Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-4610)Tues.: Margaritaville w/ Five O’Clock Somewhere, 9pm; Wed.: DJ &MC battles, 9pm; Thurs.: Karaoke and dance 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. Every 1st Tues.: Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle w/ special guest, 8pm. Free.

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. (609-1786) Thurs. thru Sat: Karaoke w/ Chris.

Club Malibu 7 2514 Martin L. King Ave. (546-7777) Fri. & Sat.: DJ Double R and MC Denyce.

Comedy Zone 9246 Parkwest Blvd. (692-9663). Wed.-Sat.: National touring comedians.

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; 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.

El Arriero 1140 Oak Ridge Turnpike (220-8048) Every other Sat.:Karaoke w/ drink and dinner specials.

Electric Ballroom 1213 Western Ave. (525-6724)

Fairbanks 315 Mohican Street (766-0767) First & 3rd Fridays:The Streamliners Big Band, 10pm. $10.

Fiction 125 E. Jackson. (329.00FX) 18+. Sat.: Dance night w/ DJ Slink.

4620 4620 Kingston Pike. (766-0994) 1st Monday: Knoxville Jazz Orchestra.

The Game Room 3800 Sutherland Ave. Wed. & Sun.: Karaoke w/ Monster Entertainment. Free.

Goodfellas 2234 Keith Ave. (546-2211).

Holiday Inn Select, Cedar Bluff (693-1011) Tues. & Thurs.: Fredda Valentine, 7-11pm.

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+. Sat.: Mr. Hoo, 10pm. 18+.

Macleod’s 501 Market St. (546-2103) Thurs.-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.

Preservation Pub 24 Market Square (524-2224)

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

Roosters 7585 S. Northshore Dr. (691-3938)

Sassy Ann’s 820 N. Fourth Ave. (525-5839) Wed.: Blues jam; Thurs.: Kirk Fleta; Fri. & Sat: Live music; Sun.: Experimental voodoo jam.

Sharky’s 2909 Alcoa Hwy. (577-6101) Mon.: open mic w/ Hurricane Dennis.

Smokey’s Sports Pub & Grill 2613 W. Adair. (686-0600)

Starlite Bar & Grill 7204 Asheville Hwy. (524-9303) Fri., & Sat.: Live bands, 9:15pm. BYOB.

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, 10:30pm. Free.

Urban Bar &Corner Cafe 109 N. Central. (546-2800)

Wattever Nite Club (922-0622) Tues.:Karaoke & open mic. Fri. & Sat.: DJBlack.

West Haven Sports Bar &Grill 2906 Sanderson Rd. (544-1992).

UT Dance Company Spring 2004 Concert Ballet, jazz, tap and modern get time in this annual showcase of talent. At Clarence Brown Theatre, Feb. 26-28, 8pm. $5-$12. Call 974-5161 for info.

The Road To Mecca A play by one of South Africa’s most accomplished playwrights; see spotlights. At Ula Love Doughty Carousel Theatre, Feb. 27 thru March 13. $22-$35. Call 974-5161 for info.

A Kinder, Gentler Vampire The Tennessee Stage Company’s world premiere comedy about a 21st century vampire. At 27 Market Square, Feb. 26 thru March 14, Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 3pm. Call 546-4280 for info.

Noises Off The award-winning British comedy. At Morristown Theatre Guild Playhouse, Feb. 26-29. Call 423-586-9260 for info.

Six Degrees of Separation A young black man insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple. At Oak Ridge Playhouse, Feb. 27-March 7, Thurs.-Sat. 8pm; Sun. 2pm. $15-$10. Call 482-9999.

Brilliant Traces A runaway bride and a hermit in Alaska learn about their limits. At Black Box Theatre, thru Feb. 28. Call 909-9300 for schedule and tickets

Paul Robeson A powerful chronicle of the life of Paul Robeson w/ music featuring Horace E. Smith III. At Black Box Theatre, March 4-6, 8pm. $10. Call 909-9300 for info.

Jesus Christ Superstar Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock opera. At Knoxville Civic Auditorium, March 5-7. $18-$60. Call 524-5311 for info.

Einstein the Man A one-man play written & peformed by Bill Landry of The Heartland Series. At Pellissippi State Performing Arts Center, March 6, 7:30pm. $10 general, $5 students. Call 694-6528.

Greater Tuna Two actors, 20 unforgetable characters living in Tuna, Texas. At Theatre Central, thru March 6. Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays 7pm. $10 general, $5 students. Call 936-2291 for info, tickets.

