moos, April 11, 5:30pm, Art & Architecture Bldg. Call 974-3283 for info. "King Lewanika and the Invention of Lozi Style," by Dr. Karen Milbourne, April 13, 2pm, McClung Auditorium. Call 974-2411 for info. "Telling it from Tennessee," w/ John Egerton and Brian Griffin, April 14, 7pm, Hodges Library Auditorium. Call 974-8693 for info.

Book Signing Best-seller Ted Andrews will sign Animal Speak, April 11, 7-8pm, Back Door Store, Herbs and More, in Oak Ridge. Call 483-4400 for info.

Refugees and Conflict in Host Countries in West Africa, an address by Walarigaton Coulibaly, a visiting scholar at Maryville College from the University of Cocody in Abidjan, the Ivory Coast. April 4, 3 pm, in the College's Center for Campus Ministry.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Signings at Borders: April 3, 7pm: Gil Bailie signs and discusses Violence Unveiled. April 11, 7pm: Shannon M. Grier signs and discusses The Gate.

Violence Unveiled seminar, talk Christian theologian Gil Bailie will present a seminar and discussions drawing from his book, April 4-6 at New City Cafe. Call 544-0100, for times, costs.

16th Annual Tennessee Mtn Writers Conference April 3-5 in Oak Ridge. Workshops, special sessions, awards banquet Saturday night. Speaker is Silas House. 671-6046, mail@ tmwi.org, or www.tmwi.org for registration, more info.

Handiwork of Appalachian Craftspeople Lecture Presented by the E. TN. Historical Society, featuring Sam Venable and Paul Efird. April 9, noon, at the ETHS bldg. Call 215-8824 for info.

Africa Semester Int'l Literary Colloquy a book discussion series, meets at West K'ville Branch Library, April 22, 6:30-7:45pm. Free, open to all. Call for info, 974-4676.

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

Competitive Cheerleading Squad The Knoxville Sharks, will hold tryouts April 5-6. Over 300 positions available for all skill levels. Call 450-8848 for more info.

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).

Knoxville Arts and Cultural Alliance is gathering material of all kinds for its "Uniquely Knoxville Program." Submissions can be delivered to Lisa Zenni at the Candy Factory, 7th Floor.

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

OTHER

US Bobsled and Skeleton Federation is coming to UT, searching for athletes to participate in summer training camp in Lake Placid. April 4, 5-7pm, at Tom Black Track. For info, call 518-523-1842.

Vestal Vendors Wanted! for South Knoxville's Art and Heritage Festival—The Vestival. Call Terrin at 455-2625.

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.

Crafters/Artists Invited to Apply for Historic Rugby Festival Booths available for arts and crafts sale and display. Festival is May 17-18, call 423-628-2441 for application info.

Pokadoodle's Children' Art Classes At Smart Toys and Books. New classes begin every six weeks. Call 300-7679 for info.

Third Annual Visual and Performing Arts Camp for Children is now taking applications. Camp will be June 9-20, applications must be received by April 30. Call Tom Cato at 912-927-5325 for info.

Ijams Nature Center offers several kids workshops throughout the month of April, including Colors in Nature, Brownies Try-it Workshop, and Webelos Badge Workshop. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for info and registration.

Preschool Creative Movement and Pre Ballet Classes At the K'ville Arts and Fine Crafts Ctr., Candy Factory 2nd Flr. Pre Ballet classes thru May 6, 3:45-4:30pm. $40 per person. For info and registration call 523-1401.

Birdhouse Building w/ Kids A bird-house making workshop for kids 5-12, presented by the Friends of the UT gardens. April 5, 9am-noon, Greenhouse 11 at UT's Ag Campus. $10 per kid, call 525-4555.

Acting Classes at the Bijou Theatre, for ages 5-17. April 5 thru May 17, Saturdays, 10am.-1:30pm . $150 per child, call for info or registration, 523-4211.

Kids Art Classes at Northside (922-9622), Westside (690-9622), and Farragut (777-9622) YMCA's. Call for info.

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.

