Racism, nativist extremism and the white supremacist fringe groups of the neo-Confederate movement are among the topics to be discussed from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom at Stephen F. Austin State University. The event is a presentation of SFA's Wisely Fellow Speaker Series.

Dr. Heidi Beirich, director of research for the Southern Poverty Law Center, will present "American Extremism and the Growing Hate Movement." Beirich earned a doctorate in political science from Purdue University.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Drive. Texas Agrilife Extension horticulturist Jim Kamas will present "Overcoming Pierce's Disease - a New Lease on Life for Growing Grapes on the Gulf Coast."

Professor Smart and Ms. Knowitall will present the "Let's Go Science Show" at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the SFA College of Fine Arts' Children's Performing Arts Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Teachers and parents can still purchase tickets to the 12:30 p.m. "Let's Go Science Show" on Friday, Oct. 21, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

Dr. Tamey Anglley, SFA assistant director of bands

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Tamey Anglley, newly appointed assistant director of bands at Stephen F. Austin State University, will make her Nacogdoches conducting debut during the joint concert of the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will present a 7:30 p.m. concert on Thursday, Oct. 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' 2011-2012 University Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - When the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin presents its concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, "W.M. Turner Auditorium will be filled with splendid music performed by 16 of the most gifted Russian musicians," said John W.

From left to right: Wilber Arias Jr., Lacey Pierce and Cameron Kirkland.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Three Stephen F. Austin State University students recently received $1,000 scholarships from Milam Masonic Lodge No. 2 in Nacogdoches. The scholarships were awarded at the lodge's September meeting to Wilber Arias Jr. of Nacogdoches, Cameron Kirkland of Killeen and Lacey Pierce of Douglass.

The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

The internationally acclaimed Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' 2011-2012 University Series. The program includes works by J.S.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present a student production of "Women and Wallace" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Downstage Theatre of the Griffith Fine Arts Building.

Jonathan Marc Sherman's one-act play focuses on Wallace Kirkman and the struggles he has with women and relationships after experiencing a traumatic event, explained Hamshire senior Cynthia Law, the play's director.

Genghis Barbie, a classically-trained ensemble that performs an innovative and varied program, will present a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's Cole Performing Arts Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Genghis Barbie, marketed as "the leading post post-feminist feminist all-female horn experience," will present a guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.