4620 4620 Kingston Pike. (766-0994) Boasting K'ville's best martini. 1st Monday, Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. Fridays, Donald Brown and reruns from the '70s. Saturdays, Silo Fulatang.

Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-46-10) Tues: Improv/karaoke w/DJ Slim.

Bugalug's Tazewell (423-626-5906) Sat: Karaoke w/Monster Entertainment.

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.

Corner Lounge 842 N. Central (544-1111) Thurs-Sat.: Live Music.

Coyote Joe's 5640 Clinton Hwy (689-9722) Fri.: Karaoke contest w/cash prizes.

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) May 10: Fiesta Ritmo Latin dance party. 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.

The Game Room 3800 Sutherland Ave. Wed.: Karaoke w/Monster Entertainment. Free.

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

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 509 Lovell Rd. (777-4770)

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

West Haven Sports Bar & Grill 2906 Sanderson Rd. (544-1992). Fri.:Karaoke w/ Monster Entertainment. No cover.

Trestle At Pope Lick Creek A Depression-era tale of a young woman's train-racing hobby, and the friendship that ensues. At the Actors Co-op, May 1 thru 17. $12/$8 for students. Call for info, 523-0900.

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Check out the Peanuts gang. Presented by Farragut Performing Arts Theatre, at Studio Theatre, May 2-4, May 9-10. $10 per adult, $8 for kids. Call for info, 966-0366.

The Seven Last Words of Christ The 2003 Spring concert of the Sevier Co. Choral Society. A scared cantata by Theodore Dubois, and several Broadway classics. At First United Methodist Church in S'ville, May 9, 7:30pm; At Gatlinburg Pres. Church, May 11, 4pm. Admission by donation. Call for info, 429-0252.

The Happiest of the Three The hilarious farce involving four philanderers, two blackmailers, one petite French maid, and a German handyman who prefers nudity from the waist down. At the West Side Dinner Theater, May 16 thru July 5. Call 966-8768 for reservations and info.

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Presented by the WordPlayers, based on the lessons from the bestselling books by Robert Fulghum. At the Pellissippi Performing Arts Ctr., May 17, 23 & 24, 8pm; May 18 & 25, 2pm. $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. Call for info, 531-2490.

Bunnyville Knoxville Zoo's newest exhibit. All types of Thumper's kin. Thru Sep. 1.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic Keep your pets from becoming rabid. At various K'ville schools, May 3 & 10, 2-4pm. Call for locations, 215-5200.

Knoxville@Night Benefit for Jonathan Rule w/ Casey Jones, Jodie Manross, Dixie Dirt, Mitch Rutman and too many others to list. At: Various locations, Old City, Market Square. $5 donation requested. (See Spotlights for more info.)

Knox Heritage Lunch At St. John's Cathedral, May 8, 11:30am-1pm. $5 per person. Visit www.knoxheritage.com for info.

Strokes for Hope Golf Tournament Proceeds benefit brain tumor research. At Dead Horse Lake Golf Course, May 9, shotgun starts at 8am and 2pm. For info, visit www.abta.org.

Friends of the Kingston Library Book and Bake Sale At the Kingston Public Library, May 9 & 10, (bake goods May 10 only), 9am-4pm. Call for info, 376-4895.

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Six inductees, lots of activities. May 9 & 10, call for info, 633-9000 for info.

Friends of the UT Gardens Plant Sale At the UT Gardens, May 10, 9am-2pm. Call for info, 525-4555.

Vestival Mother's Day Brunch At the Candoro Marble Bldg., May 10, 10am. Just 50 cents for mothers. Activities begin at 11am. Call for info, 577-0078.

Solutions to Issues of Concern to Knoxvillians invites the public to a Strategy Team Meeting, May 13, 6-8pm, at 3204 East Magnolia Ave. Free workshop on tenants' right by Legal Aid of E. Tenn.Call 523-8009 or go to www.koonet.org/solutions/jane#tn-solutions.org for info.

Vestival South Knoxville's Arts & heritage Festival May 10, 11am-7pm. At the Candoro Marble Bldg., 681 Maryville Pike. One-ton outdoor sculpture show, Evan Carawan, Casey Jones & so many more. Catered by Crescent Moon Cafe. Call for info, 577-0078.

Auction and Fish Fry At the Christus Victor Lutheran Church, May 10, 4-7pm. $7 for adults, $4 for the kids. Proceeds benefit Early Childhood Development Ctr.

