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) Wed.-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).

Christmas Pageant The story of Christmas. At First Presbyterian Church, Dec. 7, 5pm. Call 546-2531 for info.

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.

Patio and Graceland Two short comedies. At Theatre Central, Dec. 5-14 and January 9-24. Fri.-Sat. 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $10 ($5 for students w/ ID). For reservations call 936-2291.

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 Real Inspector Hound A spoof on the British whodunnit. At Black Box Theatre, Dec. 5-20, Thurs.- Sat nights . Call 909-9300 for info.

Fall Dance Concert Point West Dance Company will perform. At Pellissippi Performing Arts Center, Dec. 6, 7pm. Call 694-2002 for info.

My Three Angels A quirky comedy about convicts. At The Gem Theater, Dec. 5, 6, 12 & 13, 7:30pm; Dec. 7 & 14, 2:30pm. $8. Dec. 13 is the annual Christmas dinner before the show at the L&N depot. Tickets for the dinner and the show are $20. Call 423-263-3270 for reservations.

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

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

Christmas Madrigal Concert & Dinner A fully catered dinner and Olde English Christmas choral concert, complete with costumes and castle setting. At Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Dec. 12-13, 7pm. $25; advance reservations only. Call 693-0353 for tickets.

The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville Professionally-directed pantomime drama with a cast of over 90, live animals, and 200-voice choir. At Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Dec. 14, 3pm and Dec. 14 & 15, 7:30pm. Call 579-5323 for info.

Modern Dance, Primitive Light 2003 Circle Modern Dance presents its annual show of music, dance, laughter & joy. At Laurel Theater, Dec. 18, 8pm; Dec. 19 & 20, 7 & 9pm. Advance tickets: $12 general, $6 students/seniors, available at Dancer's Shoppe and Disc Exchange. At the door (if available): $15 general, $9 students/seniors.

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.

For Love or Monkey An energetic farce. At West Side Dinner Theater, Dec. 31 thru Jan. 31, 6:45pm dinner, 8:15 show. $25. For reservations call 966-8768.

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

WIVK Santa Claus Parade will be held Dec. 5, 7pm, on Gay Street. Call 588-6511 for info.

Open House/Pottery Sale will be held Dec. 5, 11am-5pm, at the Candy Factory. Call 523-1401 for info.

The Living Christmas Tree holiday celebration will be held Dec. 5, 7pm, and Dec. 6 at 12pm, 3pm, and 7pm at Thompson Boling Arena. Call 577-4222 for info.

Pet Pictures with Santa will be held Dec. 6, 9am-6pm and Dec. 7, 12-5pm, at Knox county Animal Center and Pet Supply. Call 584-3959 for info.

Holiday Open House will be held Dec. 6, 1-7pm and Dec. 7, 1-5pm at the Historic Bleak House on Kingston Pike. Tickets are $5. Call 448-6716 for info.

Santa Paws will be held Dec. 6, 10am-5pm and Dec. 7, 1-5pm at Pet Safe Village. Pet photos with Santa to raise money for the Humane Society. Call 573-7627 for 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.

Around the World VI Bazaar will be held Dec. 6, 9am-4pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. The sale benefits four local charities. Gifts and crafts from over 20 countries will be available, plus attic treasures, bake sale, wall art, and gourmet foods. For info, call 483-8497.

18th Century Christmas will be held Dec. 6, 10am-7pm, Dec. 7, 10am-2pm, at Fort Loudoun. Military duties mixed with special Christmastime activities, musket & cannon firings, hearth-prepared food, blacksmith shop. Call 423-884-6217 for info.

Market Square Meander will begin at 2pm, Dec. 6 at the corner of Union and Market downtown. Join Metro Pulse's Jack Neely and other locals on this literary pub crawl.

Old North Knoxville's 15th Annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour will be held Dec. 6 & 7. Trolleys available to take people from home to home. Entertainment includes Madrigal singers. A drawing for $100 gift certificate from Bliss home+art. Candlelight tour is Dec. 6, 4-9pm. Daytime tour is Dec. 7, 1-5pm. For more info, go to www.oldnorthknoxville.org or call 523-6906.

Victorian Christmas Open House at Glemore Mansion will be held Dec. 6 & 7 and 13 & 14. $5 adults, $2 children 6-12, free under 6. Proceeds go to help support renovation of this Jefferson County museum. Call 865-475-5014 for info.

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.

Girl Scouts Reading Rocks Book Drive will be held Dec. 6, 10am-2pm at Borders. Call 769-4084 for info.

Christmas in Historic Rugby will be held Dec. 6 & 13, 4-9pm. Costumed actors, Victorian dinner, season music, etc. Call 423-628-2441 for info.

