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October Fettuccine Forum Series Features - The Idaho Songbag

NEWS RELEASE

September 14, 2009

Contact:  Mark Baltes, 794-0369

Musician/storyteller Gary Eller will perform a selection of collected Idaho folk songs October 1 at the opening session of the 2009-2010 Fettuccine Forum.

Gary sings and plays guitar, five-string banjo and bass. He was born and raised in West Virginia and lived in Ohio and Georgia prior to moving to Idaho. In 2007, Gary Eller held a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council to collect historically based songs of the Snake and Salmon River region. Songs about actual Idaho people, places and events provide a unique window into the regions rich heritage.  To date, Gary has collected about 1000 songs related in some way to Idaho. A selection of his songs has been compiled on a CD available for sale at the Forum.

The Fettuccine Forum is a free public lecture series on six First Thursdays throughout the academic year.  Bring a friend and join us on First Thursday for the first forum of the season. The evening promises to be fun and lively with audience participation!

Special thanks to the Idaho Humanities Council for sponsoring the October forum.

When and Where:

  • October 1, 2009 Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 5:30 p.m.
  • Rose Room, in downtown Boise's historic Union Block, 718 W. Idaho Street
  • Free appetizers will be served and fettuccine will be available for $6, provided by Life's Kitchen.  Jo's Travelling Bar (a no-host-bar) is a feature every month.

The Fettuccine Forum is produced by the Boise City Department of Arts & History in conjunction with Boise State University. Lively and informal, the monthly event invites the public to interact with politicians, artists, historians, activists, advocates and professionals in an effort to promote good citizenship and responsible growth through education.

The forum includes a companion workshop Oct 1-3 titled "Great Idaho Campaigns" taught by Chris Blanchard. Workshops are offered for graduate and undergraduate credit. Register (1 credit, undergraduate or graduate) For more information contact mailto:%20nancytacke@broncoweb.edu