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SFA Faculty Exhibition
Thu., Sep. 8–Sat., Oct. 29This annual art exhibition features recent works by faculty, instructors and adjunct professors of the SFA School of Art. A variety of media is represented, demonstrating the diverse, multi-talented individuals who produce exciting art and teach it to future artists and art educators.
The Cole Art Center, Ledbetter Gallery
Press release: August 30, 2011
Opening reception Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m.
sponsored by Nacogdoches Junior Forum
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Manhattan Piano Trio
Thu., Sep. 15, 7:30 p.m.Hailed as "a grand departure from the usual," this dynamic young trio strives to evoke in listeners a range of pure human emotions through musical harmony, collaboration and creative programming.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Press release: August 30, 2011
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With guest soprano Svetlana Strezeva.
Single tickets: $35 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Discounts available for seniors, students and youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
John Heliker: Drawing on the New Deal 1932-1948
Sat., Sep. 24–Tue., Nov. 22John Heliker (1909-2000) achieved early fame for his expressionistic work from the '30s and '40's; this exhibition also showcases his shift to an abstract style in the ’40s and ’50s. Most of the included drawings and sketchbooks are on loan from the Heliker-LaHotan Foundation.
The Cole Art Center, Reavley Gallery
Press release: September 13, 2011
Press release: November 9, 2011
Opening reception Saturday, September 24 at 6 p.m.
sponsored by Nacogdoches Junior Forum
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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
Thu., Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.The performances by this acclaimed international ensemble stay with listeners long after the last note has been played. Program includes the world premiere of a work by SFA composer Stephen Lias.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Press release: October 11, 2011
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Single tickets: $35 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Discounts available for seniors, students and youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
The Legacy of Diedrich Rulfs: Architect of Nacogdoches
Thu., Nov. 3–Sat., Jan. 14Diedrich Rulfs, the German-born architect who immigrated to Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1880, transformed the historic, frontier town into a modern city. The substantial visual legacy of Rulfs is highlighted in the photography of Christopher Talbot, SFA interim director of the School of Art.
The Cole Art Center, Ledbetter Gallery
Press release: October 25, 2011
Opening reception with artist, Thursday, November 3, at 6 p.m.
Gallery closed November 23-28 for holiday.
sponsored by Nacogdoches Junior Forum
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William ShakespeareTue., Nov. 15–Sat., Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.A busy midsummer's night in a dreamy woodland landscape awaits a pair of supernatural creatures at odds, two pairs of star-crossed lovers on the run, and a mischievous sprite with a generous portion of love potion to apply in this, one of Shakespeare's most revered plays.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Press release: November 2, 2011
Press release: November 8, 2011
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Produced by the SFA School of Theatre.
Single tickets: $18 for adult, $12 for senior and $6 for student/youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas
Fri., Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.Fiddling champion Eileen Ivers and her band, Immigrant Soul, return to SFA to once again capture the spirit and magic of the season with a program that features traditional Irish songs, original tunes and holiday favorites.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Press release: November 16, 2011
Press release: November 29, 2011
Eileen Ivers' Christmas Show (60-second video)
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Single tickets: $35 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Discounts available for seniors, students and youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
Frank Dituri: Of things Not Seen
Thu., Feb. 2–Fri., Mar. 9In his evocative photographs, Frank Dituri uses glimpses of ordinary reality as evidence for things not actually seen. His work has been exhibited worldwide, and he currently teaches at the Libera Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy.
Griffith Gallery
Press release: January 24, 2012
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Opening reception with artist, Thursday, February 2, at 6 p.m.
sponsored by Nacogdoches Junior Forum
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Vienna Boys Choir
Fri., Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.Bring your entire family to hear the world’s most beloved choir! For over 500 years, audiences across the globe have been thrilled by the clarity, power and beauty of their angelic voices.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Press release: December 13, 2011
Press release: January 17, 2012
Press release: January 24, 2012
Press release: February 2, 2012
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Single tickets: $35 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Discounts available for seniors, students and youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
Three Sisters
by Anton ChekhovTue., Feb. 28–Sat., Mar. 3, 7:30 p.m.The Prozorov sisters yearn to return to Moscow from the dreary provincial town in which they find themselves. But their listless brother marries an unsophisticated local girl, and their dreams are tempered by a new reality. Chekhov’s classic drama is a tale of wistfulness and humor, love and loss, and coming of age.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Press release: February 15, 2012
Press release: February 21, 2012
Produced by the SFA School of Theatre.
Single tickets: $18 for adult, $12 for senior and $6 for student/youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
The StepCrew
Thu., Mar. 22, 7:30 p.m.This amazing company of virtuoso dancers and musicians will bring you to your feet with their exciting modern fusions of three exhilarating dance forms–Irish Stepdance, Ottawa Valley Stepdance and Tap!
W.M. Turner Auditorium
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Single tickets: $35 for A seating, $29 for B seating and $17.50 for C seating. Discounts available for seniors, students and youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
SFA Opera
Thu., Apr. 19–Sat., Apr. 21, 7:30 p.m.The SFA School of Music and School of Theatre showcase their talent with one of the masterpieces of operatic literature, sung in English. The production (title to be announced in the fall) will include an orchestra, full set and costumes, supertitles, and, of course, beautiful music and voices.
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Presented by the SFA Schools of Music and Theatre.
Single tickets: $18 for adult, $12 for senior and $6 for student/youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS -
Orchestra of the Pines: “Spanish Nights”
Sat., Apr. 28, 7:30 p.m.Join SFA’s Orchestra of the Pines for an evening of Spanish music. The concert features Romanian-born violinist Cristian Fatu, Schmidbauer semi-finalist, performing Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy. The evening will leave you dancing all night long!
W.M. Turner Auditorium
Single tickets: $18 for adult, $12 for senior and $6 for student/youth. Purchase tickets online or by phone: 888.240.ARTS
Performances
Performances are in W.M. Turner Auditorium and have reserved seating. Season tickets remain at the same low price of $185 for A seating, $150 for B seating and $125 for C seating. Discounts available for seniors, youth and SFA faculty/staff.
Exhibitions
The Cole Art Center, located at 329 E. Main St., is open 12:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The center contains two galleries: the Jack and Doris Ledbetter Gallery on the first floor and the Florence Wilson Reavley Gallery on the second floor. Griffith Gallery, located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, Room 208, is open 12:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. All exhibitions are free.
For additional art exhibitions, see The Gallery Series.