MVP Basketball Academy Camp is April 12-May 10, at Maryville College. Boys and girls 8-17 years old are invited to intend, $40 per child. Call 513-403-3489 for info.

Greenway School Open House and�tour for prospective students (advanced curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades) and their families on Sunday, April 6, 3-5pm. No reservation necessary.�777-0197 or www.greenwayschool.edu for info.

Registration for Crossroads Christian Co-op School is now open. Tours available for interested parents. Call Deborah at 966-1354 for info.

Cherokee Heritage Days a unique event for children, to be held at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore, TN, April 11-12. Call 573-5439 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.

Piano Lessons from a certified, experienced teacher. Call 584-2800 for info.

The Pottery School offers classes for pre-teens to young adults Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm. Also Summer Camp Pottery Classes in June-July for ages 8-18. Call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

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

Learn to Row! Call 633-9214 or visit knoxrowing.com.

Various "Study Smart" and "Timely Topics" Classes will be taught at Pellissippi State Community College. Call 694-6556 or 694-6405 for information and reservations. All sessions in the Student Development Center (Goins 123) of the Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road.

Master Craftsman Workshops including Traditional Whittling, Potter's Pet, Ancient Art of Raku, Beaded Amulet Purse, Beginner Relief Painting, and On-lay Surface Design of Clay will be offered April 11-13 by the Foothills Craft Guild at the Jacobs Bldg., Chilhowee Park. Call Ann at 673-8555 for costs, registration, etc.

Bridge Lessons Thru April 29 at Knoxville Bridge Center, Deane Hill Dr. Call 694-0222 for info.

Upcoming Classes at Lilly's Bead Box Call 584-9100 for info.

Upcoming Classes at Beadazzled Now introducing our new charm bracelet and hemp weaving classes. Beading, wire wrap, and wire bending classes also available. Thurs. 6-8pm. $15-$20 per person. Visit the store to reserve a spot, or call 237-5149.

American Red Cross offers classes in CPR and first aid. Call for times, location, and other info, 584-2999.

Knox Co. Home Economics Ctr offers spring session classes in sewing, floral design, cooking, and many other topics, beginning April 7. Call for times and info, 594-3714.

Weekend Poetry Workshop at Narrow Ridge in Washburn, TN, led by Elizabeth Gordon., $125 per person, registration deadline is April 4. Call for info, 497-2753.

Hand-woven Reed Easter Basket Class in Historic Rugby, April 12, 10am-5pm. $28 per person. Call for info, 423-628-2441.

Dreams Workshop At the Eckankar Ctr. of K'ville, April 13, 4-5:30pm. Free. Call 637-6469 for info.

Upcoming Workshops at Ijams Nature Ctr. Living clean and green workshop-Frogs: Environmental Warning Signs. Free workshop, April 12, 7pm. Call for info, 577-4717.

Musical Theatre and Acting Workshop New adult class presented by Farragut Performing Arts, April 8-May 31, meets Tuesday evenings, 7:30-8:30pm. Taught by Christine Wawzyniak, call for info, 966-0366..

Writing Workshop With Ted Andrews and Animal Speak. At the Back Door Store, Herbs and More, April 12, 2-5pm. $80 per person. For reservations call 483-4400.

How to Become an Educated Caregiver Presented by the Minority Applicant Pool System, explores important aspects of caregiving. This free workshop is April 12, 9am-noon, register at 8:30am. Call for info, 329-0097.

Advanced Scene Study Class April 14-May 21, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Taught by David Brian Alley, $180 per person. Call 909-9300 to enroll.

Gokor Chivichyan Submission Grappling Seminar held at Xtreme Karate, April 26 & 27. Registration deadline is April 12. Call Mat for info, 609-8852.

Acting Classes At Bijou Theater Center, April 15-May 20, Tuesdays 6-8pm. $150 per person. For info, call Leigh, 523-4211.

Beginning Tai Chi class offered weekly, Saturdays, 9-10:30am, Tenn. Valley Unitarian-Universalist Church. New beginner classes start in March. Classes also available in Oak Ridge and Morristown. For more info visit www.ttcs.org or call 577-1665 or 482-7761.

