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Kwan Yi, winner of the 2008 Schmidbauer Competition, will perform Franz Liszt's Second Piano Concerto during the Orchestra of the Pines' "Grandeur and Virtuosity" concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Pianist Kwan Yi, winner of Stephen F.

Members of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Choral Union perform during a recent concert. The ensemble and Women's Choir will present "Mozart, Brahms and More!" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University Choral Union and Women's Choir will present a joint concert, "Mozart, Brahms and More!" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Cole Concert Hall.

The Stone Fort Museum, located on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University, will host Pottery Roadshow 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Ever wonder if that old stoneware jug that's been in your family for generations might actually be worth keeping? This weekend, the Stone Fort Museum will be the place to find out.

From left, major gift officer Craig Turnage, prospect research analyst Greg Garcia, and major gift officer Trey Turner make up a new team within Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Office of Development that will focus solely on securing major gifts for the university.

The Office of Development at Stephen F.

Jack Heifner, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.