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SFA alumnus to perform guest recital in annual Octubafest


Trevor Culp

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present guest artist and SFA alumnus Trevor Culp performing in SFA's Ninth Annual Octubafest at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band to perform music of composer Walczyk


Kevin Walczyk

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will feature the music of composer-in-residence Kevin Walczyk when the ensembles perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

Día de los Muertos Fiesta planned for Nov. 1 in downtown Nacogdoches


The Chikawa Aztec Dancers, shown here at last year's Day of the Dead celebration in Nacogdoches, will return for this year's Día de los Muertos Fiesta to be celebrated from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

SFA music faculty member Raychev to perform 'cello soliloquy'


Evgeni Raychev

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Evgeni Raychev, faculty member in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music, will be featured in a cello recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in Cole Concert Hall in the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus.

"This recital is a cello soliloquy," Raychev said. "It invites all who treasure the music of the past and the voice of the violoncello."

New York fashion historian to speak during museum's 'Old Hat! 100 Years of Headgear' reception


These beaver fur top hats are part of an ongoing exhibit at the Stone Fort Museum called "Old Hat: 100 Years of Headgear." The exhibit, which will run through Dec. 19, explores the social and cultural context of wearing hats with 65 hats, caps and bonnets dating from 1850 to 1950.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - New York fashion historian Rebecca Jumper Matheson will present "Pinnacle of Fashion: Hats of the 20th Century" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

Art educators' brunch set for Saturday at Cole Art Center


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A brunch designed to bring together East Texas art educators is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

Sponsored by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, the event provides an opportunity to "connect with fellow art teachers and teachers who are interested in integrating the arts into other subjects," said Cala Coats, assistant professor of art education in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art.

SFA to screen 'Tommy Hancock: West Texas Muse' at Cole Art Center


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A one-night, free screening of "Tommy Hancock: West Texas Muse" will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

Directed by Austin film director Dwight Adair, "Tommy Hancock: West Texas Muse" is part of the Texas Independent Film Network, according to Brad Maule, instructor in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art cinematography department.

Finding love, acceptance focus of student-directed 'Feeding the Moonfish'


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present the student-directed "Feeding the Moonfish" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Downstage Theatre on the SFA campus.

Senior Allison Day of San Antonio directs Barbara Wiechmann's one-act play, which Day describes as a "darkly enchanting drama."

2014 SFA Homecoming Kick-Off Celebration set for Oct. 9


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The annual Stephen F. Austin State University Homecoming kickoff party will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Jack Backers College Bookstore, 315
E. College St. Appetizers and purple beverages will help kick off the month of Homecoming activities, which will culminate in Homecoming weekend Oct. 24 and 25.

SFA Homecoming Online Auction to feature specialty items


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University 2014 Homecoming Online Auction will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, as part of the Homecoming kickoff at Jack Backers College Bookstore, 315 E. College St., and conclude at 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.

The online auction will feature various items, including a rare, custom-made SFA President Baker Pattillo bobblehead, specialty SFA items, sports tickets, destination getaways and travel packages, autographed sports memorabilia, artwork, jewelry, gift cards, and much more.

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