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. Wed: Alternative dance party. Fri. & Sat: Dancing w/ Dr. Dru.

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, Thru May 17. $12/$8 for students. Call for info, 523-0900.

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.

High Heels & Red Roses Presentedby the Bindlestiff Family Circus. At Blue Cats, May 18, 7pm. $15/$12 adv.

Theatre Train A drama workshop presented by the Actors Co-op culminating in a nighttime performance. At the Black Box Theatre, May 23, 7pm. $2 per person.

Greater Tuna Radio DJs take you through a hilarious day in the life Texas's third smallest town. Presented by the Sevier Co. Theatre Guild. At the Sevierville Civic Ctr., May 23 thru June 1. $8 adv./$10 door. Call for info, 428-9067.

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

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. $20 per person. Call for info, 974-3200.

Donation Drive Visit Riks Music Garden to make a donation of an article of clothing or money to benefit K'ville's homeless veterans. Benefit runs through May 16. In conjunction w/ 2003 K'ville Stand Down. For info call 694-9647.

Oak Ridge 60th Anniversary Festival Features live music, karaoke, lots of games and activities. Also, special tours and exhibits in the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. May 16 and 17 in Oak Ridge. Visit www.secretcityfestival.com for info.

Craft Fair & Carnival Games for children, food, bands, plus lots of goodies inside. At the Walker Springs Wal-Mart, May 17, 8am-5pm. Proceeds go to Childrens Miracle Network.

Events at the Disability Resource Ctr. Dollywood, May 16, 8:30am. Dinner and Music Therapy, May 23, 7pm. Offered by the Active and Able group, dedicated to the participation of individuals, their friends, and family in recreational activities. Call Nicole for info, 673-3666.

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, 10am. 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.

10k-A-Day May Walk Sponsored by Covenant Health. Starts at the UT School of Vet. Med., May 18, 2:30pm. Register now, first 100 to do so get free tickets to "Evening w/ Delilah" at the Tennessee Theatre. Call to register, 541-4500.

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.

Meet & Greet the Candidates Forum & Reception Sponsored by the Arts and Culture Alliance. Come out and meet Bill Haslam, Madeline Rogero, Steve Hall and Randy Tyree as well as many others. At the UT Arts and Architecture bldg., May 21, 5:30-7pm. Call for info, 523-7543.

K'ville Area Chamber Partnership Nite w/ the Smokies Enjoy a pre-game picnic and stay to check out some AA baseball when the Smokies take on the Birmingham Barons (Bo Jackson used to play for them, y'know.). May 22, 5-7pm (picnic), 7:15pm (game). Call for registration, 286-2301.

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.

Nine Counties. One Vision. Thursday, May 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Knoxville Convention Center, Room 301, 525 Henley St. Call (865)525-4949 for more information.

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 25: Black and white, color and special effects photos by seven area photographers. Thru June 15: hand-woven vests by Carol Pritcher, and paintings and drawings by Jane Boling. May 27 thru June 29: K'ville Watercolor Society's Annual Mixed Media Show. Reception: June 6, 5:30-8pm.

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. May 15 thru June 7: Glassmaster Richard Jolley.

Clear Vision Window Gallery 517 Union Street. (455-4ART) Always visible for pedestrian viewing. Thru July 15: "Art Word Bound: A Mail Art Collaborative," featuring artists from around the nation.

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. 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. 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. Thru August 10: Still Lifes, by Michiko Kon.

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.

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. May 31 thru August 31: Hats and Headresses: Adornment of the Head From Around the World.

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. May 15 thru June 15: Illusionary Abstracts by McTeer McNabb. Reception: May 15, 6-8pm.

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. 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 [email protected].

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. Call for info, 670-0773.

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. May 22, 7pm: Gerald Michaelson signs Sun Tzu for Success and Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers. May 27, 6:30pm: The Southern Lit. Book Club discusses Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away. Call for info, 769-4084.

AUDITIONS

Theatre Guild Auditions For Sunday in the Park w/ George and The Music Man. At the Walters St. CC in Morristown, May 15, 7pm. Performances are scheduled for late summer. For info, call 423-586-9260.

TN Stage Co. Auditions For an original one-act play. At the Candy Factory Conference Rm., May 17, 2-4pm. Call for info, 546-4280.

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 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

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.

Be a Big Brother or Sister Come to Borders and find out how to mentor children who need it. May 20, 6pm. Call 523-2179 ext. 21 for info.

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 [email protected] for May 31 issue.

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

Pellissippi St. Summer Camps For six-year-olds up through teenagers, classes in sports, juggling, acting, and much more. Most classes are in June and July. Call 539-7167 for info about summer camps.

Ijams Nature Center offers several kids workshops throughout the month of May. Living Clean and Green Workshop (May 17), the Owl Prowl (May 23), and Canoe Trip on the TN. River (May 24), among others. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for info and registration.

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.

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

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

Embracing the Challenges of Aging: Blueprint for Growing Healthier and Wiser A free informational forum open to all, especially targeted to African-Americans and people over 50 years of age. At the John T. O'Connor Senior Ctr., May 17, 10am-1pm. Call Robert Bright for info, 594-6494.

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, bracelet and 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. New lifeguard training courses starting soon. Call for times, location, and other info, 584-2999.

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. 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 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 day and evening classes for adults and summer "Hands on the Potters Wheel" workshops for pre-teens to young adults. For information call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

Belly Dance Classes taught by Alexis Smith in all levels. Tuesdays, Intermediate at 5:45pm, Beginners II at 7pm, Beginners at 8pm, all classes above the First Care Medical Ctr. Call 577-0070 or email [email protected] 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.

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 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 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 [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

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. 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 [email protected] 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

Smoky Mountain Parrot Heads will meet to discuss social activities, environmental and community projects, and of course, the music of Jimmy Buffett. At Pelancho's, May 16, 7pm. Music by Tall Paul. Call for info, 693-3128.

Songwriters in the Round will meet at The Gift and Garden Cafe (Maryville), May 16, 7pm. For info, call 983-9200.

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.

Smoky Mountain Storytelling Ass'n will meet for a program on "Managing a Storytelling Business," at the Candy Factory Conference Rm., May 18, 2pm. For info, visit www.smokymountaintellers.com.

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 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, Mt. Cammerer Lookout, May 17. 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.

Ladies of the Associated Construction of Women meet second Thursdays at the Gettysvue Country Club. For info, call Kris Hall, 945-3007.

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 [email protected], [email protected] or 539-1539 for info.

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

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 [email protected]

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.

Noonday Vocal Recital Performing are soprano Katy Copenhaver Davidson and pianist Alexander Benford. At St. John's Cathedral (Downtown), May 19, 12:05-12:30pm. Call for info, 525-7347.

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.

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.