Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-4610)Tues.: Margaritaville w/ Five O'Clock Somewhere, 9pm; Wed.: DJ &MC battles, 9pm; Thurs.: Restaurant appreciation Karaoke and dance night; Fri.: Ladies night.

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.

Buffalo Grille and Bar 205 O205 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge (481-0515).

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.

Crossroads Cafe 1104 Montvale Station Road, Maryville. Fri. & Sat. Coffee, desserts, live Christian music, 7-11pm.

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 Fridays: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, Farragut. (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.

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).

Twelfth Night Shakespeare's magical comedy of love and mistaken identity. At Clarence Brown Theatre, Jan. 30 thru Feb. 14. Call 974-5161 for schedule and tickets.

Dance Perspectives Ten local dance groups join forces for a one-night modern dance showcase. At Pellissippi State Performing Arts Center, 7 and 9pm. $10 students, $13.50 general. Advanced tickets at Dancer's Shoppe and Disc Exchange West.

The Velveteen Rabbit The children's classic retold by James Still. At Black Box Theatre, thru Jan. 25, Sat. 2 & 7pm; Sun. 2pm. $5. Call 909-9300 or [email protected] for tickets.

Five Guys Named Moe The contagiously fun musical revue with songs by Louis Jordan. Read the review on page 24. At Bijou Theatre, thru Feb. 14, 7:30pm. Call 522-0832 for tickets.

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

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

YWCA Race Against Racism will be held Jan. 24 at 2pm. Registration begins at 12:30pm at the Eternal Life Harvest Center. $25 entry fee day of the race. Call 523-6126 for info.

GRReat Dog Rescue & Adopt-a-thon will be held Jan. 24, 11am-2pm at Agri Feed and Pet Supply. Call 584-3959 for info.

First Lego League Robot Demonstration & Public Exhibition will be held Jan. 24, 10am-3pm, at the American Museum of Science and Energy. See spotlight on page 37. Public is welcome. For info, call 576-3218.

Local Environmental Activists with Katuah Earth First! are sponsoring a program about the destructive coal mining practices in Appalachia on Jan. 26, 12:20-1:10pm at UT College of Law room 241 and 7:30pm on the 6th floor of the Candy Factory. Call Meagan Carter 406-5899 or Alex Solomon 609-9226 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.

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop 2716 Andersonville Hwy., Norris (494-9854) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 1-5pm.

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

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

Art Market Candy Factory, World's Fair Park (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Feb. 15: Photos by Hal Smith and ceramics by Eun Sook Kim. Jan. 27 thru Feb. 29: Annual Juried Exhibition.

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

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

Back Room Gallery Walnut Bldg., 420 W. Church Ave. (522-8484) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. &Sun. 1-5pm.

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

Bennett Galleries 5308 Kingston Pk. (584-6791)

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 mid-Feb.: Chakras & Mandalas: A community collaborative art exploration by 12 artists, writers & creative thinkers. Call for closing reception details.

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) Jan. 25 thru March 31: The Works of Myrtle Bartolini.

East Tennessee Historical Society Museum 600 Market St. (215-8830) Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-5pm.

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 Jan. 28: Anna Jaap: Recent Works on Paper and Canvas.

Ijams Nature Center (577-4717) Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 12-4pm.

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.: 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 Feb. 1: Flow, an interactive installation by Jean-Pierre Gauthier. Thru April 4: Charlotta Westergren. Feb. 6 thru April 18: America From the Heart:Quilters Remember Sept. 11, 2001; Feb. 20 thru June 27: Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty.

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.

McMinn County Living Heritage Museum 522 West Madison Avenue, Athens (423-745-0329) Thru Feb. 28: A Stitch in Time: American Antique and Contemporary Samplers.

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: Pottery by Karen Briggs.

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.

Old City Java 109 S. Central. (523-9817) Sun.-Thurs. 8am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am.-12am. Thru Jan.: Photographs by Laura Grant of Johnson City.

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 Feb. 27: The Real Me & Other Lies: Recent works by Carl Gombert.

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 Feb. 7: Bryan Baker "Certificate of Ingenuity." A large set of photographs (polaroid/spectra format) with corresponding letterpressed paperwork.

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. Jan.: 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.

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.

History of Christmas Carols will be discussed by musician Terry Wilson, Jan. 22, 12pm at Blount County Library. Bring lunch. For more info, call 982-0981.

Dr. Mark Harmon will speak and screen a video called "Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War," on Jan. 25, 9:45-10:45am. at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.

Michael Kulikowski will give lecture titled "The Myth of the Crisis of the Third Century: the Archaeology of Spanish Town and Country," Jan. 27, 7:30pm in McClung Museum Auditorium.

Southern Literature Book Group meets Jan. 27, 6:30pm, at Borders to discuss All Over But the Shoutin' by Rick Bragg. For more info, call 690-7499.

