4620 4620 Kingston Pike. (766-0994) Boasting K'ville's best martini. 1st Monday: Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. Fridays: Reruns from the '70s (feat. Donald Brown, Mark Boling & Bob Knapp). Saturdays: Silo Fulatang.

Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-4610) Tues: Improv/karaoke w/ Amnesiac & DJ Slim. Thurs.: Live music, $5. Fri.: swimsuit competition w/ 5-9pm happy hour, $5. Sat.: Extreme bartending competition, $5. 18+.

Brackins Blues Bar 112 E. Broadway, Maryville (983-9800) Wed: Blues Jam w/ Mojo.

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

Bull Feathers 10535 Kingston Pike. (690-1786) Wed: Bike night. Thurs. thru Sat: Karaoke w/ Chris.

Conga's 8167 Kingston Pike. (806-8901) Tues.: Fifty-something, 8pm-12am; Wed.: open-mic, 9pm-1am.; Thurs.: Laid back Thursdays w/ Rachael/karaoke; Fri.: Latin dancing w/ DJ; Sat.: Live salsa band.

Club Malibu 7 2514 Martin L. King Ave. (546-7777) Dance party, Thurs.: Ladies free 'til 11pm. Fri. & Sat.: 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.

El Arriero 1140 Oak Ridge Turnpike (220-8048) Every other Sat: Karaoke w/ drink and dinner specials.

Electric Ballroom 1213 Western Ave. (525-6724) Parties every Thurs. and Tues.

Fairbanks Roasting Room is moving to the former Cinema Grill location in Bearden's Homberg Place. Check www.thefairbanks.net for info.

Fiction 125 E. Jackson. (329.00FX) 18+. Full bar and boasting K'ville's largest VIP room. DJs Slink and Alfred spin the sounds nightly.

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

Goodfellas 2234 Keith Ave. (546-2211). Karaoke & dance. Thurs.: Ladies' night; Fri. & Sat.: DJ Turbo, Hot Rod & Todd T.

Jiggers Lounge Budget Inn, 323 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. (693-7330) Tues-Thurs: Variety with Jeff & Pappa Clay, 6-10pm.; Fri. and Sat.: Las Vegas variety show w/ Off Brothers, 9pm-1am.

Lord Lindsey Mansion 615 W. Hill Ave. (522-2178). Thurs.: The Closet feat. DJ Slink, 11pm-3am. 18+. Sat.: Party at the Mansion, 11pm-3am. 21+.

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

Magnolia Cafe 2405 Magnolia Ave. (524-0500) Wed.: DJ emcee RL, 7:30-12am.; Fri.: RL's Blues Bash, 8pm.

Smokey's Sports Pub & Grill 2613 W. Adair. (686-0600) Mon.-Sat.: restaurant employee appreciation, 7pm-2am. Wed. & Thurs.: Bike night.

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 509 Lovell Rd. (777-4770) Wed.: Open mic for musicians.

The ThInQ Tank 106 S. Central (363-2293). Thurs.-Sat. nights: Open back patio, bands on the roof & movies projected on the back wall.

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

Wattever Nite Club (922-0622) Mon.: Beach party, wet T-shirt contest. Tues.: Karaoke & open mic. Wed.: 8-ball pool tourney. Thurs.: Half-price drinks for ladies. Fri. & Sat.: DJ Black. Sun.: Half-price drinks for fellas.

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

Brand New Beat An original musical revue celebrating the '50s. At the Bijou Theater Center, July 17 thru Aug. 29. Continuing thru Aug. 29: The Foreigner and Smoke on the Mountain. Dates and times vary. Call for info and tix, 522-0832.

Wilde West Blazing Saddles meets The Importance of Being Earnest in this irreverent Western comedy. At the Laurel Theatre, 8pm, July 17, 18, 19, 25 & 26. Tickets are $12, benefit Historic Fort Sanders Neighborhood Association. For info, call 523-3972.

