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February 2010
In This Issue
Moneypalooza
What's Happening
Daily Specials
Marbles Camps
IMAX Power Pass
Now Playing at IMAX
Coming Soon to IMAX
Dates At A Glance
January 30
Hooray for Ballet
10:00am-2:00pm

February 5
First Fridays Kids Camp
6:00pm-9:00pm

February 9
Summer Camp Registration Opens for Members

February 10
Woodland Wonders with Wake County Public Libraries
10:30am


February 12

Arabia 3D Opens in IMAX

February 13
Timeless Tales and Music
11:00am & 1:00pm

February 14
Big Fun! with Big Bang Boom
2:00pm

February 15
Museum Open
School's Out Camp
9:00am-5:00pm

February 16
Summer Camp Registration Opens for Non-members

Target $2 Tuesday

5:30pm-8:00pm

February 20
Moneypalooza Opening Celebration
9:00am-5:00pm

February 21

Van Gogh: Brush With Genius Painting Practicum
2:00pm-4:00pm

February 24
The Zingmaster Presents...
10:30am

February 27
Project Linus
Make a Blanket Day

10:00am-3:00pm


March 2
Power2Play: World Tour Opens

March 3
Van Gogh: Brush With Genius
A Special Event
1:00pm-3:00pm


March 5

Alice in Wonderland: An IMAX 3D Experience Opens in IMAX

First Fridays Kids Camp
6:00pm-9:00pm

Celebrate & Play - Birthday Parties

Join Now. Play Often

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Moneypalooza
Moneypalooza Now Open!
Step into a colorful world of money where kids play with smart ways to spend and save while having a wealth of fun learning to earn. Moneypalooza brings to life the importance of establishing healthy money habits through innovative and high-energy activities. A partnership of Marbles and your North Carolina banks. Find out more...

Moneypalooza Opening Celebration
Saturday, February 20 | 9:00am-5:00pm
Join us for a party under the piggy bank to celebrate the opening of Moneypalooza.
Save the Date

What's Happening

Hooray for Ballet
Saturday, January 30 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Join members of the Carolina Ballet and Team Marbles in playful ballet activities sure to keep you on your toes.


Woodland Wonders with Wake County Public Libraries

Wednesday, February 10 | 10:30am
Join us in BB&T Storybook Forest as a librarian from Wake County Public Libraries brings books to life through imaginative adventures.

The Home DepotThe Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, February 13 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Join associates from The Home Depot to make and take a Valentine's trinket box. Kits for the boxes are first come, first serve.


Timeless Tales and Music with
Mallarme Chamber Players
Saturday, February 13 | 11:00am and 1:00pm
Musical instruments are the characters as two well-loved fairy tales - Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Emperor's New Clothes - come to life. Presented by Mallarme Chamber Players.


Big Bang BoomBig Fun! with Big Bang Boom!
Sunday, February 14| 2:00pm
Groove to the Big Bang Boom beat during this special Valentine's Day Big Fun!


Target $2 Tuesday Nights
Tuesday, February 16
| 5:00pm-8:00pm
Bring the whole family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always, members play free. Held every third Tuesday, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Target $2 Tuesday is generously sponsored by Target.



Van Gogh FrameVan Gogh Artist Series
Join us for an opportunity to see the award-winning giant-screen IMAX film, Van Gogh: Brush With Genius, followed by a special program and activity. Cost is $10/person for each session (includes film admission and program materials). Space is limited. Reserve your spot by contacting Ginny Martin at 919.857.1049. Sponsored by Joe Van Gogh.

SESSION 2: Sunday, February 21
| 2:00pm-4:00pm
Stefan Duncan, dubbed as "America's Vincent Van Gogh," will offer an interactive presentation on Van Gogh's life, his painting techniques and his color schemes. Then put his techniques to work with your own style and flair. 

SESSION 3: Wednesday, March 3 | 1:00pm-3:00pm

Leslie Balkany, Museum Educator with Ackland Art Museum at UNC-Chapel Hill, takes you into the mind and hands of the man himself as you expand your knowledge and experience of Van Gogh and the impressionist era. Get ready for this info explosion paired with hands-on activities.


Zing Zang ZoomThe Zingmaster Presents...
Wednesday, February 24 | 10:30am
Experience the magic of The Greatest Show On Earth! Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's Zingmaster Alex Ramon for fabulous feats of magic as the Zing Zang Zoom tour comes through the Triangle. At the event, enter to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to Zing Zang Zoom.


Project Linus Make a Blanket Day
Saturday, February 27 | 10:00am-3:00pm
The Project Linus chapter of Wake County invites all blanketeers to join their annual Make a Blanket Day. Find out more...
Daily Specials WInter
Science Solvers
Each Tuesday & Thursday | 10:30am in Splash!
Conduct crazy experiments and investigate underwater action in Splash!

Eco Heroes
Every Tuesday | 11:30am in Kids Way
Go green with Marbles! Take it easy on the earth and learn fun ways to be an eco hero at home and school.

Big Fun!
Every Tuesday - Sunday| 12:30pm in Curiosity Square
Get moving! Take part in our zany games and activities for kids of all ages.

Art-rageous
Every Tuesday - Sunday | 2:30pm in Art Loft
Experiment with the process and fun of creating art. 

Littlest Learners
Each Wednesday & Friday | 10:00am in Around Town
Fun stories, songs and activities especially for children five and under.

Woodland Wonders
Each Wednesday & Friday | 10:30am in BB&T Storybook Forest
Each Saturday & Sunday | 1:30pm in BB&T Storybook Forest
Imagination leads the way when you step inside to read and play as books are brought to life during interactive story time.


