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)

Back Road Pub & Grille 259 Warehouse Rd., Oak Ridge (483-9710).

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.

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) Thurs.: Blues jam w/ Jenna & the Joneses. 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+. Open Saturdays for dance w/ DJ Slink.

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)

Judy's Restaurant & Nightclub 5916 Middlebrook Pk. (584-3837)

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

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.

Mountain Laurel Gallery 1060 World's Fair Park Dr. (544-7100) Open Mic every first Friday of the month from 6-9pm. 4th floor of the Candy Factory

Overtime Sports Bar 3846 Martin Mill Pike (579-3661) Karaoke anytime. Available for UT mixers.18+

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

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 509 Lovell Rd. (777-4770) Mon.:Karaoke w/ Hot Rocket Ent. Wed.: Karaoke. Fri. & Sat.: Live music.

Roosters 7585 S. Northshore Dr. (691-3938) Every other Tues.: Jonathan Hall, 9pm. Free. 21+.

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.

Tennessee Tavern 3227 E. Magnolia Ave. (455-5690) Wed., Fri. & Sat.: Buckner & Co. Karaoke Show, 9pm.

The ThInQ Tank 106 S. Central (522-3221). Wed.-Sat.: 11am-3am. First Wed. of the month: Tim Lee Band w/ Special Guests. Free.

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656)

Union Jack's 124 Northshore Dr. (584-5161) Every other Thurs.: Mitch Rutman Group, 10:30. No cover.

Urban Bar &Corner Cafe 109 N. Central. (546-2800) Mon.:Open mic w/ Hurricane Dennis.

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).

The Philadelphia Story Read the review on page 25. At Black Box Theatre, Nov. 13-16, 8pm; 3pm Sundays. $12 gen.; $10 seniors & students. Call 546-4280 for info.

Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck's story performed by Roane County Playmakers. At Roane County Campus Theater, Nov. 13-15, 8pm. $5. Call 865-882-4589.

First Church of Texaco The WordPlayers perform Andrew Librizzi's romantic comedy. At Pellissippi Performing Arts Center, Nov. 14, 8pm; Nov. 16, 2pm. Call 531-2490 for info.

Steel Magnolias Six women gossip, chitchat, comfort and console one another at Truvy's Beauty Salon. At Clarence Brown Lab Theater, thru Nov. 14, 8pm. $5 gen., $3 students. E-mail [email protected] for info.

Susannah Carlisle Floyd's powerful operatic tale of an evangelist who falls for an outcast woman. At Bijou Theatre, Nov. 14, 15 & 17, 7:30pm; Nov. 16, 2:30pm. Call 522-0832 for tickets.

Scrooge Dickens' adorable miser tells his own story. Theater Bristol, Nov. 14 & 15, 8pm; Nov. 16, 2:30pm.Call 423-968-4977 for tickets and info.

All the Way Home Tad Mosel's adaptation of James Agee's Pulitzer-winning novel set in Knoxville. At: Erin Presbyterian Church, Nov. 15, 8pm; Nov. 16, 2:30pm. $10 adults, $8 students/seniors, $5 children under 12. Call 588-5350 for tickets and info.

Proof Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by David Auburn. At:Morristown Theater Guild, Nov. 14 & 15, 20-22, 8pm; Nov. 16 & 23, 2pm. Call 423-586-9260 for reservations.

Saturday Night Fever Featuring songs from the legendary soundtrack by the BeeGees. At Knoxville Civic Auditorium, Nov. 16, 7pm. $20-$45. Call 656-4444 for tickets and info.

Nunsense II: The Second Coming The hilarious sequel performed by the Tenn. Valley Players. At St. John's Cathedral, thru Nov. 16. $18 gen.; $15 seniors & students. Call 584-8173 for info.

Voices—Austin-East Dance Company Concert The annual concert of student choreography. At: Austin-East Magnet High School Theater, Nov. 20 & Nov. 22, 7pm. Free. Call 594-3792.

The Nutcracker Presented by the Oak Ridge City Ballet. At Oak Ridge High School Auditorium. Nov. 22, 8pm; Nov. 23, 3pm. $15 adult, $12 senior, $9 students. Call 938-8221 for info.

