Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-4610)Tues. Five O'Clock Somewhere, 9pm; Wed: DJ &MC battles, 9pm; Thurs: Karaoke, 7pm; Fri.: Ladies night; Sat.: Guys night; Sun.: Variety night, 9pm.

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) 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.

Common Grounds Coffee House 1000 Ladd Landing, Kingston (717-6649)

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.

Downtown Grill and Brewery 424 S. Gay (633-8111) Tues.: $1.50 pints & live music.

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) First & 3rd Friday:The Streamliners Big Band, 10pm.

Fiction 125 E. Jackson. (329.00FX) 18+. Sat.: Dance night 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.

Magnolia Cafe 2405 Magnolia Ave. (524-0500) Wed.: DJ MC RL, 7:30-12am.; Fri.: RL's Blues Bash, 8pm.

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

Oskie's 155 West End Ave. (675-0900) Thurs.: Karaoke and dancing, 9pm-2am.

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.

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

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

ThInQ Tank 106 S. Central (522-3221). Wed.-Sat.: 11am-3am.

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 Curious Savage John Patrick's heartwarming comedy. At Top Hat Productions Theater (Rogersville). Dec. 26-27, and Jan. 2-3, 8pm. Dec. 28 & Jan. 4, 2pm. $8 adults, $6 students. For reservations call 423-921-0027.

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.

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

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.

Christmas Tree Recycling will be all day Dec. 26 at Ijams Nature Center. Just place your tree alongside the interior road that leads to the Nature center & they'll do the rest. Call 577-4717, ext. 11 for info.

Gift of Reading Holiday Book Drive will be held through Dec. 30 at Borders. Call 769-4064.

Old Fashoined Hayrides 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.

New Year's Eve Dance will be held Dec. 31, 8pm, at Gyrlgrooves. For women only. $12. Call 454-7972 for info.

New Year's Eve Celebration will be held Dec. 31, 10pm, at the space needle in Gatlinburg. Ball drop, fireworks, other festivities. Call 430-1052 for info.

Area Christian Singles New Year's Bash will be held Dec. 31, 8pm, at Knoxville Expo Center. Entertainment from Bubba Jones of Cotton Eyed Joe. $5. No smoking, no alcohol, no childcare. Call Grace Baptist Church at 691-8886 for info.

Show Logic Record & CD Show will be held Jan. 4, 10am-5pm, at Holiday Inn Select, Cedar Bluff. Music vendors from several states with vinyl, CDs and other music collectibles. $3, kids under 12 free. For info, call 478-922-8851.

Knox County Library Halls Branch Re-Opening Celebration will be held Jan. 20, 10am. Local performers, refreshments, children's activities, and the unveiling of the Library's new mascot, Buddy Bookhound. Call 215-8769 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.

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 Jan 11: Art Costello's black and white and color nature photographs. Anne Dally's functional pottery. Thru Jan. 15: Annual Christmas Show with paintings, photography, glass, pottery, prints, fabric, woodwork, weaving, and basketry by gallery members.

Arts and Antiques Gallery World's Fair Park (the green Victorian house) (525-7619) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Dec.: Works by Stacy Kite.

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

Back 40 Gallery (A Yee-Haw Annex) 424 South Gay Street, Woodruff building, 5th floor (522 1812)Tues.-Sat. 12-6pm. Fri. 12-9pm.

Back Room Gallery Walnut Bldg., 420 W. Church Ave. (522-8484) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. &Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Dec. 31: Paintings by Diana Bundy, Jessica Gregory & Victoria Lewelling; clay sculpture and pottery by Kelly Barrett and Trent Berning; clay menorahs by Cheri Pollack.

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

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791) Thru Dec. 31: New works by Marga Hayes Ingram and paintings by Allen Cox.

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).

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

Clear Vision Window Gallery 517 Union Ave. (455-4ART) Always visible for pedestrian viewing. 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.

Common Ground 1000 Ladd Landing Blvd, Kingston, TN (717-6649) Mon-Fri 10am-3pm.

Corner Gallery Jackson Square, Oak Ridge (482-0559) Tues.-Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3pm. Unique crafts and arts sales gallery.

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.

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. Thru Dec.: Annual Holiday Show, including works by Barry Spann.

Ijams Nature Center (577-4717) Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 12-4pm. Thru Dec: Dick Dickenson's photos of East Tennessee wildlife.

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square. (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 11am-5pm. Thru Dec.: Works by Victor Costantino and Charles Kirkland.

Knoxville Museum of Art 1050 World's Fair Park Dr. (525-6101) Tues.-Wed.: 12-8pm; 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 Feb. 1: Flow, an interactive installation by Jean-Pierre Gauthier.

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.

The Max 6400 Kingston Pike, inside Giant Panda (766-0408). Thru Jan. 5: Jazz Art, Portraits of local jazz musicians by Connie Herron.

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.

Nomad Gallery 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, plus Wendy Seaward's beaded jewelry, Nancy Roberson's handwovens, Suzi Richters' wearables, and Will Rickenbach's paintings of Tibet.

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.

Tomato Head Market Square (637-4067, 632-3113, 525-4671, 789-5530) Mon. 11am-3pm; Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun., 10am-8pm. Thru Jan. 3: Smoky Mountain landscapes by Robert Batey.

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.

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.

101 Reasons Why You Should Not Have Sex on the First Date is the subject of a lecture to be held Jan. 4, 5pm, by KnoxDating. $10. Participants will meet other singles. Call to pre-register 687-4190 or go to www.knoxdating.com.

Poetry January Jumpstart will be held Jan. 9-11. Bill Brown and Eddie Francisco will lead poetry and fiction sessions, respectively. Email Sue Orr at [email protected] for info.

