{"385941":{"#nid":"385941","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Enjoy a Local Spring Break on a Budget","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStudents will get a break from classes next week for the Institute\u2019s spring break, which takes place March 16 \u2013 20.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough many people will travel for the break, there are a variety of events for those on a budget who stay in Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EMarch 7 \u2013 22\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhoenix Flies\u003C\/strong\u003E: The Atlanta Preservation Center\u2019s annual Phoenix Flies festival helps Atlantans learn about historic places and spaces in the city. Events are free and take place all over Atlanta. See a full event schedule \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/2015_phoenix_flies\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EMarch 14\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantastpats.com\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade\u003C\/a\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWatch dancers, musicians, floats, and many more parade down Peachtree Street between 15th and 5th Streets.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlanticstation.com\/2015\/02\/23\/shamrock-station-2\/\u0022\u003ESt. Patrick\u2019s Day Celebration\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Celebrate St. Patrick \u2019s Day in Atlantic Station with arts and crafts, live music, dancing, and more.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EMarch 15\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca 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Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Support the Georgia Tech softball team as they take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs at Mewborn Field.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EMarch 19\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/366171\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Farmer\u2019s Market\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Shop and eat from different local farmers and vendors here in Atlanta and Georgia on Tech Walk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EMarch 20 \u2013 22\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantafilmfestival.com\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta Film Festival\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Watch a diverse range of films from amateur and professional filmmakers at the\u0026nbsp;Plaza Theater and 7 Stages Theater.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003EMarch 20, 21, 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