College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at Last Fettuccine Forum of the year this Thursday!
Fettuccine Forum May 7, 2009
“Cities without History: Planning and Urban Identity”
Boise – Do we want Capitol Boulevard to be a world-class experience? How can we create great neighborhood places? How do we avoid becoming Anytown, USA? By understanding our heritage and its pallet of materials, citizens can guide Boise’s future growth. Local planner John Bertram will share his top ten inspiring and stimulating calls to action.
Bring a friend and join us for the final forum of the season. The evening promises to be insightful, timely and thought-provoking.
Throughout his 30-year career with Planmakers, Mr. Bertram has worked to understand unique characteristics and create places with strong local identity. He has helped Boise plan and implement key Boise projects.
Come for the food! Come for the information! Come to First Thursday!
The Fettuccine Forum is a free public lecture series on six First Thursdays throughout the academic year. Donations are gladly accepted! The forum is held in the Rose Room in downtown Boise’s historic Union Block, 718 W. Idaho Street. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. Free appetizers will be served and fettuccine will be available for $5.00, catered by Life’s Kitchen. Jo’s Traveling Bar (a no-host-bar) is a feature every month at the Forum.
The Fettuccine Forum is being produced by the Boise City Department of Arts & History in conjunction with Boise State University and with support from Ken Howell / Park Lane Management and Commercial Sign and Design. 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 titled “Arts and History Define Sense of Place” taught by John Bertram, Planmakers Planning and Urban Design and Professor Todd Shallat, Boise State University. Workshops are offered for graduate and undergraduate credit. Students can register for workshops online through Bronco Web. Teachers interested in professional education credit options may contact Nancy Tacke at nancytacke@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-4629.
This ends the 2008-2009 Fettuccine Forums. Thanks for a great season and we will see you in the fall!
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