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: Bluegrass on the deck. 6:30-9:30pm.

Carousel II 1501 White Ave. (522-6966) Tues.: Karaoke and India Dupree’s Variety Theater, 11:30pm; Wed.: Talent Night, 12am; Fri., Sat. & Sun.: Shows, 11:30pm-1:15am.

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, 9pm. $10; Second Saturdays: Local, regional DJs & dance, 11pm.

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, 6:30-10:30pm; Wed.: Beach music, 6:30pm; Fri.: Retro Dance, 7pm-12am; 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; Tues.: Matt Hall.

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.: The River’s singer/songwriter open mic night, 7pm sign-up.

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

Red Iguana Nightclub 106 S. Central (522-3221)

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

Sassy Ann’s 820 N. Fourth Ave. (525-5839) Closed thru Sept. 3.

Sharky’s 2909 Alcoa Hwy. (577-6101)

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.

Crimes of the Heart A warm, hilarious & irreverent portrait of three Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions produced by the Actors Co-op. At Black Box Theatre, Aug. 5-7. $15, $10 students/seniors. $5 Thursdays. Call 909-9300 for more info.

Bye Bye Birdie An energetic musical romp with bobby socks. At Oak Ridge Playhouse, Aug. 6 & 7, 8pm. $18, $15. Call 482-9999 for reservations.

Table Manners Alan Ayckbourn’s saga of Norman continues. At Theatre Central, Aug. 13 thru Sept. 11, 8pm Fridays, Saturdays. $10, $5 students. Sunday shows available for groups of 15 or more by reservation. Call 936-2297.

It Happened at the Dead Parrot Cafe and The Fickle Pickle Follies Two comedies running in repertory during the theater’s 28th season. At Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 436-4039 for times, tickets & info.

First Friday will be held Aug. 5, 5-9pm in Market Square. Storyteller Linda Hill, live music, booksignings and discounts at Market Square shops. Call 525-4842 for more info.

Sixth Annual Goodwill Fire & Rescue Challenge will be held Aug. 6, 8:50am at Chilhowee Park. Fire departments, rescue squads and explorer posts participate in a parade, truck pull, endurance competitions, vendors, exhibits, etc. Free. For info, call 588-8567.

Cherokee Heritage Festival will be held Aug. 6, 9:30am-3pm & Aug. 7, 10am-4pm at Volunteer Landing. Dressed in authentic costume, Cherokee Indians will demonstrate tomahawk throwing, blow-gun weaponry, traditional dance &drum, and more. $4. Call 525-6514 for info.

Drumming for India Tracy will be held Aug. 7, 7pm at Mother Earth Oils & Herbs. The drum circle is held the first Sat. of every month, this month to raise funds for India’s legal and educational fees. Call 637-2800 for info.

Third Annual Rural Preservation Party & Auction will be held Aug. 7, Kelmont Farm, 1816 E. Brown School Road, Maryville. Auction preview at 3:30pm; music from Evan Carawan, “Blue” Barry Faust, Jay Clark and Tim Worman at 4pm; auction 6:30pm. Sack races, wagon rides, face-painting, BBQ dinners, bake sale, etc. Free. For info call Susan Keller at 982-4267 or Mike Cook at 984-9003.

Moments for Mom Fair will be held Aug. 7, 10am-4pm at the Rose Center, Morristown. In honor of La Leche League USAWorld Breastfeeding Week. Over 30 vendors, cooking demonstrations, silent auction, drawing for fine jewelry. Call 993-3369 for info.

Heart of Art Benefit for the Wellness Community of Knoxville will be held Aug. 7, 10am-3pm at Comfort Hotel across from West Town Mall. Featuring works by Aleex Connor, Bobbie Crews, Jessica Gregory and Paula Smith, plus door prizes, chair massage, appetizers. Call 659-9537 for info.

Border Collie Rescue will be held Aug. 7, 11am-1pm at Pet Quarters in Oak Ridge. Call 435-7328 for more info.

Bluegrass in the Park will be held Aug. 7, 11am-5pm at Wilson Park, Maynardville. Music from Appalachian String, New Hamblen County Boys, Clinch Valley Bluegrass, Dark Ridge, Blistered Fangers, Bit Rouse and the Union County Ramblers. Fundraiser for Childhelp USA. $5 adv., $8 gate. Call 637-1753 for info.

8th of August Emancipation Day Celebration will be held Aug. 8, 4pm at the cemetery on College Street, behind Knoxville College. Includes talks & tour of the cemetery. Free. Call Dr. Whaley at 524-4680 for info.

Family Fun Day will be held Aug. 14, 11am-3pm at Knoxville Museum of Art. Hands-on art making, artists’ demonstrations, entertainment for adults & children. Free. Call 934-2034 for info.