Sunday in the Park with George and The Music Man Award-winning musicals interweaving themes of art and music. At the Walters State Community College, July 24 thru Aug. 10. Performances at 8pm, Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sundays. For tickets, call (423) 586-9260.

Gypsy The true story of fabulous burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. At the Oak Ridge Playhouse, July 25 thru Aug. 3. 8pm, Thurs.-Sat., 2pm, Sun. Call 492-9999 for tickets.

On Golden Pond The heartwarming love story and family drama starring Bruce Borin, Karen Brunner and Kara Kemp. At: Black Box Theatre, 8pm, Thru Aug. 2. $12 for adults, $8 students & seniors. Discount night Thursdays for $5. Call 909-9300 for tickets.

Heaven Can Wait The comedy about a guy who arrives in the afterlife only to be returned to Earth in the body of a rich man with a murderous wife. At: Theatre Central, 8pm, Thurs, Fri. Sat; 7pm, Sun. Thru July 20, Aug. 1-16. Tickets are $10, $5 for students with ID. Call 936-2291 for info.

Bullpen A new battle-of-the-sexes comedy written by Knoxville playwright Mark Hatmaker. At the West Side Dinner Theater, Thru Aug. 30. Call 966-8768 for reservations and info.

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will be held July 17 - 20 and Oct. 16 - 19, at the Asheville, N.C., Civic Center. 10am-6pm, Thurs. thru Sun. $6. Call 1-828-298-7928 for info.

Grainger County Tomato Festival Street Dance features dance lessons, music, food & fun for everyone, 8-11pm, July 18, Cox & Wright parking lot in Rutledge, TN. Free.

Grainger County Tomato Festival will be held July 25-27 at Rutledge Middle School. This annual event features softball tournament, art and quilt show, fishing tournament, 5K run, author signings, beauty pageant, car show, The Famous Tomato Wars and the Pick of the Bushel Dog Show. Free admission.

Wooden Fishing Lure Craftsman Chris Morrison demonstrates his technique from 10am-4pm, July 18-20 and July 25-27, at the Arrowcraft Shop (576 Parkway, Gatlinburg). Free. Call 436-4604 for more info.

Jazz & Funk Night Ijams Nature Center's summer concert series continues on July 19, 6-9:30pm. Food by Back Yard Burgers, beer from Calhoun's, ice cream from Marble Slab and music by the Mitch Rutman Group. $6 members, $7.50 for non-members, free for children under 12. Call 577-4717, ext. 11 for info.

Ride to Survive Rock 'n' Ribs will be held 5-11pm, July 19, at the World's Fair Park. Big Gun, The Razell Brothers and Brother 2 Brother Band will perform. Proceeds benefit Scleroderma Foundation. Tickets are $10, available from Tickets Unlimited. For info, call 587-0263 or email [email protected].

Third Saturday Art Walk will be held 2-7pm, July 19, in downtown Tellico Plains. Music by the Dowden Sisters, kids activities, artist demonstration, gallery opening. Free. for more info, call Geri Forkner at 261-5168.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day will be celebrated at 2pm, July 20, at Volunteer Landing. Ice cream vendors, adoptable animals, mayoral candidates, ice sculpting and discount admissions to Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Three Rivers Rambler.

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts Art Auction will be held July 24 at the school's Gatlinburg campus (556 Parkway). Items include jewelry, prints, paintings, photographs, pottery and works in wood. Reception and silent auction begins at 6:30pm, live auction starts at 7:30pm. Free admission. Call 436-5860 for more info.

13th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Events will begin with Spirit of the ADA Awards breakfast, 8am, July 25 at the Marriott, $10; Walk & Roll to the City County Building, 9:45am; Rally in the Main Assembly Room, 11am, with mayoral candidates Bill Haslam and Madeline Rogero, plus Carole Westlake of the Tennessee Disability Coalition. To pre-register for breakfast or get more info, call 637-3666.

