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; Aug 21-24: Live Music photography by Mark Rodgers, reception Aug. 21, 10pm

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 315 Mohican Street (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.

4620 4620 Kingston Pike. (766-0994) 1st Monday: Knoxville Jazz Orchestra; Thurs.: Office party drink specials; Fri.: Reruns from the '70s (feat. Donald Brown, Mark Boling & Bob Knapp); Sat.: Silo Fulatang.

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)

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

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

Magnolia Cafe 2405 Magnolia Ave. (524-0500) Wed.: DJ MC 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. &Thurs.: Karaoke, 9pm. Fri. & Sat.: Live music.

Sassy Ann's 820 N. Fourth Ave. (525-5839) Wed.: Blues jam; Thurs.: Kirk Fleta; Fri. & Sat: Live music; Sun.: Experimental voodoo jam.

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.

Spinners Lounge Holiday Inn Select, 304 Cedar Bluff Rd. (693-1011) Wed., Fri. &Sat.: Dance and show w/ the Off Brothers, 8pm-12am.

The ThInQ Tank 106 S. Central (522-3221). Thurs.-Sat. nights: Live music inside, movies projected on the back patio.

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.

As You Like It Shakespeare in the Park comes downtown. At: Market Square, Aug. 15 thru 30, 7pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free. Call Tenn. Stage Company at 546-4280 for info or reservations.

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

Heaven Can Wait The comedy about a guy who dies and returns to Earth in the body of a rich man with a murderous wife. At: Theatre Central, 8pm, Thurs, Fri. Sat; 7pm, Sun. thru Aug. 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.

Friends Across the Mountains Telethon will be televised Aug. 14, 7-8pm, on WBIRTVChannel 10. Pledges help preserve & protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For info, call 453-2428 or grtsmoky@bellsouth.net.

Learn About Bats at Ijams Nature Center, Aug. 15, 8pm. $3 per person, free for Ijams members. To sign up, call 577-4717 ext. 11.

Ballroom Dance will be held Aug. 15, 8-11, at the Square Dance Center (828 Tulip Street). The David Correll Band will play. $10 non-members, $8 members, $5 students. Call 691-5453 for info.

Gatlinburg Heritage Festival begins Aug. 15, 10am-6pm daily, Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Call 436-0500 for more info.

Fifth Annual Goodwill Fire & Rescue Challenge will be held Aug. 16, at Chilhowee Park. Parade of fire engines starts at 8:15am, followed by competitions.

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.

Music In the Park will be held Aug. 16, 6-9:30pm, at Ijams Nature Center. Ska & reggae from Rudie & the Natti Love Joys. Beer, burgers & ice cream. $6 members, $7.50 non-members. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 for info.

Rural Preservation Party & Auction is Aug. 16, 3-8pm, at Kelmont Farm, Maryville. Live auction, music, kids activities, BBQ. Benefits Citizens Against the Pellissippi Parkway Extension. For info, call Susan Keller, 982-4267.

Renaissance Festival will be held Aug. 16-17, 23-24 & 30-31, 10am-6pm, at Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. Period garb, human chess match, music, sword fights, etc. Donations benefit the March of Dimes. Call 425-0717 for info.

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

Blues Cruise on the Star of Knoxville boards Aug. 17, 2:30pm, next to Calhoun's on the River. Nan Citty &Blues Voice performs. Call 525-7827 for reservations.

Lecture on Davy Crockett will be given Aug. 18, noon, at East Tenn. History Center. Manley Cobia Jr. speaks, and Crockett historian Joe Swann discusses the history of Crockett's first gun, on exhibit. Free. Call 215-8824 for info.

Mayoral Forum with Candidates Madeline Rogero and Bill Haslam will be held Aug. 18, 7-8:30pm, at Ijams Nature Center. Sponsored by League of Women Voters and Island Home Park Neighborhood Assoc. Call 577-4717 ext. 23.

Twilight Tour of UT Gardens will be held Aug. 19, 7pm. Free. Call 525-4555 for info.

Discover Life in America slide presentation on All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory being done in the Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park will be given by director Jeanie Hilten, Aug. 21, 7pm. at Blount County Public Library. Call 273-1408 for info.

Late Night Party Cruise on Star of Knoxville will feature The Copycats playing modern rock hits, Aug. 22, 10pm-12:30am. $15 before Aug. 19, $20 after. Call 525-7827 to reserve. 21+.

Big Basil Bonanza will be presented by Smoky Mtn. Herbal Society, Aug. 23, 10am-3pm, at the Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg. on the UT Ag. campus. Silent auction, door prizes, lectures & workshops, plus cooking by Chef Bruce Bogartz. Luncheon w/ vegetarian option for $6.50. Admission is $10. Call 691-7438 for info.