UT Medieval and Renaissance Symposium will be held Feb. 26-27 on UT campus. The event includes lectures and two showings of “The Anti Christ,” a medieval religious drama from the Chester Cycle, at the Alumni Memorial Hall. Free and open to the public. Call 974-7083 for info.

Mardi Gras Mania Swing Dance will be held Feb. 26, 8pm, at Laurel Theater. Live music & dancing hosted by the Knoxville Swing Dance Association. $6 general, $5 KSDA members. Call 394-KSDA for info.

Books, Bach & Beyond will bring quartets from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to library branches in Knox and Blount counties Feb. 26-27. For specific branches and times, call KSO at 523-1178.

Firefighter Folk Night Fling will be held Feb. 28, 7pm, at the Ritz Theater in Clinton. Performances by Wood, Wind & Wire, Liz & Tim, and Walker & Andy. $10. Call 216-6880 for info.

Grreat Dog Rescue Adoption Fair will be held Feb. 28, 11am-2pm, at Agrifeed on Middlebrook Pike. Call 579-0260 for info.

Meet the 2004 UT Football Team on Feb. 29, 3pm at Knoxville Catholic High School. Games, face painting and other activities to kick off Disabilities Month. $10 adults, $5 children. Call 966-8205 for info.

Spring Fling Snowboard Contest will be held Feb. 29, 12pm, at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort. Pre-register by 8pm Feb. 28. Call 523-0045 for info.

Diabetes Update 2004 will be held March 6, 8am at Bearden High School. Professional speakers, access to health care providers, the latest information about diabetes care, and more. $10 registration fee. Call 524-7868 ext. 3343 for info.

Future Teachers Conference will be held March 6, 7:30am-4:30pm at Pellissippi State. High school seniors, college students and anyone else interested in teaching grades K-8 are invited. $25. Call 694-6673 or [email protected].

Rossini Martini Party will be held March 11, 6pm at Lyons View Gallery. Hosted by the Knoxville Opera Guild, the party includes an auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and performances by UT studio artists. $50. Call 483-4487 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 March 31: 40 years of editorial cartoons of Charlie Daniel.

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. 29: Annual Juried Exhibition. Thru March 14: Wood art by George Groom and mixed media pieces by Martha Jane McDowell. March 5-28: Webb School Dumont Student Art Exhibit. Opening reception: March 5, 6-8pm.

Arts and Antiques Gallery World’s Fair Park (the green Victorian house) (525-7619) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru March 26: Our Favorite Pets by Knoxville area artists.

Arts and Culture Alliance Candy Factory, 7th fl., World’s Fair Park. (523-7543) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Feb. 28: Photographs by David Habercom.

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

Bean Tree 5115 Homberg Dr. (450-5007) Mon.-Fri. 10am-12pm.

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-March: Artword Bound: What’s Love—Mail Art by writers, actors, artists & thinkers.

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. Thru Feb.: Drawings, paintings by Stacey Kite.

Dean-Smith Realty 1202 Kenesaw Ave. (588-5000) Thru March 31: Pen and ink drawings by Myrtle Bartolini.

East Tennessee Historical Society Museum 600 Market St. (215-8830) Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru April 25: September 11: Bearing Witness to History.

East Tenn. Discovery Center Chilhowee Park (594-1494) Mon. thru Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Thru April 30: Make It Move and Light and Color, plus hands-on exhibits for all ages.

Ewing Gallery 1715 Volunteer Boulevard (UT) (974-3200) Mon. 8:30am-8pm, Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Thru March 1: Selected Projects of Architect Bruce McCarty. Thru March 6: Constructing the Ephemeral. Thru Feb. 28: 2002-2003 Yearbook Exhibition.

Fountain City Art Guild 5320 N. Broadway (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 March 2: Oil on canvas by Cynthia Tollefsrud; Sculptural glass by Calvin Nicely; Beaded masks and jewelry by Wendy Seaward. March 5 thru April 6: Recent works by Christine Peloquin and Stephen Bach. April 9 - May 4: Spring Mix:Works by Joe Parrott and Ruthie Windsor Mann.

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

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 April 4: Charlotta Westergren. Thru April 18: America From the Heart:Quilters Remember Sept. 11, 2001; 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.

The Literacy Imperative 201 Harriet Tubman Street, (673-8988) Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Thru March: Women of a New Tribe, black and white images of African-American women.

Maryville College Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. March 1 thru 31: Transference: Paintings by Lain York. Opening reception & artist talk:March 1, 7pm.

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 May 16: Mark Catesby, The Colonial Audubon.