A Christmas Carol The classic story is presented by Highlands Ballet. At Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Nov. 21-22, 8pm. Nov. 23, 2:30pm. $10 adults, $8 seniors/students, $6 ages 12 and under. Call 423-274-8920 for tickets.

The Secret Garden The classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett adapted by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman. At Clarence Brown Theatre, Nov. 20-Dec. 7. $19-$25. Call 974-5161 for tickets.

The Elephant Man The moving, tragic story of John Merrick. At Theatre Central, thru Nov. 23, 7pm Fri. &Sat., 7pm Sun. $10 or $5 w/ student ID. Call 936-2291 for info.

The Trouble with Christmas An award-winning comedy. At West Side Dinner Theater, thru Dec. 20, 6:45pm dinner, 8:15 show. $25. For reservations call 966-8768.

Mr. Knoxville Competition will be held Nov. 13, 6:30pm, at The Foundry at World's Fair Park. Goodwill Industries' annual comedic pageant featuring local celebrities & businessmen competing in categories such as formal wear & talent. $20, includes two glasses of wine & hors d'oeuvres. Call 588-8567 for more info.

Knoxville Lindy Exchange will hold several public dances this weekend. Nov. 13: DJ Dance, 8pm-12am, Laurel Theater, $6; Nov. 14: Mid Dance, 9pm-12am, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, $6; Late Night Lindy, 12-4am, Laurel Theater, $6 dance, $5 breakfast. Nov. 15: DJ Dance, 1:30-4:30pm, Square Dance Center, $6; Mid Dance, 9pm-12am, DanceSport of Knoxville (w/ Streamliners), $6; Late Night Lindy & Blues, 12-4am, Laurel Theater, $6. Nov. 16: Goodbye Swing, 1-4pm, Wesley Foundation, free. For info, email [email protected] or call 394-5732.

Holiday Angels Toy Drive will be held Nov. 13-Dec. 25. Toy donations accepted at all Knoxville Starbucks locations. For more info, call Suzi Prokell at 817-598-1556.

Guardian Angels of Hope Open House Tours will be held Nov. 14, 10am-5pm. $10. Tea served from 2-4pm. $25, includes tour. Proceeds go to Children of Appalachia and an area crisis pregnancy center. Call Trish at 531-0593 for tea reservations.

Big Band Dance will be held Nov. 14, 9pm, Hollywood Ballroom in the Old City. Hot swing and big bands perform. $10, includes free swing dance lesson at 9:30pm and complimentary appetizers. Call 406-7021 for info.

Holiday Tapestry of Talents Christmas Shopping Bazaar will be held Nov. 14, 6-9 pm & Nov. 15, 10am-3pm at the Knoxville Christian School. Call Lori Skaggs at 539-2107 for info.

Fall Health Symposium on alternative and complementary approaches for Heart Disease and Fibromyalgia will be held Nov. 15, 9am—5pm, Tusculum College, Lovell Road. Presented by Wholistic Wellness Network. To register, call Suzanne Jonas, 980-0137.

Oak Ridge Civic Ballet's 40th Birthday Party will be held Nov. 15, 1:30-3:30pm at 108 E. Division Rd in Oak Ridge. Refreshments, silent auctions, Nutcracker scenes, and more. $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for kids. Call 482-6682 for info.

Maryville Habitat for Humanity 5K Race will be held Nov. 15, 10am, at Maryville Middle School. Event supports Maryville High School and Maryville College Habitat for Humanity project. $15 to pre-register; $20 day of race. Get registration forms at Maryville High School, Maryville College post office, Blount County Habitat, or download from www.blounthabitat.org. For info, call 982.8717.

Artsclamation! will be held Nov. 15, 9am-5pm, at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. Original paintings, pottery, jewelry & other art by 30 local & regional artists, priced $10- $5,000. Proceeds benefit Peninsula Behavioral Health. Free. Call the Fort Sanders Foundation at 541-1224 for more info.

Tablescapes will be held Nov. 17, 11am-7pm, at Blount County Library. Holiday tablesetting displays by 20 vendors. $15 includes buffet (available by advance sale only); $10 for Tablescapes only. Call 273-1408 for info.

Haircuts for Habitat will be given Nov. 17 at Hairpeace Salon. All proceeds donated to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity. Call 588-7333 to make an appointment.

