{"603813":{"#nid":"603813","#data":{"type":"news","title":"8 Things to Do during Spring Break","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStaying in Atlanta for spring break? Check out some fun things to do while school is out.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftball vs. NC State\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: Friday, March 16, 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 17, 1 p.m.; Sunday, March 18, noon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: Shirley Clements Mewborn Field\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: Free for students \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Tech hosts a series against NC State\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYellow Jacket Invitational \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: Friday, March 16, 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: George C. Griffin Track\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: Free for students\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Tech hosts its first home track meet of the year. More information \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/161359647908312\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta\u0026rsquo;s St. Patrick\u0026rsquo;s Day Parade\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: Saturday, March 17, noon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: Peachtree Street in Midtown\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: Free\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nBe part of one of the country\u0026rsquo;s oldest St. Patrick\u0026rsquo;s Day parades. For more information and a route map, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantastpats.com\/\u0022\u003Eatlantastpats.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECelebrate St. PAW-trick\u0026#39;s Day with Rescue Dog Olympics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: Brook Run Park\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: Free\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThis event will increase awareness of pet adoption and offer enjoying activities such as a rescue dog fashion show, Frisbee catch and fetch demos, and dock diving competitions. Learn more at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.rescuedogolympics.com\/home.html\u0022\u003Erescuedogolympics.com\/home.html\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Atlanta Science Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: March 9-24\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: Various locations around Atlanta\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: Fees vary for each event\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCelebrate local science and technology with more than 100 events, including several on Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus. More information \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cos.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/602192\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMen\u0026rsquo;s Tennis vs. Virginia \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: Friday, March 23, 5 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: Ken Byers Tennis Complex\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: Free for students\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Tech hosts Virginia in this ACC matchup.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDance Canvas\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: Friday, March 23, 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: Ferst Center for the Arts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: $30\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDance Canvas celebrates its 10th anniversary season with a diverse mix of dancers and styles exploring the bridges between movement, technology, science, and life.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhere: Blackburn Park\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCost: Free\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLive entertainment includes Craig Morgan and Five for Fighting, an artist market with 100 regional artisans, a classic car show, a 5k race, and a food court. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.brookhavenga.gov\/festival\u0022\u003Ebrookhavenga.gov\/festival\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStaying in Atlanta for spring break? Check out some fun things to do while school is out.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Staying in Atlanta for spring break? Check out some fun things to do while school is out. 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