Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-4610)Mon.-Tues.:Open for parties; Wed: Live music, 9pm; Thurs: Karaoke; Fri.: Forget It All Dance Party; Sat.: Modern dance remixes; Sun.: Club Wild.

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)Fri.: Karaoke w/ cash & prize drawings.

Bull Feathers 10535 Kingston Pike. (690-1786) Every other Wed: Steve Scarbrough; 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.: No cover '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.

The Starlite Bar & Grill 7204 Asheville Hwy. (524-9303) Fri., & Sat.: Live country & Southern rock, 9pm-2am, $5. Ladies free on Fridays.

Eagles' Club 203 Walnut (522-5814) Thurs. & Sat.: Karaoke w/ Monster Entertainment; Fri. Ladies' night specials. No cover.

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. & Sun.: 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)

Kiger's at Willow Point 3725 Maryville Pk. (579-0020) Sat. Steve Scarbrough.

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.-Thurs.: restaurant employee appreciation, 7pm-2am. Wed. & Thurs.:Bike night, no cover.

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). Sun.: 6pm-3am; Mon.-Sat.: 11am-3am; Wed.: Knoxville Music Night feat. Tim Lee Band w/ guests.

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).

Proof David Auburn's Broadway hit about math and family dynamics. At: Clarence Brown Lab Theatre, Sept. 17-21, 8pm. Free. Seating is limited.

Round and Round the Garden Three couples return to Mother's for a hilariously dysfunctional reunion. At Theatre Central, Sept. 19-Oct. 18, Fri. & Sat. at 8pm and Sun. at 7pm. Call 936-2291 for info.

Appalachian Ballet Company's "Dance Thru Time" A selection of work from 19th century ballet classics to contemporary comedic fun. At Pellissippi Hardin Valley Campus, Performing Arts Center, Sept. 25, 7:30pm & Sept.28, 3pm. Call 982-8463 for tickets. $12 & $7/door.

Ain't Misbehavin' Infamous jazz artist Thomas "Fats" Waller is featured in this Tony Award winning Broadway hit. At Bijou Theater, thru Oct. 5, 7:30pm. Call 523-4211 for complete schedule listing and to reserve tickets.

The VP An original comedy involves a loser, a lunatic, and a depressed fern. At West Side Dinner Theater, thru Oct. 25, 8:15pm Saturdays. Call 966-8768 for reservations.

Good Ol' Girls A two-act musical revue based on the writings of Lee Smith and Jill McCorkle. At The Paramount Center for the Arts (Bristol, TN/VA), Sept. 25, 8pm. Call (423) 274-8920 for tickets.

The Diary of Anne Frank The story of eight Jews hiding in an attic to avoid Nazi capture. At Oak Ridge Playhouse, thru Sept. 21, 8pm Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 2pm Sunday. Call 482-9999 for tickets.

Third Saturday Art Walk will be held Sept. 20, 2-7pm. Music, food, open galleries & studios, kids' activities. Bring a plastic bag or two-liter bottle to recycle and receive a free weaving lesson.

Smoky Mountain University Hike-a-thon will be held Sept. 20, followed by dinner at Bennett's. $15/ind., groups of 4 or more/$10 per person. For info call 908-0650.

5K Trail Walk/Run for Pancreatic Cancer will be held Sept. 20, 8am, at Panther Creek State Park, Morristown. Entry fee:$20 before Sept. 6; $25 day of event. Register at www.active.com.

Ironweed Festival: A Celebration and Advocacy of Appalachian Women through the Arts will be held Sept. 20, at the Southwest VA 4-H Center, Abingdon, Va. Music, art, poetry slam, workshops. $20. Call 859-375-4229 or e-mail [email protected].

Howard Dean Campaign will hold a picnic Sept. 21, 1-5pm, at Holston River Park. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, and dishes and desserts! Free. For info, call Josh at 670-2962.

The Knoxville Comic Book Convention will be held Sept. 21, 10am-4pm at Holiday Inn-Cedar Bluff. Call 455-0896.

Early Voting at Bearden High School, Knoxville Expo Center, Old County Courthouse, Knoxville Center Mall, thru Sept. 25. Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sept. 20, 8am-4:30pm. Sept. 23-25, 10am-8pm. Closed Sundays. Bring your voter registration card.

Sarah Moore Greene will receive the Weekend Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award Sept. 26, beginning with a reception and silent auction at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:30 at the Foundry. $50. Call 632-3113 for tickets.

Public Ballroom Dance Party will be held Sept. 27, 8-11pm, at Generations Dance Studio. $5 singles; $8 couples. Call 454-6566 for more info.