Wine Society of East Tenn. Wine Fair will be held Aug. 15, 4-7pm at The Fairbanks.Sample 100-plus wines. Hors d’oeuvres served. $35 before Aug. 11, $50 door. Dinner at 6:30pm by reservation only. Call 766-0767 for more info.

Covenant Platinum Awards will be held Aug. 19, 12-2pm at Knoxville Convention Center to recognize those over the age of 65 who have been inspirational and actively contributed to their community. Musical salute by performers from the Lawrence Welk Show. $20 for lunch & show. Call 541-4500 for reservations.

Knoxville African American Film Festival will be held Aug. 19-22 at Regal Cinemas West Town Mall and the Knoxville Museum of Art. Screening of Baadasssss w/ introduction by producer/star Mario Van Peebles, plus film viewings and cultural exhibits. See movie listings for additional info or call 525-6101.

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.

Art Market Gallery Candy Factory, World’s Fair Park (525-5265) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Aug. 15: Works by impressionist Wilda Clark & “wrap artist”Joan O’Steen. Thru Aug. 29: Knoxville:Who, What or Where? Person who correctly identifies the most subjects portrayed receives a $25 gift certificate. Reception:Aug. 6, 5:30-8:30pm.

Arts and Antiques Gallery World’s Fair Park (green Victorian house) (525-7619) Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Thru Aug.: Watercolor paintings of the late Martha Wright.

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. First Friday reception: Aug. 6, 5:30-9pm.

Clear Vision Window Gallery 517 Union Ave. (455-4ART) Always visible for pedestrian viewing. Thru Sept. 10: Sun, Shade &Light: Photographs by Mark DeKay, and raku vessels by Donna and Bob Conliffe.

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 Sept. 30: Works by Jonathan Migas. Opening reception:Aug. 8.

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 Aug. 18: Drawings, photographs and paintings by A.L. Aydelott, renowned Memphis architect.

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) Mon.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm, Sat. 10-5pm. Aug. 13 thru Sept. 2: New works by Denise Mayo Stewart-Sanabria and Cynthia Markert.

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 Aug. 8: John F. Simon Jr. Thru Oct. 10: Photography by EdwardWeston. Thru Sept. 19: Maya Lin’s Designs for East Tennessee (Free admission for veterans, reservists, active duty personnel and their families).

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.

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

Mountain Laurel Gallery 1060 World’s Fair Park Dr. (544-7100) Mon.-Sat. 11am.-4pm. Every 1st Friday: Musical open mic, 6pm. Ongoing exhibit: Folk and fine art.

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

Ramsey House Plantation Ramsey House Visitor Center 2614 Thorngrove Pk. (546-0745) Thru Aug. 22: Smithsonian Institution travelling exhibit, Key Ingredients: America By Food.

Rodman Townsend Gallery Candy Factory, 7th fl. (523-7543) Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 1-6pm.

Rose Center 442 W. Second North Street, Morristown (423-581-4330) Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Aug. 8 thru 31: Altered Art: Altered books and other objects by regional artists. Opening reception:Aug. 8, 2-4pm.

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.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery 2931 Kingston Pk. (523-4176) Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm. Thru Sept. 3: Members of L.U.N.A. (League of United Nonconformist Artists)present photography, collages, tapestries and prints.

Tomato Head Market Square (637-4067, 632-3113, 525-4671, 789-5530) Mon. 11am-3pm; Tues.-Sat. 11am-9pm; Sun., 10am-8pm. Thru Aug. 6: Recent works by Connie Vucelich, renderings in watercolor, ink and charcoal. Aug. 7-Sept. 3: Photographs by Michael Murphy.

Twisted Vessel 3335 Old Mill Street, Pigeon Forge (453-4945) Mon. 10am-4pm; Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm.

Upstairs Gallery in Oak Ridge Mall (483-2001) Tues.-Sat. 11am-6pm. Thru Aug.: Newest members: Beverly Lemings, ribbon embroider, and Roger Luebke, turned wood, plus painter Ralph Knisely.

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

Walters State Community College Art Gallery Walters 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.

William G. Justice and Dennis Rader will sign their books (Jesus’ Silent Years and Living Toad Free—Overcoming Resistance to Motivation) on Aug. 5 & 6, 5-8pm at Market Square Booksellers on Market Square.Call 525-4842 for more info.

Skeptic Book Club will meet Aug. 8, 10:30am at the Candy Factory to discuss Freedom Evolves by Daniel Dennett. For info, call 539-3006.

Book Study Group will discuss TheCelestine Prophecy beginning Aug. 19, 6-7pm at Mother Earth Oils & Herbs. Led by Rich Taylor. Donations only. Call 637-2800 for info.