Frank Jamison will read from his prize-winning poetry and short stories Jan. 28, University Club, at the meeting of the Knoxville Writers Group. Buffet line starts at 11:30am and costs $13.75. Call for reservations: 983-3740

Middle East Peace Activist Jim Harb will give a presentation and lead a discussion on the Middle East conflict Jan. 29, 7:30pm at Oak Ridge Unitarian Univeralist Church. For info, call 481-3756.

2004 One Book, One Community Discussion Groups will meet through Feb. 25 at libraries in Knox County to discuss Ernest Gaines' A Gathering of Old Men.

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.

AUDITIONS

Auditions for 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.

Auditions for WordPlayers' Production of Godspell will be held Jan. 26 at Bearden High School auditorium. Seeking five men, five women, ages 18-100 who are strong/agile actor/singers. Prepare one-minute monologue and up-tempo song from a Broadway musical, plus sheet music or accompaniment tape. Auditions by appointment only. Please call 806-0373.

Auditions for To Kill A Mockingbird will be held Jan. 31 at the Carousel Theatre on UT campus. Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice. By appointment only. Call 974-6725 for info.

OTHER

Oak Ridge Community Orchestra seeks horns (conical bore) for historical display at concert on Jan 24. Call Marcay Dickens at 482-1920.

Art Market Gallery will accept entries for its annual juried exhibition thru Jan 23. Deliver art works to the gallery inside the Candy Factory. For info, call 525-5265 or Roger Kroll at 560-3203.

The Gay/Lesbian & PFLAG Helpline is training volunteers Jan. 24, 9:30am-4:30pm to work on the helpline. The Gay & Lesbian Helpline is for those who want to talk about being gay or need info about activities or referrals to local services and for family and friends of the GLBT community. Call Dale W. at 633-5136 for info.

Knoxville Museum of Art's Open Screening Night seeks area media artists to submit film or video works on VHS, SVHS, DVD, Video CD or 16mm formats less than 10 minutes to show Feb. 4, 6pm, at the museum auditorium. For info, contact Norman Magden at [email protected].

2004 East Tenn. Model Bridge Building Contest will be held Feb. 28 at the American Museum of Science and Energy. Open to students in grades 7-12. For rules & specs, go to www.amse.org.

Homeowners Needed to turn their homes over to remodeling experts. If your kitchen is incompatible with your lifestyle, or you're a hip young couple looking for a contemporary interior design, the creators of Trading Spaces want you! Video essays portraying your compelling story should be submitted to Beth MacDonald, 342 Troy Circle, Knoxville, TN 37919. Submit written essays and questions about kitchen dilemmas to [email protected], and interior design challenge to [email protected]. Deadline is Jan. 30.

New Millennium Writings is now accepting submissions thru Jan. 31 for original fiction, poetry and non-fiction. Winners and selected finalists will be published in June anthology. For info check out website at www.mach2.com.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters seeks volunteers to mentor youths. For info, call 523-2179.

Valentine Card Class will be held Feb. 14, 11am-3pm at Smart Toys & Books, Franklin Square. For ages 4 and up. Free. Call 691-1154 to RSVP.

Ms. Birdwell's Storytime will be held 11am every Tues. thru January. Books, songs, games and ryhmes during the half-hour storytime. For info, call 769-4084.

Library Activities for Young People are held Tues.-Thurs., 4pm, in January, 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.

Pokadoodle Artistic Classes for ages 2-13 are being offered on the topics of colors, shapes, art history, art from different countries, etc. Call Andrea for info, 300-7969.

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.

Musical Classroom enhances children's social, emotional, thinking, physical, and language skills. Enrolling thru Feb. 1. Call Kim at 670-7446.

Summer Camp Expo will be held Feb. 21 from 10am-4pm at West Town Mall. The expo will help parents find the right summer camp for their children. Call 525.8857 for info.

Storytime w/ Helen Picou is held every Thursday, 11am, at Smart Toys and Books. For ages 2-6. Call 691-1154.

Blount County Public Library holds storytime for 3-5 year olds, 4pm Mondays and 10am Tuesday and Fridays. Call 982-0981 for info.

Storytime w/ 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.

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

The Healing Power of Play Therapy Workshop will be held Jan. 23, 1-4pm at United Way of Greater Knox County. Call 558-9040 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.

Exploring Meditation Workshop will be held Jan. 24, 2-6pm, at the UNITE building, 1124 N. Broadway. Instructor Bob Eklund will discuss the spiritual elements of meditation, Tantra yoga tradition and ways to sustain and improve meditation. Call 577-6432 for info and to register.

Healing Power of Frequencies Workshop will be held Jan. 24, 10am-3pm at the Inner Harmony Health Center in Maryville. Dr. Suzanne Jonas and Carrie Wagner will focus on the healing issues of sound and essential oils. Call 980-0137 for info.

Year-round Birds Workshop will be held Jan. 24 at 9am at Ijams Nature Center. Find out which birds enjoy the ever-changing climate in East Tennessee. $10 members, $15 non-members per session. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to register.

