{"663944":{"#nid":"663944","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Staying in Atlanta for the Holidays? Here\u2019s What\u2019s Going On","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETraveling during the holidays can be a headache, so if you decided to stay put here in Atlanta, there are plenty of ways you can stay in the festive spirit around town.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/christkindlmarket.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Christkindl Market - Buckhead\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 50 vendors setting up shop, this festive marketplace is in the perfect place to knock out some last-minute shopping or just to unwind this holiday season. The market will be open until 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHours\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMonday \u0026ndash; Thursday, 3 \u0026ndash; 8:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFriday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. \u0026ndash; 9 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESunday, 11:30 a.m. \u0026ndash; 8:30 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Buckhead Village District, 290 East Paces Ferry Road NE \/ Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\/strong\u003E: Free\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.miraclepopup.com\/about\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMiracle on Monroe\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo enjoy one of several pop-up holiday bars around town, head over to Miracle on Monroe \u0026mdash; located inside Tapa Tapa \u0026mdash; for themed cocktails and decorations. Seating is first come, first served.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation\u003C\/strong\u003E: 931 Monroe Drive NE, Ste C-106 Atlanta, GA 30308\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHours\u003C\/strong\u003E: Wednesday \u0026ndash; Sunday, 5 p.m. \u0026ndash; midnight\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fernbankmuseum.org\/experiences\/exhibits\/special-exhibits\/winterwonderland\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFernbank Museum\u0026rsquo;s Winter Wonderland\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn display through Jan. 6, 2023, this seasonal exhibit at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History adds a festive element to what is already a perfect activity for a chilly winter day. Along with trees decorated by local experts to reflect cultures around the world, the exhibit also highlights visual arts, cuisines, and traditions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation\u003C\/strong\u003E: 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\/strong\u003E: Included with price of admission ($24.95)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHours\u003C\/strong\u003E: Daily, 10 a.m. \u0026ndash; 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chabadintown.org\/events\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMenorah Lightings\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHannukah began\u0026nbsp;Dec. 18, and what better way to celebrate the festival of lights than with a menorah lighting? Chabad Intown will be hosting several around Atlanta in the coming days with music, food and drinks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocations\/Dates\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAtlanta Station \u0026ndash; Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. - 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta GA 30363\u0026nbsp;(Atlantic Green)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPonce City Market \u0026ndash; Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m. - 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA\u0026nbsp; 30308 (Mayor Andre Dickens will be in attendance.)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDecatur \u0026ndash; Thursday, Dec. 22, at 6 p.m. - 509 N McDonough Street\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tDecatur, GA 30030 (On the Square)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\/strong\u003E: Free ($18 suggested donation)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegistration encouraged -\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chabadintown.org\/events\/chanukah-2\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/chabadintown.org\/events\/chanukah-2\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/all-sports-schedule\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Athletic Events\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile school may not be in session over winter break, the Athletics calendar carries on. So, if you\u0026rsquo;re in town, head over to McCamish Pavilion to show the men\u0026rsquo;s and women\u0026rsquo;s Yellow Jackets basketball squads some support as ACC play begins.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWednesday, Dec. 21 \u0026ndash; vs. Furman at 1 p.m. (Women\u0026rsquo;s)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWednesday, Dec. 21 \u0026ndash; vs. Clemson at 7:30 p.m. (Men\u0026rsquo;s)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESaturday, Dec. 31 \u0026ndash; vs. Virginia at noon (Men\u0026rsquo;s)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESunday, Jan. 1 \u0026ndash; vs. Florida State at 2 p.m. (Women\u0026rsquo;s)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWed, Jan. 4 \u0026ndash; vs. Miami at 7 p.m. \u0026ndash; (Men\u0026rsquo;s)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C\/strong\u003E: Free with BuzzCard\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Year\u0026rsquo;s Eve Celebrations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs we prepare to say goodbye to 2022, there\u0026rsquo;s no shortage of ways to celebrate the arrival of 2023 around Atlanta. Check out a few options here:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/14474\/672\u0022\u003EPeach Drop\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; After a three-year hiatus, the iconic celebration is returning to Underground Atlanta. Hosted by Mayor\u0026nbsp;Andre\u0026nbsp;Dickens, the event will be headlined by\u0026nbsp;Grammy winner\u0026nbsp;and CEO of So So Def Recordings,\u0026nbsp;Jermaine Dupri,\u0026nbsp;with special guests Da Brat, Jagged Edge,\u0026nbsp;and YoungBloodZ, plus Drivin\u0026nbsp;N\u0026nbsp;Cryin and Blanco Brown. The free event will begin at 6 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/checkout.roller.app\/theroof\/products\/specialeventstickets?date=20221231#\/sessions\u0022\u003ENoon Year\u0026rsquo;s Eve Celebration on the Roof\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; If you don\u0026rsquo;t want to stay up until midnight, celebrate early from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the roof at Ponce City Market. $25 gets you an all-access ticket for games and all-you-can-drink hot chocolate. Ice skating can be added for $10.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/batteryatl.com\/holidays-2022\/\u0022\u003ENew Year\u0026rsquo;s Eve Bash at the Battery\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; Ring in 2023 at the Battery Atlanta. The \u0026lsquo;early innings\u0026rsquo; portion of the party gets underway at 6 p.m. as four-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts takes the stage. The \u0026lsquo;later innings\u0026rsquo; celebration starts at 9 p.m. with 12 South Band performing, followed by an aerial firework and confetti display\u0026nbsp;at Truist Park when the clock strikes midnight. The event is free to all.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of ways to stay festive around Atlanta this holiday season.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"There are plenty of ways to stay festive around Atlanta this holiday season. 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