Mayoral Debate will be held July 29, 7pm, at the historic Bijou Theater Center, moderated by WATE 6 news anchor Gene Patterson. Questions will be taken from the audience. Televised live on WATE 6.

Three Rivers Rambler takes trips at 2 and 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays from the riverfront off Neyland Drive. Fares vary. Call 524-9411 for info or reservations.

"Playing Possum" Traveling Art Exhibition is on display thru July 31 at the Johnson City Area Arts Council Gallery. Multimedia works by various artists. For more info, call the gallery at (423) 928-8229 or email [email protected].

Shindig on the Green is held Saturdays at 7pm in Asheville, NC, at the City/County Plaza. Musicians, dancers, jam sessions, storytellers, string bands celebrate the region's culture. Free. For more info, call (828) 258-6101 ext. 789 or www.folkheritage.org.

Food Drive for Needy Kids Make a non-perishable food donation to Second Harvest at the Tomato Head on Mondays. For info call 521-0000.

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 Aug. 8: Summer Faculty Invitational & selections from the permanent collection.

Art and Antiques Gallery Green Victorian House at the World's Fair Park (525-7619) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5. Call 525-7619 for info. Thru July: Various works by area artists.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Aug. 17: Porcelain bead jewelry and digital paintings by Garry Taylor.

Back Room Gallery Walnut Bldg., 420 W. Church Ave. (522-8484) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm or by appointment. Thru July: Carousel animals created by Karen Manston's 7th & 8th grade students from St. Mary's Catholic School. Ongoing: Clay sculpture and pottery by Kelly Barrett and Trent Berning.

Belleza Salon and Spa 6209 Kingston Pk. (558-8424). Thru Sept. 30: "Postcards from Chilhowee Park," oil paintings of the historic 1911 exhibition of Richard Hayes.

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791). Mon-Thurs: 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat: 10am-5:30pm.

Borders Cafe Espresso Gallery 202 Morrell Road, (769-4084). Mon.-Sat.: 9am-11pm, Sun.: 9am-9pm. Thru Aug.: UT instructors Lee Marchalonis, Emily Lambertsen & select work from their students.

Clear Vision Window Gallery 517 Union Street. (455-4ART) Always visible for pedestrian viewing. Thru Aug. 8: "The One Ton Show," w/ photos of artists working in 2000 lbs of TN marble.

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 W. Outer Drive (482-1074) Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.11am-4pm. Thru Aug. 31: Bronze sculptures by Vermont-based artist Susan Read Cronin.

The Corner Gallery 144 Randolph Rd.,Grove Center, Oak Ridge. (483-3872) Tues. - Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5. Thru July: New block prints by Eun-Sook Kim, Hugh Bailey, Jane Batch, Coral Juras.

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

Elation 24 Market Square (329-8868) Call for hours.

Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture 1715 Volunteer Blvd., University of Tennessee (974-3200) Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm. Thru Aug. 10: "Knoxville & Vicinity: Works from MFA Alumni." Opening reception: 2-4pm, Aug. 10.

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 Aug. 12: American Landscape: A Southern Journey, with Tennessee artists Dawn Whitelaw, Roger Brown, Brett Weaver and Pat Hopkins, plus paintings by Lorrie Lane of Alabama, Jack Clayton of South Carolina.

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square. (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 11am-5pm.

Knoxville Museum of Art 1050 World's Fair Park Dr. (525-6101) Tues.-Wed.:noon-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. noon-9pm; Sat.-Sun.: 11am-5pm. $5 adults, free for youth 17 and under. Free admission 5-8pm Tuesdays. Thru Aug. 3: Seldom Seen Abstract Works from the KMA Collection. Thru Aug. 10: Still Lifes, by Michiko Kon. Thru Aug. 31: W. Russell Briscoe. Permanent Exhibit: Martin Luther King, Jr. Thru Sept. 21: Designing a New Knoxville: The Work of Crandall Arambula.

