June 21, 2017
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Arts &
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Preserved bodies cast by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in Italy were discovered in the ruins of city
buried by volcanic debris. Pompeii: The Exhibition opens Saturday, June 24 at the Oregon Museum of
Science and Industry.
Pompeii Exhibit Comes to OMSI
See a city
frozen in time
by catastrophic
eruption
A worldwide exhibit examining
life in Pompeii both before and af-
ter the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in
79 A.D. opens Saturday, June 24
at the Oregon Museum of Science
and Industry.
Pompeii: The Exhibition fea-
tures nearly 200 precious artifacts
on loan from the unparalleled
collection of the Naples National
Archaeological Museum in Italy
including a first century, bronze
gladiator helmet; a Citharist
bronze statue of Apollo, dating to
50 A.D.; and several remarkable
fresco paintings, including one of bodies.
Dionysus and Silenus, dating be-
Pompeii: The Exhibition runs
tween 50-79 A.D.
until Oct. 22.
“This exhibition offers our
guests the opportunity to study
and understand history through
the scientific lens of archaeolo-
gy and volcanology,” said Nancy
Stueber, OMSI president and chief
executive officer. “Volcanoes are a
part of our life here in the Pacific
Northwest, and this exhibition al-
lows our visitors to explore earth
and volcano science, regionally
and worldwide.”
Pompeii was hidden from view
and forgotten for centuries until its
rediscovery more than 250 years
ago. Over time, archaeologists
have uncovered a unique record
of its daily life--roads, buildings,
municipal services, paintings,
mosaics, artifacts, and preserved
Urban Kids Fishing Derby
A free fishing excursion for
youngsters will be held on Satur-
day, June 24 at Mt. Hood Commu-
nity College in Gresham thanks to
Urban American Outdoors TV in
partnership with several sponsors
including the Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife and the Forest
Service.
Kids between the ages of 4 to
15 are welcome to attend the Ur-
ban Kids Fishing Derby, and must
be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. Bring your pole, bait,
and a bucket. There will be loaner
poles, and bait available for those
who are of need of one.
The event is limited to the first
100 kids who sign up. Register at
urbankidsfish.com.