Fiddle Around

Hear the Hardanger fiddle Dec. 19
COOS BAY - The ornate Hardanger fiddle is the national instrument of Norway. Its haunting sound, produced by vibrating drone strings, came to international attention on the soundtrack of the "Lord of the Rings" movies. Eugene violin maker Lynn Berg will give a presentation about his Norwegian Hardanger fiddles and his own unique VioLynns 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 in the Uno Richter Atrium Gallery, Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay. Hege Bakken and Alayne Olmsted will play the instruments. Violinists can try Berg's instruments after the presentation. This event is part of the "Musical Instruments @ Coos Art Museum" exhibit. See videos about the instruments at www.coosart.org. Museum admission general $5, students/seniors $2, members free. Info: Gail Elber, 541-808-1773