{"512371":{"#nid":"512371","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Things to Do in Atlanta during Spring Break","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs Spring Break approaches, you may be searching for ways to spend your well-deserved vacation time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan to stay on campus, Atlanta is offers plenty of opportunities to make your break memorable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn-campus Sporting Events:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESwimming and Diving:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech will host the NCAA Men\u2019s Championship for Swimming and Diving March 23-26 at the McAuley Aquatic Center located in the Campus Recreation Center. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ev9.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventList?groupCode=SWIM\u0026amp;linkID=gatech\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;caller=\u0026amp;appCode=\u0022\u003ETickets start at $15.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETennis:\u003C\/strong\u003E If you enjoy a good tennis match, come support the women\u2019s tennis team on March 25 at 3 p.m. as they take on Clemson University. The men\u2019s tennis team will also host a match on March 27 at 2 p.m. against the University of Notre Dame. Admission is free with a valid BuzzCard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftball:\u003C\/strong\u003E The Georgia Tech softball team will play a doubleheader against Virginia Tech on March 26 at noon and 2 p.m. at Shirley Clements Mewborn Field. The softball team is dedicating this game to StrikeOut Cancer, an initiative through the National Fastpitch Coaches Association to raise funds and awareness. Come out to support a great cause. Admission is free with BuzzCard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrack and Field\u003C\/strong\u003E: Georgia Tech track and field athletes will host the Yellow Jacket Invite at the Griffin Track March 25-26.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrain Stimulating Activities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta Science Festival\u003C\/a\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EGeorgia Tech is a sponsor for the Atlanta Science Festival, held March 19-26 at venues throughout Atlanta. The highlight of this event is taking place March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centennial Olympic Park, with a variety of hands-on activities including drone flying, stomp rocket launches, and the opportunity to touch a brain.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oie.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/493981\u0022\u003EThree Euros Exhibit\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;This on-campus display includes the architectural work of three Georgia Tech alumni supported by the French, Swiss and German consulates. The exhibit will conclude March 25. Come to Stubbins Gallery in the East Architecture Building to view this showcase.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.fernbankmuseum.org\/\u0022\u003ECreatures of Light: Nature\u0027s Bioluminescence\u003C\/a\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EBeginning March 26, head to the Fernbank Museum of National History to experience species that glow with light. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $18.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/arts.emory.edu\/calendar\/index.html?trumbaEmbed=view=event\u0026amp;eventid=115586482#\/?i=2\u0022\u003EMeet Amber Dermont\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;If you enjoy literature, come to Woodruff Library at Emory University March 24 at 2:30 p.m., when the bestselling author of \u003Cem\u003EThe Starboard Sea\u003C\/em\u003E and \u003Cem\u003EDamage Control\u003C\/em\u003E, Amber Dermont, will be discussing her latest works. Free.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/carlos.emory.edu\/content\/doorway-enlightened-world-tibetan-shrine-alice-s-kandell-collection\u0022\u003EMichael C. Carlos Museum:\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Starting March 19, the Michael C. 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Admission is free but tickets for the egg hunt are $12 in advance and $14 at the door.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.opentable.com\/promo.aspx?pid=228\u0026amp;m=16\u0022\u003EEaster Brunch\u003C\/a\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EIf you\u2019re in Atlanta on Easter Sunday, treat yourself to a delicious brunch at one of Atlanta\u2019s fine dining establishments including Park Tavern or Aster Court in the St. Regis Hotel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFun and Free Activities\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.piedmontpark.org\/\u0022\u003EPicnic at Piedmont Park\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlanticstation.com\/\u0022\u003EWindow shop at Atlantic Station\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/beltline.org\/\u0022\u003EWalk the BeltLine\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/treesatlanta.org\/\u0022\u003EVolunteer with Trees Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oaklandcemetery.com\/?event=daffodil-day-2016\u0022\u003EDaffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpring Break Operations Changes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those who will be on campus, see below for service changes from the following departments:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/news\/Pages\/Spring-Break-2016.aspx\u0022\u003EParking and Transportation Services\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatechdining.com\/images\/03.15.2016_tcm251-103643.pdf\u0022\u003EDining Services\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/news\/Pages\/Spring%20Break%20Hours.aspx\u0022\u003EAll Campus Services Operations for Spring Break\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/library.gatech.edu\/calendar\/hours.php\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Library\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatechdining.com\/images\/03.15.2016_tcm251-103643.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs Spring Break approaches, you may be searching for ways to spend your well-deserved vacation time. 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