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

Southeast Exports Battle of the Bands seeks original rock bands to compete Sept. 12 at the Tenn. Valley Fair. Entry forms at Disc Exchange, Guitar Center, WNFZ 94.3 studios or www.943TheX.com. Deadline is 5pm Aug. 20. Call 329-8616 for info.

Golf Tournament needs teams and sponsors for the Associated Construction Women’s 11th annual golf tournament to benefit UT Scholarship Fund to provide women college educations. Call 677-1550 for more info.

Spanish Organizations or Agencies needed for inclusion in a resource directory for the Spanish speaking community of Knoxville to be published by Knoxville’s Promise and Alianza del Pueblo. Call 523-2775 for more info.

Got Milk? Soccer Event will be held Aug. 5, 11am-1pm at Knoxville Zoo’s Safari Glen. Prizes, Ultimate Soccer Mom contest, interactive booths. Call 637-5331 for info.

Kid’s Fest will be held Aug. 7, 11am-4pm at Proffitt’s in West Town Mall. Do-it-yourself crafts and back to school activities for ages 5-12. Call 693-4000 for more info.

Songwriting Class will be held Aug. 8, 2-4pm at the Lawson McGhee Library. Instructed by Jodie Manross and Laith Keilany. For teens ages 12-18. For info, call 215-8700.

County Mayor’s First Day Festival will be held Aug. 12, 1-5pm at the Knoxville Expo Center. Games, activities and a performance by JoJo, whose song “Leave (Get Out)” recently hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Call 524-0270 for more info.

Creating Comic Strips Workshop will be held Aug. 15, 2-4:30pm at the Lawson McGhee Library. Instructed by Joe Wos, freelance cartoonist and storyteller. For teens ages 12-18. Call 215-8767 for more info.

Storytelling and Crafting will be held twice a month on Saturdays, 12-2pm, at Mother Earth Oils and Herbs. Call 637-2800 for more info.

August Art Classes will be held at Knoxville-area YMCAs. Discovery Arts for children ages 3-5 and After-School Arts Program for ages 6-10. Meets four times, starting at the beginning of the month. E-mail [email protected] for more info.

Healing Touch Spiritual Lessons will be held Aug. 6-8 at Dance Arts Studio. Learn healing techniques or laying on of hands based in the Judeo-Christian scriptures. $125-250. Call 607-0173 for more info.

Firearm Safety Course will be held Aug. 7 & 18, and Sept. 15 &18 at Pellissippi State. $25, plus $8 materials fee. For info, call 539-7167.

Wicca 101 Workshop will be held Tuesdays, Aug. 10 thru Nov. 9, 5:30-7pm at Mother Earth Oils &Herbs. $3 per class. Call 637-2800 to register or get more info.

Nutrition on the Internet Workshop will be held Aug. 10, 12-1:30pm at UT Preston Medical Library. Learn to navigate online sources of nutrition info. Free for cancer patients, caregivers or medical personnel. RSVP to the Wellness Community at 546-4661.

Songwriters Workshop will be held Aug. 11, 7pm at Sam &Andy’s in Farragut. For more info, call 983-4680.

Child Labor Class will be held Aug. 11, 1:30pm at the TennesseeCareer Center. Call 594-6185 for more info.

Bach Flower Dance Workshop will be held Aug. 13, 7pm at the Tenn. Valley Unitarian Universalist Church ($5-$10) & Aug. 14 at Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm ($40). Healing dancing that creates relationships with self, others and the environment. Call 694-3906 or visit www.inthedance.com for more info.

Who Lives in Your Creek? will be held Aug. 14, 10am at Ijams Nature Center. Learn what sort of things are lurking in the creek & what the findings say about our environment. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 for info.

Acupuncture Q&A w/ Dr. Diana Sarkar will be held Aug. 14, 12-2pm at the Wellness Community. Free for cancer patients, caregivers or medical personnel. RSVP at 546-4661.

Basic Computer Skills Class will be held thru Aug. 16, 9-11am in the CountyClerk office, West Town Mall. Given by Pellissippi State Technical College. Call 694-6454 to reserve space.

Adult Computer Classes begin Aug. 23 with day or evening classes available for 8-week session. Learn Windows, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, QuickBooks Pro 2003, PowerPoint, Publisher, PhotoEditing, and intro web page design. Call 594-3713 to register.

Gentle Healing Yoga &Meditation Classes are held Mondays, 6:30pm at St. James Episcopal Church; Wednesdays, 5pm at Pellissippi State West; Fridays, 11am in SouthKnoxville. For more info, call 579-1932 or e-mail [email protected].

