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A word from the editor: We had a fantastically thrilling time putting together Houston’s Hot Spots for you!

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his publication is designed as a simple guide to the HOT SPOTS in town. Whether you are in the process of making plans for the weekend, or just want to go out NOW, this guide will be helpful to steer you to all the fun-filled places.

In this issue, you will get a tickle from our Life and Arts editor, Travis Hensley, for his bar tips along other editorials.

A big “thank you” goes out to our production artist, Stan Le, who spent endless hours figuring out how to grab your eyes.

Also, a special thank to L. John Powers, one of the most stunning commercial photographers in town, for the hot cover photos.

Our entire team worked hard (and partied hard) to ensure that you would have a great time using this guide.

So enjoy and have a GREAT time!

Zoa Khan

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See what’s inside:

6 Free fun & 14 Travel transit

8 Fine arts 18 Dining 22 Bars & clubs

THE COVER

STAFF

ABOUT HOT SPOTS

Photographed by L. John Powers

HOT SPOTS Editor Zoa Khan

HOT SPOTS is a production of The Daily Cougar, the official student newspaper of the University of Houston.

Art Direction by Zoa Khan From Left to Right, Tahirah Banks, Stan Le, David Quiroz, Kendra Berglund, Matthew Keever, and Indumathi Kandasamy.

Scooter Provided by Scoot Houston

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HOT SPOTS Designer Stan Le HOT SPOTS Writers Travis Hensley Raquel Gonzales

© 2010 University of Houston Student Publications. No part of this magazine may be reprinted without the permission of the Director of Student Publications.

Phone: 713-743-5450 E-mail: stupub@uh.edu Web: www.uh.edu/sp

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Totally Free Fun

Miller Outdoor Theater: Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

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ree Fun is happening all around you in Houston. All you have to do is show up! • Free boat rides, outdoors concerts, modern museums, lush green parks, unusual tours, art galleries and more are waiting for you to explore without a dime! • After hitting all the free spots (other sneaking into the neighbor’s pool), marvel at the entire town on the 51st floor of the Transco Tower in Downtown and search for your next spot.

Bolivar Ferry 409.763.2386 Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula Galveston Island on Hwy 87 Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum 4011 Yupon 713.521.3990 Contemporary Arts Museum 5216 Montrose 713.284.8250 Lillie and Hugh Roy Sculpture Garden 1001 Bissonnet St

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Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St 713-524-9839 Downtown Tunnel System 713.222.9255 Enjoy air condition underground of the 6.3 mile tunnels in Downtown Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline 713.942.8000 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center- A wildlife sanctuary by Memorial Park 4501 Woodway 713.681.8433

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens located between Humble and Spring, north of 1960.

22306 Aldine Westfield Road (281) 443-8731 The Menil Collection 1511 Branard 713.525.9400 Miller Outdoor Theatre Hermann Park 100 Concert Dr. 713.284.8350 Lawndale Art Center 4912 Main Street (713) 528-5858

The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd.

(713) 861-5526 Blaffer Gallery University of Houston - 120 Fine Arts Building (713) 743-9530 Heritage Society At Sam Houston Park 1100 Bagby Street (713) 655-1912 Disovery Green 1500 McKinney St (713) 400-7336 Port of Houston Tour Go to visit the largest ship channel on the planet 7300 Clinton @ Gate #8 713.670.2416

Art Car Museum: Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

Transco Tower See the whole town at the observation deck on the 51st floor 2800 Post Oak Blvd.

713.850.8841 City of Conroe Free Concerts Heritage Place - 500 Collins 936 522-3014

Woodlands Free Concerts in the Park Northshore Park 2505 Lake Woodlands Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381 Sam Houston Free Public Boat Tours 111 East Loop North Call for reservation 713-670-2416

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Fine Arts Spots

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ouston has the hottest and the most underrated cutting-edge Arts Spots in the country.

Expand your horizon with: Aurora Picture Show, Bobbindoctrin Puppet Theater, Dance of Asian America, Dance Houston, DiverseWorks, Inprint , Main Street Theater, Musiqa, Opera in the Heights, Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, Stages Repertory Theatre, Suchu Dance and Barnevelder Movement, and The University of Houston’s very own Center for Choreography.

THEATRe & Art PERFORMANCES

Mildred’s Umbrella is known for its innovative, experimental theatre productions seen nowhere else in Houston.

Contact: info@mildredsumbrella.com (832) 418-0973 www.mildredsumbrella.com

2010 - 2011

Inprint Brown Reading Series: • Amy Tan • Carlos Fuentes • Salman Rushdie • Peter Carey • Kay Ryan.

