NACOGDOCHES - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Art will open the exhibition "Linda Ridgway: A Song Only to Herself" with a reception at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb.
SFA hires research firm to conduct public affairs audit
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A Virginia-based marketing research firm hired by the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents Tuesday will conduct an audit of the institution's marketing and communications initiatives this spring.
SimpsonScarborough was one of three firms that made presentations to the board's finance and audit committee Monday morning, and the agency's selection was approved by the full board Tuesday.
Young audiences will laugh at, cheer 'Ramona Quimby' on SFA stage
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F.
SFA vocal students take home honors at regional competition
Renowned metalsmith to give demonstrations on SFA campus
NACOGDOCHES - Metalsmith Tedd McDonah will be on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University Thursday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 2, for workshops and demonstrations.
McDonah will give a demonstration from 8 to 10:40 a.m. Thursday in Room 139 of the Art Building. He will also give a presentation at 4:45 p.m. Thursday in the art history room 106. Following the presentation, an open house will be held in the metals studio with refreshments and student artwork for viewing.
SFA bands to present 'Main Street USA'
NACOGDOCHES - The Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony of Stephen F. Austin State University will present "Main Street USA" in a combined concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.
The concert is a collection of pieces by American composers, many of whom are from rural areas, according to David W. Campo, SFA associate director of bands.
Under the direction of Tamey Anglley, SFA assistant director of bands, the Symphonic Band will open the concert with "The Belle of Chicago" by the famous American march composer John Philip Sousa.
Numerous recitals upcoming in SFA's Cole Performing Arts Series
NACOGDOCHES - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present collaborative faculty and guest recitals in early February as part of its Cole Performing Arts Series.
Improvised musical about Nacogdoches takes center stage at SFA
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its University Series "Expressions," the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts will present "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.
First Friday Film Series to screen "Under African Skies"
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Director Joe Berlinger's "Under African Skies" will be presented in a free screening at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art's First Friday Film Series.
The documentary about singer/songwriter Paul Simon's 2011 journey back to South Africa 25 years after releasing his album "Graceland" will be shown in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.
SFA to present student-directed 'Refuge'
NACOGDOCHES - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present a student production of Jessica Goldberg's "Refuge" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. All performances are in the Downstage Theatre, located on the first floor of the Griffith Fine Arts Building on the SFA campus.
Wylie senior Brian Butler will direct the one-act play, which Butler describes as a "darkly funny and touching story of four people searching for their refuge, or shelter, to guard them from the hard reality of life."