Christmas Tours at The Plantation will be held Dec. 7, 6-8pm and Dec. 9-21, Tues-Sat: 10am-4pm, Sun: 1-4pm, at the Ramsey House. $5. Call 546-0745 for info.

Alternative Christmas Market will be held Dec. 10, 6pm, at First Presbuterian Church. Call 546-2531 for info.

50 Years of Notable Architecture Gala will be held Dec. 11, 6:30pm, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The East Tenn. Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture celebrates its 50th anniversary and honors some of East Tennessee's notable buildings. Hosted by Bill Williams. $20 adv., $25 at the door. Call 637-5003 for info or reservations.

Fall Classic Film Series will be held Dec. 12, 7pm., at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Sunrise and Tales from the Vienna Woods will be screened. $2 for KMA members, and $4 for nonmembers. For info, contact Annie Nassis at 525-6101 ext.224.

Comcast Christmas will be held Dec. 12, 6pm, at Chilhowee Park. Light show and other festivities. Call 215-4248 for info.

Art Walk will be held Dec. 12, 11am-4pm, on Broadway in downtown Maryville. Fine Arts Blount presents the work of nine professional, award-winning artists inside First Tenn. Bank, Union Planters Bank, Gift Garden & Cafe and Quality Financial Concepts. Refreshments served at some locations.

Saplings Garden Center will host an open house, Dec. 13 & 14, 10am-8pm. Santa & reindeer will entertain kids 11am-4pm, plus guest vendors, wreathes, poinsettias, garland and Christmas trees. Call 966-7883 for info.

Amphigory a sound & spoken word assembly, presents an Evening of Erotica, Dec. 13, 10pm, in the back room of Urban Cafe in the Old City.

Jingle Bell Run will be held Dec. 13, 8:30am, beginning at Barley's in the Old City. Call 470-7909 for info.

Tennessee Pride activities in conjunction with Salute America will be Dec. 13, all day at the American Museum of Science and Energy. Awards Ceremony at 3:15 p.m. in AMSE Auditorium. Call 576-3218 for info.

Holiday Festival of Lights will be held Dec. 13-23, 6:30-9:30pm at Concord Park. Lights, wagon rides, marshmallow roastings and more! Call 215-6600 for info.

Community Christmas will be Dec 14, 5-7pm. Bring your family to re-enact the nativity story. Call 524-3048 for info.

Holiday Dinner/Dance Show and Open Ballroom Dance will be held Dec. 14, 6pm, at The Fairbanks. For tickets/reservations call 454-6566 or 766-0767.

Knoxville Convention Center Tours will be held every third Wednesday of each month beginning Dec. 17, 12-4pm. Call KCC-KNOX to reserve your spot.

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

Landmark Holidays at Blount Mansion will celebrate holiday traditions from simpler times thru Dec. 19, 9:30am-5pm, at Blount Mansion. Learn about decorating styles of the 18th-century. Select tours feature traditional music and performances on mountain dulcimers. Call 525-2375 or 654-0016 for info.

Gift of Reading Holiday Book Drive will be held through Dec. 30 at Borders. Donated children's books can be favorite childhood storybooks or, for those needing recommendations, customers can access Borders' holiday gift center at www.bordersstores.com

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.

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.

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. Thru Dec. 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. Reception held Dec. 5, 5:30-8pm.

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.

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

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791) Dec. 4 thru 31: New works by Marga Hayes Ingram and paintings by Allen Cox. Opening reception:Dec. 4, 6-8pm.

Blount County Library 508 N. Cusick Street (273-1498).

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. Dec. 4 thru Jan. 6: A Stellar Event (an M&J production).

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.

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.-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) thru Dec. 12: Forty Years of KWS: A Visual Voice of the Past and Present.

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

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. 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.

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. Ongoing: Works from Midnight Star Glass Studio, stained glass, mosaics, unique jewelry.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thurs. 8am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am. Thru Dec.: 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.

Twisted Vessel 3335 Old Mill Street, Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Mon. 10am-4pm; Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm. Thru Jan. 13: Works by Michael Frasca.

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 Dec.31. Christa Regan-Stanton's hand-built clay objects, and Dick Wills' paintings.

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.

NCCJInterfaith Dialogue Forum: One Season, Many Holidays; One Nation, Many Faiths will be held Dec. 4, 12-1:15pm, in the community room, Magnolia Ave. campus of Pellissippi State Community College. Speakers from Hindu, Jewish and Latino communities will explore their non-Christian experiences of the Christmas holiday. Brown bag lunch meets at 11:30am. Snacks and drinks provided. Call 637-6140 for more info.

