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.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its monthly 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 the award-winning documentary "War Dance" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, located at 329 E. Main St. in downtown Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will open its 2008-2009 performance season with two recitals in October.

Cello and violin students of Dr. Evgeni Raychev and Dr. Jennifer Dalmas will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Music Recital Hall of the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus.

On Sunday, Oct. 26, piano students of Mary Cooper will dress in costume and perform their annual Halloween recital at 4 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Theatre will present a student-directed production of Charles Emery's "The Red Key" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Downstage Theatre of the Griffith Fine Arts Building.

SFA jazz students, under the direction of Deb Scott, perform during a concert. SFA's two jazz ensembles, the Swingin' Axes and the Swingin' Aces, will present their season-opening concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Stephen F. Austin State University's jazz bands, The Swingin' Axes and the Swingin' Aces, will present a joint concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in W.M.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The SFA Wind Ensemble's upcoming "Salute to American Music" will feature music by American composers and several SFA guest artists. The season-opening concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University.

Featured guest conductor will be Dr. A.C. "Buddy" Himes, dean of the SFA College of Fine Arts. He will conduct Morton Gould's "American Salute," a fantasia based on the folk song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home."