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.: Karaoke w/ Rachael; 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 opens Aug. 1 at 315 Mohican St. (766-0767)

Fiction 125 E. Jackson. (329.00FX) 18+. Full bar and boasting K'ville's largest VIProom. 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 (522-3221). Thurs.-Sat. nights: Open back patio, bands on the roof & movies projected on the back wall.

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656) Thurs. & Sat.: DJAlfred, 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.: DJBlack. Sun.:Half-price drinks for fellas.

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

Dark of the Moon Barbara Allen falls for the Witch Boy in this classic mountain tale presented by the Sevier County Theatre Guild. At Sevierville Civic Center, Aug. 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8pm, and Aug. 10 & 17 at 3pm. Tickets are $8 adv./$10 at the door. For reservations, call 428-9067.

Ballroom Dance At Generations Dance Studio, 8-11pm, Aug. 16. $5 singles, $8 couples. Call 454-6566 for info.

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.

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

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, thru Aug. 10. 8pm, Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sundays. For tickets, call (423) 586-9260.

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.

Cherokee Heritage Days take place Aug. 1, 9:30am-3:30pm, and Aug. 2, 10am-4pm, at James White Fort. Authentic demonstrations of Cherokee skills such as tomahawk-throwing, dancing, drumming, cooking, storytelling, etc. Genealogy courses offered Aug. 2 for $10 free. Admission is $3 on Fri., $4 Sat. For info or reservations, call 525-6514.

Circulation Day will be held Aug. 2, 10am-4pm, at Unity Church of Knoxville, 8373 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.

Listen to the Frogs and learn what they're saying, Aug. 7, 6:30pm, at the Cedar Bluff branch library. Lyn Bales of Ijams NatureCenter will speak. Free.

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.

Davy Crockett's Birthday is a reason to celebrate Aug. 9, 10am-1pm, at the East Tenn. History Center (600 Market Street). Live music, craft demonstrations, storytelling & cake. Free. Call 215-8824 for more info.

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.

Living History Weekend will be held Aug. 9 & 10 at Fort Loudoun State Historic Area. Musket drills, cannon firings, blacksmithing, etc. Hours are 10am-5pm on Sat., 10am-2pm Sun. Free. For more info, call (423) 884-6217.

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.

Twin Oaks Community 20th Annual Women's Gathering will be held Aug. 22-24, in Louisa, Va. Camping, music, workshops, drumming, sweat lodge, etc. Cooperative childcare provided. For info, call (540) 894-5126 or www.twinoaks.org.

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

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 Energy300 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.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860)Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. Thru Aug. 8: Summer Faculty Invitational & selections from the permanent collection.

Art and Antiques GalleryGreen Victorian House at the World's Fair Park (525-7619)Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, 4th fl., World's Fair Park. (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Aug. 31: 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. Ongoing: Clay sculpture and pottery by Kelly Barrett and Trent Berning.

Belleza Salon and Spa6209 Kingston Pk. (558-8424). Thru Sept. 30:"Postcards from Chilhowee Park,"oil paintings of the historic 1911 exhibition of Richard Hayes.

Bennett Galleries5308 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 TNmarble.

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.

Corner Gallery 144 Randolph Rd., Grove Center, Oak Ridge. (483-3872) Tues. - Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5. Closed Aug. Re-opening Sept. in new location.

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 Architecture1715 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: Abstract Works from the KMACollection. 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.: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Upstairs Gallery Oak Ridge Mall near Proffitts. (483-2001) Tues.-Sat.: 10am-6pm. Opening Aug. 1: Pastels by Fran Thie and woodworks by Dick Busey.

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.

Open Mic w/ City Council Candidate Norris Dryer will be held Aug. 1, 6-8:30pm, at Mountain Laurel Gallery, 4th floor Candy Factory. Call 544-7100 for more info.

Patricia Paris signs The Spiritual Side of Sarah, Aug. 2, 1-3pm, at Waldenbooks in Knoxville Center, from 4-6pm at Hastings Books in Maryville, and Aug. 3, 2-4pm, at B. Dalton Bookseller in West Town Mall.

Seymour Author Nancy Twigg signs Celebrate Simply: Your Guide to Simpler More Meaningful Holidays and Special Occasions, Aug. 2, 2pm, at Barnes & Noble.

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

Amelia Townsend signs Keepsakes for the Heart, Aug. 3, 2pm, at Barnes &Noble.

Michael Knight will read Aug. 7, 7pm, at the monthly meeting of the Knoxville Writers' Guild at the Laurel Theater. $1 donation requested at the meeting. Visit www.knoxvillewritersguild.org for more info.

Joe Guy signs Indian Summer: The Siege and Fall of Fort Loudoun, Aug. 9, at Ft. Loudoun State Historic Area during their Garrison Weekend. Light refreshments served. Call (423) 884-6217 for more info.

Women's Book Club meets to discuss The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown, Aug. 11, 7pm, at Borders Cafe.

Knoxville Writers Group hosts writers to 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, 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, and at New Beginning's (282-4446) at 8:30pm every third Thursday.

AUDITIONS

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.

A1LabArts seeks artists for Fall 2003 Exhibition, Sept. 5-30 at KMA Studios in the Candy Factory. Deadline is Aug. 12. Call Alan Finch at 457-3464 for info.