Celebration of the Harvest Wine Tasting will be held Nov 20, 6:30-8:30pm at The ThInQ Tank. Beaujolais Nouveau & beyond! $16. Get advance tickets at www.winebrats.org or call 691-1851.

Latin American Studies Hosts Andean Symposium will be held thru Nov. 21, on UT campus. Events include films, poetry readings, lectures, panel discussions. Call 974-7010 for info.

Tellebration Storytelling Event will be held Nov. 21, 8pm, at the Laurel Theater. Tellers include Millie Seiber, Mary Peterson, Elizabeth Rose, Kathleen Mavournin, Shirley Nicholson &Jeanette Stevens. $6-$8. Call 522-5851 for info.

Knox Heritage Annual Patron's Party will be held Nov. 21, 6:30pm, in a beautiful historic home. All Knox Heritage members joining at the patron level are welcome. Call 523-8008 to join and get more info.

Holiday Antique Shopping Weekend in Roane County will be held Nov. 21-22, 9:30am-6pm & Nov. 23, 1-6pm. Shops and malls within a 12-mile radius will offer savings and refreshments. Call 354-9629 or 717-0088 for info.

20th Anniversary Vegetarian Thanksgiving Potluck will be held Nov. 23 at Seventh Day Adventist Church (3611 Kingston Pike) hosted by the Vegetarian Society of East Tenn. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm. Live music & door prizes. Bring family-sized vegetarian or vegan dish to feed 8-10 people with a large serving spoon. $4 for members, $5 guests, $2 children 5-10, free for children under 5. Call 689-2446 for info.

Thanksgiving Marketplace in Historic Rugby will be held Nov. 28, 10am-5:30pm. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $2.50 for students & kids. Visit five historic buildings, Commissary Museum Store, craftspeople and British Cream Tea at the 1880 Newbury House Bed and Breakfast. Call 1-888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441 for more info.

Old Fashoined Hayrides will be conducted Sun-Thurs. 5-9pm thru Dec. 30 in Gatlinburg. Rides depart every 45 minutes from traffic light 6 at the Mountain Mall. Portion of proceeds benefit United Way of Sevier County. Call 436-3897 for 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. Thru Jan. 10: Microbes: Invisible Invaders...Amazing Allies. Also, an exhibit of Native American artifacts from the collection of George W. Blanchard will be on display thru Nov. 29.

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.

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

Art Market Candy Factory, World's Fair Park (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Nov. 16: Karen Kyte's ceramic sculptures, Janice Pybas' oil & acrylic portraits & landscapes. Nov. 18-Dec. 14: Harriett Cambell's watercolors, and Kristine Taylor's polymer clay jewelry. Thru Jan. 15: Annual Christmas Show with paintings, photography, glass, pottery, prints, fabric, woodwork, weaving, and basketry by gallery members.

Arts and Culture Alliance Candy Factory, 7th fl., World's Fair Park. (523-7543) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Dec. 19: Works by Alliance 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.

Belleza Salon and Spa6209 Kingston Pk. (558-8424). Ongoing: Pastel Strokes by Barb McDevitt.

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791) Thru Nov. 29: New photography by Christine Patterson.

Bliss 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.

Blount County Library 508 N. Cusick Street (273-1498). Thru Nov. 30: Indian Artifacts in Blount County area by Verna Myers; watercolors by Susan Kolpack; mixed media by Myron Downs.

Borders Cafe Espresso Gallery 202 Morrell Road (769-4084). Mon.-Sat.: 9am-11pm, Sun.: 9am-9pm.

Clear Vision Window Gallery 517 Union Street. (455-4ART) Always visible for pedestrian viewing. Thru Dec. 4: Memories:A Sense of Place, watercolor sketches by Moema Furtado.

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

Dean-Smith Realty 1202 Kenesaw Ave. (588-5000). Ongoing:Photographs of South Africa and the Great Smoky Mountains by West High School student Paul Hassell.

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 1715 Volunteer Boulevard (UT) (974-3200) Mon. 8:30am-8pm, Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm, Sat. 1-4pm. Nov. 18-Dec. 18: Paranirvana (Self-Portrait) by Lewis deSoto

Fountain City Art Guild 5320 N. Broadway, in Fountain City (689-4485) Mon.-Thur. 8:30am-4pm, Fri. 8:30am-6pm. Thru Nov. 21: Holiday Art Show featuring works of art by local artists.

