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  <body><![CDATA[<h3>This weekend, to remember those who lost their lives in service, events in the Tech community and around Atlanta have been planned for the Memorial Day holiday.</h3>

<div>On May 27, the Veterans Resource Center will host the Memorial Day Recognition from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the new Veterans Resource Center, located in the BioTech Quad. There will be displays and information about Tech&rsquo;s military history. Contact David Ross at <a href="mailto:dross25@gatech.edu">dross25@gatech.edu</a> for information on attending.&nbsp;</div>

<div>For more information, visit <a href="http://veterans.gatech.edu/memorial-day">veterans.gatech.edu/memorial-day</a>.</div>

<p>Events around Atlanta:</p>

<p><strong>Jazz Sunday at Ebenezer</strong></p>

<p>May 30, 1 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ebenezer Baptist Church will hold a socially distanced outdoor jazz concert featuring Antonio Allen. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.ebenezeratl.org/special-events/">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Blue Star Museum Program</strong></p>

<p>All summer long</p>

<p>Families of active military members can enjoy free admission at more than 2,000 venues nationwide, including 14 venues in the Atlanta metro area. Participating venues include children&rsquo;s museums, art museums, history and science centers, zoos, and nature centers. For a list of venues in the Atlanta area, visit <a href="https://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/free-admission-military-blue-star-museum-program/">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>College Football Hall of Fame</strong></p>

<p>Memorial Day Weekend</p>

<p>Active and retired military members can show an ID at the box office for free admission. Family members receive 20% off at the box office. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/college-football-hall-of-fame-coupon-code-discounts-atlanta/">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Movies on the Lawn Along Lindbergh Drive</strong></p>

<p>May 1 to July 31</p>

<p>Free movie screenings will take place weekly outdoors on the greenspace along Lindbergh Drive, around the Lindbergh MARTA station. Saturday, May 29, will feature a showing of <em>Good Morning, Vietnam</em>. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/movies-on-the-lawn-lindbergh/">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Alpharetta Arts Streetfest</strong></p>

<p>Memorial Day Weekend, 9 a.m. &ndash; 5 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Streetfest will feature more than 90 artists from across the U.S. Artists represent a wide variety of mediums including mixed media, photography, pottery, jewelry, textiles, glass, wood, metal, and paper art. Admission is free. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/free-alpharetta-arts-streetfest/">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Georgia Renaissance Festival&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Through June 13, 10:30 a.m. &ndash; 6 p.m.</p>

<p>The festival will run through June 13, but for the Memorial Day weekend, active duty and retired military get in free, plus up to four family members for just $8 each. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.garenfest.com/themed-weekends">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Sunday Funday Markets in West End</strong></p>

<p>Through August 29, 1 &ndash; 5 p.m.</p>

<p>The markets will feature local artisans and businesses, and people can browse art, crafts, jewelry, handmade items, candles, soaps and lotions, and more. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/sunday-funday-markets/">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>May Fair</strong></p>

<p>Through Memorial Day weekend</p>

<p>Held at the Buford Corn Maze, this year the fair will include a carousel, magic shows, baby animals, and pony rides. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/buford-corn-maze-discounts-coupons/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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