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 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)

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.

The Dresser Ronald Harwood’s play about a vain British stage trouper and his long-suffering and resourceful dresser starring Tony-winner & Knoxville native John Cullum. At Clarence Brown Theatre, Aug. 26 thru Sept. 11, Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $20-23 w/ opening night tickets at $36. Discounts for seniors, students, children. Call 974-5161 for tickets.

Cloud Nine The natives are restless and the British are horny in this riff on class, sex &race. At Black Box Theatre, Aug. 27-Sept. 18. $15 general, $10 students, seniors. Call 909-9300 for info.

Table Manners Alan Ayckbourn’s saga of Norman continues. At Theatre Central, 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.

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.

ARCFundraiser will be held Aug. 20, 7pm at Daniel Arthur Bldg. Gymnasium on Emory Valley Rd. Robin Wilhoit of Channel 10 will be the guest speaker. ARC is a non-profit, family-based advocacy organization on mental retardation. Call 481-0550 for info.

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.

Bijou Benefit Show will be held Aug. 21, 6pm at the Bijou Theatre. Feat. Bill Mize, Beth Bramhall &The Dark Hollow Band. $20 adv., $25 door. Call 656-4444.

Actors Co-op Birthday Celebration will be held Aug. 21, 7pm at the Black Box Theatre. Music from Sara Schwabe & Her Yankee Jass Band, plus staged readings by Amy Hubbard and Dennis Perkins. Treats from Gourmet Market and Magpies. $50 suggested donation w/ profits going to improvement of Black Box Theatre. Call 909-9300 for info.

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., UT Ag Campus. Guest speakers, workshops, crafts, herbs, tours of UT gardens and 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.

YWCA Tribute to Women Banquet will be held Aug. 26, 7pm at the Knoxville Convention Center. Honoring outstanding local women. $75 individuals or $850 table of 10. Call 523-6126 for more info.

Wine Society Dinner For Two will be held Aug. 26, 7pm at Copper Cellar West. Six course meal, with wine accompanying each course. $85 per person plus guest. $90 for additional guests. Register by Aug. 21. Call 766-0767 for info.

Movies on Market Square will begin Aug. 27 with a screening of My Big Fat Greek Wedding and continue every Friday night in Market Square. For info, visit www.moviseatmarketsquare.com.

Off The Wall Art Sale will be held Aug. 27, 5-7pm at Knoxville Museum of Art. “Used” paintings, wall hangings, art furniture, home accessories, art books, etc. priced from $1-$100. Free admission. Call 934-2034 for info.

Circulation Day will be held Aug. 28, 10am-4pm at Unity Church of Knoxville. Much like a garage sale, except all items are free. They just ask that you take only what your family needs. Call 560-8684 for info.

Frozen Head State Park Annual Heritage Day Festival will be held Aug. 28, 11am-6pm at Frozen Head State Park. Live music, artists, food, demonstrators, kids’ games, etc. Free. $3 parking. Call 423-346-3318 for info.

Grreat Dog Rescue Adopt-a-Thon will be held Aug. 28, 11am-2pm at Agri Feed on Middlebrook Pk. Meet dogs to adopt or foster. Application, contract and fee required. Call 740-5280 for info.

Streetfest Car, Truck and Motorcycle Showcase will be held Aug. 28, 9am-9pm at Chilhowee Park. Dozens of categories. Festival admission is $10 general, free for kids 12 and under. Call 637-8048 for info.

Last Luau of Summer will be held Aug. 28, 8pm-1am at Grand Square Ballroom. Sponsored by Gyrlgroove, a women’s dance group. $10. BYOB. Call 454-7972 or visit www.gyrlgroove.com.

Animal Weekend & Art Sale will be held Aug. 28-29 at the Knoxville Zoo. Enrichment, animal art and summer sun. Visitors can purchase paintings by zoo animals, photos taken by keepers and other animal related art. Call 637-5331 for 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. 29: Knoxville:Who, What or Where? 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.

Blount County Library 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville (982-0981) Thru Aug.: Bessie Harvey artwork, oil paintings by Lyda Plemons, Russian Sister City student art exhibit, and Boy Scout Round-up exhibit.

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. Aug. 27-Sept. 20: Disposable/Collectable: The Life Cycle of the Ephemera. Reception:Aug. 26, 7:30-9pm.

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. 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. Ongoing: UT Goes to Mars; Aug. 22: Human Origins—Searching for our Fossil Ancestors; Sept. 11 thru Jan. 3: Chinese Tang Dynasty—Art from the Simone & Alan Hartman Collection.

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.

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 leads the two-day seminar. Call 220-4725 for info.

Researching & Writing Family History Lecture will be held Aug. 23, 12pm-1pm at Blount County Library. Russ Driver, author of Leslie Rowles Driver: The FruitfulPrince, will lead the discussion. Bring lunch. Call 982-0981 for info.

Southern Literature Book Discussion Group will meet Aug. 24, 6:30pm at Borders to discuss IAm One of You Forever by Fred Chappell. Contact [email protected] for info.

Get Into Print Event will be held Aug. 26, 7pm at Barnes &Noble to answer aspiring authors’ questions about publication. Writers John Tullock and Melinda Hunley, and Tom Post of UT Press, will answer questions.Call 670-1727 for info.

