{"671619":{"#nid":"671619","#data":{"type":"news","title":"How to Spend Your Winter Break Around Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe fall semester has come to an end, and the Georgia Tech campus will close from Monday, Dec. 25, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, and classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 8. From shopping excursions to dining experiences to sporting events and more, there are plenty of events around Atlanta to keep you busy over the break. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EShop Till You Drop:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you\u2019ve got last-minute gifts to search for or you\u2019re looking to find the perfect holiday d\u00e9cor, shop at these markets around the metro area. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.spruillarts.org\/holiday-art-fair\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDunwoody Holiday Art Fair\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Through Saturday, Dec. 23.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/christkindlmarket.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta Christkindl Market\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Through Sunday, Dec. 24.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/roswell-christkindlmarket.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERoswell Christkindl Market\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Through Sunday, Dec. 24.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/patch.com\/georgia\/atlanta\/calendar\/event\/20231228\/21611c96-06ce-4bb2-bf8d-c61f87f51d40\/ponce-city-markets-kwanzaa-celebration\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKwanzaa Celebration With The Village Retail\u003C\/a\u003E, Ponce City Market \u2013 Thursday, Dec. 28. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EEat, Drink, and Be Merry:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGet in the holiday spirit with these pop-up bar and restaurant experiences featuring themed menus and cocktails.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.westsidemotorlounge.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EATL Yule Holiday Bar\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Midtown\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rangerstationatl.com\/apres-ski\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EApr\u00e9s-Ski at Ranger Station\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Old Fourth Ward\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dadsatl.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChristmas at Dad\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Virginia Highland\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hampandharrys.com\/dinner\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHow the Grinch Stole Hamp \u0026amp; Harry\u2019s \u2013 Marietta\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theblindpigparlourbar.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Buckhead\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bellyardhotel.com\/dine\/drawbar\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETinsel Town Terrace at Drawbar\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 West Midtown\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECheer On the Yellow Jackets: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe men\u0027s and women\u2019s basketball teams will look to defend home court at McCamish Pavilion over the break, while the football team heads to Tampa, Florida, to play in its first bowl game since 2018.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/w-baskbl\/schedule\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWomen\u2019s Basketball vs. USC Upstate\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 McCamish Pavilion \u2013 Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/georgia-tech-fan-events-set-for-gasparilla-bowl\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFootball vs. UCF\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 2023 Gasparilla Bowl \u2013 Raymond James Stadium \u2013 Friday, Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/w-baskbl\/schedule\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWomen\u2019s Basketball vs. Virginia\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 McCamish Pavilion \u2013 Thursday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/m-baskbl\/schedule\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMen\u2019s Basketball vs. Boston College\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 McCamish Pavilion \u2013 Saturday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECatch a Show: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGrab your tickets for holiday classics and exciting new experiences. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlanta-theater.com\/theaters\/gas-south-theatre\/a-very-electric-christmas.php\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EA Very Electric Christmas\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Gas South Theatre \u2013 Saturday, Dec. 23.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.theatricaloutfit.org\/christmas-story\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EA Christmas Story\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Theatrical Outfit \u2013 Through Sunday, Dec. 24.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca 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target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECirque du Soleil Echo\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Atlanta Station \u2013 Through Sunday, Jan 21, 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ERing in the New Year:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESay goodbye to 2023 and check out these events around the city to welcome the new year.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poncecityroof.com\/event-calendar\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENoon Year\u2019s Eve at Skyline Park\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Ponce City Market\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bigtickets.com\/events\/parktavern\/nye-EA23\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENew Year\u2019s Eve at Park Tavern\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Park Tavern\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca 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