*FREE student rush tickets.

Visit www.inprinthouston.org or call 713.521.2026

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Main Street Theater

presents an articulate and compelling repertory in intimate settings. *$10 student tix.

713-524-6706 www.MainStreetTheater.com

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Fine Arts Spots

A world of art in arm’s reach

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he Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), the first art museum in Texas, began as the Public School Art League, founded March 24, 1900.

A century later, the MFAH has become a multifaceted institution consisting of two gallery buildings, the Audrey Jones Beck Building and the Caroline Wiess Law Building; the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden; two house museums, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, an American decorative arts collection, and Rienzi, the museum’s center for European decorative arts; and the Glassell School of Art, which includes the Studio School and the Junior School.

The museum’s comprehensive collection numbers nearly 63,000 works of art from cultures around the world and embraces the art of antiquity to the present. Featured are the finest artistic examples of the

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major civilizations of Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Africa. Italian Renaissance paintings, French Impressionist works, photographs, American and European decorative arts, African and Pre-Columbian gold, American art, and European and American paintings and sculpture from post-1945 are particularly strong holdings.

The exhibition schedule in 2010 – 2011 includes The Masterworks of Charles M. Russell: A Retrospective of Paintings and Sculpture (June 6–August 29, 2010), German Impressionist Landscape Painting: Liebermann—Corinth—Slevogt (September 12–December 5, 2010), Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria (September 19, 2010–January 9, 2011), and Cosmopolitan Routes: Houston Collects Latin American Art (October 24, 2010–February 6, 2011). The MFAH is located in the Houston Museum District at 1001 Bissonnet at Main Street. Open Tuesday – Sunday, and Monday holidays. Call 713.639.7300 or visit mfah.org for more information.

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Fine Arts Spots

STATION MUSEUM

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odies flying out of a painting, a waxed-paper man sculpture hugging the wall corner, a tongue sticking out the wall are some of the unthinkably cool displays you will find in the Station Museum.

Located close to Montrose, the Station Museum is an unusual contemporary art museum. It highlights down-to-earth society questions from around the world for all to sample in Houston.

The Museum provides a canvas for artists “to encourage the public’s awareness of the cultural, political, economic and personal dimensions of art,” according to the Chief Curator, Allan Schnitger.

“There are 11 artist who are openly gay. The exhibit is about the issues that they’re dealing with. Current issues that are going include ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the Curator of the exhibit, Tim Gonzalez, says.

The current exhibit, “Because We Are,” adheres the Museum’s mission through featuring the works of various artists, who display the issues from the AIDS crisis to Transsexual Civil Rights.

Even though unusual, the Museum believes high art is art is that is accessible to everyone.

“It is more of a museum for the community,” Schnitger emphasizes with zeal.

Explore social issues through art and visit the Station Museum 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. For more information about this museum for the community visit www. stationmuseum.com or call 713-529-6900.

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Study Abroad: UH facilitates a world of opportunities

Trotting the Globe: Travel Spots

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he office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) designs and implements study abroad programs for the University of Houston. OISP assists and guides students interested in studying abroad with a wide variety of available resources through the process in order to complete the study abroad experience. Study abroad programs are available for both undergraduates and graduates. Students participating in study abroad programs must have a minimum of 12 UH earned credit hours and a minimum 2.5 GPA as a requirement.

The office of International Studies and Programs facilitates a world of opportunities to the students: • Study abroad programs: Faculty-led Programs, Exchange Programs, Affiliated Programs and Special Programs.

• UH academic credits: towards major, minor, electives and language requirements.

• Immersion programs: language and culture • Study abroad fairs: Spring and Fall • Duration of programs: Spring, Fall and Summer Semester, winter break, and year long programs.

• Resources: advising, resource center, scholarship sessions, presentations.

• Financial aid: all programs qualify for regular financial aid • Scholarships: IEFS and HJCC E. Cullen Building Room 501F, 7th Floor 713.743.9167 www.uh.edu/studyabroad

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Puzzle solved.

5 Steps to Study Abroad STEP ONE • Schedule an apppointment with a Study Abroad Advisor/Director.

• Submit to advisor your study abroad online application form.

• Research availability of study abroad programs; choose your courses and provider or university.

STEP TWO • Log in to complete your Course Equivalency Form online and print it out.

• Get your Course Equivalency Form signed by an advisor/faculty member and Dean and submit a copy to OISP office.

• Have your $100 non-refundable fee posted by OISP office staff.

• Enroll with provider or university and submit the acceptance letter.

STEP THREE Submit a copy of the following forms to an OISP Advisor: • Read the Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement.