Gallery 1010 Candy Factory openings most Fridays. UT Sculpture Club reception: Nov. 14, 6-10pm.

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 Nov. 18: Sculptural art glass by Christopher Szaton and pastels from Bob Icter. Nov. 21-Dec. 3: Collotypes by Barry Spann in his Twenty-Seven Landscapes series.

International Storytelling Center 116 West Main St. Jonesborough, TN. (423-753-2171) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Thru Dec. 14: July 1942: United We Stand.

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. Ongoing: Selections from the Permanent Collection. Thru. Jan. 18: Myth Object & the Animal:Glass Installations by William Morris. Thru Dec. 7: SubUrban:video installations by Oliver Payne &Nick Relph. Nov. 23 & Dec. 7:Screening of Dogtown and Z-Boys, documentary of '70s Los Angeles skateboarding scene, 2pm.

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. Thru Nov. 21: Transilations: Travelling batik exhibition by Billi Rothove.

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 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. Ongoing: Moon Garden Products by Jannette Giles-Hype.

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) Tues.-Fri. 10am.-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Works from Midnight Star Glass Studio, stained glass, mosaics, unique jewelry. Reception:Nov. 14, 6-9pm.

Nomad 31 Market Square (522-9594) Tues.-Fri.: 11am-5pm and by appointment. Thru Dec.: Sculpted Fantasies by Anna Maria Gundlach and Abstract Landscapes by Victoria Lenne.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thurs. 8am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am. Thru Nov.: Paintings and Mixed-Media works by Dawn Kunkel.

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. Thru Jan. 2: Spiritual Renaissance, pastels by Suzanne Jack.

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.

Twisted Vessel 3335 Old Mill Street, Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Mon. 10am-4pm; Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm.

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

Upstairs Gallery in Oak Ridge Mall (483-2001) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm. Thru Nov.: Kathy Holland, painting, and Chi-Chen Cheng, Oriental calligraphy; Nov. 17-30: Joel and Jane Buchanan's photographs; Nov. 29: Will Kidd Show, Treasures from Afghanistan and China, 11am-4pm.

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

Jeanne McDonald will read from her work Nov. 13, 6pm, at the Rothrock Cafe, Lawson McGhee Library. Call 215-8723 for info.

Illustrator James Rice will speak and sign his Christmas series of books, Nov. 14, 7-8:30pm, at B. Dalton Booksellers, West Town Mall. Call 693-7300.

Jeanne McDonald signs Water Dreams, Nov. 14, 7pm, at Borders. Call 769-4084 for info.

Michael Moore's Documentary Bowling for Columbine will be screened Nov. 15, 2pm, at Emerald Youth Foundation on Central Ave. Hosted by the National Conference for Community and Justice. Stay after for discussion of the film's issues of violence & gun control. Call Milly Morrow at 637-6140 for more info.

UT Pregame Faculty Showcase will feature Dr Debora Baldwin, speaking on "Stress and Immunity: The Optimist's Perspective," Nov. 15, two hours before kickoff. UT University Center, Rm 235. Call 974-4676 for info.

Instant Fix with RX: The Legal Drug Trade will be disscussed Nov. 16, 9:45-10:45am, at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Dr. Michael Betz, Professor of Sociology of Health Care at UTK, will analyze prescription drugs and natural alternative therapies. Call 523-4176 for info.

Dr. Bill Bass will sign his new book, Death's Acre, Nov. 16, 3pm, at B. Dalton Bookseller. For info, call 693-7300.

Randy Blythe, Robert Collins, and Theodore Haddin will read from their works Nov. 17 at 7 pm, in the Hodges Library auditorium, UT campus. Free, open to the public. Call 974-8693 for info.

Dr. Robert Overholt will speak Nov. 20, 11-11:50am, and Dec. 2, 11-11:50am, at Goins Auditorium at Pellissippi State. Call 694-6405 for info.

Fredda Williams will tell Appalachian stories on Nov. 20, 6pm, at the Lawson McGee Library, Rothrock Cafe. Call 215-8723 for more information.

Thomas Turner will sign his books Nov. 21, 7-8:30pm, at B. Dalton Booksellers, West Town Mall. Call 693-7300.

