Amnesia 5006 Clinton Hwy. (686-4610) Wed.: Open Mic w/ DJ K Swift, 10pm.

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria 200 E. Jackson (521-0092)

Back Road Pub & Grille 259 Warehouse Rd., Oak Ridge (483-9710).

Blue Cats 125 E. Jackson Ave. (544-4300)

Booze N Tunes 5700 Old Rutledge Pike (524-0081).

Brackins Blues Bar 112 E. Broadway, Maryville (983-9800)Wed.: Blues Jam. 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).

Bull Feathers 10535 Kingston Pike. (609-1786)

Calhoun’s 4550 City Park Dr., Lenoir City. (673-3366) Every Friday: Live Waterfront Bluegrass on the deck. 6:30-9:30pm.

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

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

Cotton Eyed Joe 11220 Outlet Drive (675-4563) Mon.: Family night, free dance lessons; Fri. & Sat.: Hot-cool country dance.

Country Tonite Theatre 129 Showplace Blvd. Pigeon Forge (453-2003).

Coyote Joe’s 5640 Clinton Hwy (689-9722) Wed.: Labron Lazenby & Leftover Trouble; Thurs.: Blues jam; Fri.: Karaoke.

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

Doghouse Sports Bar & Grill 7706 S. Northshore Drive (670-7424 ).

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.

Eagles Midtown Old Highway 70, Midtown (865-882-2034).

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.

Holiday Inn Select, Cedar Bluff (693-1011) Tues. & Thurs.: Fredda Valentine, 7-11pm; Sun.: Smoky Mt. Shaggers, 7-10pm.

Jiggers Lounge Budget Inn, 323 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. (693-7330) Fri. & Sat.: Music/comedy by the Off Brothers, 8pm-12am.

Judy’s Restaurant & Nightclub 5916 Middlebrook Pk. (584-3837)

Lord Lindsey Mansion 615 W. Hill Ave. (522-2178). Thurs.: The Closet feat. DJ Slink, 11pm-3am. 18+. Sat.: Mr. Hoo, 10pm. 18+.

Manhattan’s 101 S. Central (525-1771) Last Fri. of the month: The Ghosts, 10pm.

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

Oskie’s 155 West End Ave, Farragut. (675-0900) Wed.: DJ-6 Music & Dancing; Thurs.: Karaoke, 8pm; Sun. &Mon.: Cat Daddy.

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) Tues.: Singer/Songwriter Night.

Prince Deli and Sports Bar 509 Lovell Rd. (777-4770) Fri. & Sat.: Live music.

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

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

Sharky’s 2909 Alcoa Hwy. (577-6101) Mon.: Open mic w/ Hurricane Dennis. Fri.: Ladies night karaoke, 9pm. No cover.

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.

Tonic 125 E. Jackson. (522-4656)

Union Jack’s 124 Northshore Dr. (584-5161)

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

West Haven Sports Bar &Grill 2906 Sanderson Rd. (544-1992) Tues. & Wed.: Karaoke.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Tennessee Stage Company’s rendition of this timeless romantic comedy. At Market Square. June 25 & 27, 7pm; June 26, noon; July 2-3, July 9-11, 7pm; Free. Call 546-4280 for info.

A Tuna Christmas The sequel to Greater Tuna starring Bryan McCampbell and Sam Waycaster. At Sevierville Civic Center, June 25-26, 8pm, June 27, 3pm. $8 adv., $10 door. Call 428-9067 for tickets, info.

Measured in Labor: The Coal Creek Project Actors Co-op performs its play about the Fraterville Mine Disaster of 1902. At Southeast Community College, June 26, 8pm. Free, donations welcome. Call 909-9300 for info.

Beyond Therapy Christopher Durang’s twisted comedy about Bruce, Prudence and the odd influences of their therapists. At Theatre Central, thru July 17. Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm. Sundays, 7pm. $10 general, $5 w/ student ID. Call 936-2291 for info.