Cha-Ching!
Each Wednesday, Friday & Saturday | 11:30am in Moneypalooza
Our newest daily program is alive with the sounds of money on the move! Join us for a balancing act of fun new games and activities.

Garden Sprouts
Every Thursday | 11:30am in Castaway Cove Kids Garden
Turn your thumb green with educator-led activities.

Marbles Dance Party
Each Saturday & Sunday | 4:30pm in Curiosity Square
Move to the Marbles beat! Get in the groove to dance in Curiosity Square.

Camp Marbles

School's Out Camps
Turn the next Teacher Workday or spring break into an adventure at School's Out Camp, fun-filled days of museum discovery and programs. Spring break is just around the corner, and Marbles School's Out Camp offers an exciting week of unique activities for everyone, including preschool campers. Don't miss out - register today

Upcoming K-5 School's Out Camps

February 15 | Teacher Workday MORE SPOTS ADDED!
March 29 - April 2 | Spring Break Week

Preschool Spring Break Camp
March 29 - April 2

Register online or complete the School's Out Camp Registration Form and return by fax or mail. For more information, contact Kristi Heckel at 919.857.1040.

Group Camp-Ins
Give the Girl Scout, Cub Scout, Y-Guide or Y-Princess in your family a new way to experience Marbles with a themed overnight camp-in designed for their troop, tribe, den or pack. Stay and play, see an IMAX film and sleep in the museum! Register today for one of these upcoming camp-ins:

February 6 | Cub Scouts, A Camping We Will Go
February 20
| Junior Girl Scouts, Jewelry Jamboree
March 6
| Y-Guides, Y-Princesses & Adventure Guides, A Camping We Will Go

We also offer private camp-ins year round - perfect for youth groups, sports leagues, church groups or school clubs. Contact Kristi Heckel at 919.857.1040 to schedule your group camp-in, or register now for one of the pre-scheduled events.

First Fridays Kids Camp
Friday, February 5 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Friday, March 5 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Children ages 3 to 10 enjoy a night out without parents - sharing dinner, exploring the museum and making new friends. Parents are free to experience downtown Raleigh's First Fridays festivities, while Marbles camp counselors host a special adventure that kids can call their very own!

First Fridays Kids Camp is available to everyone
, with special pricing for members. Don't miss out on a night of fun. Pre-registration is required, with imited space available for 3 and 4-year-olds. Registration deadline is Thursday at 5:00pm the day before each camp. Register today!


Summer Camp Registration Opens Soon!
February 9 - Members
February 16 - Non-members

Summer camp information for 2010 is now available! Visit our website to check out new camp themes as well as returning favorites. You won't believe how much we've packed into our summer - from Super Sleuths, to Abra-Kid-Dabra, to the return of the popular Magic Tree House series, we have something for everyone. For more information on summer camp at Marbles, contact Kristi Heckel at 919-857-1040.
IMAX Power Pass
 
Punch up your entertainment with the IMAX Power Pass, your ticket to the ultimate movie experience all year long! Larger-than-life, out-of-this-world adventures and blockbuster entertainment for the low annual fee of $40.
  • Unlimited admission to all documentary films for each Power Pass card holder
  • $5 charge per feature film for each Power Pass card holder
  • Access to advance ticket purchase for all films (onsite only)
  • Advance seating for all films
  • 2010 pass valid from time of purchase thru December 31, 2010
Purchase your IMAX Power Pass online or at the IMAX Concessions Stand and get in on this gigantic scene.

Questions? Contact Kristi Heckel at 919.857.1019.
Now Playing in IMAX



Avatar 3DWinner of 2 Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director - Motion Picture. Journey to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an odyssey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization.
View Trailer | See Showtimes | Buy Tickets



Greatest PlacesA geographical odyssey to seven amazing locations that show nature's enduring power. From oceans of sand to frozen deserts, Earth's most dynamic landscapes fill the giant screen with color and contrast. Find Out More | See Showtimes | Buy Tickets


Lewis & Clark200 years after their history-making expedition, this breathtaking drama brings to life the danger and beauty of the unknown West as it unfolded before the eyes of Lewis and Clark.View Trailer | See Showtimes | Buy Tickets


Van GoghWinner of 3 Giant Screen Cinema Association Achievement Awards, Van Gogh transports audiences from the Netherlands to Auvers-sur-Oise unveiling the dazzling yellow of the artist's famous cornfields to the deep blue of his famous night sky. View Trailer | See Showtimes | Buy Tickets


Under the SeaA uniquely inspirational way to explore some of the most exotic and isolated under sea locations on earth. Experience face-to-face encounters with the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea.
View Trailer | See Showtimes | Buy Tickets

Coming Soon to IMAX


Arabia 3DOpens February 12 | A unique culture, a history full of adventure, an environment of extreme challenges, a people of strong faith. Venture through time, from when Arabia was once considered the greatest civilization on earth to the present-day when it is host to the world's largest gathering of people. Find Out More

Alice In WonderlandOpens March 5 | From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D adventure Alice in Wonderland, a magical and imaginative twist on one of the most beloved stories of all time. Starring Johnny Depp.
Find Out More | View Trailer


Hubble 3DOpens March 19 | Vividly captured in IMAX 3D, HUBBLE 3D recounts the amazing journey of the most important scientific instrument since Galileo's original telescope and the greatest success in space since the Moon Landing - the Hubble Space Telescope. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. Find Out More | View Trailer

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