Ed Hooper will sign copies of Images of America:Knoxville, Nov. 23, 2-3pm, at B. Dalton Booksellers, West Town Mall. Call 693-7300.

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].

The Knoxville Poetry Slam is held the 2nd Sunday of each month, 8pm, at 4620 in Kingston Plaza. $3. Open mic, featured performer, and a slam. Top two finishers qualify to try out for the 2004 Knoxville Poetry Slam Team this spring.

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Donations for the Knoxville Salvation Army will be accepted thru Nov. 22 at Men of Measure Big & Tall Menswear stores in Knoxville and Johnson City. Customers bringing in donations will receive discounts on new purchases. For info, call Men of Measure at 694-8189 or Salvation Army at 525-9401.

Preview Kindermusik Nov. 14, 11am and 7pm, at Borders. For children birth to age 7. Call 769-4084.

Books on Parade will be held Nov. 14, 12pm, from Thackston School down Lake Ave. Students, teachers & parents will dress as characters from their favorite books. Public invited. Call 522-0729 for info.

Bee Bilingual Spanish classes for all ages, Nov. 15, 1pm, Borders. Call 769-4084 for info.

Children's Musical Matinee will be held Nov. 15, 2pm, at the Palace Theatre, Maryville. A Musical Mystery Tour of the historic theater. $5 adv., $7 door. Call 983-3330 for tickets and info.

Bedtime Storytime will be held Nov. 20, 7-7:45pm at Smart Toys and Books in Franklin Square. Storyteller Helen Picou will entertain with stories. For info, call 691-1154.

Nature Pre-School will be held Nov. 20 & 22, 10am, at Ijams Nature Center. Free to members, $15 to non-members. Program includes snack, hike, age-appropriate activities, and more! Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to pre-register.

Party with the "Cat" will be held Nov. 22, 10:30am-12:30pm at Smart Toys and Books in Franklin Square. Come meet Dr. Suess' Cat in the Hat. Play games and bring a book to have signed. For info, call 691-1154.

Kindermusik w/ Princess Eady will be held Nov. 21, 11am & 7pm, at Borders. Free. Call 769-4084.

Storytime with Moon Torbett happens Sundays, 2pm, at Borders. Call 769-4084.

Find It In Children's Library Skills Workshop will be held Wednesdays, 4pm, in Nov. at the Blount County Library. Participants must be able to read. Call 273-1408 for info.

Kindermusik w/ Kelly encourages brain development in infants to 7-year-olds, Monday thru Friday atSmart Toys. Call 922-7064 for info.

Yoga For Kids meets Thursdays, 4:30pm, at the Yoga Room. $10 per class, $35 per month. Call 579-4942 for info.

Tales for Tots Storytime for ages 5 and up meets Saturdays, 11am, at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-0773 for info.

Ritual 101 Workshop will be held Nov. 14, 7-9pm, at Beyond The Veil—Mother Earth Oils & Herbs. $5. Call 637-2800 to register.

Healing Touch for Animals Level 1 will be held Nov. 14-16 at South College. Contact Margaret Leslie at 865-607-0173 or check web at www.healingtouchforanimals.com.

Living Clean and Green Workshop will be held Nov. 15, 12pm at Ijams Nature Center. Learn to landscape your yard using tools Mother Nature gave you. Free & open to the public. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 for more info.

Beading Classes will be held through Nov. at Moonbead Beads and Beadwork in Oak Ridge. Nov. 17: Christmas Tree earrings. Nov. 22: Elegant Beaded Ornament. Call 220-0500 or 300-6153 for info.

Free ACT Prep Workshop will be held Nov. 18, 4-6:30 pm, at Pellissippi State Technical Community College. For more info or to reserve a space, call 694-6556.

Traditional Irish Set Dances Workshop will be held Nov. 19, 7:30-10pm, at Claxton Comm. Center, Edgemoor Rd. $10. Call Paul or Barbara Taylor at 470-9536 for info.

Owl Prowl will be held Nov. 21, 6pm, at Ijams Nature Center. An Ijams Naturalist will lead prowlers past all sorts of owls. Free to members, $3 to non-members. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to pre-register.

Tarot Reading Workshop will be held Nov. 22, 1pm, at Borders. Hosted by Moon Torbett. Free. Call 769-4084 for info.