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. Thru Feb.: Have a Heart, Support Local 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 Feb.: Photography by William Isom ll.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Thru Feb. 27: Photographic essays by David Habercom.

Smoky Mountain Glassmasters’ Group 404 Eleventh St., peach Victorian house. (633-5122) Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-1pm.

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 12-5pm. Thru March 31: The Milkweed Series: Photographs by Steven Price.

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 March 5: Illuminations, a collection of mixed water media on paper by Donna M. Johnson.

Twisted Vessel 3335 Old Mill Street, Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Mon. 10am-4pm; Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm. Thru Feb. 28: Porcelain jewelry by Cynthia Chuang.

Upstairs Gallery in Oak Ridge Mall (483-2001) Tues.-Sat. 11am-6pm. Thru Feb.: Pottery by Leo Sage and photography by Art Costello.

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.

Diane McWhorter author of Pulitzer Prize winning book on the civil rights movement, will speak to the UT Library Friends, Feb. 26, 7pm, University Club. Call 974-4273 for info.

Middle East Peace Series will be held Feb. 26 at 7:30pm at Oak Ridge U.U. Church. The title of the lecture is “Jewish/Israeli Perspectives on the Middle East Conflict.” Series concludes March 25. Call 481-3756 for info.

New York Artist James Carpenter will present his work Feb. 27, 5:30pm in a lecture titled “Constructing the Ephemeral,” at UT’s Art and Architecture Building, McCarty Auditorium. Call 974-3225 for info.

Antiques Specialist John Coker will speak March 2, 12:05pm at Rothrock Cafe, Lawson McGhee Library. Coker will provide tips to determine the value of your attic treasures. Bring a bag lunch. Call 215-8722 for info.

The Skeptic Book Club will meet March 14, at 10:30am at the Candy Factory to discuss The Future of Freedom by Fareed Zakaria. For info visit www.rationalists.org or call 539-3006.

Robert Massingill will sign The Beguiling Spirits and Rebellion of Silence on March 20, 2pm, at Borders. Call 769-4084 for info.

Christine Heyrman will lecture March 4 at 5pm on “Holy Wars in Beulah Land: The Contest Among Evangelical Protestants in the Early Nineteenth-Century South” at UT McClung Museum Auditorium. Call 974-5421 for info.

Knoxville Writers Group hosts writers to speak and read from their work every fourth Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm, at the University Center on the UT campus. Call Ruth Githens at 922-6346.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Fridays, 6pm, Candy Factory; Wednesdays, 9pm at 11th St. Cafe; and every first Friday, 6-9pm, Mountain Laurel Gallery, fourth floor Candy Factory. For more info, email [email protected].

AUDITIONS

National Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for its Summer Music Institute program in Washington D.C. Application deadline is Feb. 27. Call 615-532-0493

OTHER

Knoxville Zoo Volunteer Fair will be held Feb. 28, 1pm in the Zoo Conference Center. The zoo is looking for a variety of volunteers who have a passion for animals. Call 637-5331 for info.

Knoxville Museum of Art invites all who would like to share their artistic responses to the tragic events of Sept. 11�to take part in the program, “Expressions Through the Arts,” on March 7, at 1pm. Participants must sign up by March 5 at 525-6101, ext. 230.

Market Square District Association seeks vendors for Saturday Farmers Market & juried Second Saturday Arts & Crafts Market, beginning May 8 in Market Square. Deadline for artists is March 8. For applications or info, call Charlotte at 405-3135 or email [email protected].

Nominations for East Tenn. History Awards of Excellence accepted thru March 31 by East Tenn. Historical Society. Request nomination forms at 215-8824 or [email protected].

Secret City Film Festival seeks submissions for this inaugural festival planned for June 24-27 at the American Museum of Science & Energy, Oak Ridge. For more info, visit www.secretcityfilmfestival.com.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) seeks volunteers to perform a variety of outreach and administrative duties. For info, call 909-0509.

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

Kidgits Club Book Blast will be held Feb. 28, 10am-1pm at West Town Mall and from 1-2:30pm at Knoxville Center Mall. Local TV personalities read stories for kids, activity center, crazy hair contest, book drive, drawings. Call 544-1500 for info.

No Small Parts Dramatics Classes run Feb. 28 thru March 20, 10am on Saturdays at Black Box Theatre. Focuses on creative dramatics which help develop confidence and skill needed in theater for ages 5-9. $120. Call 909-9300 for info.

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.

