Dulcimer workshop

Dulcimer workshop
CANFIELD -- Learn to play a handcrafted instrument at a mountain dulcimer workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at Loghurst, the historical property on Boardman-Canfield Road. Alice Ann Whitehill and Cindy Davis of Dulcimer Players of the Upper Ohio Valley will discuss tuning, strumming, transposition, and melody and harmony playing on the instrument, which dates to the late 1700s. Fee is $25. Registration is required. Call (330) 533-4330.
Wilmington art festival
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Three artists will appear with their work at Village Gallery, 115 E. Neshannock Ave., during the first New Wilmington Community Arts & amp; Heritage Festival. Robert Griffing will personalize his 18th century woodland Indian art from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8. J.G. McGill will demonstrate pastel portraiture from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9. Kate Burke will share her three-dimensional landscape art techniques from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9. Call the gallery at (724) 946-9181 for details.
Drum clinic by Purdie
WILLOWICK, Ohio -- Drummer Bernard Purdie, who has played on thousands of albums -- including those by Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Isaac Hayes, B.B. King and Joe Cocker -- will lead a drum clinic at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at American Legion Hall, 32612 Vine St. Admission is $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Willowick is in Lake County. Call (440) 944-9331 for information.
'From the Top' taping
PITTSBURGH -- An installment of the public radio program "From the Top" will be recorded in front of an audience at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 in Heinz Hall. "From the Top," with host Christopher O'Riley, features young classical musicians who are not yet of college age. The Pittsburgh Symphony and conductor Lucas Richman will perform with four rising stars at this taping. Tickets are $10. Call (412) 392-4900 to place orders.
'Rock the Museum' series
YOUNGSTOWN -- The first two concerts in the "Rock the Museum" series at Butler Institute of American Art will be Sept. 27, featuring Jimmy Buffett tribute band Fins to the Left; and Nov. 8, featuring Beatles music by Abbey Road. Both shows will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Call (330) 743-1107 for information.