• Sign, notarize and submit the Waiver and Liability Form.

• Get your Emergency Health ISIC card from the UC Business Office.

• Sign and submit the Affidavit.

• Submit your State Registration Form for your trip.

• Submit a copy of your passport page, visa and photograph.

STEP FOUR

• Meet with the Director (Ms. Parul Fernandes) to sign off for registration • Attend Pre-departure Orientation (It’s mandatory!)

STEP FIVE

• Re-entry (it’s mandatory, too) • Essay, interviews with advisor and director

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR FILE BY THE FOLLOWING DATES: Spring Semester 2010: November 13, 2009 Fall Semester 2010: June 25, 2010

Summer Semester 2010 (I, II & III): April 16, 2010 Summer Semester 2010 (IV): May 28, 2010

501 E. Cullen, 501F, 7th501F Floor• www.uh.edu/studyabroad • www.uh.edu/studyabroad • (713) 743-9167 501Room E. Cullen, Room • 713-743-9167 Summer 2010 • Houston’s Top Spots 15

Trotting the Globe: Travel Spots

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eave your worries along with confines of the car all behind and zip around town in a scooter from Scoot.

Oh, don’t have one yet? Scoot is the friendliest scooter dealer that can help you with all your scooter desires.

Other than scooters there are the daredevils dirt bikes that might appeal also to your sense of adventure.

Offering all scooter and dirt bike lovers the top-level of products on the market and is the only dealer of Sachs MadAss 125 in the entire state of Texas.

Sachs MadAss 125 features a 4-stroke engine, 4-speed transmission, electric start, and an eye-catching sporty body. Fuel tank holds 1.22 gallons of gas that can go up 85 miles per gallon.

MadAss and scooters alike, they are not only easy on the eyes, but also easy on your

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wallet as gas prices rise.

“I had a truck that was costing me $80 bucks and some to fill up, and then it was involved in accident. Since then, my scooter has become the main means of transportation and that is the only way I roll now.” said Richard Castaneda, a scooter fanatic and staff at Scoot.

One of the many great things about Scoot is the mechanical service they provide on-site.

Other than oil changes, tune-ups, repair, and maintenance, Scoot will also pick up and deliver bikes that need a good fixing.

Scoot is located in the heart of the oh-socool Montrose at 1212 Westheimer Rd. and start your ride with them today.

Outdoor hangout Spots

Eat, drink and hang out — outdoors Brasil 2604 Dunlavy St. (713) 528-1993

Dry Creek Café 544 Yale St. (713)426-2313

Cecil’s Office 600 W Gray St. (713) 524-3691

Buba’s 6225 Washington Ave. (713) 861-7161

Empire Café 1732 Westheimer (713) 528-5282

Forbidden Gardens 23500 Franz Road (281) 347-8000

Agora 1712 Westheimer (713)526-7212

Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Blvd.

(713) 880-0706

Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park Dr. (713) 533-6500

Antidote 729 Studewood St. (713)861-7400

Live Oak 10444 Hempstead Rd. (713) 686-9625

Hermann Park 6201 A Golf Course Drive Houston, 713-524-5876

Cedar Creek Café 1034 W. 20th St. (713)808-9623

West Alabama Ice House 1919 W Alabama St. (713) 528-6874 Summer 2010 • Houston’s Top Spots 17

Dining out: Food Spots

‘Everyone is welcome’ at Niko’s

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iko Niko’s, hands-down, has the most mouthwatering, deliciously famous Gyros in all of Houston.

Char-Grilled Pork Chops and Baby Lamb Shanks are also cooked to only irresistible perfection.

“I am a serious eater, 350 lbs that loves this business,” Dimitri Fetakakis proclaims with passion.

What items do Fetakakis loves from his own yummy menu?

“I love our Pork Chops!” Fetakakis cheers.

Since it was voted best in Houston, the rest of the town must love it too. ”The Lamb Shanks were recently featured on the Food Network Show, ‘Diner, Drive Ins & Dives.’ For dessert, you have to try our 18 Houston’s Top Spots • Summer 2010

Loukoomade, (Greek Honey Balls), they are amazing.”

If it is fittingly tasty, Fetakakis includes it in the menu for you.

“I love our Hummus! I know it’s not Greek, but we make great hummus.”

Niko Niko’s carries family legacy and beyond.

“My Mother and Father started with Gyros in 1977. Today we sell the most Gyros from one location in all the US.” All are invited to from every part of the whole world for a scrumptious visit.

“Niko Niko’s is the UN of Houston. People from different strokes come to Niko Niko’s and we love it,” Fetakakis says.

“That’s the beauty about our place, everyone is welcome.”