Artists Ass'n Paint-in and Show Artists paint on site, at Farragut Town Hall, May 10, 9:30am-4pm. Call for info, 693-4292. All are invited.

Healthcare Marketing Conference Features speakers from marketing firm Daniel+Douglas+Norcross. At Club LeConte, May 14, 8am-3pm. Reservation required by May 9. Call for info, 539-1300.

Marketing Research Conference Presented by K'ville's American Marketing Ass'n, Ashley Shomaker discusses how to market to young consumers. At Club LeConte, May 14, 11:30am. RSVP by May 12. $18 for KAMA members, $25 for guests. Call for info, 539-1300.

USDA Commodity Food Distribution Sponsored by the K'ville/Knox Co. Community Action Committee. At various locations, May 15-21. Call for info, 546-3500.

US 11E Antique Alley Sale 500 miles of antiques, including in Historic Downtown Sweetwater. May 15-18. For info about Sweetwater's participation, call 423-351-9480.

Int'l Museum Day Luncheon Annual fundraiser for K'ville's 22 museums. At the Radisson (Summit Hill), May 16, noon. Reservations must be received by May 9. $20 per person. Call for info, 974-3200.

Oak Ridge 60th Anniversary Festival Features live music, karaoke, lots of games and activities. May 16 and 17 in Oak Ridge. Visit www.secretcityfestival.com for info.

Antiques and Gardens on the Green Includes expert appraisal. At the Ramsey House Plantation, May 17, 10am-4pm. Also, a special brunch w/ speakers, May 16, 10pm. Admission is free, but brunch, parking and antique appraisal is not. Call for info, 546-0745.

Scottish Festival & Games Celebrate Gatlinburg's Scottish heritage w/ lots of traditional Scottish activities. Takes place in and around G'burg, May 16-18. For info, call 436-0500.

Festival of British and Appalachian Culture Features live music and bunches of activities. At Historic Rugby, May 17 & 18, 10am-6pm. Call for info, 628-2441.

Animal w/ Big Ears Weekend At the K'ville Zoo, May 17 & 18, 11am-3pm.

The Secret Garden Tour Public tours of private gardens, At the UT Gardens, May 17 & 18, 1-6pm. $15 per person in advance, tickets available at local NBC banks and Krogers. For info, call 525-4555 or visit www.korrnet.org/gardens.

Living History Weekend At Ft. Loudoun State Historical Area in Vonore, TN, May 17, 10am-5pm; May 18, 10am-2pm. Admission is free. Call for info, 423-884-6217.

Babe Zaharias Women's Golf Championship Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. At Green Meadow Country Club, May 19. $125 per person. For info, call 1-800-ACS-2345.

K'ville Opera Fundraiser Barge party beginning at Volunteer Landing, May 24, 7-9pm. Cruise the waters of the Tennessee River, enjoy a live band and a performance by the K'ville Opera Studio. $60 per person. Call for reservations, 524-0795 ext. 2.

Blount Mansion Craft Days Saturdays at Blount Mansion, thru May 30. May 10, bread and period cooking, 11am-1pm. Call for info, 525-2375.

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.

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 May 24: Artists-in-residence annual exhibition.

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

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru May 11: two and three-dimensional reflections of the Smoky Mountains. Thru May 11: Marilyn Turner's printmaking and George Groom's woodturning.Thru May 25: Black and white, color and special effects photos by seven area photographers. May 13 thru June 15: hand-woven vests by Carol Pritcher, and paintings and drawings by Jane Boling.

Back 40 Gallery 413 S. Gay St. (522-1812) Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm. May 9 thru 23: David "Spivey" Jones and Josh Werner. Free screening of Vintage Appalshop Films, May 16, 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 May 31: Lady in Waiting, figure paintings by Debby Hagar, Richard Hayes, Emily Spence, and Robin Surber.

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791). Mon-Thurs: 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-5:30pm. Thru May 10: Color Patterns, by Lisa Norris, and Signs and Symbols in Art, a collection from various artists. May 15 thru June 7: Glassmaster Richard Jolley.

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

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. May 7 thru June 6: Honors Exhibition.

Gallery 133A 133A S. Gay Street (637-3223) Call for hours. Thru May 31: Drawings and paintings by David Seal. Reception: May 16, 6-9pm.

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. May 16 thru July 1: Cynthia Markert (figurative paintings), Robert Batey (historic Knoxville photography), Stephen Schlanser (etched glass vessels). Reception: May 16: 5:30-8pm.