Canoe Trip will be conducted Aug. 23, 5-7pm, from Ijams Nature Center for ages 8 and up. $10 members, $15 non-members. Call 577-4717.

Gyrlgroove's Womyn's "Art in August" Dance will be Aug. 23, 8:30pm-1am, at Generations Dance Studio. $7. BYOB. 18+. Women only. Artists interested in showing their work, call Kat, 454-7972.

Baptist Health Symposium will be held Aug. 23, 7am-5pm, at Rothchild Catering. Health screenings, physician seminars, lecture by chef Kathleen Daelemans, entertainment by Karen Taylor-Good. $15. Call 632-5677 for info.

Frozen Head State Park & Natural Area Heritage Day Festival will be Aug. 23, 11am-6pm, in Wartburg. Crafts, art, music, food. Call (423) 346-3318.

Tribute to Fiddler Charlie Bowman will be held Aug. 24, 3pm, large assembly room, City-County Bldg. Bob Cox will speak and four Bowman nephews will perform music & comedy. Free. Call East Tenn. Historical Society at 215-8824 for info.

Mayoral Candidate Forum on Business will be held Aug. 27, 5:30-7pm, Knoxville Museum of Art. Register at www.knoxvillechamber.com or call 637-4550. Submit pertinent questions to partnership@kacp.com.

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 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.

Arrowcraft Shop 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-4604) Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm. Aug. 16-17: Rick Long, bowed psaltery. Aug. 22-23: Dory Brown, jewelry.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860)Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm.

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. 17: Works by Garry Taylor. Aug. 19-Sept. 14: Ruth Koh, painting; Leilla White's beveled glass furniture. Thru Aug. 31: Works by Gallery members.

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.

Barley's Taproom Pizzeria 200 E. Jackson (521-0092) Aug. 21-24: Live music photography by Mark Rodgers. Reception: Aug. 21, 10pm.

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.

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 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. Aug. 18-Sept. 15: Prints from Teaberry Press

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. Aug. 15 thru Sept. 30: Robin Surber, Christopher Terry &Jean Hess.

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. 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. Sept. 4 & 5: Aboriginal art from the Mbantua Gallery of Alice Springs, Australia.

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.

Twisted Vessel 3335 Old Mill Street, Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Mon. 10am-4pm; Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm. Thru Sept. 15: Functional dinnerware by Lukens.

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. Thru Aug. 31: Paintings by Jane Furney 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.

Morning Readers Book Club meets Aug. 14, 10am, at Barnes &Noble to discuss The Dream of Scipio by Iain Pears. Call 670-0773.

Manley Cobia signs Journey into the Land of Trials, Aug. 15, 7pm, at Borders. Call 769-4084.

Beverly Pangle Scott signs Thank You, Sister! Aug. 16, 2pm, at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-0773.

Don Williams & Other Local Writers sign and read from the 2003 New Millennium Writings Anthology, Aug. 17, 2pm, at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-0773.

Re-Viewing Religion Book Group meets to discuss Riding the Ox Home by John Loori and Conrad Marchaj, Aug. 18, 6:30pm, at Barnes & Noble. Call 670-0773.

Author of Earthly Good Martha Sterne will speak Aug. 25, 12pm, at Blount County Public Library. Free. Call 273-1408.

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.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Fridays, 6pm, Candy Factory; Wednesdays, 9pm at 11th St. Cafe. For more info, email poetanthol@hotmail.com.

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

Auditions for The Kentucky Cycle will be held Aug. 18-19, 7-9pm, at Pellissippi State Performing Arts Center. Roles for several adults, including African-Americans, and boy age 8-12. Cold readings from script. Call 694-6684 for info.

Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will hold auditions for their Nutcracker Ballet, Aug. 24, 1pm, at 108 E. Division Raod, Oak Ridge. Call Theresa Yearwood, 938-8221, for details

KSOYouth Orchestra will hold auditions Aug. 30, 9am-5pm, at Bearden High School. $10 fee per audition. Call 523-1178, ext. 36 or HartReilly@aol.com to schedule an appointment.

Auditions for The Real Inspector Hound and The Hobbit will be held Sept. 7, 1-4pm, at the Black Box Theattre. Roles available for all ages. Call 909-9300 to schedule.

Southeast Exports Battle of the Bands is accepting applications for the Sept. 7 showcase at the Tenn. Valley Fair. Entry forms at WNFZ, Guitar Center, and 943extremeradio.com. Deadline is Aug. 15.

Auditions for Philosophies in the Bedroom by the Marquis de Sade are being scheduled in K'ville for three women, two men, ages 18-40. Email geminidistributors@hotmail.com or call (931) 526-8623.