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Outdoor hangout Spot

Discover Live Oak Bar & Grill

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ive Oak Bar and Grill is Houston’s Best kept Outdoor secret.

Just want to pick a layback and yet happening spot to chill out every night of the week? When you drop

by Live Oak Bar and Grill, boy, do they have a relaxation schedule designed just for you.

Happy Hours is ready for you to unwind six days a week, from Monday through Saturday, from whatever kind of day you may had from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On Monday nights, Karaoke at 8 p.m. may be your calling for that showersinging-voice to come out to play.

Need a real hearty meal to drive you through the week by Tuesday?

Live Oak has exactly the 12 oz RibEye Steak you have been craving

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for, with a side baked potato & salad to top it off.

Nothing beats their $3 well drinks all night on Wednesdays, with groovin’ DJ drumming up tunes in the background. The DJ also mix those social beats up on Thursdays Ladies night drink specials.

Live Oak welcomes you to the weekend with the enticing 50 ¢ chicken wings and rockin’ Live Music! Let Sunday Funday to end and restart your week to come.

Spice it up with Live Oak Bar and Grill today at 10444 Hempstead Rd between Long Point and Dacoma.

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Hitting the street: Night Spots

Hipster Bars Whether you’re a hipster, or just want to mingle (or be seen with) them, you can find them here in bulk.

Boondocks 1417 Westheimer (713) 522-8500

Warrens 307 Travis St. (713) 247-9207

Rudyard’s British Pub 2010 Waugh Dr. (713) 521-0521

Poison Girl 1641 Westheimer (713) 527-9929

La Carafe 813 Congress St. (713) 229-9399

Avant Garden 411 Westheimer (713) 526-4648

Catbirds 1336 Westheimer (713) 523-8000

Lola’s Depot 2327 Grant St. (713) 528-8342

Wanna get away from Hipsters?

Go to...

Big Star Bar 1005 W 19th St. (281) 501-9560

The Dirt 222 Yale St. (713) 426-4222

The Pearl Bar 4216 Washington (713) 868-5337

notsuoH (Houston backwards) 314 Main St. (713) 409-4750

The Mink 3718 Main St. (713) 522-9985

Cadillac Bar 1802 Shepherd Dr. (713) 862-2020

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Nightlife

Do’s& Don’ts

by Travis Hensley

Do: Have your I.D ready.

Tip your bartender.

Tip with cash.

Know what types of bar you’re in.

Know what you want to drink.

Don’t: Cut in line.

Spend more than you have.

Hit on the bartender.

Break the ice with a free drink.

Know what is in the drink.

Hover over people.

Plan a way to go home.

Get involved in uninvited conversations.

Keep them in your pants, that is, your wallet and phone.

Yell at the bartender.

Dress the part.

Go over your limit.

Have a good time.

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Hitting the street: Night Spots

Night Clubs The Roxy 5351 West Alabama (713) 850-7699

Drink Houston 7620 Katy Freeway (713) 290-0041

Numbers 300 Westheimer (713)526-6551

Rich’s 2401 San Jacinto St. (713) 759-9606

Scott Gertners Skybar 3400 Montrose Blvd.

(713) 520-9688

South Beach 810 Pacific St (713) 529-7623

Shadow Bar 213 Milam St. (713) 221-5483

Sammy’s Place 2016 Main St. (713) 751-3101

The Drake 1902 Washington (713) 861-9600

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Happenin’ Live Music Spots

Super Happy Fun Land 3801 Polk St. (713) 880-2100

Pete’s Dueling Piano 1201 Fannin St. (713) 337-7383

Walter’s on Washington 4215 Washington Ave (713) 862-2513

Ovations Night Club 2536 Times Blvd.

(713) 522-9801

The Continental Club 3700 Main St. (713) 529-9899

Hide Away on Dunvale 3122 Dunvale Rd. (713) 977-3515

Warehouse Live 813 Saint Emanuel St. (713) 225-5483

The Listening Room 508 Pecore St. (713) 864-4260

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion 2005 Lake Robbins Dr. (281) 364-3024

The Meridian 1503 Chartres St. (713) 225-1717

Cezanne 4100 Montrose Blvd.

(713) 522-9621

Sammy’s Place 2016 Main St. (713) 751-3101

Howl at the Moon 612 Hadley St. (713) 658-9700

Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge 3714 Main St. (713) 529-9899

Scott Gertner’s Skybar & Grille 3400 Montrose Blvd.

