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.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present the SFA Wind Ensemble in its final concert of the semester at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

The featured work on the program will be "Sinfonia in B-flat" by Amilcare Ponchielli, an Italian composer best known for his orchestral favorite "Dance of the Hours," explained Fred J. Allen, SFA director of bands and the Wind Ensemble's director.

SFA theatre majors David Hathway, left, and Waldron Archer portray Huckleberry Finn and his friend Jim in SFA's production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" that will open at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, and run nightly through Saturday, Nov. 22.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Stephen F. Austin State University's upcoming production of "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" Nov.

Dr. Scott Sosebee

A faculty member at Stephen F. Austin State University has been named executive director of the East Texas Historical Association, one of the largest regional historical associations in the nation.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas-Future college students will have the chance to experience a taste of college life when Stephen F. Austin State University hosts Showcase Saturday, an open house program, on Nov. 15.

Students will have the opportunity to speak with campus representatives, tour the campus and housing facilities, and preview programs that SFA has to offer.

Mollie Marcuson, SFA harp instructor, will be the featured soloist during the SFA Symphony Orchestra's concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in Cole Concert Hall.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - "New Beginnings" is the perfect title for the SFA Symphony Orchestra's inaugural concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, according to the group's director Gene H. Moon.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - East Texans will have ample opportunities to enjoy the sounds of bluegrass, country, gospel and more as the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts presents the Tony Award-winning musical "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Cherryholmes Bluegrass Christmas."

The musical rendition of Mark Twain's classic novel, which features songs by legendary country artist Roger Miller ("King of the Road"), will open at 7:30 p.m. in W.M. Turner Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and run through Saturday, Nov. 22.