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square. (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 11am-5pm. Thru May 15: Art pottery by Pete Rose, Judy Brater Rose and Hugh Bailey; new mixed media artworks by Carl Gombert; giclee prints, "The Henley at Dawn" from The Bridges of Knox Co., by Rand Bradford.

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 May 26: Richard Jolley: Sculptor of Glass. May 15 thru 29: Student Art Exhibition. Reception: May 15, 6-8pm.

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 May 9: Senior art show, Three's Company.

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.

Mountain Laurel Gallery 1060 World's Fair Park Dr. (544-7100) Mon.-Sat. 11am.-4pm. Ongoing: Folk and fine art.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment. Now open after a buying trip. See Emily Dewhirst's recent acquisitions from Uzbekistan, Turkey and Kazakhstan. Open house/sale: May 16, featuring Judi Gasten and Joyce Gralak.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thurs. 8am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am. Thru June 1: Paintings and sculpture by Alan Finch.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm.

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.

The South Knoxville Heritage Center Old Candoro Marble Co. in Vestal (577-0078, 579-1315). Thru May 30. First annual one-ton show. Professional artists of varied backgrounds transfer their vision into stone.

Tenn. Valley Universalist Unitarian Church 2931 Kingston Pk. (983-5266) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm. Thru June 27: Images of Nature, photos by Clarence Berkley and Beyond the Obvious, drawing and painting by Robert Birdwell.

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. May 3 thru June 7: Works by Jessica Calder.

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 May 31: Joan Ellen Zucker (ceramics) and Bill Lett (metal sculpture). May 21 thru 31: Jefferson Middle School (sculpture). Reception: May 23, 7pm.

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; For more info email poetanthol@hotmail.com.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Events at Barnes & Noble: Third Thursday, 8pm, poetry workshop. Also book groups, including Purely Poetry, Re-Viewing Religion, and Sci-Fi Readers. May 10, 1pm, Earlene Fowler will sign and read Sunshine and Shadow. Call for info, 670-0773. The Skeptic Book Club will discuss Battling the Inner Dummy, by David L. Weiner, May 11, 5pm.

Book Signing At the UT Book Store (Henley St.), May 8, 12-2pm, Alex Gabbard will sign Return to Thunder Road and Blood of the Roses. For info, call 974-3972.

Free ETHS Lecture "The Hanging of Pottertown Bridge Burners," on the lives of Greene Co. potters and others involved in Civil War effort to burn Confederate controlled railroad bridges. At the E. TN. Historical Society, May 14, noon. For info, call 215-8824.

Motherhood Lecture PhD candidate Annette Mendola presents "Sustainable Motherhood: Families and Balancing Roles," at the TN. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, May 11, 9:45-10:45am.

Civil War Roundtable Lecture Featuring Dr. Michael Burlingame discussing Honest Abe's legacy as the black man's president. At the Bearden Banquet Hall, Tuesday, May 13, 6pm, dinner at 7pm. $15 id dining, $5 for those not eating. Discounts for members of the K'ville Civil War Round Table. Call for info, 828-8752.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Signings at Borders: May 17, 2pm: Peter and Gina Culpepper read from and sign Brownie the Lonely Dragon. May 17, 7pm: Richard Yancey signs A Burning in the Homeland. Call for info, 769-4084.

AUDITIONS

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).

Longstreet Productions Auditions for its comedy Wilde West at Studio 1 in the Candy Factory, Saturday, May 10, 2-4pm. Adult men and women roles available. For more info, call 523-3972.

Knoxville Opera Chorus Auditions At 612 E. Depot Ave., May 1 & 8, 5:30-8pm. To set up an appointment, call 524-0795 ext. 6.

Knoxville Jazz Company and Angels Kickline will hold auditions at the Angela Floyd School for the Dancer. Various meetings, clinics and auditions upcoming. Call for times, dates, and other info, 675-9894.

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

OTHER

Vestival Vendors Wanted! for South Knoxville's Art and Heritage Festival—The Vestival, May 10. Arts and crafts vendors call Terrin at 455-2624, food vendors call Mickey at 579-4234, bakeoff contestants call Trudy at 577-3675.

Soccer Tryouts for Diadora Impact competitive boys' and girls' soccer squads. Rising u9-u14 boys and girls: At the US Cellular Soccer Complex (Lovell Rd.) May 19, 20 & 21, boys 6-7:30pm; girls 7:30-9pm. For info, call 936-4950 or visit www.korrnet.org/dimpact.

