NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University combined choirs, Symphony Orchestra and Nacogdoches Community Chorus will present George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in W. M. Turner Auditorium.

Handel's three-part oratorio, or unstaged opera, about the life of the messiah, was first performed in 1742. One of the most performed and popular choral works, it is appreciated by audiences all over the globe, said Tim King, SFA professor of music and the concert's director.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present "Percussion in the Pines," a joint concert of the SFA Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Cole Concert Hall.

Elisabeth Bottesi-Fischer's "Edelweiss-Baum" is included in "Cutting Fine, Cutting Deep," an exhibition of cut paper works that the SFA School of Art will open at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Griffith Gallery.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts, School of Art and University Series will open "Cutting Fine, Cutting Deep: Cut Paper Works from Switzerland and North America" at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.

SFA Friends of Theatre New Board Officers

The SFA Friends of Theatre board recently met to elect new officers. Rhonda Williams, center front, is the new president, and Melissa Hoffman, second row, is the new secretary-treasurer. Phillip Anderson, not pictured, is the new vice president.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band in a joint concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

Under the direction of Brett A. Richardson, SFA assistant director of bands, the Symphonic Band will open the concert with Percy Grainger's "Spoon River " and "Old Churches" by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Colgrass.

Cherryholmes, the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2005 Entertainer of the Year and regular performers on the "Grand Ole Opry," will present a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the SFA College of Fine Arts' University Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Cherryholmes, America's new first family of bluegrass, will present a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in W.M.

SFA art student David Fortner shows high school students ceramic techniques in the sculpture studio during Art Day.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Elaborate works of art by creative young artists were plentiful Friday as Stephen F. Austin State University hosted Art Day, a preview program that allows high school students to experience college-level art courses.

Cherryholmes

Cherryholmes, known as American's first family of Bluegrass, will present "Cherryholmes Bluegrass Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' University Series. The group was named the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2005 Entertainer of the Year, has received two Grammy nominations and performs regularly on the Grand Ole Opry.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University jazz bands, the Swingin' Axes and Swingin' Aces, will present a joint concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

Under the direction of Deb Scott, SFA assistant professor of trombone, the Swingin' Aces will open the concert with a varied program of works, including "Inside Out" by Matt Harris and "Basie's Buddy" by John LaBarbera.

"We will also play tunes the audience will recognize because of artists who have recorded them," Scott said.

"The Old One," a 12.5" by 36" oil on masonite completed by Michael Frary in 1954, is included in "Texas Modernists: Selections from the Collection of Carl R. McQueary," which will open at SFA's The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House Friday, Nov. 21.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts, School of Art and University Series will open "Texas Modernists: Selections from the Collection of Carl R.