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

Dr. Bill Bass and John Jefferson will sign Death's Acre on Dec. 4, 11am-12pm, at UT Bookstore, University Center, and 1-2:30pm, at UT Bookstore, UT Conference Center. Call 974-1054 for info.

Dr. Bill Bass and John Jefferson will sign Death's Acre on Dec. 6, 7pm, at Borders on Morrell Rd. Call 769-4084 for info.

Dr. Allen Weir will read from his fiction and answer questions Dec. 7, 9:45-10:45am, at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.

Ed Hooper will sign Knoxville on Dec. 13, 1pm, at Borders. The book chronicles the history of Knoxville with over 200 vintage images. Call 769-4084 for info.

Marilyn Kallet will read and sign copies of her new book, One For Each Night, Dec. 4, 7pm at Laurel Theater, and Dec. 14, 1-4pm, at the Hanson Gallery. Call 584-6097 for info.

The Skeptic Book Club will meet Dec. 14, 5pm, to discuss Better Than Well: American Medicine Meets the American Dream. For info and meeting location, visit www.rationalists.org or call 539-3006.

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.

Morristown Theatre Guild will hold auditions for the British farce "Noises Off" Dec. 7, 2:30pm and Dec. 8, 7pm. Auditions limited to reading from the script and moderate movement exercises. Performance dates will be Feb. 20-29. For more info, call (423) 586-9260.

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.

The Knoxville Writers Guild offers cash awards for fiction, poetry, essays and more in five separate contests. Guidelines at www.knoxvillewritersguild.org or call Don Williams at 428-0389, or [email protected].

WordPlayers Theater Company is currently scheduling performances for its spring tour of God's Trombones and Come to Me. Any group interested in having the Christian theater troupe perform should call 531-2490 or visit www.wordplayers.org.

Create a Holiday Memory craft project for kids at the American Museum of Science and Energy thru 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.

Student Holiday Nature Day Camps will be held thru Dec. at Ijams Nature Center. Dec. 1: The Nature of Art; Dec. 22: Life in the Dead of Winter; Dec. 23: Winter Fun at Ijams. Camp is for grades K-5 and runs from 8am-5:15pm daily. $30 per day for members, $35 for non-members. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to register today.

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

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.

Picture Framing Workshop will be Dec. 5, 5:30-9pm. Learn the basics of building picture frames. Contact Woodcraft at 539-9330 for info and to register.

Christmas Craft Workshops will be held Dec. 5 & 6 at the Candy Factory. Stockings, angels, ornaments. Call 523-1401 for info.

Making Decorations at the Plantation will be Dec. 6, 10am-12pm, at Ramsey House. Design a wreath or colonial centerpiece. $35 for nonmembers, $25 for members. Call 546-0745 for info.

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.

Temari Class will be held Dec. 6, 10am-2pm, at Appalachian Arts & Craft Shop in Norris. $35, plus small supply fee. Bring a sack lunch. Call 494-9854 to register.

UT Print Workshop will hold an open house for the public on Dec. 6, 1-4pm, in the Art & Arch. Bldg. View print-making demonstrations, prints by UT students and faculty, and purchase celebrity prints. For info, call 974-3198.

Spiritual Formation Workshop will be held Dec. 6 at New City Cafe. Call 544-0100 for info.

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.

Pottery School Xmas Workshops will be Dec. 6, 13, 20, 9:30am-12:30pm. Cost for three classes is $90. Throwing & Handbuilding classes held Tues. 9:30am-12:30pm & 5:30-9:30pm; Wed. 5:30-8:30pm. Other classes available by reservation. Call Valerie Eiler at 691-7211.

Turn a Lidded Bowl Workshop will be Dec. 7, 11:30am-4:30pm. $75. Contact Woodcraft at 539-9330 for info and to register.

Pellissippi State Skiing & Snowboarding Classes will be offered for credit Jan. 5-8, at Maggie Valley, NC. Fees from $215 to $340. Required orientation: Dec. 11, 6pm, Goins Auditorium, Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road. For info, contact Cathy Clay at 694-6574, or Joan Jackson at 694-6573.

Creating a Bird Friendly Yard Workshop will be held Dec. 11, 6pm at Rothrock Café at the Downtown Branch of the Knox County Public Library. For more information call 577-4717 ext. 10.

Living Clean & Green Workshop will be held Dec. 12, 6pm at Ijams Nature Center. Find out how to turn your home "green" at this free program. For more information call 577-4717 ext. 10.