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 Aug. 31: Hats and Headdresses: Adornment of the Head From Around the World.

Mother Earth Oils & Herbs 119 S. Central St., in the Old City. (637-2800) Tues.-Fri. 2-9pm, Sat. 12-9pm. Thru Aug.: Pseudopots pottery and works by Karen Briggs.

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

New City Merchants 109 S. Broadway (544-1622) Mon.-Sat. 11am.-4pm. Thru July 24: Artifacts and contemporary works of art from Africa.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11:30am-5pm and by appointment. Ongoing: Hand-woven clothing by Judi Gasten and small media waxworks by Joyce Gralak.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thurs. 8am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am. Thru July: Paintings by Holly Briggs.

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 the engraved glass art of Janet Vancil.

Tenn. Valley Universalist Unitarian Church 2931 Kingston Pk. (983-5266) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm. Thru Aug. 29: mixed watermedia works by Donna Johnson, and architectural color photos by J. William Rudd. Opening reception: July 18, 6-8pm.

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.

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) Tues.-Sat.: 10am-6pm. Thru July: A retrospective exhibit honoring Oak Ridge painter Helen Guyman. Opening Aug. 1: Pastels by Fran Thie and woodworks by Dick Busey. For info call 483-6540.

Walters State Community College Art Gallery in library, Morristown. (587-3087) Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8:15pm, Fri. 8am-4:15pm.

Yee-Haw Industries Back 40 Gallery 413 S. Gay St. (522-1812) Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm. Thru July 20: Trading Visions, a streetside installation by Melody Reeves & Annette Bongers.

The Southern Literature Book Group will discuss William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom at 6:30pm, July 22, at Borders. Call Steve Seay 690-7499 for more info.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups and Events at Barnes & Noble: Call for info, 670-0773.

Step Off the Edge, See If You Fly Live music, spoken word and other madness from Kari Hoffman, Nikki Hamblin, James Molchan, Rip Lydick and Jim Clark. 9pm, July 19, at Java Old City.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Fridays, 6pm at the Candy Factory; Wednesdays, 9pm at 11th St. Cafe; For more info email [email protected].

Women Out Loud: Open mic for women is held at Eve's (282-1201) at 8:30pm on the first Saturday of the month (except for July, when it will be July 12), and at New Beginning's (282-4446) at 8:30pm every third Thursday.

AUDITIONS

Open Auditions for Rock Band will be held July 17, 7-9:30pm, at Conga's. Bass players and guitarists needed. Country and R&B artists encouraged to try out. For info, call Mickey at 368-2751 or email [email protected].

Tennessee Senior Games Seeks Volunteers for the state championships July 25-31 in Clarksville, Tenn. For info, call Mary Thompson at 423-752-7694.

Auditions for The WordPlayers Production of God's Trombones will be held 2-4pm, July 27, and 7-9pm, July 28, at the Carousel Theatre on the UT campus. Actors should be prepared to sing a spiritual acappella. Especially seeking African-American actor/singers. Show will tour Sept.-Nov. Actors paid per performance. For info, call 531-2490 or email [email protected].

Upstairs Gallery is accepting applications for membership. Deadline is Aug. 10. Call 483-2001 or 483-6540 for info.

Tennessee Valley Fair Regional Youth Talent Contest is accepting applications for the Sept. 10 event. First place receives $1,000, and all winners get eight-hour recording sessions and CDs from Big Mama's Recording Studio. Contestants must be 13-21. Call 215-1471 for more info.

A1LabArts seeks artists for Fall 2003 Exhibition, Sept. 5-30 at KMA Studios in the Candy Factory. Current A1LabArts members invited to create artwork related to the "Destinations" theme. Non-members can join for $25. Deadline is Aug. 12. Call Alan Finch at 457-3464 for info.

OTHER

Tennessee Valley Fair seeks vendors for booth space at the Sept. 5-14 fair at Chilhowee Park. Call the Fair office at 215-1471 or email [email protected] for applications.

