{"176341":{"#nid":"176341","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Atlanta as a Winter Wonderland: Local Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Break","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThose who find themselves on campus during the last couple weeks of each calendar year know the quiet that sweeps across the Institute post-final exams. However, not everyone goes home for the holidays, and those who remain may be looking for ways to fill these vacant days in their otherwise-hectic schedules.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those remaining in town, there are plenty of holiday events to enjoy around Atlanta, even on a student budget.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA few ideas:\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStroll through this month\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/castleberryhill.org\/ch_calendar\/art-stroll\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECastleberry Hill Art Stroll\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Free).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIce skate and see lights at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/centennialpark.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECentennial Olympic Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;($7 admission for students Mondays and Tuesdays, $10 all others; includes skate rental).\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/occupymyfamily.wordpress.com\/2012atliceskating\/\u0022\u003E(Other ice skating options.)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGet a picture with Santa at \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlanticstation.com\/event\u0022\u003EAtlantic Station\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisit the \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/woodruffcenter.org\u0022\u003EWoodruff Arts Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E (where your visits can be free with the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.woodruffcenter.org\/gatech.aspx\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Student Pass\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESee\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.woodruffcenter.org\/Calendar.aspx\u0022\u003EA Christmas Carol\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at the 14th\u0026nbsp;Street Playhouse or Alliance Theatre ($25+).\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.woodruffcenter.org\/Calendar.aspx\u0022\u003EA Very Merry Holiday Pops\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;concert ($25+).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor a family-friendly show, visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.horizontheatre.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHorizon Theatre\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.horizontheatre.com\/show.htm\u0022\u003EMadeline\u2019s Christmas\u003C\/a\u003E ($15). For an evening of \u201cadult humor,\u201d see the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.horizontheatre.com\/show.htm\u0022\u003ESantaland Diaries\u003C\/a\u003E ($25). \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantaonthecheap.com\/2012\/11\/27\/ticket-discount-santaland-diaries-at-the-horizon-theatre-through-december-30-2012\/\u0022\u003E(Potential ticket discounts.)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dadsgarage.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDad\u2019s Garage Theatre\u2019s\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;twist on a classic with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dadsgarage.com\/Shows\/Season-18\/Scripted-18\/Invasion-Xmas.aspx\u0022\u003EInvasion: Christmas Carol\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E(Half off on Thursdays with student ID makes it $7.50 online, $8.50 by phone\/at door).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERide\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.choa.org\/Support-Childrens\/Events\/Pink-Pig-at-Macys-Lenox-Square\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe Pink Pig\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;($3). An Atlanta tradition that dates back to the 1960s, the Pink Pig is now located at Lenox Square Mall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAttend\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ev10.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AFTA%3AFOX12%3ALCM1217%3A\u0026amp;linkID=fta\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;pc=\u0026amp;caller=\u0026amp;appCode=\u0026amp;groupCode=LCM\u0026amp;cgc=\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELarry, Carols and Mo!\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a holiday sing-a-long at the Fox Theatre, on Monday, Dec. 17 ($2.50).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESee the \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ev10.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventList?groupCode=NUT\u0026amp;linkID=fta\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;caller=\u0026amp;appCode=\u0022\u003EAtlanta Ballet\u2019s Nutcracker\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, a classic Christmas tradition, at the Fox ($15+).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisit the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CobbGalleriaFestivalOfTrees\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFestival of Trees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (free). Another Atlanta pastime displaying elaborately-decorated Christmas trees to raise funds for charity.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ih.constantcontact.com\/fs105\/1102302027198\/img\/497.jpg\u0022\u003EEat a waffle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E in Tech Square (free).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs always, be aware of your surroundings both on and off campus to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter holiday. Help Georgia Tech police by remembering what to do in the case of suspicious activity or incidents: if you see something, say something. GTPD can always be reached at 404-894-2500.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute is closed from Monday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 28, as well as Tuesday, Jan. 1. Classes resume the following Monday, Jan. 7. All administrative offices are closed, with a few notable exceptions;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Police\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;remain on a 24-hour operation schedule, and the Office of the Dean of Students and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/counseling.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECounseling Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(404.894.2575) remain accessible 24 hours a day with staff on call.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther changes:\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus Recreation Center\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 16\u201320: Closing at 10 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 21: Open 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 22\u201330: Closed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 31: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJan 1: Closed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJan. 2\u20136: Closing at 10 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENormal hours of operation resume Monday, Jan. 7.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEntertainment ideas for spending the holidays in town and reminders of changes in on-campus activity.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Entertainment ideas for spending the holidays in town and reminders of changes in on-campus activity."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2012-12-10 12:11:34","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:13:22","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-12-13T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2012-12-13T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"176501":{"id":"176501","type":"image","title":"Tech Snowman","body":null,"created":"1449179031","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 21:43:51","changed":"1475894819","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:46:59","alt":"Tech Snowman","file":{"fid":"195878","name":"snowman.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/snowman_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/snowman_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":236241,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/snowman_0.jpg?itok=_27PY5W1"}}},"media_ids":["176501"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/","title":"Campus Recreation Center"},{"url":"http:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Dining Services"},{"url":"http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/","title":"Parking and Transportation Services"},{"url":"http:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/","title":"Campus Services"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"489","name":"atlanta"},{"id":"4523","name":"Campus Recreation Center"},{"id":"10257","name":"campus services"},{"id":"1859","name":"dining services"},{"id":"15356","name":"holidays"},{"id":"15611","name":"parking and transportation services"},{"id":"52371","name":"winter break"}],"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.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}