Secret City Film Festival will be held June 24-27, 9am-11pm at American Museum of Science and Energy, Oak Ridge. $50 festival pass, $20 day pass, $10 block pass. Call 481-0478 for info.

Flat Track Championship will be held June 25, 3pm at Atomic Motor Speedway in connection with the Honda Hoot. Call 986-3589 for tickets or info.

Secret City Festival will be held June 25 & 26 at AKBissell Park in Oak Ridge, 6pm. Friday performers are Bering Strait, Blue Moon Rising and Kim Kalman. Saturday performers are The Shirelles and The Platters. $10 a night. Call 482-4832 for tickets or info.

Meeting the Legends Sports Auction will be held June 26, 10am-5pm at Cokesbury Center. Master of Ceremonies is Bob Kesling with special guest Gaylord Perry, Major League baseball Hall of Famer. Fundraiser for Knox Area Rescue Ministries. Admission is $10 for 1 autograph; $40 for lunch, autographs, and sports memorabilia. Call Beth Egbert at 673-6540 ext. 259 for info.

The Lily Barn Bluegrass & Daylily Festival will be held June 26, 11am-10pm at 1116 Car’s Creek Rd., Townsend, TN. Food, drink, daylilies, plus music by Mountain Heart, Dismembered Tennesseans, and the Boohers, Higher Ground, New Mountain Grass, Foothills Express, Michelle Porter and NC Bluegrass Boys. $10. Kids free.

Tennessee Valley Anagrammers Tournament will be held June 26 & 27, 9am-5pm at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, Kingston Pike. Play Scrabble with the best or just watch. $60 registration. Call 539-1539 for more info.

Animal Weekend at Knoxville Zoo will be held June 26 &27. See how animals use colors as camoflage. For info call 637-5331, ext. 300.

Blooms Day Annual Garden Festival and Marketplace will be held June 26-27 at the UTGardens off Neyland Dr. on campus. For more info, call 525-4555.

Benefit Polo Match will be held June 27, 12pm at Sassafrass Polo Club of Knoxville. Proceeds go to STAR, a corporation dedicated to using horse-related activities for persons with disabilities. Minimum $10 donation. Call 250-3352 for info.

One Vision Plaza Grand Opening will be held June 30, 1pm at 301 Gay Street. Ribbon cutting, tours of the new visitors’ center, offices of Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corp. and WDVX 89.9 FM. Live music begins at 5pm feat. Robinella &The CC Stringband, R.B. Morris, Todd Steed and Blue Moon Rising. Free. Call 523-7263 for info.

Circle Modern Dance’s Farewell Fundraiser Tribute for Mark Lambwill be held July 1, 7pm at the Fairbanks in Homberg. Music from a variety of local players and dance tributes from Circle Dancers. Food and drink available for purchase/ $10 advance from Dancer’s Shoppe or at the door. For info, call 524-7615.

Picnic and Bar-B-Q for New American Citizens will be held July 4, 10:30am-2:30pm at Westside Universalist Church, Farragut. American music, horseshoes, croquet, jump rope contest. Free. For info, call James Myers at 405-5513.

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. June 25-27: Jeff McKinley demonstrates glass blowing and flame-working techniques.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, World’s Fair Park (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru June 27: Mixed media exhibition by Knoxville Watercolor Society. Thru July 11: Photographs by Celia Deaton and porcelain jewelry by Gary Taylor.

Arts and Antiques Gallery World’s Fair Park (the green Victorian house) (525-7619) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru June:April Flowers Bring May Flowers, and Fran Thie’s watercolors and pastels.

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. 12-4pm; Sun. Call ahead.

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: Stacey Fletcher, Ryan Blair, Bill Timm, Tracy Kramer and Linda Neimann.

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

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.

Dean-Smith Realty 1202 Kenesaw Ave. (588-5000) Thru June 30: Studio S Exhibit.