Community Action Committee (CAC) Community Leadership Class seeks applicants. Current and emerging leaders from low and moderate income groups will be chosen to participate in the program which strives to strengthen leadership at the grassroots level. Deadline is Aug. 1. To apply, call 546-3500.

Knoxville Association of Women Executives Scholarship seeks applicants. Must be female, have completed at least one semester at a four-year accredited college and be currently enrolled. For other requirements and info, call Barbara Parsons at 539-2214. Deadline is Sept. 1.

Dora the Explorer performs 7pm, July 15, and 10:30am, 3:30pm, 7pm, July 16, at the Knoxville Auditorium. Prices are $26 and $18, with a discount for parties of 10 or more. Tickets available at the box office or by calling 656-4444.

Kindermusik w/ Princess Eady Interactive & educational activities for children under 7. Borders, July 18, 11am & 7pm. Free. Call 769-4084 for info.

Free Family Fun Day features origami, Japanse printing, photo art, fish skeletons from Ripley's Aquarium, karate demonstrations and more. 11am-3pm, July 19, Knoxville Museum of Art. Call 525-6101 for more info.

South Knoxville AYSO Soccer Sign-Ups will be held 10am to 2pm July 19 and 26 at Meridian Baptist Church on Chapman Hwy. for ages 4 1/2 to 19 years old. Early registration fee: $35 for first two children, $20 for each additional; Regular fee: $50 per player after July 31. For more info, call Rosanne at 573-5694.

Bee Bilingual Spanish classes for kids. Borders, July 19, 1pm. Call 769-4084 for more info.

Take a Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine Thru Aug. 3 in Dillsboro, NC. Thomas departs Great Smoky Mountains Railroad every 45 minutes between 9:15am and 4pm daily. Tickets are $14. Get advanced tickets by calling 1 (800) 872-4681

KMA Summer Camps for Toddlers are week-long camps designed to introduce 3-4 year-olds to art. Camps held 9am to noon, thru July. Cost is $70 for KMA members, $75 for non-members. To register, call Rosalind Martin at 525-6101, ext. 226.

KMA Summer Camps for Young People continue through the summer with camps dedicated to drawing, TV production, painting and digital photography. Camps designed for ages 5-8, 9-11 and 12-15. Cost is $165 for KMA members, $175 for non-members. Call 525-6101, ext. 226 for more info.

Horse Mountain Farm's Riding Camp 2003 Kids learn basic horsemanship in half-day camps, for 7-year-olds and above. Camps are Mon.-Fri., 8am-noon, thru the summer. Call for classes and info, 687-8159.

Pellissippi State Summer Camps For six-year-olds up through teenagers, classes in sports, juggling, acting, and much more. Call 539-7167 for info.

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

Recycling Workshop will teach you how to reduce waste in your home. July 17, 7pm, Ijams Nature Center. Free. Call 577-4717, ext. 11 to reserve your place in the class.

Contractor License Course for Homebuilders & Remodelers will be held July 18-20 in the Goins Blg. Auditorium at Pellissippi State's Hardin Valley campus. Class covers building codes, laws, job site safety and more. Cost is $295, which includes meals and course materials. For more info, call 539-7167.

Practice Test for CPS & CAP Exams will be held 9am-3pm, July 19, at Pellissippi State for administrative professionals. Cost of $10 includes lunch. To register, call Patsy Williams at [email protected] or

425-5190.

Tai Chi Open House will introduce you to the ancient form of exercise and meditation. July 21, 6pm, Candy Factory. Beginner classes begin July 28, 6pm. For info, call the Taoist Tai Chi Society at 577-1665 or www.taoist.org.

Find Inner Peace as Dr. Marshall Zaslove, board certified psychiatrist and author, leads a workshop on meditation at Borders Books, July 26, 7pm. Free. Call 769-4084 for more info.

