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+.

Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria 200 E. Jackson (521-0092) Wed: Behind the Barn music series, simulcast on WDVX 89.9 FM, 9pm. $2.

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.

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.

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

Cotton-Eyed Joe 11220 Outlet Drive (675-4563) Mon.: Family night, free dance lessons; Tues.: Men's night out; Wed.: Buck night; Thurs.: Ladies night; Fri. & Sat.: Hot-cool country dance.

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 will open Aug. 1 in the former location of Cinema Grille 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) 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.

Palace Theater 113 W. Broadway, Maryville (983-3330) Thurs.: Live music, 6-8pm. Free.

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

Smokey's Sports Pub & Grill 2613 W. Adair. (686-0600) Mon.-Sat.: restaurant employee appreciation, 7pm-2am. Wed. & Thurs.: Bike night, no cover. Fri.: Bluestone w/ guests, 9:30pm-1:30am.

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, 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 Read the review on page 24. At the Laurel Theatre, 8pm, July 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 (and surprisingly funny) family drama. 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. 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.

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 begins 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. To pre-register for breakfast or get more info, call 637-3666.

Grainger County Tomato Festival will be held July 25-27 at Rutledge Middle School. Event features softball tournament, art & 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.

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

Townsend Indian Festival will be held July 26, 9am-4:30pm, at the Townsend Visitors Center. Traditional music, dancing, storytelling, classes in pottery, basket weaving, stone carving and the Cherokee language. Classes range in price from $8-$40. Call 448-6134 to register. Admission to the festival is free.

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.

Genealogist & Author Dr. George K. Schweitzer will moderate a panel discussion of a trip to Ireland and Scotland taken by 40 members of the East Tennessee Historical Society, July 30, noon, at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown. Bring your own lunch, soft drinks available. Call 215-8824 for more info.

Circulation Day will be held Aug. 2, 10am-4pm, at Unity Church of Knoxville, 837 Kingston Pk. Like a garage sale, but free for families who need clothing, toys, housewares, furniture and other items.

Historic Rugby's 37th Village Pilgrimage is Aug. 2-3. Cricket games, tours of 25 historic buildings and homes, traditional dances and arts. Per-day admission is $10 adults, $4 students K-12. For info, call 1-888-214-3400.

Cumberland Plateau Healing Herbs & Crafts Fair will be held Aug. 7-10, at Warner Herb Co. in Crossville, Tenn. Call 1-800-998-2131 for info or go to www.warnerherbs.com.

Canoe Trip will be conducted Aug. 9, 9-11am, from Ijams Nature Center. For ages 8 and up. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 non-members. Call 577-4717 to register.

Sixth Annual Volunteer Ministry Center 5K Run & Fun Walk will be held Aug. 9, 8am, at Calhoun's on the River. Registration is $15, includes breakfast and a T-shirt. For registration forms, call Bethann DeGrow at 215-8806.

Feast With the Beasts will be held Aug. 16, 7-11pm, at the Knoxville Zoo. $50 adv./$60 day of event. Zoo members get $5 discount. Call 637-5331, ext. 300 for info.

The Knoxville Zoo presents Bird Shows and other special programs that give zoo visitors a better understanding of animals and their lives. Thru Labor Day. Call 637-5331 for more info.

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.

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.

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop 2716 Andersonville Hwy., Norris (494-9854) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun.1-5pm. Thru July: Pottery by Karen Briggs.

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. July 29 thru Aug. 31: Past & present works by Gallery members. Reception: Aug. 1, 5:30-8pm. 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.

Bliss (formerly Elation) 24 Market Square (329-8868) Mon.-Thurs.: 10am-6pm, Fri.: 10-9, Sat. 11am-4pm. Ongoing: works by Chris McAdoo, Stacey Fletcher and Charlotte Tolley.

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.

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. Thru Aug. 1: Jazz art portraits, including the faces of Donald Brown, Wendel Werner and Cheryl Renee.

University of Tenn. College of Law Cumberland Ave. (974-9252) Call for hours. Thru July 31: 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.

Best-selling Author Suzanne Brockmann will sign Gone Too Far on July 27, 4:30-6pm, at B. Dalton Bookseller in West Town Mall.

Bruce Spangler will sign The Gospel According to John Bill Bob Mark on July 28, 6-7pm, at B. Dalton Bookseller in West Town Mall.

Laura Underwood will sign Ard Magister on July 29, 6-7pm, at B. Dalton Bookseller in West Town Mall.

Hallerin Hill will sign Seven Pillars of Wisdom and Jeff Williamson will sign Feeling Tall on July 30, 6-7:30pm, at B. Dalton Bookseller in West Town Mall.

Sam Venable signs You Gotta Laugh to Keep From Cryin' at 4pm, Aug. 2, at Borders.

Knoxville Writers Group hosts writers that speak and read from their work every fourth Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm, at the University Center on the UT campus. Call Ruth Githens at 922-6346 for info.

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

Applications for Arts Builds Communities Grants are being accepted at the Arts & Cultural Alliance thru July 31. Arts groups who didn't receive a letter in early July, or need more info, can call the Alliance at 523-7543.

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 Sept. 10 event. Call 215-1471 for more 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.

AYSO Soccer Sign-Ups will be held 10am to 2pm, July 26, at Meridian Baptist Church on Chapman Hwy. for ages 4 1/2 to 19 years old living in South Knoxville. Players in North Knoxville, Fountain City and Halls can register 10am-2pm, July 26, at Central High School. 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.

Pre-Ballet Classes for ages 4-6 begin Aug. 5 at the Candy Factory. Susan Potter teaches the six-week class meeting 3:45-4:30pm Tuesdays. Cost is $39. Call 523-1401 to register.

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

Etiquette Camp for children and teens will be held 10:45am-12:15pm, July 28 &29 at Pellissippi State Technical Community College. Call 539-7167 to sign up.

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, call 633-9214 or email [email protected]. Future sessions held in Sept. and Nov.

Tai Chi classes for beginners start July 28, 6pm, at the Candy Factory. For info, call the Taoist Tai Chi Society at 577-1665 or www.taoist.org.

Dulcimer Workshops will be held Aug. 2, 9am, at Church of the Good Shepherd, 5337 Jacksboro Pike. Concert by mountain and hammered dulcimer instructor Bill Taylor at 3:30pm. Call 483-1121 or 494-0763 to register or get more info.

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.

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 At the Yoga Room, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. $10 per person/$5 for students. Call for info, 579-4942.

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation at Laurel High 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 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.

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

Knoxville Mothers Center is a support group for mothers dealing with the isolation and overwhelming responsibilities of motherhood. Meetings are every Monday, 9:30-11am, at Fountain City United Methodist Church. For info, see www.korrnet.org/kmc.

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.

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

Support Group for People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder meets 6pm, every second and fourth Mondays at Lakeshore Park. Call 602-7807 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. 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

Reception for City Council Candidate Marilyn Roddy will be held July 24, 5-7pm, at the offices of Grieve Associates Architects.

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

Toastmasters Club 802 meets every Monday, 6:30pm, in Room 216 of Central Baptist Church. For info, call Denny LeSage at 966-0431.

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.

Praise and Worship will be held July 25, 7pm, near UT. Call 521-0633 for more info.

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

Vacation Bible School Rancho Roundup will be held July 27-31, at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Ave. Pike. Light supper at 5:30pm, lessons, crafts and music for pre-schoolers thru six-graders at 6:30pm. Everyone's invited.

Chant for World Peace with SGI Nichiren Buddhists on Aug. 3, 10am, at the conference room at the Best Western Hotel off Lovell Road. Chanting is free.

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.