(713) 520-9688

Goode’s Armadillo Palace 5015 Kirby Dr. (713) 526-9700

The Cellar Bar 3140 Richmond Ave. (713) 528-6435

Blanco’s 3406 West Alabama St. (713) 439-0072

Firehouse Saloon 5930 Southwest Fwy (713) 977-1962

McGonigel’s Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk St. (713) 528-5999

Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar 1031 East 24th St. (713) 862-8707

Rudyard’s British Pub 2010 Waugh Dr. (713) 521-0521

House of Blues 1204 Caroline St. (713) 652-5837

Numbers Night Club 300 Westheimer Rd. (713) 526-6551

Dowling Music 2615 Southwest Fwy (713) 529-2676

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Fitzgerald’s 2706 White Oak Dr. (713) 862-7469 Planeta Bar Rio 6400 Richmond Ave. (832) 251-9600 The Concert Pub 5636 Richmond Ave. (713) 785-7267 The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club 5731 Kirby Drive (713) 523-9999 Baker St. Pub & Grill – Rice Village 5510 Morningside Dr. (713) 942-9900 Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub River Oaks 1952 A West Gray St. (713) 521-1881 Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub 10001 Westheimer Rd. (713) 977-1857

1204 Caroline Street at Houston Pavilions Houston, TX 77002

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FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SHOWS, GO TO HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/HOUSTON

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A Fool-Proof Guide to Bar Drinking

by Travis Hensley If you follow these rules, you will get good services and avoid making a fool out of yourself (or your friends).

Bars are broken down into five geographical areas: door, floor, bathroom, bar and patio.

want to get a drink.

Know what drink you want at the bar and who has been there before you.

If the bartender gets to you first, defer to the person before you, and then place your order. Trust me, this will save your a lot of unnecessary bar fights.

Avoid yelling at the bartender, well that is if you want good service.

Once you get in, you are on the floor.

If you are in a hipster bar, make it a simple drink: a beer, or rum and coke, or gin and tonic, or basically any drink that requires less than three ingredients. This will ensure a happy bartender (even if they don’t smile) and getting your drink fast.

Think of the floor like a parking lot. There is place to pull off and stop, but always keep in mind the flow of traffic. And like a parking lot, when you cut across, you increase your chances of an accident.

If you are in a mixology bar, never ask if they know how to make your drink. The only drink they don’t know about is the one that you created in high school when you broke into your parents liquor cabinet.

By this time, take notice of the bathrooms; know where they are before you start drinking.

The last thing you want to do is pee on yourself. However, if you pee on yourself, know that pouring a drink in your lap only makes the problem worse.

Now that you have your drink, you may want to sit or stand.

But don’t spend all your time staring at the bathrooms. You

The other option is standing, which you can do pretty much

At the door: If they are checking I.D., get yours ready. No one likes to wait behind the person digging for it.

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When you sit on a bar stool, mind the butt crack. The last thing you want is to look like your butt is trying to eat the stool. So pull it up before sitting down.

anywhere. However, you can’t really have a conversation, and to put down your drink. So if you have to sit with no room inside, see if there’s a patio.

The patio is the area where smokers congregate, and talk about the good old times of smoking inside. Here you will make more friends by having a lighter than buying someone a drink.

If you want to buy someone a drink, remember that this should not be a break-the-ice gesture. Only buy a stranger a drink if you spilled theirs or if you think that it can end an altercation.

You just bought all the drink that you want, and it is pay time.

Pay in cash if you have it. If cash is limited, then pay the bill with a credit card and tip with cash.

Be sure to tip, NEVER go less than a dollar per drink. To ensure better service the next time, then definitely tip more.

Oh yes, that bartender will remember you.

As you are leaving: Remember, BE RESPONSIBLE. Know your limits and have designated driver or cab money.

Go out, have a blast and be safe!

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Go forth, Houstonians!

Get out and have fun!

Now that you have flipped through all that, carry it with you (or drop it) and go out already!

If there are fun spots that you want us to highlight, give us a call! We would love to hear from you.

Send feedback and advertising inquiries to zkhan@thedailycougar.com or call (713) 743-5348!

Until then, go get your FUN on!

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Vision Care

When glasses get in the way .........try contact lenses

UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON • UEI The University Eye Institute (UEI) offers a complete range of daily and extended wear lenses for patients who wish to experience the many advantages of wearing contacts.

Our team of excellent doctors instruct the optometrists of tomorrow and provide advanced vision care services based on your individual needs.

Family Practice Service Cornea & Contact Lens Service Essilor University Optical Service Ocular Diagnostic & Medical Eye Service Pediatric & Binocular Vision Service The Center for Sight Enhancement

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To schedule an appointment please call 713.743.2021 www.uei.uh.edu