Art Classes will be held for six weeks beginning in Nov. at YMCA of Greater Knoxville locations. Classes in painting, drawing, clay for children, teens and adults. Call for specific schedule at the Northside YMCA: 922-9622, Westside YMCA: 690-9622, or the Farragut YMCA: 777-9622.

Polymer Clay Bead Making Basics will be held Mondays, 10am-12pm and Saturdays, 10am-12pm, thru Nov. 22 at Michael's Arts & Crafts. $30 per two-session class, plus supplies. Call Michael's to register, 670-9096.

Paint Your Own Glassware Workshop will be held Dec. 6, 9am-12pm, at Southern Market. Participants will paint four glasses or dessert plates. $30, benefits Habitat for Humanity. Call the Southern Market at 588-0274 or Amy Gibson at 363-9605 to sign up.

Actors Co-op Training Studio offers classes in acting, auditioning, etc. for actors of all ages and experience levels. Call 909-9300 for more info.

Beginner's Weaving classes taught Tuesdays, 10am-2pm at the Community Craft Center/Appalachian Arts & Crafts Shop, Norris. Six-week course is $80 members, $90 non-members. Call Carol Pritcher at 577-2828 to sign up.

American Red Cross Community offers classes in First Aid, Babysitter's Training, CNA Training, and various types of CPR thru Nov. Call 584-2999 or visit www.knoxarc.org for dates and times.

Knoxville Country Dancers hosts a contra dance� to live music, every Monday at the Laurel Theater 8-11pm. Beginners, show up early for instruction; no partner required. $5 or $3 students at the door. Bring clean, non-marking shoes to dance in. Visit www.korrnet.org/kcd or call 988-3995 for more info.

Get on Track Walking Program w/ Missy Kane continues thru Jan. 2004. Walkers meet 12:15-1pm every Tuesday in downtown. $25, and participants may purchase vouchers for $20 to have a blood profile done. For more info or to sign up call 541-4500.

Modern Wicca Classes meet every Tues. 7-9pm, at Mother Earth Oils & Herbs. Free, but donations encouraged. Call 637-2800 to register.

New Hip Hop and R&B Dance Group meets at Ladions Dance Studio (5437 N. Broadway, Suite 7). Call 936-1093 for info.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Classes held Tues. and Thurs. 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 Classes held Mondays, 6:30pm, at St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway. Wednesdays, 5:30pm at Pellissippi College West. Fridays, 11am in South Knoxville. Call ahead for childcare. Call HBK at 1-800-888-8592 for info.

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

Kundalini Yoga for Women meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at the Yoga Room, off Alcoa Hwy. $10/class, $40/month. Call 579-4942.

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. All levels taught Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at locations in North and West Knoxville. Call 577-0070 or email [email protected] for more info.

Reiki Circle at Beyond The Veil-Mother Earth Oils & Herbs every Tues. 5-7pm. Call 637-2800 to reg. and 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

Knoxville/ Knox. County League of Women Voters meets Nov. 18, 12pm, First Presbyterian Church, downtown. Committee will revise its land use position with guest speakers on land use issues. Call Lida Barrett at 984-6599 to make lunch reservations.

Tenn. Valley Mediation Assoc. will meet Nov. 17 7-8pm, South Tower Pavilion at Landmark Center. Izetta Slade of UT will speak. Call Dale Robinson at 594-6228 to rsvp.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets 2nd Tues. of every month, 1:15pm, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Call Sue McCoy at 687-4322 for info.

New Heart Society meets the last Tuesday of every month at Barnhill's Buffet on Kingston Pike at 6:30pm. For more info call 992-6597 and ask for Gary or Sandy.

DAD of Tennessee an organization for noncustodial parents and second spouses, meets the first Monday of every month at 7pm, Candy Factory, second floor board room. Go to www.tndads.org for info.

Knoxville Track Club meets Wednesdays at 5:30pm at Runners Market. Visit www.ktc.org for more info.

Cancer Support Group meets monthly and weekly. For calendar visit www. wellnesscommunitytn.org.

Pre- and Post-Op Weight Loss Surgery Patients meet the second Thursday of every month, 6-8pm, at the Knoxville Center, police dept. Speakers, periodic clothing exchanges. For more info, call Becky Johnson at 525-5897.