OTHER

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop seeks crafters to show and sell their work in Norris. Bring three samples of work to the shop before noon Aug. 14. $25 jury fee, $20 of which will go toward member fees if accepted. Call 494-9854 for more info.

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.

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.

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.

Sign-ups for the Diadora Impact Falcons co-ed soccer league for ages 4-10 in Ball Camp/Karns. $40 for 12-week season, $20 for jersey. Register Aug. 4-8, 6-8pm, at Watt Road fields or call 938-4935 or [email protected]. Spots also available on Diadora Impact U17 and U14 competitive teams and for U9 boys in the Soccer Academy. Call 936-4672 or www.diadoraimpact.com

Loudon County AYSO Sign-Ups for ages 4 1/2 to 19 years old. Early registration thru Aug. 15: $30, plus uniform fees. Regular fee:$35, thru Aug. 22. For info, call 988-KICK or www.ayso325.org.

First Day Festival 2003 for Knox County school children and their parents, will be Aug. 12, 1-5pm, at Knoxville Expo Center. County Mayor Mike Ragsdale hosts the event with games, activities. Free. For more info, call Tracy McBroom at 637-8668.

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.

Zen &Yoga Retreat with Teijo Munnich and Eric Evers, will be Aug. 9, 9:30am-5pm, Westside Unitarian Universalist Church (616 Fretz Rd.). $20, plus dana offering for teachers. Call Barbara Roberts at 688-4093 or [email protected].

Garden Ornamentation Workshop will be held Aug. 9, 9:30-11:30am, at Greenhouse 11 classroom on UT's Ag. campus. Fee is $15 for Friends of the Garden members, $17 for non-members. Bring 10-inch terracotta pot and 12-inch saucer. Register by Aug. 4 by calling 525-4555.

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 meet Thursdays. Visit the store for info, or call 237-5149.

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

Beginning Tai Chi class offered Saturdays, 9-10:30am, Tenn. Valley Unitarian-Universalist Church. Classes also 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 taught by Alexis Smith. Tuesdays, Intermediate at 5:45pm, Beginners IIat 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 494-9854.

Meditation Classes w/ Dr. Vidya Anderson Beginning small group and advanced individual instruction. Call American Meditation Society at 573-9142 for info.

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, Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30pm. Tuesdays at the Unitarian Church, Oak Ridge, 6:30pm. By donation. Call 524-1091 for info.

Hatha Yoga w/ Prasad Hutter Call 300-8125 for info.

Gentle Healing Yoga &Meditation Mondays, 7pm, Thursdays, 11am, at St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway. $8/class, all levels welcome. Call ahead for childcare. Call HBK at 579-1932 for info.

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.

Classes at Well By Nature taught by independent practitioners, include feldenkrais, fluid moves, Pilates, tai chi, aquatic yoga, belly dancing and healthy cooking. Call 584-3864.

The Glass Bazaar offers several cooking classes each week. Costs range from $20-$45 per class. Call 584-9072 for info.

Tennessee Small Business Development Center in Oak Ridge offers free pre-business planning workshops Tuesdays, 10am-12pm at 1020 Commerce Park Drive. 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 each month. Call 633-5122 for info.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Knoxville Mothers Center is a non-profit, non-denominational support group for mothers dealing with the isolation and overwhelming responsibilities of motherhood. Meetings are every Monday starting Aug. 4, 9:30-11am, at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Trained facilitators lead groups, childcare provided. Dues: $50 per quarter. 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

Knoxville Pipe Club will host famed Danish pipe carver Tonni Nielsen, July 31, 6:30pm, at the Old City Grille. For info, call 637-7565 or go to www.knoxareapipesmokers.org or

Jackson Depot Advisory Committee meets Aug. 1, 9am, at the KCDCmain office training room.

Rationalists of East Tennessee will hold a philosophy roundtable on the causes and possible results of anti-American sentiments on Aug. 3, 10:30am, at the Candy Factory. For info, call 539-3006 or visit rationalists.org.

Friendship Force of Knoxville will hold its International Dinner Aug. 5, 6:30pm, in the fellowship hall of Second Presbyterian Church. For info, call Grant Stradley, 482-3365.

Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets Aug. 14, 7pm, at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Norris. Charlie Saylor, field ichthyologist with TVA, will speak. Public is invited.

Lost Texans & Friends Club meets Aug. 14, 7pm, at Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse (8207 Kingston Pk.) To make a reservation, call Kim at 983-1931.

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.

Knoxville Juggling Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 8-9pm, in Suite 1 of the Candy Factory. Free. Call 966-1945 for more 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 GLBTand questioning high school youth. Every first and third Saturday, 7-10:30pm, TNValley 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.

Vacation Bible School Rancho Roundup will conclude July 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.

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

Knoxville Day Women's Aglow Lighthouse will meet Aug. 5, 9:30am, at New Covenant Fellowship Church. Dottie Culberson will speak. Call Beth Bowman at 693-0806 for info.

The New Travelers Annual Gospel Celebration will be held Aug. 10, 3:30pm, at Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, 3800 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Performers include Rhapsody Dance Group, Kenny Springs, Blue Brothers and Unity, plus Happyland Singers.

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 GLBTCommunity. 3707 N. Broadway. Call for info, 688-5276.