Karen Solgard, a third generation Norwegian American Hardanger fiddle player, gave an interactive performance at Caponi Art Park in Eagan on Tuesday, July 7. Kids danced in a circle to her fiddle tunes!Every Tuesday morning at 10 AM during the summer, various artists present their talents. Next week is Latin American dance and culture.
Fiddling around with the greatest of ease, no doubt. Good to have those skills still passed on from generation to generation.
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture of the concentration on the face of the fiddler. Looks like both parents and kids had a good time!
ReplyDeleteSome traditional Scandinavian music is good for the ears every now and then.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to expose kids (and adults) to different cultures. It certainly looks like everyone was enjoying Karen's fiddling!
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Safe Leif...those kids do not look like they're enjoying all this fun cooked up by the adults...
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm not sure about Norwegian fiddlers...I mean, don't Norwegian fiddlers need a special permit by the Swedish authorities in Eagan to diddle with their fiddles?
Serially, though, this looks like a nice event and I'm glad you were around to photograph it for posteriors...er, posterity...
Oh, I think I hear your secretary calling...
JMTI
Excellent opportunities for everyone to get acquainted with other cultures :)
ReplyDeleteNice photos. I enjoyed the visit.
ReplyDeletemust have been fun for all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique outings for Tuesday mornings! Excellent exposure for the little ones and no doubt brings back memories for European decendents. Nice idea.
ReplyDeleteWill you be attending the Latin American dance?
ReplyDeleteCute! Keikis have so much energy and that looks like a perfect way to let them burn some off!
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