Category Archives: All SFA
Opening Thursday: SFA presents Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’
Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre and Dance will present August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “The Piano Lesson” Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 28 through Oct. 1, in the new Flex Theatre in Griffith Fine Arts Building on the … Continue reading
Country artists Pat Green and Hailey Whitters to co-headline SFA’s Homecoming celebration
Country music artists Pat Green and Hailey Whitters are slated to co-headline Stephen F. Austin State University’s annual Homecoming festivities at 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Intramural Fields, located on the corner of Starr Avenue and Wilson Drive. SFA’s … Continue reading
‘The Piano Lesson’ teaches importance of knowing one’s history
Almost 20 years ago, Cleo House Jr., director of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre and Dance, performed the role of Boy Willie in August Wilson’s play “The Piano Lesson.” Wilson, a prolific and skillful playwright who … Continue reading
SFA Gardens’ October lecture to feature talk on landscape shrubs
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Dr. Allen Owings, professor emeritus of … Continue reading
Swingin’ Axes, Aces to present ‘Jazz at the Brewery’ fundraiser
The Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces jazz bands at Stephen F. Austin State University will present their fall “Jazz at the Brewery” fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Fredonia Brewery in downtown Nacogdoches. The concert continues … Continue reading
SFA School of Theatre and Dance plans reunions for Centennial Season
Being a theatre and/or dance student is not just about performances; it’s also about the bonds formed backstage and in the wings. For college theatre and dance students, the years spent honing their craft and creating memorable productions are often … Continue reading
SFA releases fall 2023 enrollment numbers
In addition to its 100th anniversary and affiliation with The University of Texas System this year, Stephen F. Austin State University is celebrating the release of fall 2023 enrollment data that shows the university registered its largest first-time undergraduate class … Continue reading
New entrepreneurship network to host first meet-up
The Piney Woods Entrepreneurship Network will hold its first meet-up for community members, small business owners, entrepreneurs and Stephen F. Austin State University students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Fredonia Brewery in Nacogdoches. Hosted by SFA’s … Continue reading
SFA’s four-day Centennial Celebration kicks of Friday
Stephen F. Austin State University’s four-day Centennial Celebration weekend will be filled with exciting events running Friday, Sept. 15, through Monday, Sept. 18. Kicking off the celebration is the SFA Alumni Awards, opening with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. … Continue reading
Centennial SFA yearbooks available for purchase
A limited number of centennial volumes of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Stone Fort yearbook, celebrating a century of Lumberjack history and tradition, are available this fall for purchase by alumni, supporters and community members while supplies last. The full-color, … Continue reading