Improv Comedy Group is holding auditions. All experience levels welcome. Call 368-0114.

Oak Ridge Symphony is auditioning for several positions Aug. 28-30. Call Martha Anderson at 482-1036 for info and times.

International Songwriting Competition is accepting entries thru Sept. 15. For info and entry forms, go to www.songwritingcompetition.com.

Tennessee Valley Fair Regional Youth Talent Contest is accepting applications for Sept. 10 event. Call 215-1471 for more info.

OTHER

Artists Wanted to enter Tennessee Artists Association juried art show being held Oct. 8-31, Blount County Public Library. Call 966-3632 or mtncreek@earthlink.net.

Nominations for Orchids &Onions and 2003 Environmental Achievements Awards are being accepted thru Sept. 12 by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. See www.keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or call 521-6957.

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 kimh@tnvalleyfair.org for applications.

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.

Kindermusik with Princess Eady a free musical storyhour for kids under 7, will be Aug. 15, 11am and 7pm at Borders. Call 769-4084.

ETTACAssistive Technology Storytime will be led by Lori Wilburn-York, Aug. 16, 10am, at Blount County Public Library.

Art Classes for Kids begin Aug. 18 at YMCAlocations. Six-week sessions in painting, drawing, etc. Call Karen at 687-2834, or karenartclass.yahoo.com

Tales for Tots for ages 1-5 meets every Wednesday, 10am, and storytime for ages 5 and up meets Saturdays, 11am, at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-0773 for info.

Financial Secrets Revealed at lecture given by former loan representative of Cornerstone Financial Group, Aug. 15, 7pm at Gypsy Hands (711 North Central Ave.). Call 865-384-7478 to register.

Bird Care Seminar will be held Aug. 16, 8:45am-4:45pm, in Hollingsworth Auditorium, UT Ag. campus. $35 fee includes refreshments and lunch. Call Barbara Campbell at 974-7264 to register.

Learn to Live Clean & Green at Ijams Nature Center, Aug. 16, 10am. Learn about indicator species by doing a biological survey. Free. Call 577-4717 ext. 11 to register.

Painting & Drawing Classes for Adults begin Aug. 18 at YMCAlocations. Six-week sessions. Call Karen, 687-2834, or karenartclass.yahoo.com

Learn to Speak Hebrew Classes held Wednesdays, Aug. 20 thru Sept. 24, 6-7:30pm, at West Knoxville Public Library. $20. Call 588-8584 to register.

2003 Doyle Baseball College Prep Showcase assists high school players and parents with the college recruiting process. More than 50 colleges invited to attend the Aug. 23 event at Lee University in Chattanooga. For info, call Anthony Fedele at (770) 517-6919.

Concert Sound Engineering Workshop will be held Aug. 26-27, 6:30-8:30pm, at the Laurel Theater. Led by volunteer sound engineer Dr. Lou Gross. Free, but participants are encouraged to volunteer for Jubilee Community Arts activities. Call 522-5851 to register.

Intermediate-Advanced Adult Acting Class will be held Wednesdays, Aug. 27-Oct. 1, 6-8pm, at the Bijou Theater Center. Taught by Tony Cedeno. $200. Call Leigh Price at 523-4211.

Adult Audition Technique Class will be held Tuesdays, Aug. 26-Sept. 30, 6-8pm, at the Bijou Theater Center. Taught by Leigh Price. $150. Call Price at 523-4211.

Poetry Workshop on "Writing the Persona Poem" will be led by Willa Schneberg, author of Box Poems, Sept. 6, 10am-1:30pm. Class limited to 12 participants. Cost is $60. Contact Kat_New@msn.com to pre-register.

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts is now enrolling students in fall classes and weekend workshops to be held Sept. 28 thru Nov. 2. Call 436-5860 or visit arrowmont.org to register.

Knox County Adult Evening High School holds classes thru May for adults seeking a high school diploma and refresher courses in Math and English. Call 594-3713 for info.

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.

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 collier@tech2020.org.

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

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.

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

Learn to Draw Artist w/ Scottish MFA offers classes in North K'ville studio. Call 637-0047 afternoon, 946-4249 evening.

Community Craft Center offers weaving, pottery, quilting, carving and craft classes beginning regularly. Call for info 494-9854.

Smoky Mtn. Glassmasters' Group offers classes in beginning to advanced stained glass art techniques. Call 633-5122 for info.

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

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

Beginning Tai Chi class offered Saturdays, 9-10:30am, Tenn. Valley Unitarian-Universalist Church. Classes also in Oak Ridge and Morristown. For info visit www.ttcs.org or call 577-1665 or 482-7761.

