{"74561":{"#nid":"74561","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Dreaming of a White (and Gold) Christmas: Local Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Break","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThose who find themselves on campus during the last couple\nweeks of each calendar year know the quiet that sweeps across the Institute\npost-final exams. However, not everyone goes home for the holidays, and those\nwho remain may be looking for ways to fill these vacant days in their\notherwise-hectic schedules.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EFor those remaining in town, there are plenty of holiday\nevents to enjoy around Atlanta, even on a student budget.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA few ideas:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/centennialpark.com\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECentennial\nOlympic Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for its \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantadowntown.com\/do\/holiday-in-lights\u0022\u003EHoliday in Lights\u003C\/a\u003E\n(free) and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.centennialpark.com\/?page_id=123\u0022\u003EIce Skating\u003C\/a\u003E\n($7 admission, $2 skate rental).\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECatch an \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlanticstation.com\/event\/calendar\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlantic Station snow show\nor choir performance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (free). Snow shows at 7 p.m. every day except Friday;\ncheck calendar for choir performances. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESee a movie at the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.woodruffcenter.org\/~\/media\/Sites\/www.woodruff.org\/WACBrochureFINAL1.ashx\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWoodruff\nArts Center\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (everything with an * is free \u2014 check website for full listing\nand locations). A few of the free choices include:\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 17, 6 p.m.: Edward Scissorhands (also Dec.\n18, 3 p.m.) \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 22, 3 p.m.: A Christmas Carol\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 23, 7 p.m.: Evening with Bad Santa\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDec. 26, 3 p.m.: Home Alone (also Dec. 27, 6\np.m.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dadsgarage.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDad\u2019s Garage Theatre\u2019s\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E twist on a classic\nwith \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dadsgarage.com\/Shows\/Season-17\/Scripted\/Invasion-Xmas.aspx\u0022\u003EInvasion:\nChristmas Carol\u003C\/a\u003E (50 percent off on Thursdays with student ID makes it $7\nonline, $8 by phone\/at door).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERide\n\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.choa.org\/Support-Childrens\/Events\/Pink-Pig-at-Macys-Lenox-Square\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe Pink Pig\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E ($3). An Atlanta tradition that dates back to the 1960s, the\nPink Pig is now located at Lenox Square Mall.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisit the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/embassysuites.hilton.com\/en\/es\/hotels\/hotelpromo.jhtml;jsessionid=X1NPH1DTTSI3CCSGBJT3EWQ?ctyhocn=ATLGLES\u0026amp;promo=ATLGLES_Attraction_festivaloftrees\u0026amp;cid=OH,ES,atlgl,festivaloftreesF\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFestival\nof Trees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (free). Another Atlanta pastime displaying elaborately-decorated\nChristmas trees to raise funds for charity.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EAs always, be aware of your surroundings both on and off\ncampus to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter holiday. Help Georgia Tech police\nby remembering what to do in the case of suspicious activity or incidents: if\nyou see something, say something. GTPD can always be reached at 404.894.2500.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute is closed from Monday, Dec. 26, through\nMonday, Jan. 2. Classes resume the following Monday, Jan. 9. All administrative\noffices are closed, with a few notable exceptions; \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Police\u003C\/a\u003E remain on a 24-hour\noperation schedule, and the Office of the Dean of Students and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/counseling.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECounseling Center\u003C\/a\u003E (404.894.2575) remain\naccessible 24 hours a day with staff on call.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChanges in transit service:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDec. 19\u201323\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETrolleys and Stingers will operate on a reduced\nschedule with wait times of approximately 12-15 minutes. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Stingerette, Midnight Rambler and Emory\nshuttle will operate as usual from Dec. 19\u201323.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDec. 24\u2013Jan. 2\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Stingerette will provide service until 2:30\na.m. on Dec. 24, and will then be out of service until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.\n3. Georgia Tech Police remain available for night escorts at 404.894.2501.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETrolleys, Stingers, the Midnight Rambler, the\nGrocery Shuttle and the Emory Shuttle will not operate.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJan. 3\u20138\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETrolleys will operate on their usual schedule.\nAll other transit options will run a reduced schedule until classes resume on\nJan. 9.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EFull information on Parking and Transportation Services is\navailable at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Epts.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChanges in food service:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDunkin\u2019 Donuts and 3rd\u0026nbsp;Floor Food\nCourt\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. until Jan 9 at 7 a.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESubway\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.; Open Dec. 19\u0026shy;\u201323\nand Jan. 3\u20136, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChick-Fil-A\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec. 17; Open Dec. 19\u201323 and\nJan. 3\u20136, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETaco Bell\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec. 15 at 8 p.m.; Closed Dec.\n16 at 3 p.m.; Open Dec. 19\u201323 and Jan. 3\u20136, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrittain and Woodruff Dining Halls\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec.\n16 at 3 p.m. until Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENorth Avenue Dining Hall\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec. 16 at 3\np.m. until Jan. 8 at 4 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFerst Place\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EWestside Market\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EH2O Caf\u00e9\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EEinstein\nBros.\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EWOW Caf\u00e9 \u0026amp; Wingery\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003ESeattle\u2019s Best Coffee\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003ESimply to go\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EPizza Hut\u003C\/strong\u003E:\nClosed Dec. 16\u2013Jan. 8.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEastside Market\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. until\nJan. 9 at 11 a.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClough Commons Starbucks\u003C\/strong\u003E: Closed Dec. 16 at 5\np.m.; Open Dec. 19\u201323 and Jan. 3\u20136, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Closed Jan. 7; Reopens\nJan. 8\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EFull information on Dining Services is available at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Edining.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther changes:\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStamps Health Services\u003C\/strong\u003E: Open Dec. 19\u201323, 8 a.m.\nto 5 p.m., except Thursday, Dec. 22, which has hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus Recreation Center\u003C\/strong\u003E: Open Dec. 18\u201321, 5:30\na.m. to 10 p.m. and Dec. 22,\n5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 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