These beaver fur top hats are part of an ongoing exhibit at the Stone Fort Museum called "Old Hat: 100 Years of Headgear." The exhibit, which will run through Dec. 19, explores the social and cultural context of wearing hats with 65 hats, caps and bonnets dating from 1850 to 1950.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - New York fashion historian Rebecca Jumper Matheson will present "Pinnacle of Fashion: Hats of the 20th Century" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A brunch designed to bring together East Texas art educators is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

Sponsored by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, the event provides an opportunity to "connect with fellow art teachers and teachers who are interested in integrating the arts into other subjects," said Cala Coats, assistant professor of art education in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A one-night, free screening of "Tommy Hancock: West Texas Muse" will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

Directed by Austin film director Dwight Adair, "Tommy Hancock: West Texas Muse" is part of the Texas Independent Film Network, according to Brad Maule, instructor in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art cinematography department.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.