{"642148":{"#nid":"642148","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Enjoying a Safe Winter Break in Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENow that finals are over, students have about a month to relax without classes. The break looks a bit different this year as people across the country try to maintain social distancing and avoid large gatherings. That being said, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the break while still following \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-nCoV\/index.html\u0022\u003ECDC guidelines\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVirtual Events\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Final Rose: A \u003Cem\u003EBachelor\/Bachelorette\u003C\/em\u003E Discussion\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bluejeans.com\/409152811\u0022\u003EBlueJeans\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHousing and Residence Life will host a discussion about one of America\u0026rsquo;s biggest reality TV franchises. With this season of \u003Cem\u003EThe Bachelorette\u003C\/em\u003E wrapping up on Dec. 22 and the next season of \u003Cem\u003EThe Bachelor\u003C\/em\u003E starting on Jan. 4, there will be plenty to talk about.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVirtual Trivia: 2020 Themed\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y42l8f9t\u0022\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike trivia? Then join Housing and Residence Life\u0026rsquo;s Virtual Trivia on Tuesday, Dec. 29. Trivia questions will be centered around the people and events of this year, with other topics thrown in. Let\u0026rsquo;s take some time to reflect on 2020 and get ready for a new year that we all hope will be better. Georgia Tech prizes will be given to the participants with the highest score. Come along, meet new people, and be a part of the fun. You can RSVP for this event by filling out \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8kRmKFkEshMItkF\u0022\u003Ethis survey\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPianoForte December Virtual Concert: Beethoven 250 Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll day Thursday, Dec. 31\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMSYp9fZ5DJkxMUzgmVVOFw?\u0022\u003EPianoForte\u0026rsquo;s YouTube Channel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECalling all Georgia Tech pianists! Submissions are currently open for PianoForte\u0026rsquo;s December concert, which will celebrate Beethoven\u0026rsquo;s 250th birthday with performances of his music. All of the performances will be compiled and put online for a virtual concert. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/641887\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more about how to submit a piece and watch the concert.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPastel Tell-All\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bluejeans.com\/421334541\u0022\u003EBlueJeans\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPaint and Sip? That is so 2020. Pastel Tell All is the rave in 2021. Join Housing and Residence Life for an artistic hour working with a canvas and pastel. Featured on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@the.art.room?lang=en\u0022\u003E@the.art.room on TikTok\u003C\/a\u003E, we will be doing pastel paintings in a few easy steps. By the end of it, you\u0026rsquo;ll think it was picked right off the sidewalk in \u003Cem\u003EMary Poppins\u003C\/em\u003E. Make sure to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C044DADA62DABFC1-pastel\u0022\u003ERSVP\u003C\/a\u003E ahead of time to secure your spot and find out where to get your free supplies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn-Person Ideas\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarlight Drive-In Theatre\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHours vary\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2000 Moreland Ave. SE, Atlanta\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Starlight Theatre, Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s very own drive-in, lets you watch new releases from the comfort of your own car. Tickets are $10 per adult and $1 per child in your car. Each ticket is good for two movies, which will play back to back on the same screen. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/starlightdrivein.com\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to view showtimes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESkate the Station\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough Jan. 18, 2021\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlantic Station, located near campus, hosts the largest outdoor skating rink in the Southeast. This year, it\u0026rsquo;s back with Covid-19 protocols in place, including frequent sanitization and reduced capacity on the ice. Entry is $15 per adult and $12 per child, which includes skate rentals. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlanticstation.com\/event\/skate-the-station\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to purchase tickets and read more about the rink\u0026rsquo;s safety rules.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHoliday Light Displays\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHours vary\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAcross Georgia\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the holidays come extravagant light displays, and Georgia has no shortage, and you can walk or drive through them safely and conveniently. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlanticstation.com\/event\/atlanta-festival-of-lights\/\u0022\u003EAtlantic Station\u003C\/a\u003E has the one closest to campus, but other metro options include the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Six Flags White Water, and Stone Mountain. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.exploregeorgia.org\/things-to-do\/list\/10-holiday-light-displays-in-georgia\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E for information on other holiday light displays around the state.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe break looks a bit different this year as people across the country try to maintain social distancing and avoid large gatherings. That being said, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the break while still following CDC guidelines.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The break looks a bit different this year as people across the country try to maintain social distancing and avoid large gatherings. 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