Golfers Needed for Feeding Americans Today Boys Against Hunger Golf Tourney. Thirty foursomes are needed to fill the slots. Event is at Egwami Farms, May 22. For info or registration, call 521-0000.

Gardeners and Designers Needed Second Harvest needs K'ville's landscape designers to help w/ gala event, Without Reservations, scheduled for June 17 at the K'ville Expo. Those interested should call Dean Hitt at 368-9255.

Arts in the Airport is looking for submissions for its "Flying Solo" exhibition at the Nashville Int'l Airport. Open to all artists residing in TN. Send a bio, 10-20 slides of past work, resume, artist statement, and SASE to: Arts in the Airport/ Attn. Caroline Carlisle/ One Terminal Drive, Suite 501/ Nashville, TN 37214. Due by May 30.

Artists Needed for consideration by TN. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church for its 2004-05 exhibitions. Send 10-20 slides, resume, SASE, and artist's statement to: Art Committee/ TN. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church/ 2931 Kingston Pike/ Knoxville, TN 37919. Submissions due by June 1. Call for info, 691-1710.

Contact of Knoxville Crisis Line is seeking potential volunteers for its hotline, and offering better listening classes starting May 8. Call for info, 523-9108.

Submissions Needed for local literary rag. Email poems, stories, essays, etc. to subrosa33@hotmail.com for May 31 issue.

Volunteers Needed at the E. TN. Historical Society. Help preserve the region's history. Call for info, 215-8828.

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 300-7969 for info.

Ijams Nature Center offers several kids workshops throughout the month of May. Canoe Trip on the TN. River (May 24), and turtle and snake exploration (May 8 & 10), Bluebirds (May 10), and Living Clean and Green Workshop (May 17), among others. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for info and registration.

Bee Bilingual Spanish Classes All ages welcome, at Borders, May 10, 1pm.

Kindermusik w/ Princess Eady Interactive and educational activities for children. For newborns to 7-year-olds. At Borders, May 16, 11am & 7pm. Call for info, 769-4084.

Free Soccer Training For 1st through 5th graders. Presented by Diadora Impact staff through May 14, Wednesdays, 6-7pm, at Mayor Bob Leonard Park. Call Norm for info, 936-4948.

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

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.

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

Summer Camp for Babies Now accepting enrollments for birth to 18 months for an 8-week Kindermusik camp. Call Kim for details, 671-0131.

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

Preservation Network Workshop "How to Finance the Purchase and Restoration of a Historic Home." At the Time Warp Tea Room, May 10, 10-11:30am. Free to all.

Monart School of the Arts is offering a free get acquainted drawing class, May 10, 10am-noon. Call Sara for info or registration, 531-7611.

Fibromyalgia Workshop and Support Group At Total Rehab physical therapy, May 17, 10am. Coffee and doughnuts will be served/ For info, call 588-6789.

Tenant's Rights Workshop Presented free of charge by an attorney from Legal Aid of E. TN., May 13, 6-8pm, at 3204 Magnolia Ave. Call for info, 523-8009.

GED Classes will be taught at Pellissippi State Community College. Other "study smart" classes also available. 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.

Upcoming Classes at Lilly's Bead Box Lampworking, necklace making, and so much more. Call 584-9100 for dates, times, and other info.

Upcoming Classes at Beadazzled Now introducing stone-cutting classes. Also, beading, wire wrap, watch making, 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 water safety, CPR and first aid. Call for times, location, and other info, 584-2999.

Diabetes Management Classes offered free of charge by the Knox Co. Health Dept., at the KCHD auditorium, May 8, 15 & 22, 7-9pm. Call for info, 215-5000.

Upcoming Workshops at Ijams Nature Ctr. Call for info, 577-4717.

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

Classes Offered by K'ville Arts and Fine Crafts include Weave a Cotton Scarf, and Hand Wired Jewelry. Held at the Candy Factory, and yoga classes, May 5 thru June 30, Mondays, noon-12:50pm. Call for more info, 523-1401.

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.

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.

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

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.

Kundalini Yoga for Women Ajeet's yoga classes will leave you uplifted and relaxed. At the Yoga Room, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. $10 per person/$5 for students. Call for info, 579-4942.

Hatha Yoga w/ Prasad Hutter Classes focus 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 Broadway. $8 per class, all levels welcome. Call Annalee for info, 521-6391.