Immersion Sessions for Beginning Rowers will be held July 26-27, on the river near downtown Knoxville. Sessions coached by members of the Knoxville Rowing Association. Cost is $100. To register or get info, call 633-9214 or email [email protected]. Future sessions will be held in Sept. and Nov.

Learn to Draw Artist w/ Scottish MFA offers classes in North K'ville studio. Course will amaze beginners, give focus to those needing a jumpstart. Classes start soon. Spaces still available. Call 637-0047 afternoon, 946-4249 evening.

Joy of Painting Learn to paint happy trees in the Bob Ross method, also acrylic and traditional oil painting. Call 560-1496 for schedule.

Career Workshops are offered by Tennessee Career Centers. Work on your resume, cover letters, interviewing skills, professional dress, and more. For more info, call Knoxville Area Career Center at 522-8322 or www.knxcareers.org.

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center offers classes in pottery, painting, yoga, jazz dance and more. To register, call 523-1401.

Classes at Beadazzled teach stone-cutting, beading, cross-making, wire wrap, watch making, wire bending, etc. Thurs. 6-8pm. $15-$20 per person. Visit the store for info, 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.

Beginning Tai Chi class offered 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 workshops for pre-teens to young adults. For information call Valerie Eiler, 691-7211.

Belly Dance Classes taught by Alexis Smith. 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 & Meditation 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.

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, tai chi, aquatic 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 in the World's Fair Park Art District in the peach Victorian House.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Stress Reduction Workshop will help individuals and businesses design stress reduction programs, led by author Michael Lee Wright. 2-3:30pm, July 19, Aug. 9 & 23, at the Candy Factory, second floor board room. Call 310-8331 for more info.

GLBT Affirming Counseling Group For meeting dates and times, call 936-1619 or email [email protected].

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group for pre- and post-op patients, meets 6-8pm on the second Thurs. of every month at City Hall at Knoxville Center. For more info, call Becky Johnson at 525-5897.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Knoxville offers a free course for famililies/friends of mentally ill persons, starting July 31, meeting for eight Thursdays at Peninsula Outpatient Center. NAMI also offers free support groups for parents of mentally ill children and people with OCD. Call 602-7807 for specific meeting locations and times.

Visions for Tomorrow is a support group for parents of children and teens with mental illness. Group meets 7pm every third Thursday. Call 602-7807 for info.

Mental Health Association of East Tennessee will start a new support group for children ages 8-12 with a family member who has a mental illness. Call Alice Brown at 584-9125 for more info.

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

Circle of Love meets at 7pm Tuesdays for women recovering from co-dependency. Step-study and topic meeting. Sacred Heart Cathedral. Contact www.codependents.org for more info.

New Heart Society of East TN is open to individuals who have had, or are waiting, an organ transplant. Group meets 6:30pm the last Tuesday of the month at Barnhill's Buffet. Call Gary or Sandy at 992-6597 for more 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.

Celebrate Recovery Knoxville is a Christ-centered support group for all of life's difficulties. Meets every Wed., 6:30pm, and Sun. 5pm at the Grace Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Call for info, 691-8886 or visit www.gracebc.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics for those who grew up in dysfunctional homes, meets 7:30-9:30pm, Tuesdays at Park 40 Club (9217 Park West Blvd.), and Thursdays at Church of the Good Samaritan (425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd). 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 and educational courses for families/friends of mentally ill persons. A free educational course starts July 31, and meets eight consecutive Thursdays at Peninsula Lighthouse (6800 Baum Drive). Call to inquire and to pre-register, 602-7807.

The Sexual Assault Crisis Ctr. offers several support groups meeting regularly. Call for class offerings and schedules, 558-9040.

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.

American Cancer Society offers many support groups in Knox, Blount, Anderson and Sevier Cos. including CancerNET, Man to Man, Nu-VOICE Club, and Look Good...Feel Better. For more info call 1-800-ACS-2345.

