As part of an Old Town Artist in Residence, drummer Soriba Fofana and dancer Shelly Fofana visits for a month of drum and dance workshops Feb. 8 to March 8. From Guinea, West Africa, Soriba Fofana plays the djembe and dundun drums. With his partner, Shelly Fofana, they will teach the many facets of Guinea music and dance. A potluck and artist talk is 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Drum and dance workshops are held 5-7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 17-Feb. 28, at Bunnell Street Arts Center.
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