Beginning Tai Chi class offered Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm, beginning April 2, at the Taoist Tai Chi Ctr. in Oak Ridge. For more info visit www.ttcs.org or call 577-1665 or 482-7761.

Tai Chi Classes from Master Richard Clear at the Mind Body DeStress Clinic in Maryville. Call 980-0137 to register.

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

Learn to Ballroom and Latin Dance Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Salsa the night away. No partner necessary. Call Renee, 548-1547, for more info.

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

Community Craft Ctr offers weaving, pottery and craft classes beginning regularly. Call for info 494-5894.

Meditation Classes w/ Dr. Vidya Anderson at the Sheltered Well. Call 591-2159 for info and registration.

Personal Best A course in self-esteem improvement. Thru April 7, Knoxville Life Training Ctr., Coleman Rd. $195 per person. Call 694-3906 to register.

Knoxville Yoga Ctr. is hosting a Iyengar yoga workshop, April 4 thru 6. $130 per person. Call 694-0101 for info and registration.

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

Hatha Yoga w/ Prasad Hutter Classes start April 8. 8-wk. focuses on relaxation, energy and decreasing stress while increasing flexibility, focus, and strength. Call 300-8125 for info.

Hatha Yoga Classes Mondays, 7pm, at St. James Episcopal Church on B'way. $8 per class, all levels welcome. Call Annalee for info, 521-6391.

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.

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.

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 3:30pm 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

RLS Support Group of E. TN Informal gathering of people sharing a common neurological disorder. At Grace Lutheran Church, April 6, 2pm. Call for info, 675-3666.

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

Women's Group focusing on coping w/ HIV. Sponsored by Ft. Sanders Med. Ctr. and Hope Ctr. Call 541-3767 for info.

Adult Children of Alcoholics a 12-step program for those who grew up in dysfunctional homes, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at area locations. Call 531-4846 for info.

Bridges Support Group for people dealing w/ psychiatric symptoms, meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at Cherry Cottage. Call 584-3638 or 692-2682 for info.

Mindbody DeStress Clinic hosts weekly classes and support groups for a variety of issues. Call for info, 980-0137.

East Tennessee Psoriasis Support Group will have guest speaker Dr. Lawrence Busahkell speaking on the basics of psoriasis April 10, 7pm. Call for info, 363-4873.

Nature Spirit Community meets alternating Saturdays. April 12, a ritual for Earth Renewal in honor of Earth Day. Meetings start at 5:30pm. Potlucks follow, please bring your favorite dish. 637-3363 or [email protected] for meeting, location details.

Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step support group for those who overeat, binge, purge, or starve. Meetings are held Saturdays at 9:30am at Second Presbyterian Church, 829 Kingston Pike, Room 229. 671-8871 for more info.

Narcotics Anonymous a 12-step program, meets every Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7pm, Fifth Ave. Baptist Church. Call 406-2220 for info.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville offers free monthly support groups (inc. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder grp.) and educational courses for families/friends of mentally ill persons. New classes start in late April. Call to inquire and 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.

Crohns and Colitis Support Group For patients and families w/ IBD. Call for info, 541-4924.

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.

E. TN. Victims' Rights Task Force meets in the Shamrock Rm., St. Mary's Med. Ctr., fourth Thurs., 6pm. Call 215-3877 for info. April 6-12 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Hepatitis C Support Group a support group for patients, family, and friends, meets first Thursdays, UT Med. Ctr., 6:30pm. Call Mark at 577-4535 for info.

OTHER

League of Women Voters hosts a forum on long-term care, April 15, 11:45am, Church St. United Methodist Church. Reserve by April 8, get a box lunch. Call for info, 546-3198, or email [email protected].

East TN Interior Design Society meets at Impromptu Home & Garden Accessories, April 3, 5:30pm. Call 531-0009 for info.

TN Rose Society meets at Buckingham Club House, April 3, 6:30pm. Call 691-1704 for info.