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

East Tenn. Discovery Center Chilhowee Park (594-1494) Mon. thru Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm.

Ewing Gallery 1715 Volunteer Boulevard (UT) (974-3200) Mon. -Fri. 9am-4:30pm. Sun. 1-4pm. Thru July 2: SIGGRAPH Travelling Art Show, the best of computer art, compiled from international submissions.

Farragut Folklife Museum 11408 Municipal Center Drive (966-7057) Thurs. 1-5pm, Fri. 8am-7:30pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm.

Fountain City Art Guild 5320 N. Broadway (689-4485) Mon.-Thur. 8:30am-4pm, Fri. 8:30am-6pm.

Gallery 133A 133A S. Gay Street (637-3223) Call for hours.

Hanson Gallery 5607 Kingston Pike (584-6097 ext.10) Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 1-4pm.

Ijams Nature Center 2915 Island Home Av. (577-4717) June 26, 1pm: Nature photographs of Jim Logan.

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 June 27: Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty. Thru Aug. 8: John F. Simon Jr.

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 Ave, Athens (423-745-0329) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-4pm. Thru June: Labors of Love, 22nd Annual Quilt Show and Competition.

Mother Earth Oils & Herbs 402 Eleventh St., blue Victorian house. (637-2800) Tues.-Sat. 10am-9pm.

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. Thru June 28: Oil painter Ruth Koh.

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

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.

Susan Key Galleries 29 Market Square (522-3999) Mon.-Fri. 12-5pm.

Tenn. Valley Universalist Unitarian Church 2931 Kingston Pk. (983-5266) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm. Thru July 2: Works by Jessica Owings and Linda Weaver.

Tomato Head Market Square (637-4067, 632-3113, 525-4671, 789-5530) Mon. 11am-3pm; Tues.-Sat. 11am-9pm; Sun., 10am-8pm. Thru July 2: Invisible City: Portraits From Under the Bridge by David Habercom.

Twisted Vessel 3335 Old Mill Street, Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Mon. 10am-4pm; Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm. Thru July 7: Perfume bottles by Bob Coleman and Robert Eickholt.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery 2931 Kingston Pk. (523-4176) July 3-Sept. 3: Members of L.U.N.A. (League of United Nonconformist Artists)will have photography, collages, tapestries and printmaking on display.

Upstairs Gallery in Oak Ridge Mall (483-2001) Tues.-Sat. 11am-6pm. Thru June: Found object sculpture by Morgan Fitch, painting by Shelia Norton, stained glass by Pat Fain and surface design by Patricia Fitch. Public reception: July 9, 6-8pm.

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

Walter’s State Community College Art Gallery Walter’s State Library, Morristown Campus. 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.

Knoxville Writers Group hosts writers to speak and read from their work every fourth Wednesday, at varying locations during the summer. Guests welcome. Call Mary McKinnon at 983-3740 for info.

Regular Poetry Open Mics: Wednesdays, 11th St. Cafe, 9pm; and every first Friday, Mountain Laurel Gallery, 6-8:30pm, fourth floor Candy Factory. For more info, email [email protected].

AUDITIONS

Einstein Simplified Auditions for the comedy improv troupe will be held June 27, 2pm at Patrick Sullivan’s, 3rd floor. For info, call 898-6448.

OTHER

Blount Mansion Seeks Amateur Photographers to enter their photographs of national historic landmarks in a national competition called “Imagining Our National Heritage.” The mansion is also sponsoring a local contest. Submit photos and application form by June 30. Call 525-2375 for more info.

Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery seeks propsals from artists for its 2005 exhibition season. Artists should send 10-20 slides or a CD with images of the work, resume, brief statement and SASE to Art Committee, Tenn. Valley U.U. Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, 37919. For info, call Carl Gombert at 983-5266.