Children’s Music/Theater Classes will be held March 6 thru April 10 at the Bijou Theater on Saturdays. Children ages 5-17 learn basics of acting, dancing and singing. Call 523-4211 for info.

Parent-Tot Swimming Lessons for children aged 9 months to 4 years held Tues. and Thurs. evenings, thru March 11 at Cooper Athletic Center, Maryville College. Call 981-8280 to register.

Kindermusik w/ Princess Eady brings interactive and educational activities for children at Borders, March 19, 11am and 7pm. Call 769-4084 for info.

Bee...Bilingual learn to speak Spanish w/ Patricia. Open to all ages at Borders, March 21 at 1pm. Call 769-4084 for info.

YMCA Art Classes are now being held. Intro to Art for ages 3-5; Art I and II (watercolor and sketching) for ages 6-10. Call Karen at 687-2834 for more info.

Monart School of the Arts is now enrolling for mixed media drawing classes for ages 5-19. Mention Metro Pulse and get complimentary get-acquainted class. $10-$15/class includes supplies. Call 531-7611 for info.

Impact Youth Soccer has extended its recreational program registration. For info, call 455-7388. For more info on advanced training (ages 6-9) call 936-0434.

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

Tenn. Lady Vols Rowing Camp invites girls ages 13-18 for summer camp held June 18-23. Call 974-8471 for info.

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.

Diabetes Management Classes meet Feb. 26, 2pm, at Knox County Health Department Auditorium. Call 215-5180 for info.

Peace-Making Workshop will be held Feb. 27-28, 7pm at Church Street United Methodist Church and Feb. 29 at Concord Mennonite Church. Workshop includes discussions about bringing peace to the Middle East. Call 573-4089 for info.

Healing Touch Level I Workshop will be held Feb. 27-29 at Tenn. School of Therapeutic Massage. $250 or $150 for students. For info, call Margaret Leslie at 607-0173.

Living Clean & Green Workshop will be held Feb. 28, 10am at Ijams Nature Center. Learn how to create a bird friendly yard. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to register.

Lampwork Beadmaking Class will be held Feb 28 and 29 at Moonbead Beads and Beadwork, Oak Ridge. Teressa Brittain teaches you how to make your own beads using the hot glass method. Call 300-6153 or email [email protected] to register.

Annual Sweetwater Valley Feeder Calf Improvement Workshop will be held Feb. 28, 9:30am, at East Tenn. Livestock Center, Sweetwater. For info and registration, call local county Ag. Extension office or 423-442-5931.

North Shore Road Public Workshops will be held at the Marriott, March 1 at 5pm. The workshop will discuss opposition to construction on north shore of Fontana Lake. For more info, contact [email protected].

Sugar Egg Workshop will be held on March 1, 6pm at Knoxville High School. Hosted by the Knox County Adult Home Economics Center. $20. Pre-register at 594-3714.

Silk Painting Worshop will be held Thursdays, March 4-25, 6pm at the KMA studios on third floor of Candy Factory. $55. To register, call 525-6101, ext. 226.

Ironheart Forge offers classes in blacksmithing and bladesmithing beginning March 6. Call 482-7734 for info.

Arts Academy for High School Students will be held March 20, at the UT School of Art. Workshops in painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, photography, sculpture and ceramics, taught by UT professors. Register by March 8. For info, call Ewing Gallery at 974-3200.

Adult Soccer Leagues are now being formed for both competitive and recreational leagues. Registration thru March 12. Call 584-9271 for info.

Free ACT Prep Workshop will be offered March 17, 4pm in Goins Auditorium of the Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road. Call 539-7155 for info.

Free Computer Classes will be offered at Pellissippi State. Classes are aimed at beginners and will meet once a week for five weeks. For dates and times, call 694-6405.

Meet the Tarot is a free monthly workshop for beginners, led by Moon Torbett. Meetings will be held every fourth Saturday at 1pm at Borders. Call 769-4084 for info.

Study Smart Workshops offered at Pellissippi State thru March. Open to all. For dates and times call 539-7155.

Monart School of the Arts now enrolling for beginning adult mixed media drawing classes. By appointment. $15 per class, includes supplies. Mention Metro Pulse for complimentary get acquainted class. Call 531-7611 for info.

Knox County Adult Education Program offers free classes for people who want to earn their GED, learn basic skills or English. Day and classes available. Call 594-3622 for info.

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, creativity workshops, mandala projects, handbuilding in clay—for groups and individuals. Call 455-4278 for info.

Dance Classes offered in waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, swing, salsa, cha cha, merengue, samba, bolero, and more. Private lessons, group classes, and weekly parties offered. Singles or couples. For info call Renee at 548-1547.