Red Cross Classes will be held in Aug. at the RedCross Chapter on Middlebrook Pk. Classes include CPR, First Aid, Babysitter’s Training and Certified Nurse’s Assistant Training. Call 584-2999 for more info.

Energy Fields Forever Workshop is held Wednesdays, 6-7pm at Mother Earth Oils & Herbs. $6 class led by John Morgan, local psychic and channeler. Call 637-2800 to register or for more info.

Mindfulness Based Art Classes &Intensives for groups and individuals held at Clear Vision Studio. Call 455-4ART for info.

Bootcamp for New Dads will be held thru Aug. at various local hospitals. Three-hour workshop helps new dads learn burping, diaper changing and safety. Call 524-0270 for info.

Salsa Lessons will be held every Tuesday, 7-9pm at Traditions on Kingston Pk. A fun, easy-to-learn Latin dance! $5. No partner needed. Call 342-1782 or visit www.danceknoxville.org for more info.

Yoga Classes 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.

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].

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.

Knoxville Swing Dance Association offers basic and intermediate classes on Mondays at 7:30pm at the Wesley Foundation on UT’s campus. No partner necessary. 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.

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

Asperger’s Support Group meets Aug. 16, 6-7:30pm in the meeting room of the West Knoxville Library. For more info, email [email protected].

Mindfulness Practice, Insight Meditation Group meets Mondays in South Knoxville. Practice based on cultivating a present-centered mindfulness leading to natural wisdom and compassion. Call 577-0078 or 455-4278 for 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.

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 Tues. & Thurs. 7:30-9pm 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 weekly to support recovery from emotional difficulties such as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief, anxiety or low self-esteem. Call 584-3080 or visit emotionsanonymous.org for info.

OTHER

RoseSociety will meet Aug. 5, 6:30pm at the Buckingham Club House. George Poe will discuss grooming and rose show strategy. Call 691-1704 for more info.

Equality Knoxville an organization promoting the rights of GLBT people, meets Aug. 5, 7pm at Beantree Coffee House on Homberg Drive. Call 388-3883 for more info.

Smoky Mountain Quilters will have a roundtable demonstration on Aug. 9, 7pm at the Youth Suite of the Cokesbury Center on Kingston Pk. Visitors welcome. Call 966-2287 for more info.

Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing will meet Aug. 10, 6:15pm in the public meeting room of Lawson McGhee Library. For more info, call 573-3425.

Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will meet Aug. 10, 7:45pm at Bearden Banquet Hall. Speaker is Gregory G. Biggs, author of several books and former associate editor of Blue & Gray magazine. Dinner at 7pm. $5 non-members, $3 members, $10 extra for dinner. Call 828-8752 to RSVP.

TennCare Public Forum will meet Aug. 10, 6-8pm at Solutions to Issues of Concern to Knoxvillians. Tony Garr will speak. Call 523-8009 for info.

MPower will meet Aug. 12 to attend the Smokies game. MPower is a social group that caters to GLBTs. For more info, e-mail [email protected].

Color Me Festive Luncheon will be held Aug. 12 at BeardenBanquet Hall. Frances Lynch will speak. Make reservations by Aug. 9. Call 531-9973.

International Vibes Connect meets Aug. 14, 4pm. IVC provides a social and support network for newcomers and foreigners to Knoxville. For location or info, call 673-4643.

Rationalists of East Tennessee will meet Aug. 15, 10:30am at the Candy Factory to hold a philosophy discussion entitled“Is Evolution a Logical Fallacy?” For more info, call 539-3006.

Green Party will meet Aug. 15, 2pm at Cup-a-Joe’s in the Old City for an open discussion. Call 567-6207 for info.

Knoxville Mothers meets every Monday, 9:30am at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Discuss challenges and rewards of motherhood. Call 688-2665 for more info.

Blount Communicators Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8pm at the First Baptist Church in Maryville. Non-profit org. that teaches proper communication skills through participation.Call 539-0833 for more info.

Stock Market Trader’s Group forming to discuss techniques, philosophies, trading books, etc. All levels of investors/traders invited. Call 803-8792.

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

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.

Healing Touch Workshops will be held Aug. 6, 7 & 8 at Dance Arts Studio, Oak Ridge. Linda Smith teaches laying-on-of-hands methods based in Judeo-Christian scriptures. For cost and info, call Margaret Leslie at 607-0173.

Brother Ray Vester will speak Aug. 8, 10:30am at He Is Ministries Worship Center. Vester is a gospel singer and songwriter with two CDs. Call 688-5276 for info.

Anglican Fellowship will meet Aug. 8, 5:30pm at the Deane HillRecreation Center. For people who share a common bond of biblical orthodoxy and want to explore local options for worshiping in the historical Anglican tradition. Call 671-0342 for more info.

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.