Low Carb For Life Support Group meets 7pm Mondays at Washington Pike Methodist Church. Call Keith Gartner at 523-9284.

UT Meditation Society meets every Thursday at 4pm on campus in Austin Peay Room 311C for guided group meditations. Everyone welcome. Call 414-9313 for more 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.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support groups for bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, OCD, ADD/ADHD, autism, conduct disorders, anxiety disorders and offers support for caregivers. Call 602-7807 for times & locations.

Narcotics Anonymous meets Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7pm, at Fifth Ave. Baptist Church. Call 406-2220 for info.

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

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].

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.

Reiki Relaxation meets the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mon. of each month from 7-9pm at The Caring Center. For more info call 368-6828.

OTHER

The Colonial Village Neighborhood Association will meet Nov. 13, 7pm, at South Knoxville Church of God fellowship hall. Meeting topics are communication, beautification, and neighborhood watch. Email John Bevis at [email protected].

Lost Texans & Friends Club meets Nov. 13, 7pm, at the Downtown Grill & Brewery. Call Kim at 983-1931 for info.

Clinch River Trout Unlimited will meet Nov. 13, 7pm at St. Francis' Episcopal Church. Frank Fiss of TWRA will discuss the Clinch tailwater trout fishery and results of TWRA's 2003 work on the Clinch River. Call 584-0344 for info.

Youth Villages FAMILIES Foster Care Program will hold an informational meeting on Nov. 15, 11am, 9111 Cross Park Drive. Call Hilary Campbell at 560-2558 for more information.

Smoky Mountain Storytellers will meet Nov. 16, 2pm in the 7th floor conference room at the Candy Factory. All storytellers and would-be storytellers are welcome. For more information, 691-9506 or www.smokymountaintellers.org.

Amnesty International will meet Nov. 16, 2pm, at Church of the Good Samaritan. Call 310-0707 for info.

Tennessee Artists Association will meet Nov. 18, 7pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Marie Merritt will speak on Genesis heat set oils. Guests welcome. For info call 693-4292.

Knoxdating will meet Nov. 20th, 7pm at the Giant Panda for speed dating. Go to www.knoxdating.com or call 865-687-4190 to register.

The ETCSA (East TN Creation Science Association) will meet Nov. 20, 7:15pm at Fellowship Evangelical Free Church to hear Dr. Glenn Jackson, professor, columnist, and MENSA member, speak. The public is invited. For more info, go to www.etcsa.org or call 986-6784.'

Vegetarian Society of East Tenn. meets Dec. 7, 6pm at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church for cooking demonstration followed by potluck supper. Please bring vegan /vegetarian dish. $3. Call 689-2446 for info.

Knoxville Go Club meets every Tues. at 7pm at Borders Cafe. For further info call David Brown at 384-5328.

Knoxville Rugby Club seeks new members. For more info go to www.Knoxvillerugby.com.

Knoxville Track Club meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Runners Market for a group run. Go to www.ktc.org for more info.

Smoky Mountain Polymer Clay Guild meets 3rd Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm. Learn a different technique every meeting at the only polymer clay guild in Tenn. Free. For info, call 579-3046.

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.

Speechmasters, a Toastmasters club, meets the first Wed. of each month at 6:30pm at Ryan's Family Steakhouse. For info, call 541-6530.

Friday Night Vegan Dinners are held every Fri. at 7pm at chef Michelle Samples' house (7465 Hwy 70 E, Lenoir City). Call 986-7401 for reservations and directions. $15 per person.

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 trains rescued & personal dogs (& human volunteers) to assist persons with disabilities as service animals. Call 386-1657 or email [email protected].

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.

Ladies of the Associated Construction of Women meet 2nd Thursdays at the Gettysvue Country Club. For info, call Kris Hall, 945-3007.

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, 6pm, at 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 & monthly tournaments & 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.

Celebration Service w/ The Praise Band will be held Nov. 16, 6pm, at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Free. Call 689-5175.

Faith Lutheran Church welcomes newcomers Nov. 30, 9:30am in the Pastor's Study to discuss "What is a Lutheran?"Call 966-9626 for additional information.

Harmony Transmitting Meetings vary by the moon or lunar cycle. For more info visit [email protected].

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.

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.