{"198581":{"#nid":"198581","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Bust out of the Bubble during Spring Break","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMany will spend weeks, even months, anticipating and planning their annual spring break excursion. Others will arrive at the Friday before and simply be thankful for a week without classes and the chance to relax.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegardless, it\u2019s five days, from March 18 to 22, to unwind and break away from the rigidity of the college schedule. For those staying in town, it\u2019s a chance to explore parts of campus or the city that there isn\u2019t usually time to enjoy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProviding educational discounts at places such as \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.zooatlanta.org\/home\/hours_and_rates\u0022\u003EZoo Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/woodruffcenter.org\u0022\u003EWoodruff Arts Center\u003C\/a\u003E, most movie theaters, and, of course, Tech athletics, the BuzzCard can facilitate some of that exploration. And for those on a limited budget, there are plenty of additional entertainment options nearby.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAll Week:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=188191\u0022\u003ECRC on Spring Break Contest\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Free): This Campus Recreation Center (CRC) contest is for students who photograph themselves wearing a CRC shirt during spring break and send it to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:marketing@crc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emarketing@crc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. The winner will be determined through \u201clikes\u201d on \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/facebook.com\/crcatgt\u0022\u003Ethe CRC\u2019s Facebook page\u003C\/a\u003E and receive a prize pack that includes an iPod Nano.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/calendar\u0022\u003EPhoenix Flies\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): This annual series, hosted by the Atlanta Preservation Center, offers free tours and events at historic places throughout the city.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlanta.braves.mlb.com\/atl\/ballpark\/tours\/index.jsp\u0022\u003ETurner Field Tours\u003C\/a\u003E ($5): During March, tours of the ballpark and Braves Museum and Hall of Fame are conducted every hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Saturday.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, March 15:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantafilmfestival.com\/\u0022\u003EStart of Atlanta Film Festival\u003C\/a\u003E ($10): This annual festival runs through March 24 and gives attendees their fill of independent film. Most films will be shown at the Plaza Theatre on Ponce de Leon Avenue, while a few will be shown at other nearby locations.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, March 16:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=167741\u0022\u003EBaseball v. Boston College\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Yellow Jackets face the Eagles at home.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stpatsparadeatlanta.com\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The parade runs down Peachtree Street south of campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=185751\u0022\u003EWomen\u2019s Tennis v. Notre Dame\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Jackets host the Fighting Irish at the new Ken Byers Tennis Complex.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/events\/marietta-walton-band-garage-sale\u0022\u003EWalton High School Band Garage Sale\u003C\/a\u003E (Free, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Marietta\u2019s finest donations will be on sale to support the Walton High School Band.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlanticstation.com\/event\u0022\u003EShamRock the Station\u003C\/a\u003E: ($10 in advance): Neighboring area Atlantic Station will host a concert in its park with an Irish theme, with 90\u0027s rock band Tonic headlining.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, March 17:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gotech.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=81\u0022\u003EPublix Georgia Marathon\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): Volunteers are needed to help Tech defend its four-year title of Best Hydration Station.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=167751\u0022\u003EBaseball vs. Boston College\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Jackets take on the Eagles again.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuesday, March 19:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=167771\u0022\u003EBaseball vs. Georgia Southern\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Jackets take on a second set of Eagles at Russ Chandler Stadium.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=797\u0022\u003EHistoric Academy of Medicine Tour\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Living History Program\u2019s Marilyn Somers will lead the tour through this building that was designed by a Tech grad and recently renovated as an event space.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, March 20:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ritasice.com\/events-and-promotions\/first-day-of-spring.aspx\u0022\u003ECelebrate the First Day of Spring\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Free): \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ritasfranchises.com\/\u0022\u003ERitas\u0027s\u003C\/a\u003E gives out free italian ice to all patrons on this day each year. Hope for a nice day and walk to the location near Piedmont Park.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, March 21:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dadsgarage.com\/Shows\/Season-18\/Improv-18\/Improv-Revolution.aspx\u0022\u003EImprov Revolution at Dad\u2019s Garage\u003C\/a\u003E ($6): This night of adult humor takes place in the Inman Park neighborhood. Tickets are $12 but sold at 50 percent off to students who present their BuzzCard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, March 22:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=184961\u0022\u003EMen\u2019s Tennis v. Wake Forest\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): Tech hosts the Demon Deacons at home.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=199251\u0022\u003EHackathon for Social Good\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/semadevelopment.com\u0022\u003ESEMA Development\u003C\/a\u003E, a student-spawned initiative, is partnering with AT\u0026amp;T to bring an overnight event of hacking and coding to the Clough Commons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, March 23:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=148181\u0022\u003ESean Curran\u003C\/a\u003E ($10 for students): Tech\u2019s artist-in-residence will host his Atlanta premiere at the Ferst Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, March 24:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=184971\u0022\u003EMen\u2019s Tennis v. 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State\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Jackets take on the Wolf Pack.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta and nearby areas offer plenty to do for those staying in town during spring break.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Atlanta and nearby areas offer plenty to do for those staying in town during spring break."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2013-03-11 17:20:47","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:13:48","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2013-03-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2013-03-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"198861":{"id":"198861","type":"image","title":"Busting out of the Bubble","body":null,"created":"1449179934","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 21:58:54","changed":"1475894851","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:47:31","alt":"Busting out of the Bubble","file":{"fid":"196509","name":"jump.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/jump_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/jump_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":947720,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/jump_0.jpg?itok=ieGXVY__"}}},"media_ids":["198861"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar","title":"Georgia Tech Calendar"},{"url":"http:\/\/yelp.com\/atlanta","title":"Yelp Atlanta"},{"url":"http:\/\/atlantaonthecheap.com\/","title":"Atlanta on the Cheap"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/family\/springbreak\/","title":"CDC Spring Break Safety Tips"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"489","name":"atlanta"},{"id":"4709","name":"entertainment"},{"id":"167637","name":"spring break"},{"id":"167141","name":"Student Life"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}