High Falls Film Festival seeks short film and videos for adult programming of up to 30 minutes and works for children up to 90 minutes, particularly those with women in key roles such as director, writers, producer, cinematographer, etc. No fee. Deadline: Sept. 10. Application forms available at www.highfallsfilmfestival.com.

Tennessee Valley Fair seeks vendors wanting to reserve a space in the Jacob Bldg. during the fair, Sept. 10-19. Call Kim Harbin at 215-1478.

Volunteers Needed for Development of Children’s Museum If you are interested in being part of the Circle for Children and participating as a fund developer, artist, new member or community partner, e-mail [email protected]

Kidgets Club Summer Safari will be held June 26, 1-3pm at West Town Mall, east parking lot. Educational, entertaining activities. Free. Call 693-0292 for info.

America 24/7 Storytelling will be held June 26, 11am at Barnes &Noble on Kingston Pk. Call 670-0773 for info.

Storytelling and Crafting held twice a month on Saturdays from 12-2pm at Mother Earth Oils and Herbs, World’s Fair site. Call 637-2800 for dates and times.

Summer Art and Dance Camps will be held June-August at the Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center. $120. Call 523-1401 for info.

West African Dance &Art Workshop will be held June 28-July 2, 9am-4pm at the Knoxville Arts & FineCrafts Center. $120. Ages 6+. Call 523-1401 for more info.

Children’s Craft Camps will be held July 5-9, 9:30am-12pm at Norris Community Building. $60 per person. Bring lunch. Register by June 30 by calling 494-9854 or sign up at Appalachian Arts Craft Shop.

Pellissippi State Summer Camps will be held thru July. Camps on etiquette, theatre and dance, basketball, golf, karate, scuba diving &snorkeling, sign language, cooking, computers, tennis and more. Call 539-7167 for more info.

Pottery Classes will be held for kids ages 8-18 thru July at The Pottery School. $204 for six three-hour classes, tools and materials included. Call 691-7211 to register.

One Day Summer Art Camps will be held Mondays, 9am-12pm at Knoxville-area YMCAs. Call 687-2834 for info.

Book It Across America Program will be held thru July 16 at libraries across Knoxville. Musicians, magicians, The Knoxville Zoo, Ijams Nature Center and others will be on hand to entice your children to read. Call 215-8767 for dates and info.

Is Your Creek Healthy? Workshop will be held June 24, 6pm at the Rothrock Cafe, Lawson McGhee Library. Learn ways to reverse the problem caused by pollution.Free. Call Ijams at 577-4717 ex. 10 for info.

Marketing and Promoting Small BusinessSeminar will be held June 30, 10am-12pm at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. Call 457-2599 for more info.

Qigong Class will be held June 30, 7pm at Rarity Bay Community Center in Vonore. Qigong is a system of exercises, breathing techniques and meditation. Free. Returning guests, $5. Call 675-5530 for more info.

Writing for Beginners & Others will be taught by Don Williams for six weeks starting July 13, 7pm at Christ Chapel in Ft. Sanders. Secular course. $135. For info, call 428-0389 or email [email protected].

Stained Glass Art Classes will be held at the Smoky Mountain Glassmasters’ Group, in the peach Victorian house, World’s Fair Park. Beginning in July, classes are held Thursday mornings or evenings in four week sessions. Call 633-5122 for more info.

Yoga Class will be held every Thursday, 11am at St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway. Certified instructor. Practice in Hatha form good posture, breathing, balance & relaxation. $8. Call 387-9568.

Energy Fields Forever Workshop led by John Morgan, local psychic and channeler. Classes held Wednesdays from 7-8pm at Mother Earth Oils and Herbs. $6. Call 637-2800 to register.

Wellness Classes will be held in June at the Sheltered Well on cooking, movement and healing for all ages and levels. Call 368-6828 for info.

Beginner Belly Dance Class meets every Tuesday at 8pm at the Grand Square Ballroom off Inskip Rd. For more info call 977-6761 or e-mail [email protected].

