Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its monthly independent film series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of "Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey" at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.
The 80-minute documentary focuses on Kevin Clash, the creator of Elmo, the beloved red puppet recognized around the world. The film includes rare archival footage and is narrated by Whoopie Goldberg.
SFA Gardens to host fall plant sale
Photo from SFA Gardens 2011 fall plant saleNACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Gardens will host its annual Fabulous Fall Festival Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St., on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Nacogdoches Naturally announces Family Outdoor Adventure Kickoff
Nacogdoches Naturally's Family Outdoor Adventure Kick-Off Day will be held on the grounds of the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St. This free family event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 8.NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Local families are invited to join Stephen F.
Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb to perform at SFA
Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb, best known for hits such as "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "MacArthur Park," will present an intimate concert of his songs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the Stephen F.SFA students and faculty visit China for study-abroad program
Stephen F. Austin State University students recently participated in a study-abroad program in China led by SFA faculty members. Pictured at the Xi'an City Wall are, from left, Dr. Yanli Zhang, assistant professor of forestry; Amy Williams, Dr. Cathy Amonett, Amanda Smith, Holly McCanlies; Monique Nunn; Dr. Cindy Lindley; Dr. Donna Porter; Dr. Judy Abbott, dean of SFA's James I. Perkins College of Education; Michele Reed; Dr.Environmental science graduates in high demand
Dr. Kenneth Farrish, director of SFA's Division of Environmental Science in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, instructs students conducting field research. Graduates of the program are in high demand by employers in both the public and private sectors.Pick up any newspaper or watch any television newscast, and you'll find no shortage of environmental doom and gloom.
SFA's chamber music festival concludes with 'Music of the West' concert
New SFA music faculty member Jeremy Fain (bassoon) will make his Nacogdoches debut during the final concert of SFA's 2012 Chamber Music in the Pines Festival at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's 2012 Chamber Music in the Pines Festival will conclude at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, in Cole Concert Hall.
SFA's Chamber Music in the Pines Festival continues with 'Music of the East'
Guest marimba artist Brain Zator, associate professor music and the director of percussion at Texas A&M University-Commerce, will be one of the featured musicians during SFA's "Music of the East" concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in Cole Concert Hall.NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - "Music of the East," the third of four concerts included in the 2012 Chamber Music in the Pines Festival, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in Cole Concert Hall.
SFA playwright's play in New York festival
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - What started out as a huge disappointment for playwright Jackie Rosenfeld, senior lecturer in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre, has turned into an exciting opportunity.
Last October Rosenfeld traveled to New York City to see The Manhattan Theatre Mission's production of "keepingabreast," her play about a 28-year-old cancer patient who must decide whether or not to undergo a mastectomy to rid herself of the cancer that has proven resistant to chemotherapy treatments.
SFA presents second concert of chamber music festival
Classical guitarist Joe Williams will be one of the guest musicians performing in the "Music of the South" concert on Tuesday, Aug. 14, the second of four performances included in the SFA School of Music's 2012 Chamber Music in the Pines Festival held in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Chamber music from Argentina, Italy and Spain will be featured during "Music of the South" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.