Kundalini Yoga for Women at the Yoga Room, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 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.

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.

Scottish Dancing Classes meet first and 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9pm, starting Sept. 16, at the Candy Factory. No partner required. $1 donation. Call Chris at 588-3618 for info.

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 alexia@alexia-dance.com for more info.

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.

meetings

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group for pre- and post-op patients, meets Aug. 14, 6-8pm, at City Hall in Knoxville Center. Personal trainer Kelly Williams will speak. For more info, call Becky Johnson at 525-5897.

Fibromyalgia Workshop & Support Group meets Aug. 16, 10am, at Total Rehab Physical Therapy. Call 588-6789 for info.

RLS Support Group of East Tenn. meets Aug. 19, 6pm, at Baptist Hospital West. Call 675-3666.

Knoxville Mothers Center meets every Monday, 9:30-11am, at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Trained facilitators lead groups, childcare provided. For info, see www.korrnet.org/kmc.

GLBT Affirming Counseling Group For meeting dates and times, call 936-1619 or email docme3@juno.com.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group meets 6pm, every 2nd and 4th Mondays at Lakeshore Park. Call 602-7807 for 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 at 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 for, 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 acaknox@juno.com for info.

Bridges Support Group for people dealing w/ psychiatric symptoms, meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at Cherry Cottage. Call 584-3638 or 692-2682 for info.

Narcotics Anonymous a 12-step program, meets every Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7pm, Fifth Ave. Baptist Church. Call 406-2220 for info.

Support Group for Parents of Children & Teens with Mental Illness meets 7pm, every 3rd Thursday at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Call 602-7807 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. Call 602-7807 for info.

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

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.

Smoky Mtn. Parrot Heads meets Aug. 15, 7pm, at Pelancho's. Former St. Somewhere lead singer Matt Hall will perform. Call 693-3128 for info.

Rationalists of East Tenn. meet Aug. 17, 10:30am, at the Candy Factory to discuss "Morals &Marriage." For info, see www.rationalists.org or call 539-3006.

Tennessee Artists Association meets Aug. 19, 7pm, at the Candy Factory. Bruce Williams of Willow Bay Gallery will talk about printing innovations. Call 693-4292.

East Tenn. Antique Bottle & Collectibles Society meets Aug. 19, 6pm, at Shoney's on Clinton Hwy. Gerald Augustus will show Civil War firearms. Call Terry at 984-1167 for info.

East Tenn. Creation Science Association will meet Aug. 21, 7:15pm, at Fellowship Church, to view the film Unlocking the Mystery of Life—The Case for Intelligent Design. Call 986-6784 for info.

Community Volleyball at Westwood Apartments on Middlebrook Pike at 7pm every Tues., Fri. & Sun. Call David Leon at 691-1114 for 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 Sept. and Nov. For info, contact Susan Contente at 541-6688, ext. 1236.

Speechmasters, a Toastmasters club, meets the first Wed. of each month at 6:30pm at Ryan's Family Steakhouse. 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 2nd Thursday of each mo., 7pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. For info, visit etcs.org.

Knoxville Association of Women Executives (KAWE) meets every 2nd Thursday of the month, 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 rescues animals from shelters and trains 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 3rd 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 2nd Thurs. of every month, 7pm, at the South Knoxville Church of God.

Ladies of the Associated Construction of Women meet 2nd 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 pinkyrose53@aol.com.

Film Discussion Group meets 3rd 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 msbliz@aol.com 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 interf4ce@cyb3rpunk.net.

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 knoxdiscgolf@msn.com

Spectrum Cafe a safe harbor and social gathering place for GLBTand questioning high school youth. Every first and third Sat., 7-10:30pm, TNValley Unitarian Universalist Church. Call David at 250-3288 or 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.

Lamb of God Passion Play will be performed Aug. 15-17 & 22-24, 8pm, Red Barn Theatre, Sevier County. Call 453-0626 for info.

Songbird Cafe a Christian songwriters in the round, meets Aug. 15, 7pm, at Gift Garden Cafe in Maryville. Call 983-4680 for info.

Rev. Chris Buice and Maggie Longmire present "Dixie Chicks (or Until Sexism Has Gone with the Wind)" Aug. 17, 11am, at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.

Song of Solomon on Love, Romance, Dating, Sex &Marriage a video series, will be presented Sundays, 2-3:30pm, in the Square Dance Bldg. starting Sept. 7. Call Jim Nahmod at 521-0633.

GAP (Graduates And Professionals) Group hosts a community-wide dinner and program at 6:30pm the first Monday of each month at Cokesbury Center. 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. Call 218-5591 or the church office at 966-9791.

Celebrate Recovery Knoxville is a Christ-centered support group. 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.