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  <title><![CDATA[Enjoy a Local Spring Break on a Budget]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Students will get a break from classes next week for the Institute’s spring break, which takes place March 16 – 20.</p><p>Though many people will travel for the break, there are a variety of events for those on a budget who stay in Atlanta.</p><h6>March 7 – 22</h6><ul><li><strong>Phoenix Flies</strong>: The Atlanta Preservation Center’s 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 <a href="http://www.atlantapreservationcenter.com/2015_phoenix_flies">here</a>.</li></ul><h6>March 14</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://atlantastpats.com/">Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade</a>:&nbsp;</strong>Watch dancers, musicians, floats, and many more parade down Peachtree Street between 15th and 5th Streets.</li><li><strong><a href="http://atlanticstation.com/2015/02/23/shamrock-station-2/">St. Patrick’s Day Celebration</a></strong>:&nbsp;Celebrate St. Patrick ’s Day in Atlantic Station with arts and crafts, live music, dancing, and more.</li></ul><h6>March 15</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.active.com/atlanta-ga/running/distance-running-races/atlanta-st-patrick-s-day-5k-formerly-o-highlands-jig-and-jog-2015">St. Patty’s Day 5k</a></strong>:&nbsp;Race in Atlanta’s annual St. Patrick’s themed 5k in Piedmont Park.</li></ul><h6>March 17</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/w-tennis/geot-w-tennis-body.html">Women’s Tennis vs. Florida State</a></strong>:&nbsp;Support the women’s tennis team as they take on Florida State University at home at the&nbsp;Ken Byers Tennis Complex.</li></ul><h6>March 18</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/371321">Georgia Tech Softball vs. Georgia</a></strong>:&nbsp;Support the Georgia Tech softball team as they take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs at Mewborn Field.</li></ul><h6>March 19</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/366171">Georgia Tech Farmer’s Market</a></strong>:&nbsp;Shop and eat from different local farmers and vendors here in Atlanta and Georgia on Tech Walk.&nbsp;</li></ul><h6>March 20 – 22</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://atlantafilmfestival.com/">Atlanta Film Festival</a></strong>:&nbsp;Watch a diverse range of films from amateur and professional filmmakers at the&nbsp;Plaza Theater and 7 Stages Theater.</li></ul><h6>March 20, 21, 22</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/371951">Georgia Tech Baseball vs. North Carolina</a></strong>:&nbsp;Support the Yellow Jackets as they take on North Carolina on campus at Russ Chandler Stadium.</li></ul><h6>March 22</h6><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/w-tennis/geot-w-tennis-body.html">Georgia Tech Women’s Tennis vs. Notre Dame</a></strong>:&nbsp;Support the women’s tennis team as they take on Notre Damen at home at the&nbsp;Ken Byers Tennis Complex.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.news.gatech.edu/2015/03/03/volunteer-georgia-tech-publix-georgia-marathon-hydration-station">Volunteer for the Georgia Tech Publix Georgia Marathon Hydration Station</a></strong>:&nbsp;Encourage and serve marathon and half marathon runners by volunteering to serve at this hydration station which is near the end of the course on Tech Parkway.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></body>
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