Carriage Tour of Old Gray Cemetery will be held Sept 28, 5-7 pm, 543 North Broadway. Reenactors will tell their story. $10 admission. For reservations call 522-1424.

Dr. Reuven Hazan will lecture on Israeli politics on Oct. 1, 7pm, at UT's International House ("Israeli Attitudes toward the Peace Process: What the Media Does Not Tell Us"); and Oct. 2, 12pm, at Arnstein Jewish Community Center ("From Rabin to Netanyahu to Barak to Sharon: Does Israel Have a Direction?"). For info, call Knoxville Jewish Alliance at 690-6343.

Southern Literature Festival Honoring George Garrett will be held Oct. 2-4 at the University of Tenn. Featured writers include Madison Smartt Bell, Kelly Cherry, Jill McCorkle, Fred Chappell, Richard Bausch, Robert Bausch, Pulitzer Prize winner Henry Taylor and several prestigious local authors.

Racheff Gardens Annual Bulb, Plant & Craft Sale will be held Oct. 2, 9am-4pm, and Oct. 3, 9am-1pm, at the gardens (1943 Tennessee Ave.). For more info, call Marian Bloomer at 966-3781

Mason Corn Maze is open thru Oct. 31 in Niota, Tenn. Hours are 4-9pm Friday, 1-9pm Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday. Cost is $6 per person; free for kids under 4. Call 423-568-2498 or visit www.mayfielddairy.com. For more info, call Marian Bloomer at 966-3781.

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival will be held thru Oct. 31 in Gatlinburg.

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.

A1LabArts Fall Art Show KMA Art Studio, Ground Floor, Candy Factory. Tues.-Sat. 11am-3pm. Thru Nov. 3: Destinations. Sept. 19-20: Recent Propaganda. Receptions:Sept. 19, 6-9pm in Gallery 1010 w/ Jeff Baxter and John Truex; Sept. 19, 6-8pm w/ Rip Lydick & the Poets; Sept. 26, 6-8pm.

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. Sept. 20, 10am-2pm, Demonstration and Lecture by Potter Peter Rose. $5/member, $35/non.

Arrowcraft Shop 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-4604) Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts556 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-5860)Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-4:30pm. Thru Sept. 20: Native American basketry.

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 Sept. 28: Works from East Tenn. Association of Craft Artists. Thru Oct. 12: Roger Kroll's custom gold Etruscan-style jewelry; and Dick Penner's photographs.

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. Ongoing thru Sept. 27: Works by Patsy Gilbert.

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 Sept. 30: McTeer McNabb "Really Real", quasi-realism scenic watercolors.

Clear Vision Window Gallery 517 Union Street. (455-4ART) Always visible for pedestrian viewing. Thru Oct. 12: Works by Alan Cox, M. Shiber de Kay, plus special Sept. 11 tribute.

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge 461 W. Outer Drive (482-1074) Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.11am-4pm.

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. Ongoing: Divine Humility: "Jesus Icons in Contemporary Mexico" Sept.22-Oct.13: "Drawn to Stone."

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 Sept. 30: Works by John Woodrow Kelley. 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. 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. Sept. 13-Jan. 4: Images for Eternity: West Mexican Tomb Figures.

Miss Suzi's Gifts of Distinction 609 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. (983-3489) Mon.-Sat. 11am-6pm.

Mother Earth Oils & Herbs 402 Eleventh St., blue Victorian house. (637-2800) Tues.-Sat. 10am-9pm. Thru Sept.: Oil paintings by Victoria Lewellings.

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

New City Merchants 109 S. Broadway (544-1622) Tues.-Fri. 10am.-6pm., Sat. 10am-5pm.

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 Sept.: Photography by Brandon Rogers.

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.

Tenn. Valley Universalist Unitarian Church 2931 Kingston Pk. (983-5266) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm.

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-8pm. Thru Oct. 4: Recent works by Chase Malone.

Twisted Vessel 3335 Old Mill Street, Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Mon. 10am-4pm; Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm. Thru Oct. 5: Glass paintings and vases by the Foci brothers.

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

Upstairs Gallery Oak Ridge Mall near Proffitt's. (483-2001) Tues.-Sat.: 10am-6pm. Thru Sept. 30: Fran Thie, painting, and Robert Conliffe, ceramics.

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.

Peter Hoyng will read from Discovering Their Jewish Roots: Portraits of Eastern Jewish Life Through the Eyes of Arnold Zweig, Alfred Döblin, and Joseph Roth, Sept. 18, 4pm, at the Hodges Library Auditorium. Free. Call 974-4360 for more info.

