Among the most heartfelt events in the October lineup of WSU College of Fine Arts' offerings is the world premiere of "Waltzing in Heaven," an uplifting musical tribute to the 1970 WSU football team, many of whose members and supporters died in a plane crash that year. The Opera and Musical Theatre production's opening night will be attended by about 100 of the surviving players, parents, coaches and supporters.

The Marcussen organ will be showcased in two "Wednesdays at Wiedemann" recitals with distinguished professor Lynne Davis, and by David Heller in the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series. The Faculty Artist Series will feature mezzo-soprano Deborah Baxter and cellist Jakub Omsky.

Also on tap are the Symphonic Wind Ensemble; Concert Band and Jazz Arts II; Chamber Singers and Madrigal Singers; A Cappella Choir and Women's Ensemble; and the Symphony Orchestra. And the Ulrich Museum of Art will celebrate the installation of a new outdoor sculpture by world-class artist and Wichita native Tom Otterness.

Subscription series or individual tickets for Wichita State's 2008-2009 performing arts series can be purchased in person or by phone from noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the College of Fine Arts Box Office, (316) 978-3233.

Concert: Lynne Davis, organist, Wednesdays in Wiedemann, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Free half-hour concert. Information, (316) 978-6218.

Musical Theatre: "Waltzing in Heaven," WSU Opera and Musical Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Oct. 4; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Wilner Auditorium; rated G. Tickets $15, $10, $6. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Youth Outreach: Heartland Choral Festival, WSU School of Music and Wichita Chamber Chorale, 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 4, Wiedemann Recital Hall. For more information about registration costs and schedule, go to www.wichita.edu/choirs.

Concert: Tracy Hoover, Viola DaGamba and David Brody, guitar, WSU faculty artists, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Concert: Deborah Baxter, mezzo-soprano, Faculty Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Youth Outreach: Middle School Band Festival, WSU School of Music, 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Miller Concert Hall and Wiedemann Recital Hall. Information, Victor Markovich at (316) 978-6424 or victor.markovich@wichita.edu.

Exhibit: "The Making of the Millipede," Saturday, Oct. 11, through 2008, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU campus. Free admission. Gallery hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Information, (316) 978-3664.

Concert: WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Concert: WSU Concert Band & Jazz Arts II, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Concert: David Heller, organist, WSU Rie Bloomfield Organ Series, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets $7, $6, $3. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Lecture: Paul Bowen Photographer's Talk, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU campus. Free admission. Gallery hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Information, (316) 978-3664.

Concert: Jakub Omsky, cello, Faculty Artist Series, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Concert: WSU Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, guest ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Youth Outreach: High School String Day, WSU School of Music, 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Miller Concert Hall and Wiedemann Recital Hall. Information, Jacquelyn Dillon at 316-978-3359 or jacqueline.dillon@wichita.edu.

Youth Outreach: Men's Choir Festival, WSU School of Music and Senseney Music, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Miller Concert Hall and Wiedemann Recital Hall with 3 p.m. concert on same day in Wiedemann. Free admission to concert. Information, Tom Wine at (316) 978-3103 or www.wichita.edu/choirs.

Concert: WSU A Cappella Choir, Women's Ensemble, guest ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Concert: WSU Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Tickets $6, $5, $2. Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Lecture: Tom Otterness Artist's Talk, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, CAC Theater, WSU campus. Event begins with refreshments at 2:30; performance by WSU dancers at 3 p.m. Free admission. Information, (316) 978-3664.

Concert: Lynne Davis, organist, Wednesdays in Wiedemann, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Wiedemann Recital Hall. Free half-hour concert. Information, (316) 978-6218.

Theater: "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail," WSU Mainstage Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30-Saturday, Nov. 1; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Wilner Auditorium. Cost: $10, discounts available. . Box office, (316) 978-3233.

Exhibit: WSU School of Art & Design, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, WSU Shift Space gallery, 803 E. Third St. in Old Town; normal gallery hours 4-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Information, (316) 978-3518.