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/ Robert Higginbotham.

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 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.

Proof Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by David Auburn. AtMorristown Theater Guild, Nov. 20-22, 8pm; Nov. 23, 2pm. Call 423-586-9260 for reservations.

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 Elephant Man The moving, tragic story of John Merrick. At Theatre Central, thru Nov. 23, 8pm Fri. &Sat., 7pm Sun. $10 or $5 w/ student ID. Call 936-2291 for info.

Emile Pandolphi and Comedian James Sibley A night of music and comedy. At Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Nov. 24. $25 reserved or $50 for patrons. For tickets, call 423-274-8920.

The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum's whimsical tale. At Oak Ridge Playhouse, Nov. 27-Dec. 7. For reservations call 482-9999 or go to www.orplayhouse.com.

The Nutcracker The world premiere of Marcello Angelini's reworking of the classic holiday ballet. At Knoxville Civic Auditorium, Nov. 29, 2 & 8pm; Nov. 30, 2pm. Call 544-0495 for tickets.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Hilarious holiday comedy. At Bijou Theater, Dec. 5-21. For reservations call 522-0832 or go to www.bijoutheatercenter.com.

A Christmas Memory & Bijou Christmas Cabaret Truman Capote's touching drama plus sing-a-long holiday tunes. At Bijou Theater, Dec. 5, 13, &20. For reservations call 522-0832 or go to www.bijoutheatercenter.com.

The Nutcracker Appalachian Ballet and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform this timeless classic. At Knoxville Civic Auditorium, Dec. 6, 8pm. Dec. 7, 2pm. For reservations call 656-4444 or 982-8463.

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.

Atmosphere Pictures' Scott Colthorp will give a presentation Nov. 20, 6pm, at Knoxville Museum of Art. Atmosphere makes commercial television, corporate and documentary film, and interactive media and print design for clients that include MTV, Spike TV, History Channel, and the DIY network. For info, call Anna Graham at 525-6101, ext. 235, or visit www.knoxart.org.

West Knoxville "Neighborhood Night" will be held Nov. 20, 6-7:30pm, at the Knox County Public Library, West Knox Branch. County Mayor Mike Ragsdale and County Commisioners John Schmid and Phil Guthe will be on hand to answer questions. Contact Mike Cohen at 215-4750 for more info.

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

The Animation Show Film Festival will be screened Nov. 21 thru Nov. 27 at Downtown West 8. A collection of the best humorous, subversive and stunning animated shorts from eight countries, chosen by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt. For more info, call the theater at 693-6327.

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.

Fall Pancake Festival will be held Nov. 26, 6:30am-1pm, at Tenn. School for the Deaf. Breakfast, silent auction, crafts & baked goods. $4 adults, $2 kids. Call 579-2418 for info.

Thanksgiving Marketplace will be held Nov. 28, 10am-5:30pm in historic Rugby, Tenn. $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.

Holiday Poinsettias Sale will be held Dec. 1-19 at the Sertoma Center. Pick-up or delivery available. Profits go to individuals with developmental disabilities. Call 524-5555 for info.

Open Film Screening Night will be held Dec. 3, 6-8pm, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The event features screenings of film and video works by UT students and other local filmmakers. Free. Call 525-6101 for info. (See Open Call section for submission info.)

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 5, 7:30pm, in downtown Gatlinburg. Call 436-0500 for more info.

Arts and Crafts Fair will be held Dec. 6, 9am-3pm, at Fellowship Church on Middlebrook Pike. Over 70 quality exhibitors. For more info, go to www.fefc.com.

Evening Walk will be held Dec. 6, at 4pm, at Ijams Nature Center. Find out what's so great about winter on a naturalist-led hike along Ijams' trails. Free to members, $3 non-members. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to register.

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

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 Nov. 29: Native American artifacts from the collection of George W. Blanchard. thru Jan. 10: Microbes: Invisible Invaders...Amazing Allies.

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop 2716 Andersonville Hwy., Norris (494-9854) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun.1-5pm. Nov. 28-29:Thanksgiving Open House, 10am-6pm.

Arrowcraft Shop 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg (436-4604) Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 10am-6pm. Dec. 1-31: Fourth Annual Holiday Jewelry Focus. Open house: Dec. 12 & 13.

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 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 40 Gallery (A Yee-Haw Annex) 424 South Gay Street, Woodruff building, 5th floor (522 1812)Tues.-Sat. 12-6pm. Fri. 12-9pm. Nov. 21-Dec. 23: Art For the People! Holiday Show: Hand-Made Arts and Crafts by 40+ regional & national artists. Sneak Preview on Nov. 21, 2-6pm and artist reception & grand opening from 6-9pm.

