June 3, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM
With Jeremy FiveCrows of Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and Christina Wang, former Lamprey Lead for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Advance tickets recommended; $8 suggested donation
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region. Grab a drink and settle in as you learn about an ecologically and culturally important yet oh so odd looking fish in Stuck on Pacific Lamprey. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
About the lecture:
While they might not be the cutest fish in the Columbia Basin, they are certainly the oldest.
Lampreys date back before dinosaurs, predating beetles and even TREES. Here in the Columbia Basin, Pacific Lamprey play a vital role in the ecology, culture, and watershed health of the region. This talk will cover the biology, cultural impact, and threats facing this fascinating ancient fish.
About the speakers:
Jeremy FiveCrows received a BS in Conservation Biology – a background which allows him to take complex information related to the work of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and distill it for general audiences. Jeremy was born and raised on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, often traveling throughout the Nez Perce homeland with his family on hunting, fishing, and berry-picking trips. These travels instilled in him a strong sense of place and a dedication to preserving the environment. By sharing both the scientific work of CRITFC and its member tribes as well as their traditions and culture, he is able to present a broader understanding of the tribes and their connection to salmon and other natural resources.
Christina Wang served as a fish biologist for the Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office of the US Fish and Wildlife Service for 22 years. She started as a lamprey field biologist, served as the non-salmonid program manager and then switched to conservation planning when the Lamprey Initiative commenced in 2008. Christina has a M.S. in Marine Biology from California State University, Long Beach where she studied population genetics of Kelp Bass.
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance via the ticketing page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table in front of the theater upon arrival.
We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Yes, Epicurean Group will be providing a taco bar and canned alcoholic beverages. In addition to the cart, our Empirical Cafe will be open with prepackaged salads, sandwiches, movie snacks and N/A drinks. No outside food or drink is allowed.
The Empirical Theater has an upper-level wheelchair accessible entrance and theater restrooms; due to the layout of the theater the lower-level main entrance is only accessible by stairs. Please check in with a Guest Services Representative or volunteer for assistance in locating these areas.
Several daytime documentaries and newer evening full-features offer closed captions, audio description, and volume amplification. The CaptiView closed caption units allow guests to see captions for their show by using a cup holder device that they can adjust within their view, and the Fidelio RX audio description units deliver descriptive narration and can also amplify the theater volume and dialogue.
The Showing Today signs updated daily at the front desk and theater entrance indicate which features offer closed captions (CC) and audio description (AD), while volume amplification is available for all theater content including events such as Science Pub and Reel Science.
Limited quantities of the following devices are available for theater guests and may be requested at either the Front Desk or Concierge Desk as well as from the theater usher:
- CaptiView closed caption (CC) viewing devices
- Fidelio RX audio description and volume amplification units
- Williams Sound NKL-001 neck loops designed to work with hearing aids equipped with a telephone coil or T-Switch
The rough inside measurements of the seats not including arm and back rests:
- Theater seats 16.5” wide and 21.5” deep
- Two accessible seating area chairs 39.29″ high, 29.5″ wide, and 29″ deep
- Additional accessible seating area chairs available by request is 23.5” wide and 21.5” deep
- The weight capacity for the accessible seating area chairs are 500lbs, and the additional accessible seating area chairs support between 200lbs-250lbs
Earplugs can be requested from the Front Desk and Concierge Desk, and sensory resource packs that include:
- Noise reducing headphones
- Fidget toys
- Sunglasses
- Visual and auditory timer
- 2 pound weighted shoulder wrap
- Sanitizing wipes
Please contact OMSI Guest Services at (503) 797-4000 or Info@OMSI.edu with any additional specific questions or needs
OMSI has switched to a new parking system via the mobile parking app, Parking Kitty, to create an easier and more streamlined experience for our visitors. OMSI parking will cost $5 + fees for 2 hours or $8 + fees for all day parking. Parking is $2 + fees for after-hours events, such as Science Pub.