Lampwork Beadmaking Class will be held Jan. 24 & 25 at Moonbead Beads & Beadwork. Taught by Teresa Brittain. To register, call 300-6153 or [email protected].

The YMCA of the Rockies Info Session will be held Jan. 27, 2-3pm, at Baptist Senior Health Center. This center in Denver, Colo. accomodates individuals, families, reunions and conferences. Call Bob Freeman at 546-0699.

The Atomic Age is the first film in the Research Revolution film/discussion series to be held Jan. 27, 7pm at Pendergrass Library, UT Agriculture Campus. Call 974-6396 for info.

Wholistic Wellness Network presents Melanie McGhee on Jan. 28 at 7pm at the Inner Harmony Health Center in Maryville. McGhee will talk about the nine essential strategies for small business owners. Call 980-0137 for info.

Creative Packing For Travelers will be held Jan. 29, 6pm at Rothrock Cafe in Lawson McGhee Library. Emily Dewhirst will teach you how to pack effeciently with room to spare. Call 215-8723 for info.

The Power of Purpose Personal Effectiveness Class will be held Jan. 29 through March 4, 7-10pm at Knoxville Life Training Center. $195. Call 241-3987 for info.

Wildlife Habitat Box Building Workshop will be held Jan. 31 at American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. Boxes for bluebirds, bats and bird feeders are $14 per kit. Call the Discovery Store at 576-3229 for kits and 576-3218 to register for workshop.

Ashtanga Primary Series Workshop will be held Jan. 31 9am-12pm at Crow Vinyasa Yoga. $20. Some yoga experience recommended. Call 584-3864 for info or visit www.sidecrowyoga.com.

The Friends of the Gardens Seminars will be held Feb. 5-21 on UT campus and Oak Ridge campus. The topic deals with the total care of trees. Call Melanie Garten at 621-5815.

Mother Earth Oils &Herbs hosts weekly classes in psychic awareness, intuition and child craft and storytelling. Call 637-2800 for details.

Clear Vision Studio is offering mindfulness-based art classes, reativity workshops, mandala projects, handbuilding in clay- for groups and individuals. Call 455-4278 for info.

Craft Mall offers classes in stained glass, scroll-saw, painting, quilting, mosaic, ceramics, and Kids Krafts. Day or evening classes available. For info, call 932-6688.

Beginning Weaving wheel-throwing, pottery, Navajo weaving and handbuilding classes are offered at the Appalachian Arts Craft Shop and Center. Call 577-2828 for info.

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.

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 offers classes to the community 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.

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.

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.

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.

Taoist Tai Chi Society offers tai chi classes for seniors, beginners and other levels throughout East Tenn. For schedules and more info, 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. Beginner's level. $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, tai chi, aquatic yoga 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.

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

Vegetarian Society of East Tennessee will dispel nutrition myths on Jan. 27, 6:30pm, at Tennessee Valley Unitarian/Universalist Church. Brenda Davis will speak. Call 681-7691 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.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous offers support to compulsive overeaters seeking a peer group. No fees, dues, diets or calorie-counting. For area meeting times and sites in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, call 671-8871.

Active and Able a recreational and support program for people with disabilities and their family and friends, meets the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm, at the Disability Resource Center. Call 525-7884 for more info.

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 or email [email protected].

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 offers free monthly support groups and classes for families/friends of persons with mental illness. 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

PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) will meet Jan. 22, 7pm, at Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Dr. Jamie Adcock will speak on transgender issues. Newcomers welcome; refreshments served. Call Lorraine Hart at 637-3293 for info.

East Tenn. Tech Council will meet Jan. 28, 11:30am-1pm at Technology 2020 (1020 Commerce Park Drive). Alan Hammersmith presents "Taming Killer Projects." Cost is $15 for members, $25 non-members. RSVP at 220-2020 or [email protected] by Jan. 26.

East Tenn. Meeting Professionals will be sponsoring a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) study group in 2004. Sessions run thru June with the goal of taking the CMP exam in July. For more info, call 300-7365.

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.

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. meets the first Sunday of every month at Panera Bread on Kingston next to McKay Used Books & CDs. 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.

The Seven Commandments of Discipleship: A Spiritual Workshop will be held Jan. 24, 10am-12:30pm. Workshop explores basics of spirituality for modern Catholics. For info, call 532-7931.

The Spiritual Laws of Life Book Group will meet Jan. 25, 11am, to discuss "The Basic Principles of Eckankar." Call for info, 637-6469.

Financial Peace University is a 13-week, Biblically-based program on personal finance designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. Begins Jan. 28 at Faith Lutheran Church, Farragut. Call 966-9626 to sign up.

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

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.

Beyond Grief Bible based eight week seminar for those grieving the death of a loved one, meets Thursdays, 7-9pm, thru Feb. 26 at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Call 291-5256.

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