Alzheimer's Association Training Event Learn to be a caregiver to those suffering from Alzheimer's. At Second Pres. Church, May 15, 8:30am-3:30pm. $40 for professionals, $20 for family caregivers. Must register by May 8. Call for info, 544-6288.

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.

Upcoming Classes at the Well By Nature taught by independent practitioners, include feldenkrais, fluid moves, Pilates, yoga, belly dancing and healthy cooking. Call for info, 584-3864.

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 collier@tech2020.org.

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

Support Grp. for Children of Parents w/ a Mental Illness Eight-week group for kids 8-12, starts May 20. Meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, at the Mental Health Ass'n. Must register by May 13. Call for info, 584-9125.

Autism Society next meets May 17, 9am-noon, at the Radisson (Summit Hill).Program is free, but registration is required. Guest speakers included.

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

Celebrate Recovery A biblically based recovery program for people with compulsive and addictive behaviors. Thursdays, 7pm, at the Cokesbury Ctr. Call for info, 693-0353.

Adult Children of Alcoholics for those who grew up in dysfunctional homes, meets 7-9:30pm, Tuesdays at Park 40 Club, and Thursdays at Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan. Call 531-4846 or email acaknox@juno.com 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.

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 (no registration required) and educational courses for families/friends of mentally ill persons. New classes start May 22, reservation required for educational courses. Ask about our Journey of Hope and Visions for Tomorrow. Call to inquire and to register, 602-7807.

The Wellness Community provides psychological and social support services for cancer patients and their families at no charge, in addition to a myriad of other good health classes. 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.

OTHER

Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets May 8, 6:30pm at the Clinch River House. Speaking will be author Carl Richards. Call for info, 426-2715.

Rationalists of E. TN. will hold philosophy roundtable, "The Federalist Papers and the Great Experiment," at the Candy Factory , May 18, 10:30am. Call for info, 539-3006.

Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club Next meets May 13, 7:30pm, at the Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Subject is the Smoky Mountains Natl. Park. Call 966-4142 for info.

The Camera Club of Oak Ridge meets Tuesday, May 13, 7:30pm, at the Roane St. Oak Ridge campus. Features a presentation on digital image manipulation. Call Bob Stephenson for specific location or info on the club, 457-3171.

Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Ass'n of Fundraising Professionals meets at the Faculty Club, first Wednesday of the month.�Meetings are scheduled in May, July, September, and November of 2003. For info, 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. 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.

HAPPEN is a nonprofit corporation formed to rescue animals from shelters. If you are interested, contact Karen at 637-3666.

Walters St. Outdoors Club has lots of hiking outings planned. Next one, Old Settlers Trail, May 10. Call for info, 423-585-6949.

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.

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.

5-Minute Dating Service for adults 35-55 meets Thursdays, 7pm. Spend five minutes with a number of dates each evening. Call for info, 470-0934.

National Scrabble Ass'n Club 553 meets Wednesdays 6-10:30pm at Books A Million. Contact msbliz@aol.com, hmprichard@aol.com or 539-1539 for info.

Knoxville 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 interf4ce@myrealbox.com.

Knox Area Speculative Fiction Ass'n. 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 973-1352 or see kdgc.freeservers.com, or email knoxdiscgolf@msn.com

Spectrum Cafe a safe harbor and social gathering place for GLBT and questioning high school youth. Every first and third Saturday, 7-10:30pm, TN Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Call David for info, 250-3288. Or visit www.spectrumcafe.org.

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.

Glenfinnian in Concert Celtic Christian band concludes the season's concert series. At the Messiah Lutheran Church, May 12, 7pm. Concert is free, all are welcome. Call 588-9753 for info.

K'ville Youth Christian Concert Band Season's final performance, at the Cedar Springs Pre. Church, May 13, 7pm. Free to all, followed by a reception.

Losel Shedrup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Ctr. of K'ville is holding various retreats and workshops, second Saturdays through July, 9am. $25 per person. Call Traci for subject matter and info, 382-1585.

Glenn Farrington & Friends Live gospel music, fun for the whole family. Tuesdays, 7pm. Ritta Market & Grill. Call 689-0400 after 4pm for info.

Celebrate Recovery A Christ-centered program at the Cokesbury Ctr., Thursdays at 7pm. Call for info, 693-0353.

Free Lunch Sundays At Kindred Spirit, meeting at 10:30am in the square dance bldg. Call Jim for info, 521-0633.

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

He Is Ministries Ministering to the GLBT Community. 3707 N. Broadway. Call for info, 688-5276.