Knoxville Swing Dance Association is offering basic and intermediate classes on Mondays at 7:30pm at the Wesley Foundation on UT’s campus. Call 394-KSDA for info.

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.

American Red Cross offers classes to the community in First Aid, Babysitter’s Training, CNA Training, and various types of CPR. Call 584-2999 or visit www.knoxarc.org for dates and times.

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.

Appalachian Art Craft Shop and Center offers classes in beginning weaving, wheel-throwing, pottery, Navajo weaving and handbuilding. Call 577-2828 for info.

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.

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.

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

National Multiple Sclerosis Society will meet Feb. 27, 11:30am at South Knoxville Church of God. Group discussion and lunch. For info call Kristy at 938-8149.

Grief Support Group meets Thursdays thru March 18, 4-6pm at Peninsula Lighthouse campus, 6800 Baum Drive. Call 541-4500 to register.

The Wellness Community provides psychological and social support services for cancer patients and their families at no charge. For a complete schedule of services call 546-4661 or go to www.wellnesscommunitytn.org.

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 info call Gary or Sandy at 992-6597.

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.

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

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].

Sexual Assault Crisis Ctr. offers several support groups meeting regularly. Call for class offerings and schedules, 558-9040.

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.

Alateen meets every Wednesday at 4pm at West High School, room 99. Call 525-9040 for info.

OTHER

Eighties Retro Music Club is forming for people who enjoy the music, movies, videos and fads of the ‘80s. Meetings held every Tues., 7-9pm. For location and info call John at 670-8582.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will meet Feb. 26, 7pm at Tenn. Valley U.U. Church. Dot Evers will speak about “Strength for the Journey,” a spiritual retreat to benefit those dealing with HIV/AIDS. Call 980-5985 for info.

Friendship Force of Knoxville will meet March 2, 6:30pm at Second Presbyterian Church. Bill Boys, exchange director to Brazil, will discuss visits to Santo Angelo and Rio de Janeiro. For more info call Grant Stradley, 482-3365

Tenn. Rose Society will meet March 4, 6:30pm at Buckingham Club House. Call Mary Frances at 691-1704 for info.

Rationalists of East Tenn. meets March 7, 10:30am at the Candy Factory to hold a roundtable discussion titled, “Affirmative Action in the Workplace: Quota System or Socially Responsible?” For more info visit www.rationalists.org or call 539-3006.

Knoxville Competition Club is forming to facilitate interest in recreational boxing, kickboxing and/or submission wrestling. No instructor. Call 766-4231 for info.

Food Not Bombs meets Tuesdays, 6pm at Lawson McGhee Library and serves free vegetarian food on Saturdays, 3pm in Market Square. Call 633-6557 for info.

East Tenn. Meeting Professionals is 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.

Smoky Mountain Hiking Club sponsors weekly trips into the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding natural areas. Look for schedule at www.esper.com\SMHC.

MPower caters to those with an alternative sexual orientation. The group meets the first Thursday of every month. For info, email [email protected].

Knoxville Go Club meets Wednesdays, 7-9pm, at Border’s Cafe Wednesdays 7-9pm and most weekday afternoons at Java Coffee House in the Old City. For more 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.

Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Bicycle Club meets the third Monday of the month and holds weekly group rides. For info, call 675-BIKE or go to www.smwbike.org.

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.

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.

City People An ass’n of residents and friends of the center city. Regular events and benefits. Call 637-1111 for info.

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 Dating meets every third Thursday at Giant Panda for speed dating at 6 or 7pm. Must pre-register to attend. Call 687-4190 for 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, meets every first and third Sat., 7-10:30pm, Tenn.Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Call David at 250-3288 or www.spectrumcafe.org.

Seekers of Silence Workshop will be held Feb. 28, 9:30am at John XXIII on UT’s campus. Topic will be “Discovering the Jesus Prayer:The Ancient Prayer of the Heart.” Call 523-7931 for info.

Dance Wings of Love Christian Dance Classes are being held at YWCA in downtown Knoxville. Classes for mothers and children, ages 6-11, 12-16 and 17 and up. For info, call 776-2245.

Religious Science of Knoxville meets every Sunday, 10:30am at Laurel Theater. Call 524-5858 for 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 A Christ-centered church ministering to the GLBTCommunity, and to those who feel rejected from their churches and mainstream religions. Services on Sundays at 10:30am and 7pm on Wednesdays. 3707 N. Broadway. Call for info, 688-5276.