The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle is holding their annual Fishcake & Meatball Dinner on March 4, and this original August Werner painting, titled "Dørålseter in Rondarne, Norway", will be auctioned off by John and Bunny Sandvig (pictured).
The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle is holding their annual Fishcake & Meatball Dinner this Sunday, March 4, at the Leif Erikson Lodge.
This annual fundraiser benefits the Norwegian Ladies Chorus' Music Scholarship Fund, which over the years, has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and awards to local students and area high school music programs.
One of the highlights of the auction is an original August Werner painting that will be auctioned off by John and Bunny Sandvig.
Originally from Bergen, Norway, Werner founded the Norwegian Ladies Chorus in 1936 while he was a professor of music at the University of Washington.
In addition to being a successful baritone soloist singer, instructor, and choir director, Werner was also an artist. He painted landscapes of Norway and scenes from Norway's history. Two of his most recognized sculptures are a bust of Beethoven at the University of Washington and the 12-foot high statue of the Norse explorer, Leif Erikson, which overlooks Shilshole Bay Marina in the Ballard.
A four-foot maquette of the Leif Erikson statue is in the collection of the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington.
Werner was decorated by the King of Norway with the Order of St. Olav and as a Knight of St. Olav by the King of Sweden. He died in 1980.
The Fishcake & Meatball Dinner sells out every year, said this year's auctioneer Tim Hunter, so get your tickets early.
Tickets are $25 and can be reserved by calling Arlene at (206) 784-1290. The event will take place on Sunday, March 4, starting at 4 p.m. at the Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 Northwest 57th Street.