Free Family Day and Open House will be held Dec. 13, 11am-4pm, at Ijams Nature Center. Holiday crafts, naturalist-led hikes, owl info from bird experts, giveaways, refreshments, and Ijams' gift shop clearance sale. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 for more info.

Learn to Make Raised Panel Doors on Dec. 13, 2-5pm. $45.99. Contact Woodcraft at 539-9330 for info and to register.

Routers II Workshop on Dec. 14, 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn table routing and bit selection. $45. Contact Woodcraft at 539-9330 for info and to register.

Cabriole Legs Workshop on Dec. 14, 12:30-4:30pm. Instructional class taught by Al Hudson. $45. Contact Woodcraft at 539-9330 for info and to register.

New Media in the Middle of Nowhere Class will be held Dec. 27-30, at Pickett State Park in Jamestown. This program for gifted and talented high-schoolers offered by Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning includes classes in performance, digital film directing, or digital film production. $200. For more information call Chad Watson at 1-800-951-7442.

Swing Dance and Two-Step Classes offered weekly; private and group lessons. Dance party held every Friday night, 9-11pm, at Dance Dimensions. Call 692-2220 for info.

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 Tues. in downtown. $25. 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.

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

TClasses 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 Health Classes are held Thursdays, 11am, at St. James Episcopal Church, Broadway. Instructor is Yoga Fit certified. All levels and drop-ins 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, 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

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

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 Shoney's on Alcoa Highway 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

Knoxdating Singles Group will hold a singles Christmas party Dec. 5, at the clubhouse (3930 Kingston Pk). $10, ages 35-55. For info call 687 4190 or www.knoxdating.com

Partnership for Neighborhood Improvement will meet Dec. 4, 6:30pm, in the small assembly room, City County building. Mayor-elect Bill Haslam will discuss his new Dept. of Community and Neighborhood Services, and update of Knoxville's Empowerment Zone. Call 251-5300 for info.

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

Lady Vols Boost-Her Club will meets Dec. 8, 6:30 pm, Ray Mears Room in Thompson Boling Arena. Debby Jennings, Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations will be the guest speaker. The public is invited.

Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club will meet Dec. 9, 7:30pm, at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church. The program will be the annual "Share a Memory" slide show. Call 966-4142 for more info.

Big Brother/Big Sister Info Meeting will be held Dec. 9 and Jan 13, 6pm, at Borders Books and Music. Call 769-4084 for info.

Lost Texans Club will meet Dec. 11, 7pm, at Aubrey's in Farragut. Call Kim at 983-1931 for info.

Preservation Network Meeting will be held Dec. 13, 10-11:30am, at Knox Heritage. Bring "before and after" photos, restoration war stories and questions to this roundtable discussion. Call 523-8008 for info.

Knoxville Hash House Harriers a club for runners over 21 meets every other Sunday at 3pm. Location varies each run. Call 384-9571 or 454-9765 for more info.

Knox Dating hosts eight-minute, one-on-one dating for single adults ages 35-55. Call 687-4190 or www.knoxdating.com to pre-register.

Colonial Village Neighborhood meets the second Thursday of each month at South Knoxville Church of God fellowship hall at 7pm. The next meeting is Dec 11. The neighborhood includes all residents south of fire hall #13 and west of Chapman Highway.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Dec.7, 9:30am in the Pastor's Study to discuss "What is a Lutheran?" Call 966-9626 for additional information.

Contemplative Prayer will be held Dec. 6, 9am, at JohnXIII Church. Listen to a panel discussion tape w/ Father Thomas Keating, Father Basil Pennington, and Father William Menninger, followed by silent prayer, sharing and discussion. For reservations, call 523-7931.

Yuletide Gathering will be Dec. 7, 6:30-8pm, at Nature Spirit Community Church. Yuletide carols, crafts, myths and stories, Open Circle, potluck to follow. Call 637-3363 for info.

Candlelight Service will be held Dec. 7, 5:30pm, at Church of the Ascension on Northshore. Music performances and reception following in the parish hall.

City-Church Worship will be held Dec. 13, 8pm, at New City Cafe. For consortium students and anyone else. Call 544-0100 for info.

Looking for Truth? Bible Study in West Knox (Farragut), every other Thursday at 7 pm. Home cooked meal at 5:30. Transportation provided for students, if needed. Call 924-9620.

Losel Shedrup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center of Knoxville welcomes new members on Sun. mornings for meditation practices and Tues. evenings for book discussion. Please call Traci at 382-1585 for more information.

Free Lunch Sundays At Kindred Spirit, meeting at 10:30am in the square dance bldg. Call Jim for info, 521-0633.

He Is Ministries Ministering to the GLBTCommunity. 3707 N. Broadway. Call for info, 688-5276.