A Conversation with the Director will be held Jan. 1, 6pm at the Lawson McGhee Library. Larry Frank, library services director, will speak.

B. Eugene Ellison will sign The Haunting, Jan. 2, 5-9pm, at Market Square Booksellers. Call 525-7820 for more 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].

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.

Southern Exposure Steering Committee is extending a call to all American Indian, Alaskan Native, Canadian First Nation, Native Hawaiian, Meso, Central, and South American artists for application to the Celebration of Indigenous Americas art show and competition to be held in Knoxville. For info, call 609-0574.

Auditions for African American men to play George Washington Carver are being conducted for an upcoming Bijou Theatre production. Actors must be available in Jan. and Feb. to tour East Tenn. schools. Paid position. Call Brandy or Leigh at 523-4211 for info.

Dollywood Auditions for singers, dancers, musicans, actors, and specialty acts, will be held Jan. 17, 11am-2pm, at Dollywood. Call 428-9553 for info.

Auditions for The King and I and Mame will be held Jan. 23-25 at the Bijou Theatre Center. Actors, singers or dancers ages 5 to adult. Prepare a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song. Call 523-4211 for an appointment.

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.

Junior Naturalist Program will be held thru Jan. at Ijams Nature Center. Kids ages 10-13 will learn about hiking, camping, and nature in East Tenn. For topic times, prices & dates, call 577-4717 ext. 30.

Library Activities for Young People will be held Tues.-Thurs., 4pm, beginning Jan. 6, at the Blount County Library. Activities include scrapbooking, creating a Chinese lantern, stamp collecting, genealogy, card tricks, and travel games. Call 273-1408 or 982-0981 to register.

Italian Language Lessons for Youngsters are being held for ages 5 to 9. Classes fill up quickly, so hurry and call 257 2106

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 at Smart 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.

Cabin Fever Night will be held Dec. 29, at Moonbead Beads & Beadwork. Call 300-6153, 220-0500 or email [email protected]

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Study Group will meet Jan. thru June with the goal of taking the CMP exam in July. Perfect for meeting- or event-planners. For info, call 300-7365.

Writing for Beginners and Others Class will begin Jan. 6, 7pm, at Christ Chapel in Fort Sanders. Don Williams will teach the six-week secular course open to all writers and aspiring writers. $135. For info, call 428-0389 or email [email protected] or enroll by showing up at the first class.

Living Clean and Green: Wildscaping Workshop will be held Jan. 8, 6pm, at Lawson McGhee Library. Ijams Nature Center's conservation queen Peg Beute will give tips on growing native plants in your yard. Free. Call 577-4717 ext. 15 for info.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes will begin Jan. 12 and continue through May 14. Classes given free by Adult Education Program of Pellissippi State Technical Community College. To pre-register, call 329-3176 beginning Jan. 5. For time/place information, call Tamela Wheeler at 329-3176 or 539-7109 or visit www.pstcc.edu.

Adult Acting Classes will begin Jan. 22 at the Bijou Theatre. Classes are for all skill levels. Call Leigh Price at 523-4211 for info.

Adult Scene Study will begin Jan. 23 at the Bijou Theatre. Classes are for experienced actors. Call Leigh Price at 523-4211 for info.

Learn to Dance swing, rumba, foxtrot & more. Beginning group class meets 7pm Fridays at DanceSport of Knoxville. $10. Call 384-1660 for info or to schedule private lesson.

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 Laurel Theater, 8-11pm. Beginners, show up early for instruction; no partner required. $5, or $3 students. 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].

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. 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 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 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

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.

Saving Little Hearts meets the first Tues. 6-8pm, in the Baptist Eye Institute William Bailey Conference Room. This support group is for families raising children with congenital heart defects. For more info, go to www.savinglittlehearts.com or call 748-4605.

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. CancerNET, Man to Man (prostate cancer support group), 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

MPower a group for inclusive minded people seeking a safe outlet for social interaction with no political or religious agendas, meets 7pm, the first Thursday of each month, at 934 Weisgarber, across from the American Cancer Society. For info, call 531-5874.

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 will hold a Party for Singles, Jan. 10, 7pm at Giant Panda. Finger foods, beverages, door prizes, games, and one-on-one introductions to numerous people. $10. 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.

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.

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.

Christmas Eve Service will be held Dec 24, 5:30, 7:30, and 10:30pm at St, John's Lutheran. Call 523-3330 for info.

Christmas Eve Service will be held Dec 24, 5pm, at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Call 577-4222.

Christmas Eve Service will be held Dec 24, 5pm, at First Baptist Church. Call 546-9661.

Christmas Eve Service will be held Dec 24, 4:30 & 10:30pm at Church Street Methodist. "Candlelight, Carols, and Christmas Stories," a program for families with children will be at 7:30pm. Call 524-3048.

Christmas Eve Service will be held Dec 24, 5pm and 11pm, at First Presbyterian Church. Call 546-2531.

Nativity Celebration will be held Dec 24, 9:30pm, at Christ Our King Church. Services include scriptures and carols followed by Christmas Eve Mass. Christmas Day Mass will be held at 5pm. Call for 363-8444 for more info.

Festival Eucharist Service will be held Dec 24, 5pm, 8pm, and 11pm at Episcopal Church of the Ascension. On Christmas Day, a Eucharist and Blessing of Gifts will be offered at 10am. Call 588-0589.

Feast of Lights Ceremony will be held Jan. 6, 6pm, at Episcopal Church of the Ascension. Call 588-0589 for info.

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

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.

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

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