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  <body><![CDATA[<p>Spring break is quickly approaching, and classes will not meet March 18 – 23. While many students will head home or on vacation, some will stay on campus. Luckily, there is always something fun to do in Atlanta.</p>

<p>As the weather begins to warm up and the flowers begin to bloom, opportunities to explore the city or attend athletic events abound.</p>

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<h3>Georgia Tech Sporting Events</h3>

<p>Most these events are free for students with a valid BuzzCard. <a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/student-tickets/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US"><span>Read more about student ticket policies</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US"><span>.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Men’s Tennis vs. Boston College</span></strong><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Friday, March 15</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>1 p.m.</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Ken Byers Tennis Complex</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Men’s Tennis vs. Citadel</span></strong><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Friday, March 15</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>5 p.m.</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Ken Byers Tennis Complex</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Baseball vs. NC State</span></strong><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Friday, March 15</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>6 p.m.</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Mac </span><span>Nease</span><span> Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Softball vs. Notre Dame</span></strong><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Friday, March 15</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>8 p.m.</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Shirley Clements Mewborn Field</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Softball vs. Notre Dame</span></strong><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Saturday, March 16</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>3 p.m.</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Shirley Clements Mewborn Field</span></span><span> </span></p>

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<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Baseball vs. NC State</span></strong><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Saturday, March 16</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>4 p.m.</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Mac </span><span>Nease</span><span> Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium</span></span></p>

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<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Men’s Track and Field – Yellow Jacket Invitational</span></strong><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>March 16 – 18</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>George C. Griffin Track and Field Facility</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><span><span>B</span></span><strong lang="EN-US"><span>aseball vs. NC State</span></strong></strong></p>

<p><span><span>Sunday, March 17</span></span></p>

<p><span><span>1 p.m.</span></span></p>

<p><span><span>Mac </span><span>Nease</span><span> Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Softball vs. Notre Dame</span></strong></p>

<p><span><span>Sunday, March 17</span></span></p>

<p><span><span>3 p.m.</span></span></p>

<p><span><span>Shirley Clements Mewborn Field</span></span></p>

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<h3><span><span>Around Atlanta</span></span><span> </span></h3>

<p><a href="https://atlantastpats.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong lang="EN-US"><span>St. Patrick’s Day Parade</span></strong></a><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Saturday, March 16</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Noon – 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>The annual parade will make its way down Peachtree Street, beginning at 15th Street and ending at </span><span>Fifth </span><span>Street. Atlanta’s parade is one of the oldest, dating back to 1858.</span></span></p>

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<p><a href="https://livablebuckhead.com/gallerystroll/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Miami Circle Gallery Stroll</span></strong></a><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Saturday, </span><span>March 16</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>4 – 6 p.m.</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Enjoy a free stroll through local art galleries at Miami Circle. Extend </span><span>your visit</span><span> with a walk down the adjacent </span></span><a href="https://path400greenway.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span><span lang="EN-US"><span>P</span><span>ATH</span><span>400</span></span></span></a><span lang="EN-US"><span> </span><span>greenway</span><span>.</span></span></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.bethjacobatlanta.org/purimfestival" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Purim Festival and Parade</span></strong></a><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Sunday, </span><span>March 17</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Noon – 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Beth Jacob Atlanta will host its annual Purim Festival and Parade to celebrate the Jewish holiday. The event is free </span><span>and will feature music, food trucks, costumes, and more.</span></span></p>

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<p><a href="https://atlantasciencefestival.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Atlanta Science Festival</span></strong></a><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Through March 23&nbsp;</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Events </span><span>on campus and around Atlanta will celebrate science, engage the mind, and offer fun and free </span><span>activities</span><span>.</span></span></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-atlanta-preservation-center-29143179165" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Phoenix Flies</span></strong></a><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>Through March 26</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>The Atlanta Preservation Center hosts the annual Phoenix Flies series, which celebrates Atlanta’s historical sites. </span><span>Most events are free.</span></span></p>

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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>‘</span></span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/museum/exhibits/ghosts.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Ghosts of Segregation</span><span>’</span><span> Exhibit at CDC</span></strong></span></a></p>

<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>Through May 24</span></span><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>In </span></span><em lang="EN-US"><span>Ghosts of Segregation</span></em><span lang="EN-US"><span>, photographer Rich </span><span>Frishman</span><span> explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery</span><span>,</span><span> and </span><span>racism hidden in everyday American architecture. The event runs until May 24.</span></span></p>

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<p><a href="https://atlantacontemporary.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Atlanta Contemporary</span></strong></a><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>The Atlanta Contemporary Art Museum is hosting several exhibitions and is </span><span>located</span><span> just west of campus on Means Street. The museum is always free and is open every day but Monday.</span></span></p>

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<p><a href="http://www.fernbank.edu/observatory.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong lang="EN-US"><span>Fernbank Science Center Observatory</span></strong></a><span> </span></p>

<p><span><span>The </span><span>Ralph L. </span><span>Buice</span><span> Jr. Observatory at Fernbank Science Center houses one of the largest instruments ever dedicated to education and public viewing. Free public observations take place every Thursday and Friday evening from 9 to 10 p.m., weather </span><span>permitting</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p>
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