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.

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.

Wingfest 2004 will be held Aug. 13, 6pm at the World’s Fair Park south lawn. Wing vendors plus performances by Clarence Creek and Vince Neil (of Motley Crue). $7 adv., $10 gate. Benefits Cerebral Palsy Center of Knoxville. Call 525-6000 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 offered separately 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 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 screenings and cultural exhibits. See movie listings for additional info or call 525-6101.

Bat Night will be held Aug. 20, 7pm at Ijams Nature Center. Free for Ijams member. $3 for non-members. Call 577-4717, ext. 30.

Einstein Simplified 10th Year Anniversary Show will be held Aug. 21, 9pm at Patrick Sullivan’s. Door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, plus a hilarious show. $5 adv., $7 door. Email [email protected].

10th Annual Feast with the Beasts will be held Aug. 21, 7-11pm at the Knoxville Zoo. Graze with exotic animals and devour tasty offerings from the area’s best restaurants. $60 adv., $70 day of. 21+ to attend. Call 637-5331, ext. 300 for info.

Glorious Garlic Gala will be held Aug. 21, 9am-5pm at Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg. on the UT Ag Campus. Guest speakers, workshops, crafts, herbs, tours of UT gardens and much more. $10 for lectures/workshops, $6 lunch. Call 388-1145.

Knoxville Adoptable Pets Adopt-a-thon will be held Aug. 21, 10am-2pm at Pet Quarters. Call 705-7711 for more info.

Conference for Women will be held Aug. 23, 8:30am-4pm at the Marriott Hotel. Join professional women for learning, laughter and inspiration. $149. Call 1-800-682-5078 to register or visit www.natsem.com.

Wine Society Dinner For Two will be held Aug. 26, 7pm at Copper Cellar West. There will be a six course meal, with a stellar glass of wine accompanying each course. $85 per person & 1 guest. $90 for additional guests. Must register by Aug. 21. Call 766-0767 for more info.

Top Ten by 2010 Book Drive continues thru Aug. at Barnes &Noble. Visit the store, purchase books requested by Knox County schools. Go to www.toptenby2010.org for info.

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? Aug. 17 thru Sept. 12: Cindy Day’s watercolors & Pat Herzgog’s pottery.

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.

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.

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 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). Aug. 20 thru Sept. 5: Paintings by Michael Raedecker.

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. Thru Aug.: Photography by Misty Rose.

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. Thru Aug. 31: Altered Art: Altered books and other objects by regional artists.

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 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.

Dr. Ed Caudill will discuss Nathan Bedford Forrest Aug. 12, 6pm at the Rothrock Cafe, Lawson McGhee Library. Free. Call 215-8767 for info.

Barnes & Noble Book Group will discuss The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba Aug. 16, 6:30pm at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-0773 for more info.

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.

Science &Nature: Two Votes for God Lecture will be held Aug. 20 & 21 at Pellissippi State CommunityCollege Performing Arts Center. Dr. Bert Thompson will lead the two-day seminar. Call 220-4725 for more 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].

AUDITIONS

Auditions for Our Town will be held Aug. 21, 7-9pm and Aug. 22, 2-4pm at Erin Presbyterian Church. WordPlayers and Erin Stage Co. encourage actors to prepare a one-minute contemporary, dramatic monologue. Call 539-2490 for an appt.

Auditions for a Same-Sex Version of Barefoot in the Park are being held by Theatre Central. Call 523-3193 or e-mail [email protected] for more info.

OTHER

Appalachian Arts Craft Shop seeks applications from crafters to sell in their shop, especially those skilled in basketry, candlemaking & furniture-making. Deliver 3 samples by Aug. 19. Call 494-9854 for more info.

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.

Kodak Montessori Academy seeks enrollment applications for the 2004-2005 school year. KMAaccepts children age 2-grade level 3. For children in need of a safe, loving environment. Call 933-8751 for more info.

Crafters and Vendors for Tennessee Valley Fair are sought to occupy air-conditioned booths in the Jacob Bldg. Call 215-1478 with questions.

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.

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.