Knoxville Writers Guild presents author Robert J. Booker, reading from his book, Two Hundred Years of Black Culture in Knoxville, Tenn. 1791-1991. April 3, 7pm, Laurel Theater.

Oak Ridge Civic Music Guild will host a jazz brunch, April 6, 11:30am-2pm, the Garden Plaza Hotel. $30 per person. Call for info and reservations, 481-0361.

Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club meets April 8, 7:30pm, TN Valley Unitarian-Universalist Church. Call for info, 966-4142.

Greater K'ville Business and Professional Women's Ass'n meets April 8, 5:30pm, at the Bearden Branch library. All women are welcome. Call Laurel Bowen for info, 457-1364.

Smoky Mountain Storytelling Ass'n meets April 13, 2pm, Candy Factory, 7th Flr.

Youth Liberation Front 'Zine Magazine meets thursdays, 6-9pm, Old City Java. For info, contact [email protected].

DVD Recording and Audio Enthusiasts Group meets second Tuesdays, 7-9pm. For location and info, call John, 680-1137.

Peace Rally Every Saturday, Kingston Pk. and Morrell Rd. Bring your own sign. Call 470-2638 for info.

Computer Graphics Specialist interest Group of the Association for Computing Machinery. Thursday, April 3, 5:30pm, Room 206 Claxton on the UT Campus. "Scientific Visualization," by Judson Rosebush.�All welcome. Free.

Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Ass'n of Fundraising Professionals AFP meetings will now take place at the Faculty Club on the University of Tennessee Campus on the first Wednesday of the month.�Meetings are scheduled in May, July, September, and November of 2003 For information about joining or attending a luncheon, contact Susan Contente at 541-6688, extension 1236

Vegetarian Society of E. TN meets the first Sunday of each mo. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, 6pm for cooking. April 6, 6pm. Call 689-2446 for info.

American Business Women's Ass'n Express Network meets 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.

City People An ass'n of residents and friends of the center city. Regular events and benefits. Call 637-1111 for info.

Colonial Village Neighborhood Ass'n. meets second Thurs. of every month, 7pm, at the South Knoxville Church of God. April 10, guest speaker Bill Haslam.

Optimist Club of K'ville meets at The Foundry, Fridays, noon. Call 389-9476 for info.

Knoxville Musicians Ass'n meets Thursdays, North K'ville Rec. Ctr, 3109 Ocoee Trail, 6:30-8:30pm. Includes music for dancing. For info, call 524-1897.

Young Exec. Committee holds an executive mixer at Club LeConte, the second Thurs. of each month. Call 523-0405 for info.

Film Discussion Group: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm in the Cafe at Borders. Info: http://www.geocities.com/knoxfilmforum.

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 Area Speculative Fiction Ass'n. will meet at Panera, 4855 Kingston Pk., April 6, 2pm. Call Ziggy at 523-3193 for info.

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.

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].

Fountain City United Methodist Church Rummage Sale Saturday, April 5, 8:30am-2pm, plus $3 Brown-Bag-A-Bargain, 12-2pm. Proceeds go to UMW missions.

Erin Presbyterian Church Huge Garage Sale $1 entrance, $1 million worth of stuff. April 5, 8am-2pm. Call 588-5350 for info.

Inquirer's Class on the Lutheran faith and�basic information about the church. April 6, & April 13, 9:30am-10:30am.�Faith Lutheran Church, 239�Jamestown Blvd in Farragut, across from the Rural Metro Fire Station. 966-9626for info.

Interdenominational Faith Concert sponsored by the Knoxville Interfaith Network, Sunday, April 6, 3-5pm, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3714 Brooks Rd. Free, open to all.

Dogwood Prayer Breakfast April 11, 7:15am at the Tennessee Theatre. Tix are $10, includes musical performance and a box lunch. Call 523-2916 for info.

Messianic Jewish Congregation meets at Knoxville Christian Ctr, Saturdays, 10:30am. Call 769-5455 for info.

H.E.R.E. Ministries presents the non-denominational eXperience, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Sundays, 5pm. Call 691-8330 for info.

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