Sally Edwards | Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, N.C.
A visit to Raleigh is more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis—you'll feel enriched and energized the instant you're warmly welcomed by its smart, savvy locals. Raleigh's bright minds head top-tier technology, education and life science institutions; its artists create a bevy of cultural and culinary touchstones; and its storytellers proudly carry on the collective heritage of a rich, historic capital city.
SALLY'S STORY
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Children learn through discovery. Play is what makes that happen.
“Play with purpose” is one of the smart ideas fueling Raleigh’s innovation pipeline, with community leaders like Sally Edwards exciting and engaging visitors with big ideas they can take home.
In 2007, she led the merger of two Downtown Raleigh museums to create Marbles Kids Museum. Today, the museum and IMAX theatre attract more than 600,000 visitors every year.
Sally grew up in north Raleigh, later earning a bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a master’s degree from Duke University. In addition, she studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and has completed several continuing education programs at Walt Disney World. A global traveler and adventurer, Sally draws inspiration from children and communities around the world.
Before stepping-in to create Marbles, Sally worked in development for a not-for-profit worldwide outdoor consulting. An endurance cyclist, Sally is often seen pedaling down Raleigh’s large network of bike trails and greenways. Her favorite is at Lake Crabtree.
MAKE A TRIP
Make a trip with your little ones (kids ages 10 and under) to Raleigh to experience Marbles. Delivering purposeful play in a big way, the museum offers themed exhibits designed to build imagination through self-led exploration of new ideas and experiences. From the world's first and only kid-driven smart power grid to hands-on STEM learning stations, Marbles educates and inspires children.
Take in a movie at Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre, boasting N.C.'s only 3D-capable giant screen—teens and adults can also take in blockbuster hits there!
After all that play, fuel up with a meal right at the museum at Pogo, bringing ingredients from the area's best family-owned farms.
Learn more about Sally and Marbles Kids Museum here:
Just a random vid of me sitting in the Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre @ Marbles Kids museum before Cars 2. NC's only GIANT screen! That screen is 52 feet tall and the theatre is equipped with digital projection.
Larry Pickett Presents the Enloe High School 2019 Football Season Preview
ast season the Enloe football program had a historic season! The Eagles, in their second year under coach Ken Blocker, got off to an 8-0 start, the best in the school's 55 year history!
All eyes were on the Eagles as the competed in the Cap-7 conference. They ended the season with a loss in the playoffs and now Coach Ken Blocker and his coaching staff are preparing the team to compete for another chance in the playoffs and beyond.
Larry Pickett has been in the huddle filming with the players and coaches as they prepare for their upcoming season which kicks off on August 23, 2019 against South Garner.
Purchase your tickets now to watch the 90-minute movie on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 8PM at the Wells Fargo IMAX Theater downtown Raleigh, NC!
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Enloe High School Football Program.
Jacob and Dylan Fenton - Impromptu Performance Skits - Brooklyn Children's Museum Theater, 3.16.12
Jacob and Dylan Fenton performing impromptu skits (cued by Allan Chapman) at the Brooklyn Children's Museum Theater, 3.16.12
ThyssenKrupp Traction Maternity Express Elevators at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte NC
(April 1, 2013) These elevators serve levels G, 1, 7, and 8. 7 and 8 are the maternity and babies floors and are only accessible via these elevators on this end of the hospital.