Storytime will be held Aug. 14, 11am at Barnes &Noble. Harold and the Purple Crayon will be read. Ages 5+. Call 670-0773 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.

Origami Instruction will be held Aug. 17, 4pm at Blount County Library. Grades 3-6. Call 982-0981 for more info.

Kindermusik will be held Aug. 20, 11am &7pm at Borders. Princess Eady will lead the festivities. Call 376-9393.

Storytime will be held Aug. 21, 11am at Barnes &Noble. Froggy Goes to School will be read. Ages 5+. Call 670-0773 for more info.

Drama & Improv Class will be held Aug. 22, 2-4pm at the Lawson McGhee Library. For teens 12-18. Rosina Guerra will instruct teens on the basics of scene and character development, improv and audition techniques. Call 215-8767 for more info.

Pre Ballet Classes will begin Aug. 24, 3:45pm at the CandyFactory/Knox Arts & Fine Crafts Center. For ages 4-6. Taught by Sandy Larson. Call 523-1401 to register or contact the instructor at 693-7121.

“Amigos”Spanish Story Hour is held Thursdays, 10am &4pm at Blount County Library. All ages welcome. Call 982-0981 for more info.

Storytelling and Crafting Classes 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.

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.

Energy Saving for Old Houses Workshop will be held Aug. 14, 10-11:30am at the Time Warp Tea Room. Information on how to renovate your vintage home in an energy-efficient way. Call 523-8008 for more 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.

Yoga Classes w/ Orlando Cabezas will be offered Mondays, 7:30pm, beginning Aug. 16 at Therapeutic Movement Center (5415 Kingston Pk.). Cabezas has practiced yoga for more than 60 yrs. and taught throughout the Americas. Call 584-1086 for info.

“How to Recruit and Hire the Right Employees” Workshop will be held Aug. 18, 11:30am-1pm at Tusculum College’s Regional Center. $20. Call 632-3733 for more info.

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

Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will Class will be held Aug. 19 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Call 541-3767 for more info.

Healing Imagery & Music Class will be held Aug. 20, 12pm-2pm at The Wellness Community. Laurie Smith teaches ways to use music as a relaxation tool to promote healing. Free. Call 546-4661 for more info.

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.

Yogalates Class begins Aug. 24, 5:30pm at the Candy Factory/Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center. Combines the control &toning of pilates w/the flexibility &stress relief of yoga. Call 523-1401 for more info.

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].

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets Aug. 17, 10am-12pm at IHOP off Merchant’s Rd exit. Call Total Rehab Physical Therapy at 588-6789 to R.S.V.P.

Sleep Apnea Support Group meets Aug. 19, 7-9pm at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Experts on hand to discuss sleep problems and solutions. Free. Call 523-9999 for more info.

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.

Sitting Meditation and Mindfulness Practice Group meets Mondays, 7pm at Metropolitan Community Church. In the tradition of poet, author, teacher and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Call 922-1269 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 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

Associated Construction Meeting will meet Aug. 12, 5:45pm at Ceilings Etc. to prepare for upcoming golf tournament. All ladies interested in construction welcome to attend. Call 719-7259.

MPower will meet Aug. 12 to attend the Smokies game and Aug. 22 for a trip down the Hiwassee River. MPower is a social group that caters to GLBTs. For more info, e-mail [email protected].

Lost Texans and Friends will meet Aug. 12, 7pm at Alex’s Havana Cafe. Call 865-1931 for more info.

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.

Smoky MountainStorytellers will meet Aug. 15, 2pm at Graystone Presbyterian Church. Story swap and a short business meeting. For info, call 691-9506.

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 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.

Tennessee Artists Association will be held Aug. 17, 7pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Bob Stephenson will speak on photographing artwork. Guests welcome. Call 573-0709 for info.

Single Adults Party will be held Aug. 20, 7:30pm at 916 Shamrock Ave. for speed dating and dancing. Ages 35-65. $10. Call 686-0465 or visit www.knoxdating.com for more info.

Knoxville Go Club meets every Wednesday, 7-9pm at Borders Cafe. Call 384-5328 for more 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.

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.