Drummer Obo Addy to appear at UCC

Master drummer Obo Addy and a group of musicians and dancers from Ghana will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jacoby Auditorium, 1140 Umpqua College Road, Winchester.

The company celebrates with audiences on a journey through the West African country via music and dance.

In addition to the public concert, a free children's concert is available at 10:30 a.m. the same day. Limited seating; registration is required.

Teenagers through adults can also participate in a drum clinic taught by Obo Addy at 3:30 p.m., also on Wednesday, for $15 on the back stage of Jacoby Auditorium. Checks may be made payable to UCC Fine Arts. A personal drum is not required. Registration is appreciated but not required.

Tickets for the evening concert are $5 per person and $12 per family and are available at UCC Fine Arts office, Sutherlin Drug, While Away Books and at the door. Registration and ticket information: 440-4691 or Sarah.Link@umpqua.edu.

Registration for the children's concert: 440-4691.

source: oregonnews.com