Monica Langley will read from her new book, Tearing Down the Walls, Sept. 22, 8pm, at the Bijou Theatre. Admission is $15. Pre-event dinner at Club LeConte, 5:30pm, for $35.

Laura Hoffer and Louis Willis will read from their works Sept. 22, 7pm, Hodges Library Auditorium, UT campus. Free. Call 974-8693.

Celebrate the Freedom to Read on Sept. 25, 7- 8pm at Borders Books. Hedy Weinberg will read from books that have been censored or suppressed by our government.

Dr. Marilyn Kallet will read from her book One for Each Night:Chanukah Tales and Recipes, Sept. 25, 4pm, at Hodges Library Auditorium. Call 974-8693.

Best-selling Horticulture Author Tracy DiSabato-Aust will speak Sept. 30, 7pm, and Oct. 1, 10am, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Free. Call 525-6101 for info.

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; and every first Friday, 6-9pm, Mountain Laurel Gallery, fourth floor Candy Factory. 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

Symphony of the Mountains Chorus will hold auditions for its 2003-2004 season Sept. 23, 6-7pm in room 310, Renaissance Center, Kingsport. No advance preparation is necessary. For info, call Judy Brasfield, 423-392-8423.

Roane State Community College will hold auditions for the 2003-04 season Sept. 23, 6pm, in Harriman. For more info, call 882-4589.

Nutcracker Auditions will be held Sept. 27 at the Pellissippi Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley campus. Ages 10-12: 10-11am; ages 13-14: 11:15am-12:15pm; ages 15-up: 12:30-1:45pm. $12 fee. Dancers must be enrolled in two ballet classes a week. Dancers proficient en pointe should audition in pointe shoes. Call 982-8463.

The West Side Dinner Theater will hold auditions for The Trouble With Christmas an original comedy by Mark Hatmaker. The audition, which will consist of cold readings from the script, will be held Sun., Sept. 28th, 6 pm at the West Side Dinner Theater. For more information e-mail [email protected]

Theater Production Crew including actors, singers, dancers, set & costume designers, and stage managers needed to produce a musical about Sequoyah's life and the Cherokee Nation in Vonore, Tenn. Journey is slated to open the summer of 2004. Call Robert Collister 856-5795 or email [email protected].

Maryville College Alumni are invited to join the Maryville College Concert Choir and Community Chorus for performances in London in July 2004. Call Stacey Wilner at 981-8151 or go to www.icmf.org for details.

OTHER

National Public Lands Day is Sept. 20 and needs volunteers to help with projects to improve nature. Call 1-800-865-8337 or check www.npld.com for events in the area.

Ijams Nature Center will teach children about shapes through nature, Sept. 18 & 20, 9am-12pm, with wildlife biologist Pam Petko-Seus. For ages 3-5 with adult. $15 per child per class; free for Ijams members. Call 577-4717 ext. 23 for info.

Ashley Nicole's Dream Playground will be on display Sept. 27, noon to 6pm. and Sept. 28, 1-6pm at West Town Mall. Volunteers will be available to answer questions about the project. An Xtreme Sports Blanket will be given as a gift for $40 donations to the playground fund. Free balloons for kids.

Open House at Greenway School will be held Oct. 1, 5-7pm. Call 777-0197 for more info or go to www.greenwayschool.edu.

Student Carnival Night will be held Oct. 2. A special performance of Murder Mystery Cruise, "Murder under the Big Top" Students of all ages can reserve Tickets for just $15, that's $10 off the regular price. Tickets include a two-hour scenic cruise of the river, a carnival style boxed dinner, and a hilarious show, performed by local students from UT, Pellissippi, and Central High School.

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.

Youth Acting Class will be held Sept. 15-Nov. 20 in the evenings at the downtown YWCA. Cost is $500 for each 10-week class or $750 for both. For info, call 546-4124.

Living Clean & Green Workshop will be held Sept. 19, 7pm, at Ijams Nature Center. Learn how trees improve our world. Free. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to pre-register.

Moving with Grace and Ease: A Workshop in the Feldenkrais Method will be held Sept. 19, 6:30-9pm, and Sept. 20, 9am-4:30pm, at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Church. $125. Pre-registration required. Call Brenda at 363-6416.

Financial Investment Workshop will be held Tuesday Sept. 23-Oct. 14, 6-8pm, at Mancinos Pizza in Cedar Bluff. Free. Call 531-6584 to reserve.

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.

