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CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND BLUE MAN GROUP: MAKING WAVES

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Contact:
Natalie Kreiger
312.464.7727

Nick Harkin, Carol Fox & Associates
773.327.3830
nickh@carolfoxassociates.com

CHICAGO ‚ Blue Man Group - Making Waves, the national touring exhibit supported by Harman/Becker Automotive Systems and created by Boston Children's Museum and Blue Man Group and powered by JBL, will debut at Chicago Children's Museum on February 3 and run through May 20. The 1,500 square foot exhibit - designed to bring together science and art - will take the whole family through a multi sensory exploration of sound that provides an opportunity to play together while discovering the fun of music.

Onstage, at the Briar Street Theater, the Blue Man is one part inquisitive child, one part trickster, and one part superhero on a journey of discovery. Throughout Blue Man Group - Making Waves families are encouraged to learn, play and explore with the same curiosity as these renowned performing artists.

"We are so excited to have such a unique and interactive exhibit here at Chicago Children's Museum," said CCM President and CEO Peter England. "The museum staff looks forward to the sounds and music the kids will create as they explore and play the Blue Man Group instruments. Our goal is to have a community where play and learning connect, and this exhibit will allow children to achieve this musically and creatively."

Co-founder of Blue Man Group, Chris Wink says, "After years of being able to express ourselves creatively on stage, it has become increasingly important to us to develop experiences that encourage and expand the creative development of others-particularly children and their parents. We're very excited to see this exhibit come to life with JBL technology, and who better to demonstrate the true value of understanding quality sound than Harman."

At the Slide-u-lum, Build-u-lum, Sand Drum and Theramin children will have an opportunity to see, feel and create sound. At the PVC Station visitors of all ages will have a chance to play the unique Blue Man Group instruments, while learning how sound works and the whole experience culminates in the JBL-equipped Surround Sound Theater where engineering genius combines with a short musical piece by Blue Man Group to illustrate the elements of sound.

About Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum is a non-profit organization committed to creating a community where play and learning connect. CCM teaches children through hands-on, interactive exhibits and programs. With over fifteen interactive exhibits such as, The Allstate Foundation presents Play It Safe and new activities daily, every visit is unique for parents, caregivers, educators and children from toddlers-to 10 years. Located at Navy Pier, Chicago's number one attraction at 700 East Grand Avenue, CCM is the final stop for CTA buses #29, #65, #66 and #124.

About Boston Children's Museum
Boston Childrenís Museum exists to help children understand and enjoy the world in which they live. It is a private, non-profit, educational institution that is recognized internationally as a research and development center and pacesetter for children's exhibitions, educational programs and curriculum. Boston Children's Museum focuses on three key areas of expertise: visitor programs, teacher resources and early childhood education. More information about Boston Children's Museum can be found at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org.

About Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts, which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience.

The company applies its unique creative process to a wide variety of projects, including their live productions located in 7 cities worldwide, the recording of three albums; the Grammy nominated Audio, The Complex, which became the musical basis for The Complex Rock Tour, and Live At The Venetian Æ - Las Vegas, available exclusively on iTunes©. Blue Man Group will hit the road again this fall in their How To Be A MegaStar Tour 2.0. By popular demand, 62 additional dates will bring Blue Man Group's rock tour back across North America for the second leg of the tour.

Blue Man Group has also ventured into film and TV scoring (most recently the animated feature Robots), commercial campaigns (such as Intel), and television programs (like the recurring storyline in "Arrested Development"). As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing exciting experiences in a variety of media, which appeal to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Blue Man Group's hit theatrical phenomenon is currently playing in an open-ended run at the Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted Street, Chicago. The theatrical production is recommended for audiences ages 5 and up. Tickets may be purchased at the Briar Street Box Office, by calling the box office at (773) 348-4000; by calling Ticketmaster at (312) 902-1500; at all Ticketmaster ticket centers or via the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.blueman.com.

About Harman/Becker and JBL:
Harman/Becker is the automotive division of Harman International Industries, Inc. JBL is one of the oldest and most respected brand names in the audio business, with products addressing the needs of both consumer and professional markets. JBL is also a division of Harman International. Harman international is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, high fidelity audio products and electronic systems for the consumer and professional markets. With over two million vehicles on the road, Harman has become the acknowledged leader in the field of Automotive Infotainment technology integration. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities in the U.S. are located in California, Indiana, Kentucky and Utah. The Company's primary international manufacturing facilities are located in Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Mexico, France, Sweden, China and Hungary. The Company's products are sold worldwide with the largest markets being the U.S. and Germany. For further information please go to www.harman.com, www.jblpro.com, www.jbl.com.

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