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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 6, 2016
Institute Communications
Summary Sentence:
With a schedule lightened by Fall Break, use the time to get off campus and explore Atlanta.
Full Summary:
With a schedule lightened by Fall Break, use the time to get off campus and explore Atlanta.
Fall on CampusThe weather is finally starting to feel like fall, and with it, Fall Break.
Classes will not meet on Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11, so students can guiltlessly check off some of the following items from their college bucket lists.
Support the Jackets in all arenas by attending one of these Georgia Tech sporting events. Entry is free with BuzzCard.
Friday, Oct. 7 – Sunday, Oct. 9
As a “destination for Atlanta’s intown culture,” Krog Street Market is a great place to find a unique gift or a tasty meal. The market is designed to blend into the 1920’s warehouse it was built into and includes market stalls with produce, goods, and prepared foods.
Ponce City Market offers a place for people to gather, eat, and shop. The National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized the market as part of the plan to "move Atlanta forward while maintaining and emphasizing the city’s unique history and culture." Ponce City Market includes retail shops, a Central Food Hall, and a connection to the Atlanta BeltLine.
On Friday, Oct. 7, the 2016 Spooky Film Festival will begin at Central Park in Atlantic Station. The movie, Twilight, will be shown at dusk.
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine will hold live performances from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 12 – 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 in the Historic Fourth Ward Park. The event features free acts that are perfect for an audience of any age. View the full performance schedule.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is getting into the fall spirit. Scarecrows in the Garden began this week and will continue throughout the month. This event features over 100 creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools, and organizations.
Make the most of a visit to Centennial Olympic Park by stopping at the official Visitor Center, located on the south end of the park, adjacent to the Fountain of Rings, where brochures, travel maps, and volunteers are available to make it a great day at the park.
Zoo Atlanta is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Students can receive admission for $21.99 with their BuzzCard. (For students over the age of 21, a new event, Sippin’ Safari, will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 8.)
The 46th annual Atlanta Pride Festival takes place Oct. 8 – 9 in Piedmont Park and will include musical performances, food, and the Atlanta Pride Parade.
From 6 – 9 p.m., every first Friday of the month at the High Museum of Art includes drop-in artmaking, live performances, and refreshments. On Oct. 7, the event features Ghostly Guided Tours by Serenbe Playhouse, a Ronald Lockett panel discussion, music by DJ Kemit, and more. Everything is free with museum admission.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, from noon – 6 p.m., the neighborhood of Oakhurst will become a stage for anyone to walk around, hang out, and listen to a variety of musicians. This event was launched in Oakhurst last year and featured over 130 performances in four hours. The map and lineup for this year’s event can be viewed here.
The following campus services will have modified operations due to the observance of Fall Break:
Campus Recreation Center
During fall break there will be no GIT FIT classes, and the Wilderness Outpost and Climbing Wall will be closed. In addition, there will be altered recreation swim and dive hours on Oct. 10–11. For more information on modified swim and dive hours, visit the special events page.
Stamps Health Services
Regular Hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Dining
The full schedule of Fall Break dining hours is listed on the Georgia Tech Dining website.
Visit What’s Open Now for more information.
Student Center
Building (staffed)
Friday, Oct. 7, to Tuesday, Oct. 11: 7 a.m. to noon. Regular fall hours resume on Wednesday.
Information Desk
Tech Rec
Paper & Clay
Under the Couch
Post Office
No change in hours.
Tranportation
Normal Hours of Service
Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons and the Georgia Tech Library
Normal Hours of Operation (24 hours a day)
