Shirley Watterston, seated, with Shari Ellsworth, Shae and Dr. F. Barry Roberts.

Shirley Watterston, seated, was recently honored by Ed and Gwen Cole with a hand-crafted bench they had designed and built for The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in recognition of her years of involvement with the Nacogdoches arts community. Sam Wright of Wright Custom Cabinets designed and built the bench on which Watterston is seated.

Ryan Anthony, principal trumpet with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and former member of the Canadian Brass, will present a guest trumpet recital at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in the Music Recital Hall of the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F.

The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts will present the world-renowned Hugo Wolf Quartett in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. The concert is a part of the 2008-2009 University Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Hugo Wolf Quartett, touted as one of the most sought-after string quartets of its generation, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in W.M.

Kwan Yi, winner of the 2008 Schmidbauer Competition, will perform Franz Liszt's Second Piano Concerto during the Orchestra of the Pines' "Grandeur and Virtuosity" concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Pianist Kwan Yi, winner of Stephen F.

Members of the SFA Choral Union perform during a recent concert. The ensemble and Women's Choir will present "Mozart, Brahms and More!" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University Choral Union and Women's Choir will present a joint concert, "Mozart, Brahms and More!" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Cole Concert Hall.

The Stone Fort Museum, located on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University, will host Pottery Roadshow 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Ever wonder if that old stoneware jug that's been in your family for generations might actually be worth keeping? This weekend, the Stone Fort Museum will be the place to find out.

From left, major gift officer Craig Turnage, prospect research analyst Greg Garcia, and major gift officer Trey Turner make up a new team within SFA's Office of Development that will focus solely on securing major gifts for the university.

The Office of Development at Stephen F.

Jack Heifner, SFA visiting professor and playwright-in-residence, is the author of "Vanities, A New Musical," which is slated to open on Broadway in February or March.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - "Vanities, A New Musical" by Jack Heifner, visiting professor and playwright-in-residence at Stephen F. Austin State University's School of Theatre, will start preview performances on Broadway on February 2, 2009.

John Boyette, Dr. Cheryl Boyette and David Livingston

Buccaneers John Boyette, Dr. Cheryl Boyette and David Livingston bury pirate loot in preparation for the Pirates of the Pineywoods Party from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 at Stephen F. Austin State University's Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Young pirates are guaranteed to have swashbuckling adventures as they battle sea creatures, walk the plank, dig for buried treasure and more.

Adam Frey, world-renowned euphonium player, will present a guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The tuba and euphonium program at Stephen F. Austin State University will open its annual Octubafest with Adam Frey's Guest Euphonium Recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct 9, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. Admission is free.