{"116531":{"#nid":"116531","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Enjoy Local Spring Break without Springing Big Bucks","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter 10 long weeks of classes, exams, projects and\nactivities, students will scatter for a week away from the Institute for spring\nbreak from March 19-23.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the Institute does not close during this week, the\ndynamic on campus changes when thousands of classmates are away. However, there\nare many chances for students to enjoy their time in Atlanta if they aren\u2019t\ntraveling.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWith St. Patrick\u2019s Day falling on a Saturday this year and\nstarting off the break, there are even more events than usual going on around\nthe city that will enable students to enjoy their time away from usual\nresponsibilities, even on a budget.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETo start, take advantage of your student ID. Use this week\nas a chance to leverage discounts your BuzzCard provides but that you may not\nalways have time to enjoy. A couples of places you get a better rate as a\nstudent include movie theaters, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/woodruffcenter.org\u0022\u003EWoodruff\nArts Center\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.zooatlanta.org\/home\/hours_and_rates\u0022\u003EZoo\nAtlanta\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThroughout the week:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlanta.braves.mlb.com\/atl\/ballpark\/tours\/index.jsp\u0022\u003ETurner Field Tours\nSpring Training Special\u003C\/a\u003E ($7): Just show up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and\nyou can take a tour of Turner Field and the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame for\na reduced rate during the month of March.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/phoenix_flies_2012\u0022\u003EPhoenix\nFlies\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Atlanta Preservation Center hosts tours and events\nthroughout the month at historic places around the city, a few of which are\neven on Tech\u2019s campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, March 15:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dadsgarage.com\/Shows\/Season-17\/Scripted\/Wrath-of-Con.aspx\u0022\u003EWrath\nof Con at Dad\u2019s Garage\u003C\/a\u003E ($8): For anyone who\u2019s been to a sci-fi convention\nand enjoys general nerd-dom. Students get 50 percent off on Thursdays, making\nthe regular $16 price only $8 with a student ID. Also showing Friday and Saturday, but without\nthe student discount.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=253\u0022\u003ETech Alumni\nHouse Tour\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): Marilyn Somers from Tech\u2019s Living History program will\nlead this storytelling and tour of the 100-year-old house, followed by a\nstudent-led traditions tour of campus. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, March 16:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tabernacleatl.com\/event\/0E0047791A90A475\u0022\u003EChildish Gambino\u003C\/a\u003E ($25): For fans of NBC\u2019s \u201cCommunity,\u201d\nDonald Glover raps under this pseudonym and will make a stop at the Tabernacle.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=115731\u0022\u003EBaseball v. Virginia\nTech\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): The Yellow Jackets take on the Hokies at Russ Chandler Stadium\nat 6 p.m., and always appreciate fan support. If you\u0027re a faculty or staff member, this is also your appreciation day at the ballpark. Free with BuzzCard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, March 17:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=115741\u0022\u003EBaseball v. Virginia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\n(Free): Tech\u2019s second matchup against the Hokies at 4 p.m. Spend a couple hours\noutside \u2014 it\u2019s spring break, after all. Free with BuzzCard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=115751\u0022\u003ESoftball v. Boston College\u003C\/a\u003E\n(Free): A double-header against BC gives you two chances to support the Tech\nsoftball team. Free with BuzzCard at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stpatsparadeatlanta.com\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Free): Put on your brightest green and join the parade, which starts just a bit south of campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.wafflehouse.com\/our-story\/waffle-house-museum\u0022\u003ETour the Waffle House Museum\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Free): Waffle House was founded right here in Atlanta by a fellow Yellow Jacket, and its museum in Avondale Estates offers free tours once a month.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/national\/tickets\/affiliates.aspx\u0022\u003EOpening Weekend\nat Six Flags\u003C\/a\u003E ($19.67 + Food Donation): Tickets are discounted during\nopening weekend, March 17-18, with the donation of six nonperishable food\nitems.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, March 18:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=115841\u0022\u003EBaseball v. Virginia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\n(Free): \u0026nbsp;One more matchup for the Yellow\nJackets and Hokies at 1 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=115761\u0022\u003ESoftball v. Boston\nCollege\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): Another chance to cheer on the softball team at 1 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gotech.gatech.edu\/plugins\/content\/index.php?id=145\u0022\u003EVolunteer\nfor the Publix Georgia Marathon\u003C\/a\u003E: Tech will defend its three-year title of\nBest Hydration Station.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuesday, March 20:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=112921\u0022\u003EPermanent Residency Workshop\u003C\/a\u003E\n(Free): For international students staying in town, get a heads up on\ninformation for work authorization and H1B.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ev11.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AUGA%3ABB12%3A21%3A\u0026amp;linkID=uga\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;pc=\u0026amp;caller=\u0026amp;appCode=\u0026amp;groupCode=BBS\u0026amp;cgc=\u0022\u003EBaseball\nat UGA\u003C\/a\u003E ($5): Pay a visit to the Classic City and watch the Yellow Jackets take\non the Bulldogs in Athens at 7 p.m. It\u2019s a little more than an hour away and\nyou can see how the other half lives.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, March 21:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.relapsecomedy.com\/\u0022\u003ECatch a\nComedy Show at Relapse Theater\u003C\/a\u003E ($5): This venue on 14th\u003Csup\u003E \u003C\/sup\u003EStreet\nis just steps away from campus and offers shows throughout the week.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, March 22:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dadsgarage.com\/Shows\/Season-17\/Improv\/Improv-Revolution.aspx\u0022\u003EImprov\nRevolution at Dad\u2019s Garage\u003C\/a\u003E ($5): Venture over to Inman Park for guaranteed\nlaughs. Tickets are $10 online but 50 percent off for students \u2013 just be sure\nto bring your BuzzCard to the show.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=254\u0022\u003EAcademy of\nMedicine Storytelling and Tour\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): Tour this historic on-campus space,\ndesigned by a Tech graduate in the 1940s and newly renovated.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, March 23:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=102691\u0022\u003ETax Workshop\u003C\/a\u003E\n(Free): Perhaps not the most fun, but certainly necessary \u2014this session for\nnonresidents will help you learn about filling out Georgia tax returns.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/calendar\/event.html?nid=115851\u0022\u003EMen\u2019s Tennis v. Boston College\u003C\/a\u003E\n(Free): The Yellow Jackets are stuck facing the Eagles all week \u2014 this time in\ntennis, at 2:30 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, March 24:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantapreservationcenter.com\/event_detail?id=254\u0022\u003EAcademy of\nMedicine Storytelling and Tour\u003C\/a\u003E (Free): Tour this historic on-campus space,\ndesigned by a Tech graduate in the 1940s and newly renovated.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are many chances for students to enjoy their time in Atlanta if they aren\u2019t traveling.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"There are many chances for students to enjoy their time in Atlanta if they aren\u2019t traveling."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2012-03-13 10:53:06","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:11:52","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-03-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2012-03-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/atlantaonthecheap.com\/","title":"Atlanta on the Cheap"},{"url":"http:\/\/yelp.com\/atlanta","title":"Yelp Atlanta"}],"groups":[{"id":"1183","name":"Home"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"489","name":"atlanta"},{"id":"167637","name":"spring break"},{"id":"167141","name":"Student Life"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristen.shaw@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Shaw\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003ECommunications and Marketing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}