OTHER

Smoky Mtn. Parrot Heads meet to share their love of Jimmy Buffett at 7pm, July 18. at Pelancho's (1516 Downtown West Blvd.) Tall Paul will perform. Call Joe at 693-3128 for more info.

Rationalists of East Tennessee meets July 20, 10:30am, at the Candy Factory. Dr. David Tandy, head of UT's Classics dept., will lead a discussion on the origins of Christianity. For more info, call 539-3006 or visit www.rationalists.org.

Amnesty International meets July 20, 2pm, at the Church of the Good Samaritan (425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd.) Call 310-0707 or [email protected] for info.

Community Volleyball at Westwood Apartments on Middlebrook Pike at 7pm every Tues., Fri. & Sun. Call David Leon at 691-1114 for more info.

Great Smoky Mountain Chapter of the Ass'n of Fundraising Professionals meets at the Faculty Club, first Wed. of the month.�Meetings are scheduled for Sept. and Nov. For info, contact Susan Contente at 541-6688, ext. 1236.

Speechmasters, a Toastmasters club for people interested in improving their speaking, listening and leadership skills, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at Ryan's Family Steakhouse (9645 Kingston Pk.) For info, call 541-6530.

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

E. TN. Computer Society meets the second Thursday of each mo., 7pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints behind West Town Mall. For info, visit etcs.org.

Knoxville Association of Women Executives (KAWE) meets every second Thursday of the month at 11:30am at the Orangery. Call 539-2214 for more info.

American Business Women's Ass'n Express Network meets every second Wednesday of the month. Call 966-8205 for more info.

HAPPEN is a non-profit corporation formed to rescue animals from shelters and train them as service animals. Group meets 6pm every Wednesday at Solutions on Magnolia Ave. For more info, call Cynthia at 386-1657.

Tennessee Animal Rights Alliance (TARA) meets every first and third Thursday of the month, 6:30-8pm, at Laurel High School.

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

K'ville Musicians Ass'n presents music and dancing Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, at the North K'ville Rec. Ctr. Performances are free and open to all. Call for info, 524-1897.

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.

Knox Dating Club for single adults 25-59, meets monthly at Giant Panda restaurant. Spend five minutes one-on-one with up to eight singles per night. Must pre-register to attend. Call 470-0934 or email [email protected].

Film Discussion Group Meets third Wednesdays at the cafe in Borders, 7pm. For info, visit www.geocities.com/knoxfilmforum.

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.

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].

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.

Christian Songwriters in the Round meets July 18, 7pm, at the Gift Garden & Cafe in Maryville. Published songwriter John Condrone hosts. For more info, call Condrone at 983-4680 or go to www.johncondrone.com.

Susan Ford will speak July 20, 11am, at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.

Hillbilly Gospel Singing will be held July 26, 7pm, at Friendly Chapel Baptist Church in South Knoxville. Everyone welcome.

GAP (Graduates And Professionals) Group hosts a community-wide dinner and program at 6:30pm the first Monday of each month at Cokesbury Center (9908 Kingston Pike). Dinner is $6; program is free. For more info, call 693-0353.

Young Professionals for Christ a Bible study group for Christian singles, meets 7:30pm Tuesdays at New City Cafe in the Old City. Non-denominational, all ages. Call 850-0644 for more info.

First Baptist Concord offers confidential ministry to people suffering life difficulties. Care givers have been trained by the Stephen Ministries program. To contact the Stephen Ministry, call 218-5591 or the church office at 966-9791.

Celebrate Recovery Knoxville is a Christ-centered support group for all of life's difficulties. Meets every Wed., 6:30pm, and Sun. 5pm at the Grace Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Call for info, 691-8886 or visit www.gracebc.com.

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

Xtremesingles is a non-denominational Christian organization for the active, adventurous, or outdoor oriented singles. Events are each week. For more info, visit Xtremesingles.org.

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.