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  <title><![CDATA[A Guide to Spring Break in Atlanta]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Flowers are beginning to blossom around campus, and that means spring break is&nbsp;almost here. For those staying on campus during the break, March 23 – 27,&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;fret — Atlanta&nbsp;is&nbsp;a vibrant city full of exciting events and activities for students to enjoy.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Cheer On the Yellow Jackets</strong>&nbsp;</h3><h4><strong>Softball&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>vs. Duke University&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Friday, March 20, 6 p.m. </li><li>Saturday, March 21, 3 p.m. </li><li>Sunday, March 22, 4 p.m.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>vs. University of West Georgia&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>vs. Georgia State University&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Swimming and Diving&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>NCAA Men’s Swimming Championships&nbsp;</p><ul><li>March 25 – 28, all day&nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Baseball&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>vs. NC State&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. </li><li>Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m. </li><li>Sunday, March 29, 3 p.m. &nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Women’s Tennis&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>vs. Penn State&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Sunday, March 22, noon&nbsp;</li></ul><p>vs. University of Miami&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Friday, March 27, 4 p.m.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>vs. Florida State University&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Sunday, March 29, noon&nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Men’s Tennis&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>vs. Stanford University&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Thursday, March 26, 4 p.m.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>vs. University of California&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>vs. The Citadel&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Saturday, March 28, 4 p.m. &nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Track and Field&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Yellow Jacket Invitational&nbsp;</p><ul><li>March 20 – 21, all day&nbsp;</li></ul><p>View the complete schedule of athletic events at&nbsp;<a href="https://ramblinwreck.com/" target="_blank"><strong>ramblinwreck.com</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Atlanta Science Festival</strong>&nbsp;</h3><p>When: Through March 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Various locations&nbsp;</p><p>Open to all, the Atlanta Science Festival&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;a variety of events in and around metro Atlanta, ranging from hydroponics and the physics of rock ’n’ roll to theater productions and escape rooms.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://atlantasciencefestival.org/" target="_blank">More information</a>.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Hope Beneath the Wings Community Mural Paint Day</strong>&nbsp;</h3><p>When: March 21, 10 a.m. – noon&nbsp;</p><p>Where: All Saints’ Episcopal Church&nbsp;</p><p>Join artist&nbsp;Aysha&nbsp;Pennerman&nbsp;for a community&nbsp;paint&nbsp;day. Wear clothes you&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;mind getting paint on, because&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;you who will be helping to paint the mural! The project invites the community to meditate on the concept of hope.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.midtownatl.com/do/hope-mural-by-aysha-pennerman-community-paint-day" target="_blank">More information</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>USA Jigsaw Nationals and Convention</strong>&nbsp;</h3><p>When: March 27 – 29, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. each day&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Atlanta Convention Center at America’s Mart&nbsp;</p><p>The USA Jigsaw Nationals showcase speed puzzling, including individual competitors racing to finish 500-piece puzzles, and teams of four competing to finish two 1,000-piece puzzles. The event also features casual puzzling and seminars for attendees.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.usajigsaw.org/2026-nationals" target="_blank">More information</a>.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Little 5 Fest</strong>&nbsp;</h3><p>When: March 28, 1 – 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Little 5 Points&nbsp;</p><p>Enjoy live music, skate ramps, and vendors at the Little 5 Fest. The&nbsp;festival&nbsp;features a variety of bands from Atlanta and beyond, along with a range of food and drinks to try. Come experience the culture of one of Atlanta’s most eclectic and lively neighborhoods.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.little5pointsofficial.com/l5fest" target="_blank">More information</a>.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>‘Spinning a Yarn’: The Exhibit</strong>&nbsp;</h3><p>When: Through April 4, during museum hours&nbsp;</p><p>Where: African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta&nbsp;</p><p>“Spinning a yarn” is typically associated with women’s storytelling, and this exhibit invites attendees to contemplate how stories are shaped by memory and imagination, rather than in a linear fashion. The exhibit&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;a variety of artistic mediums, including oil painting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.adamatl.org/spinningayarn" target="_blank">More information</a>.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>See the Sights&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3><p>Whether&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;an Atlanta native or new to the city, there are plenty of attractions for you to fit into your spring break schedule.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/" target="_blank">Georgia Aquarium</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/" target="_blank">World of Coca-Cola</a>&nbsp; </li><li><a href="https://zooatlanta.org/" target="_blank">Zoo Atlanta</a>&nbsp; </li><li><a href="https://www.cfbhall.com/" target="_blank">College Football Hall of Fame</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://high.org/" target="_blank">High Museum of Art</a>&nbsp; </li><li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm" target="_blank">Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park</a>&nbsp; </li><li><a href="https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/" target="_blank">Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;</a> </li><li><a href="https://atlantabg.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta Botanical Garden</a>&nbsp; </li><li><a href="https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Fernbank&nbsp;Museum of Natural History</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Take a Hike&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As spring nears and the weather warms up, take a walk on the Beltline or enjoy a hike on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/atlantas-best-hiking-trails-our-top-10-favorite-hikes/" target="_blank">trails around the metro area</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>]]></body>
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