{"282591":{"#nid":"282591","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Atlanta Provides Ample Entertainment Options for Spring Break","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThough the first day of spring is not until March 20, Georgia Tech\u2019s spring break won\u2019t wait that long. Classes will not meet the week of March 17-21, and students will have a much-needed break from their usual schedules to unwind and recharge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter a particularly cold winter, fleeing somewhere warm for spring break is more enticing than ever. But for students who are staying close to home during their week off from classes, there\u2019s plenty to do without going broke.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs always, a BuzzCard can yield educational discounts at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/zooatlanta.org\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 sporting events. There are also free events, such as the Atlanta Preservation Center\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/2014_PF_Events\u0022\u003EPhoenix Flies\u003C\/a\u003E (March 8 \u2013 23), which gives you an opportunity to learn about Atlanta\u2019s history through a whopping 237 tours, exhibits, and activities, a few of which are highlighted below.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you enjoy time away from classes, remain vigilant in personal safety: Lock doors and windows when you\u2019re away from home, avoid walking alone at night, and remove valuables from your car anytime you leave it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are a few ideas to keep you busy during the next week.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, March 14\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1276\u0022\u003EAtlanta BeltLine Arboretum Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: Learn about the horticulture along a two-mile stretch of the BeltLine, part of Tech alumnus Ryan Gravel\u2019s master\u2019s thesis. (Free. Also on March 15, 21, and 22.)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantaplanit.com\/events\/event.php?eid=55518\u0022\u003EOpening of Atlanta Francophonie Festival\u003C\/a\u003E: The festival celebrates the French language and various cultures of its speakers. (Free)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/282071\u0022\u003EBaseball vs. Miami\u003C\/a\u003E: Cheer on the Yellow Jackets in the first of a three-game series at home. (Free with BuzzCard)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, March 15\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantastpats.com\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade\u003C\/a\u003E: Claiming to be Atlanta\u2019s longest-running event, the parade goes through Midtown beginning at noon. (Free)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=439\u0022\u003EGuided Midtown Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: After the parade, you can learn more about the Midtown neighborhood. (Free) \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1218\u0022\u003ENational Register of Historic Places and Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E: If you\u2019ve seen the plaques, you may have wondered about the register\u2019s impact on the City of Atlanta. Now you can learn more. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/282101\u0022\u003EBaseball vs. Miami\u003C\/a\u003E: Game two \u2013 Go Jackets! \u0026nbsp;(Free with BuzzCard)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlanticstation.com\/events\/?event_id=100013156\u0022\u003EShamrock the Station\u003C\/a\u003E: Not to be left out of the Irish celebration, Atlantic Station will have its own daylong event, including a concert in the evening. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ESunday, March 16\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/282081\u0022\u003EBaseball vs. Miami\u003C\/a\u003E: At this point we\u2019ll be hoping for a sweep. (Free with BuzzCard)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EMonday, March 17\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1295\u0022\u003EWestview Cemetery Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: Take a guided tour of this Westside cemetery where many iconic Atlantans have been laid to rest, including Asa Candler, Ivan Allen Jr., and Joel Chandler Harris. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ETuesday, March 18\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1251\u0022\u003EPiedmont Park History Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: This 90-minute tour will give an overview of the 150-year-old park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places (and you\u2019ve learned what that means now). (Free. Also on March 15 and 22.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/order.ticketalternative.com\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AKSU%3AKS1314%3ABAS0318%3A\u0026amp;linkID=ta-usa10\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;pc=\u0026amp;caller=appList\u0026amp;appCode=\u0026amp;groupCode=BB\u0026amp;cgc=\u0022\u003EBaseball at Kennesaw State\u003C\/a\u003E: The perfect opportunity to see the Jackets play an away game, without going too far away. ($10)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWednesday, March 19\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantaplanit.com\/events\/event.php?eid=55751\u0022\u003EUntangled: Getting to the Roots of a Hair Movement\u003C\/a\u003E: Visit neighboring Spelman College for this documentary on natural hair. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oss.ticketmaster.com\/aps\/georgiastate\/EN\/buy\/details\/14BB0319\u0022\u003EBaseball at Georgia State\u003C\/a\u003E: If Kennesaw was too far, you can watch the Jackets face the Panthers downtown. ($5)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EThursday, March 20\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1128\u0022\u003EHistoric City Hall Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: Another National Register of Historic Places site in Atlanta, this one downtown. (Free) \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.redbullillume.com\/exhibition\/2013\/atlanta-ga-usa.html\u0022\u003ERed Bull Illume\u003C\/a\u003E: This traveling sports photography exhibit takes place in Piedmont Park at night, showcasing art displayed in lightboxes. (Free) \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EFriday, March 21\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1352\u0022\u003ETour of Historic Downtown\u003C\/a\u003E: A guided walking tour will teach you about the history of Tech\u2019s neighbor to the south. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/282121\u0022\u003EMen\u2019s Tennis vs. Boston College\u003C\/a\u003E: Student athletes don\u2019t necessarily get spring break \u2013\u0026nbsp;and the men\u2019s tennis team will face an ACC opponent at home. \u0026nbsp;(Free with BuzzCard)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ESaturday, March 22\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1322\u0022\u003EWren\u2019s Nest House Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: Take a self-guided tour of the home of Joel Chandler Harris, journalist and author of the Brer Rabbit stories, and enjoy the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1325\u0022\u003ERamblers Storytelling\u003C\/a\u003E while you\u2019re there. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1110\u0022\u003ESweet Auburn Curb Market Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: Learn about this historic market along the new Atlanta Streetcar route, and then stay for a snack or lunch. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=1224\u0022\u003EHowell Station Tour\u003C\/a\u003E: Explore an area just to the northwest of campus that was established along Atlanta\u2019s railroads. (Free)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003ESunday, March 23\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/282121\u0022\u003EMen\u2019s Tennis vs. Notre Dame\u003C\/a\u003E: One last chance to cheer on the Jackets during your time off. 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