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August 17, 2009

Raleigh, NC (Aug. 17, 09) — On Friday, August 21 guests will experience a magical night at Marbles Kids Museum, coupled with a screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince exclusively in IMAX 3D. Late Night at Marbles is the perfect all-in-one evening of spells, sorcery and surprises for the family.

After watching the movie, guests will experience the thrills of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at Marbles. The museum will be transformed into the academy where kids can write with invisible ink, make Flobberworm slime, wands and spell books and practice snitch-catching skills during quidditch practice. A full cast of characters from Shadow Players Stage Combat Group will lead activities and skits for those kids and families who have signed up for the second in a series of “after dark” family events at Marbles.

Event Schedule
6:00pm Check-In
7:00pm Film
9:35-11:00pm Museum Adventure

About Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: An IMAX 3D Experience
As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers a book marked mysteriously "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past. Explosive opening sequence exclusively in IMAX 3D.

About Marbles Kids Museum
Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, minds-on museum that inspires imagination, discovery and learning through extraordinary adventures and larger-than-life IMAX® experiences. Located in downtown Raleigh, Marbles offers dozens of creatively themed exhibits, daily programs and activities, field trips, camps, birthday parties, giant screen IMAX films and special events. Exhibits are designed for children under 10 and their families. For more information, visit www.marbleskidsmuseum.org.