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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.

SFA music faculty member Salas to present tuba recital


J.D. Salas

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present music faculty member J.D. Salas in a tuba recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus as part of the Cole Performing Arts Series.

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin to perform in University Series


Russia's Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus as part of the College of Fine Arts' 2014-2015 University Series, "Connect."

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The renowned Russian ensemble Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will return to the Stephen F. Austin State University campus to perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in W.M.

Tickets still available for SFA concert featuring Chris Young and Big Joe Walker


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Tickets are still available for the Chris Young and Big Joe Walker concert, presented by the Stephen F. Austin State University Student Activities Association, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the William R. Johnson Coliseum on the SFA campus.

Meyer to perform as soloist with SFA Wind Ensemble


Brad Meyer, director of percussion studies at SFA, will perform as soloist with the SFA Wind Ensemble when the ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Turner Auditorium on the university campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Wind Ensemble will feature music faculty member Brad Meyer as soloist in the ensemble's fist concert of the year, slated for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the Stephen F.

'Trojan Barbie' assistant director, dramaturg offer unique expertise to play


In preparation for the upcoming SFA School of Theatre's production of "Trojan Barbie, theatre students Ashe Vernon, left, who serves as dramaturg for the play, and April Gore, assistant director, discuss scenes from playwright Christine Evans' award-winning drama. "Trojan Barbie" opens Tuesday, Oct. 7, and runs nightly at 7:30 through Saturday, Oct. 11, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

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Noted violinist Gogichashvili to perform concert at SFA


Eka Gogichashvili

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts, School of Music and the Cole Performing Arts series will present Eka Gogichashvili performing a guest violin recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in the Music Recital Hall on the SFA campus.

SFA horticulture professor begins Swiss chard trial to determine best varieties for East Texas gardens


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - In the coming months, drivers traveling on East Starr Avenue will be treated to an assortment of colors ranging from deep hunter green to vibrant hot pink, and it is all in the name of science.

The colors are courtesy of 15 different Swiss chard cultivars recently planted by Dr. Jared Barnes, Stephen F. Austin State University assistant professor of horticulture, and SFA Gardens student workers as a part of a winter trial to determine what varieties perform best in East Texas.

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