Scrapbook Classes will be held twice a month at Beyond the Veil-Mother Earth Oils & Herbs. Taught by Honey Ragland with Creative Memories. Call 637-2800 for class info.

Silk Painting Classes will be held in KMA's Studio on the 4th Floor of the Candy Factory. Fee is KMA members $50, non-members $55. Must reg. before Oct. 1. Call 525-6101.

Exploring Expanding Horizons of Family History Research workshop will be held Oct. 4, 9am-4pm, at the Carolyn P. Brown University Center on the UT campus.

Beginner and Intermediate Comedy Improv Courses will be offered at Pellissippi State Lamar Alexander Bldg. in Sept. and Oct. Paul Simmons of Einstein Simplified will instruct. Fee is $60 for each six-week course. Call 539-7167 to register or get more info.

Yoga at Pellissippi State is a non-credit course for health and stress relief. Classes will meet on Wed. nights. $55 per session. To register, call 539-7167. For more info go to www.pstcc.edu.

Wine Appreciation Classes will be held Tuesday nights, 7-9pm, at Pellissippi State. Non-credit course is $60 plus a $40 material fee. To register, call 539-7167.

Learn to Sing Jazz or Pop classes offered Mondays and/or Tuesdays by instructor with 30 years experience. $20. Call Teresa Crowe at 540-1781.

Poetry Writing Workshops are held 7pm, every 3rd Thursday of the month at Barnes &Noble. Free. Mail [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 K'ville studio for beginner/intermediate learners. Ongoing start dates. Outdoor landscape painting classes start soon. Call 946-4249.

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 classes offered by the Taoist Tai Chi Society: 12:15-1pm and 5:30-6:30pm at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church; noon-12:45pm at Concord United Methodist Church; and 9-10am at Frank Strang Senior Center. All classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 577-1665, 482-7761 or www.taoist.org.

Prenatal Yoga classes offered Thursdays, 6-8pm at CORE Family Yoga Ctr. Call Lindsay at 694-0807.

Kundalini Yoga for Women at the Yoga Room, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30pm. $10 per person/$5 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.

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 1-800-888-8592 for info.

Hatha Yoga w/ Prasad Hutter Call 300-8125 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 [email protected] 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.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Self-Help Group will meet Sept. 19, 11:30am-1:30pm, at South Knoxville Church of God. Call Kristy at 938-8149 for info.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets the fourth Thursday each month, 7pm, at TN Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Ina Hughs, writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel, will speak at the Sept. 25 meeting. For info, call Graeme Sieber 980-5985.

Multiple Sclerosis in African-Americans Teleconference will be held Sept. 30, 7:30-8:30pm. To participate, call 1-800-291-0494.

Low Carb Support Group is forming. Call Keith Gartner at 523-9284.

Beyond Grief a Biblically based seminar for those grieving the loss of a loved one, meets Thursdays, Sept. thru Oct. 23, 7-9pm, at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Call Sandra at 291-5256 for info.

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 meets regularly. Call 936-1619 or email [email protected] for dates and times.

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 Tenn. 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 7:30-9pm, Tuesdays at Park West 40 Club (9217 Park West Blvd.), and Thursdays at Church of the Good Samaritan (425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd.). Call 983-9831 or [email protected].

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 Families/Friends of Mentally Ill Persons are held three times monthly. Call 602-7807 for times and locations.

Visions For Tomorrow support group for parents of children/teens with mental illness, meets 7pm, every third Thursday (except Aug. & Dec.) at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Call 602-7807 for info.

Support Group for People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder meets 6pm, on 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, at Lakeshore Park. Call 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

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 East Tenn. 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.

East Tenn. 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.

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 meets monthly,3rd Thursday, at Giant Panda Restaurant, Bearden Hill, 7 p.m. Single adults spend one-on-one time with up to 4 dates per evening. Must pre-register to attend, phone 687-4190, web site www.knoxdating.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 [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 6 p.m. Borders' Books, call Martha 687-4190 for more info.

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 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.

Project Vote Smart Presentation will be given Sept. 21, 9:45-10:45am, at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist church.

Pray for Righteous Government will be held at the Sevier Heights Baptist Church, Sept 27, 9:30am-12pm. Call Rev. Hollie Miller at 577-4222.

Blessing of the Pets will be held Oct. 4, 10am, at Faith Lutheran.

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

Disciple Bible Studies will be conducted this fall at Fountain City Presbyterian Church. Classes meet once a week for two and a half hours. Call 688-2163 for times and dates.

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 Dana at 748-3348 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.