Telling the Story of Black Baseball Presentation will be held Aug. 26, 11am-12pm at The Literacy Imperative, 201 Harriet Tubman St. Presented by Cato Clowney Jr. and the African Americans of Appalachia and Blount County. Call 673-8988 for info.

Carter Hydrick will sign copies of Critical Mass on Aug. 27, 7pm at Barnes &Noble. Call 670-1727 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.

Open Mics: 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 appt.

Auditions for The Nutcracker will be held Aug. 28 at the Dance Centre of Oak Ridge. Roles for 100-plus performers of all ages and experience. Children 10 and under: 10-11am; 11 and older, not enpointe: 11am-12pm; dancers enpointe: 12-1pm. Call 482-7440 ext. 128 for info.

Auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods will be held Aug. 28, 10am-4pm at Clarence Brown Theatre. Call backs will be the following day. Call 974-6725 for appt.

Auditions for Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra will be held Aug. 28, 9am-7pm at the UTMusic Bldg. For more info or to schedule audition appt., call 523-1178, ext. 17.

Auditions for Legend of Sleepy Hollow will be held Aug. 29, 1-4pm at the Black Box Theatre. One prepared monologue and two headshots required. Call 909-9300 for 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

Nominate Your Grandparent to be honored at the Beck Cultural Center’s luncheon “Grandest Grandparents: Our Living LIbraries” on Oct. 30. Submit nominations by Aug. 20. Call 524-8461 for 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 thru grade level 3. 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.

Princess Eady’s Kindermusik will be held Aug. 20, 11am &7pm at Borders. 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. Rosina Guerra will instruct teens 12-18 on the basics of scene and character development, improv and audition techniques. Call 215-8767 for info.

Eco-Art Class will be held Aug. 24, 4pm at Blount Library. For grades 1-6. Call 982-0981 for 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 instructor at 693-7121.

Storytime will be held Aug. 28, 11am at Barnes &Noble. Rainbow Fish will be read. Ages 5+. Call 670-0773 for more info.

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

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

Classes for Foster or Adoptive Families will be held Aug. 21 at Omni Visions. Free. Call 524-4393 ext. 106 for info.

Mountain Dulcimer Class will be held Aug. 21, 10am-4pm in Rugby, TN. June Goforth instructs the basics of the Appalachian instrument. $30. Call 423-628-2441 for info.

Certified ProfessionalSecretary Classes will be held Aug. 21, 9am-3pm at Pellissippi State to prepare for CPSand CAPexaminations. Cost for mock exam and lunch is $10. Call 694-6403 for info.

Transformational Energetics will be held Aug. 21, 10am-12pm. Natural approach to health that helps to aid aches and pains while revving weight loss and energy. Donations suggested.Call 584-1086.

Drama &Improvisation Class will be held Aug. 22, 2-4pm at Lawson McGhee Library. Dramatic Arts instructor Rosina Guerra will teach. Call 215-8700 to register.

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 info.

How To Stay Upbeat in Customer Service Luncheon and Seminar will be held Aug. 24, 11am at Holiday Inn Select, Cedar Bluff. Led by East Tenn. Meeting Professionals. $20 for planner members, $25 for supplier members, and $35 for non-members. Call 300-7365 for info.

Computer Hardware, Systems andConfiguration Class will be held Aug. 24, 5:30-8pm at Pellissippi State Technical Community College. To register, call 574-4365.

Meet the Tarot Class will be held Aug. 28, 1pm at Borders. Free monthly workshop for beginners, led by Moon Torbett. Tarot topics vary. Bringing your own deck is optional but not required. Call 376-9393.

Half-Day Yoga Retreat will be held Aug. 28, 9:30am-12:30pm at 5415-F Kingston Pk. Yoghi tea &healthy snack served. $45. Call 584-1086 for info.

Visual Storytelling Class will be held Aug. 29, 2-4pm at Lawson McGhee Library. Freelance cartoonist and storyteller Joe Woes teaches storytelling via folktales, original stories. Visit www.onceuponatoon.com. Call 215-8700 to register.

Experiments in Writing Class will be held Tuesdays, 7pm starting Sept. 14 at Christ Chapel in Fort Sanders. Writer Don Williams teaches this secular course for all writers and aspiring writers. $135 for six weeks. Enroll at first class or call 428-0389 or email [email protected].

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 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 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 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 held Tuesdays, 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 Tuesdays, 8pm at the Grand Square Ballroom off Inskip Rd. For info call 977-6761 or e-mail [email protected].

Capoeira Classes 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 Mondays 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

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

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 info.

Career &Professional Jewish Women Networking will meet Aug. 25, 6-9pm at Arnstein Jewish Community Center. Open to Jewish women in Knox area looking to socialize w/ other Jewish women. Call 690-6343.

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

Knoxville Mothers meets Mondays, 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 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 Tuesdays, 7pm at Laurel High School. 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.

Christian Singles Meeting will be held Aug. 21 at the office of Meridian Title on Kingston Pk. Ages 20+. Bring your favorite snack to share. Call 470-0800 for info.

Faith In the Word Health Fair and Leading Ladies Auction will be held Aug. 28, 10am-3pm at Faith in the Word Church, Chapman Hwy. Free blood pressure check-ups, glucose/cholesterol screening and vision testing. Auction at 1pm. Fundraiser assists church ladies in going to Tulsa.

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.