Argentine Tango Lessons are held Thursdays, 7-9pm at Traditions on Kingston Pk. Led by Knoxville Argentine Tango Society. $5. Call 805-4944 for info.

Free GEDClasses will be held Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm in Room 330 of the Educational Resources Center of the Pellissippi Campus on HardinValley Rd. To register or for more info call 539-7109.

Capoeira Classes will be held Saturdays, 1-2pm at The Edge on Middlebrook Pk. No experience needed to learn about this exciting dance-like Brazilian martial art form. Call 694-0301 for info.

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

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

Knoxville Country Dancers hosts a contra dance� to live music, every Monday at Laurel Theater, 8-11pm. $5, or $3 students. 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.

Taoist Tai Chi Society offers classes for seniors, beginners and other levels throughout East Tenn. For schedules and more info, call 577-1665, 482-7761 or www.taoist.org.

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.

HEALTH & WELL BEING

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Self-Help Group will meet June 25, 11:30am at the South Knoxville Church of God. Call 938-8149 for more info.

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.

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

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, and Thursdays at Church of the Good Samaritan. Call 983-9831 or [email protected].

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

American Cancer Society offers 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, 4pm at West High School, room 99. Call 525-9040 for info.

Emotions Anonymous meets every week to support recovery from emotional difficulties such as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief, anxiety or low self-esteem. Visit emotionsanonymous.org for more info.

OTHER

PFLAG (Parents, Friends & Families of Lesbians & Gays) will meet June 25, 7pm at Tenn. Valley U.U. Church. Recent high school grads will talk about their experiences. Newcomers welcome. For info call Lorraine Hart at 637-3293.

Knoxville Prisoner Writers Group will meet June 27, 3pm at the 11th St. Espresso House. Members write to Tennessee prisoners and letters to editors. Call 687-6089 for more info.

4th District Democrat Club will meet June 29, 6pm at West Knox County Library. Dr. Michael McKinney will address the major environmental crises confronting us and the approach of Bush and Kerry regarding these issues. Newcomers welcome. Call 637-3293 for more info.

MOMS Club of West Knoxville meet June 30, 10-11am at Peace Lutheran Church. This is a new support group for stay-at-home moms living in the 37919, -21, -09, -15, -16 and -02 zip codes. Not affiliated with any organization or religion. Children welcome. Free. Call 558-8118 for info.

Burlington Library Project Public Meeting will be held July 1, 6pm at Jacobs Bldg. in Chilhowee Park. Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale invites citizens to give input on the project. Call 215-8703 for info.

MPower will meet July 1, 7pm to eat and play miniature golf. MPower is a social group for open-minded, inclusive people, open to all, catering specifically to those with alternative sexual orientations. No political or religious agenda. For more info e-mail [email protected].

Equality Knoxville an organization promoting the rights of GLBT people, meets every Thursday, 7pm at Beantree Coffee House on Homberg Drive. Call 388-3883 for more info.

Smoky Mountain Hiking Club sponsors weekly trips into the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding natural areas. They maintain 100 miles of the Appalachian trail and host a variety of social events. Visit www.smhclub.org for info.

MOMS Club of Maryville offers support for at-home mothers living in Maryville. Contact Rhonda at 379-7862.

Lesbian Social Group Network has monthly meetings for closeted/professional women, weekly meetings every Wednesday, 7:30pm at Bean Tree Café on Homberg Drive. For info, call 531-7788 or visit www.LesbianSocialGroup.com.

Earth First meets every Tuesday at Laurel High School, 7pm. Call 719-1940 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.korrnet.org/spectrum.

He Is Ministries A Christ-centered church ministering to and supporting the GLBTcommunity, as well as those who feel rejected from their churches and mainstream religions. Services on Sundays 10:30am and 7pm Tuesdays. 3707 N. Broadway. Call 688-5276 for info.