NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As predicted by the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts, tonight's concert of the Vienna Boys Choir has sold out. Over 1,000 area residents will be coming to W.M. Turner Auditorium to hear the internationally acclaimed choir perform as part of the 2011-2012 University Series.

The Honorable James A. Baker, III, America's 61st secretary of state, will be the featured guest speaker at the 2012 Archie McDonald Speaker Series at Stephen F. Austin State University scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the Grand Ballroom of the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

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NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its monthly film series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and Friends of the Visual Arts will present "Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at The Cole Art Center, in downtown Nacogdoches.

Originally broadcast in 2008 as part of PBS's award-winning series "American Masters," the documentary takes an in-depth look at the influential career of iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz, from her earliest artistic efforts to her storied tenure at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair magazines and beyond.

Andreas Ioannides (seated) received first prize in the 2012 Schmidbauer International Young Artist Piano Competition hosted by the SFA School of Music in January. Mauricio Aria (far left) received second prize, and Jiri Levicek (far right) received third prize. Pictured with the winners, from left, are the Senior Division jurors, Barry Snyder, Elisabeth Pridonoff and Nelita True.

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NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present a student-directed production of Carol Lashof's "Medusa's Tale" at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. All performances will be in the Downstage Theatre located on the first floor of the Griffith Fine Arts Building.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony of Stephen F. Austin State University will present a joint band concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. The Symphonic Band will perform a program of international music, and the Wind Symphony's selections all relate to angels and demons.

Dr. T. Parker Ballinger

Dr. T. Parker Ballinger, SFA professor of economics, was invited to serve as an Economic Science Institute affiliate at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., last October.

SFA seniors Alec Heffron of Emporia, Kan., and Alli Pagnotta of Canyon County, Calif., placed first in the Universal Cheerleaders Association national championships on Jan. 13 in Orlando, Fla. The SFA Spirit Teams' routines for nationals will be showcased at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, in William R. Johnson Coliseum.

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NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of the Cole Performing Arts Series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present two faculty recitals this week, both at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Concert Hall.

Trombonist Deb Scott and pianist Ron Petti will perform on Monday, Jan. 30, and the Alazan Trio-composed of violinist Jennifer Dalmas, cellist Evgeni Raychev and Petti-will perform on Thursday, Feb. 2.