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. thru 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 1060 World's Fair Park Dr. (546-5707) Openings most Fridays, 6-9pm. A gallery for students in the UT Department of Art.

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. Nov. 21-Dec. 3: Collotypes by Barry Spann in his Twenty-Seven Landscapes series.

Hanson Gallery 5607 Kingston Pike (584-6097) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Extended Holiday Hours begin Dec. 1. Dec. 7: Holiday Open House featuring many local artists.

Knoxville Watercolor Society exhibiting at Austin-East High School (525-9921) Nov. 17 thru Dec. 12: Forty Years of KWS: "A Visual Voice of the Past and Present." Reception: Nov. 20, 5-7pm, catered by the Culinary Arts Dept., $2 per person.

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.

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. Thru Nov. 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.

Yee-Haw Industries 413 South Gay Street. (522.1812) Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm. Ongoing: Art Makes People Happy: Hand-pulled letterpress prints & cards from contemporary printmakers on display & for sale.

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.

Vangelis Kyriakidis will speak Nov. 20, 7:30 pm, UT Alumni Memorial Building. The East Tennessee Archaeology Society presents this lecture on "Floating Objects on Minoan Seals." Call 974-8279 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.

Bunkie Lynn will sign her new satire, The Big Girl's Guide to Life, Nov. 21, 7pm, at Books-a-Million in Pigeon Forge and Nov. 22, 2pm, at Books-a-Million in Knoxville.

Paul Lee will address "From Silicon to Silver: The Art of Digital Photography," Nov. 22, 11am, in the University Center, Room 235. Call 974-4676.

Dr. Lois Presser will speak on the social movement that emphasizes healing and reconciliation in the aftermath of crime and other social conflict, Nov. 23, 9:45-10:45am, Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Call Sue Vaughan 455-0456 for info.

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

A Conversation with Library Director Larry Frank will be Dec. 4, 6pm at the Lawson McGhee Library. Call 215-8723 for info.

Marilyn Kallet will read and sign copies of her new book, One For Each Night, Dec. 14, 1-4pm, at the Hanson Gallery. Call 584-6097 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].

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.

Fourth Annual Robert Burns Poetry Award will accept submissions until Dec. 14. First prize is $200. Two $50 runner-up awards will be given and one $50 prize for a poem regarding Celtic Heritage given by The Scottish Society of Knoxville. Call 966-0242 for more details.

Film Submissions are being accepted for the Open Film Screening Night to be held Dec. 3 at the Knoxville Museum of Art in conjunction w/ the UT School of Art. All area filmmakers invited to submit one work each. For info, email Norman Magden at [email protected].

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

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.

Create a Holiday Memory craft project for kids at the American Museum of Science and Energy between Nov. 25-Dec. 5. Call 576-3218 for info.

Open House with the Mouse will be held Dec. 6, 10:30am-12:30pm at Smart Toys and Books in Franklin Square. Meet the mouse from Laura Numeroff's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. For info, call 691-1154.

Sunrise with Santa will be held Dec. 6, 8am, at West Town Mall Food Court. Letter writing, magic show, food and visits with the Jolly Man himself! Call 693.0292 for info.

Children's Winter Wonderland Ball will be held Dec. 7, 1-4pm, at the Ramada Inn Ballroom in Gatlinburg. Presented by Sevier Business Network & Greater Sevierville Little League to benefit less fortunate families in Sevier County at Christmas. Call 436-0500 for more info.

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.

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.

Dreamcatcher Making Workshop will be held Nov. 21, 7-9pm, at Mother Earth Oils and Herbs. ost is $15. Call 637-2800 to register.

Community Craft Center/Appalachian Arts-Crafts Shop will hold several workhsops. Nov. 21, 10am-2pm: Shortcuts for Applique. Nov. 22, 10am-2pm: Smowman Applique. Dec. 6, 10am-2pm: The Art of Tamari. Each class costs $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Call 494-9854 to 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.

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

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.

Five-String Bluegrass Banjo Workshop will be held Dec. 5, 6-9pm, at Broadway Sound. $45. Call Angie Sumpter at 1-866-258-7159 or email [email protected] for info or to register.

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.

Yoga Fit Classes are held Thursdays, 11am, at St. James Episcopal Church, Broadway. All levels welcome. $8 per class. Call 387-9568 for info.

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

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.

Fibro Support Breakfast Meeting will be held Dec. 4, 10am-12pm, at Cracker Barrell on Merchants Rd. Topics will be "Coping Strategies for Holiday Stress Relief" and "How Massage Relates to Fibromalgia." Contact Total Rehab at 588-6789 for more info.

OTHER

Knoxdating will meet Nov. 20, 7pm at Giant Panda for speed dating. Call 687-4190 to register or go to to www.knoxdating.com.

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. 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.

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.