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Host Family Picnic for International Students October and March
American families hosting international students join the students in a picnic. Contact international affairs (713-500-3182) for more information.
Holiday Reception for International Students December
All international students are invited to experience a United States-style holiday celebration. Contact international affairs (713-500-3182) for more information.
Health Care Team Clinical Competition February
Each year the Student InterCouncil and the president of the health science
center sponsor this competition, which allows students in various health
professions to collaborate on solving a clinical case study prepared
by faculty, with each team's answers being scored by a panel of judges
and the team with the highest cumulative score being declared the winner.
The competition is intended to enhance students' knowledge about other
health professions and each other's professional roles in the clinical
arena in an educational and enjoyable manner. Contact Academic Affairs
(713-500-3066) for more information.
Appreciation Dinner April
For American host families and the international students they host. Contact international affairs (713-500-3182) for more information.
The Houston area offers many activities for those interested in the performing arts. For weekly listings, check the entertainment sections of The Houston Chronicle and the Houston Press, among other local publications. When calling for tickets, be sure to ask about student discounts.
The Houston Citysearch website offers extensive information about entertainment in the Houston area.
Astroworld & Water World, Kirby & Loop 610 East, 713-799-1234
Entertainment park with rides, theater, music. Admission.
Harris County Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby, 713-655-1912
Six historical Texas homes and a 19th-century church have been restored and moved to Sam Houston Park, downtown. Admission.
Hermann Park, Fannin and Hermann Drive, near TMC
Large public park with excellent children's playground that is the site of the Houston Zoo, IMAX Theater, Houston Garden Center, Burke Baker Planetarium, and Museum of Natural Science.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Drive, 713-681-8433
A 155-acre park preserving Houston's native plants and animals. Free.
Houston Zoological Gardens, 1513 Outer Belt Drive (at Hermann Park), 713-523-5888
Animals in realistic habitats. Admission.
Memorial Park, Inside the 610 Loop on Memorial Drive
A total of 1,503 acres of public park with jogging trails, tennis courts, golf driving ranges.
Space Center Houston, 1601 Nasa Road, 281-244-2100
Tours include mission simulation and training, lunar samples, and Mission Control Center.
San Jacinto Battleground State Park, 3523 Hwy 134, LaPorte, 281-479-2431
Battleground where Texas fought for its independence from Mexico in 1836.
Following are just a few of the many festivals and parades held in Houston each year. For a complete list and description of dates and times, go to the Houston Chronicle's list of festivals.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo February and March
Young farmers, ranchers, and others show off their animals and compete for scholarships. The rodeo parade begins at Memorial Park where trail riders from numerous groups converge. The rodeo takes place in the Astrodome and includes saddle bronco and bull riding, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. At night, popular country and western stars perform.
Azalea Trail (713-523-2483) March
The River Oaks Garden Club Forum presents a showcase of azaleas winding through Houston's most elegant backyards and streets.
Houston International Festival (713-654-8808) April
Ten days in spring of international music, arts and crafts, dance, street performances, and food. In Sam Houston Park, near downtown Houston.
Bayou City Arts Festival (713-521-0133) April and October
Colorful festival-goers parade through the work of over 300 artists. Music, food, drink, and people watching.
Houston Tenneco Marathon January
An international road race that attracts more than 6,000 entrants to run a 26.2-mile course.
Summer Symphony Festival (713-227-ARTS) Summer
The Houston Symphony Orchestra performs classical and pop summer programs at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Free.
Texas Renaissance Festival Fall
Exhibits, arts and crafts, games, theater, food, all with a Renaissance theme. In a large outdoor natural setting at Todd Mission, Texas, northeast of Houston.
Party on the Plaza March to November
A series of outdoor concerts (Thursday nights beginning at 5 p.m.) featuring jazz, blues, rock and roll, and zydeco on Jones Plaza downtown. Free.
Houston Aeros, International Hockey League.
Houston Astros, Enron Field
National League baseball. More than 80 home games. April - October
Houston Comets, Summit (Southwest Freeway at Edloe), 713-627-0600
Women's National Basketball Association. Home games in the Summit.
Houston Rockets, Summit (Southwest Freeway at Edloe), 713-627-0600
National Basketball Association. Home games in the Summit.
For restaurant information, check the Houston Chronicle's Dining Guide site, which has a search function for categories of restaurants.
In the Medical Center, you can grab lunch at the following cafeterias.
Autry House, 6265 S. Main, 713-524-3168
Home-style cooking at affordable prices served weekdays to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Across from Hermann Hospital. Take-out also available.
Baylor College of Medicine, cafeteria 713-798-4410; menu line 713-798-4624
Ben Taub General Hospital, cafeteria in basement, 713-793-2137
Hermann Hospital, cafeteria in basement, 713-704-2124
The Methodist Hospital
Cafeteria, Dunn Tower Building, first level, 713-790-2571
Pepi's Deli, Smith Tower, 2nd level, 713-796-8487
The Wall Street Deli, Scurlock Tower, 2nd level, 713-795-0863
Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children
6977 South Main at Pressler, 713-797-9393
Good, cheap cafeteria-style food.
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute
Bertner Avenue Cafe, lower level, 713-791-4454
Canteen, 2nd floor, 713-791-4558
Texas Children's Hospital
McDonald's, Abercrombie Building, 1st floor, 713-795-4638
Texas Woman's University
Sicilian Pizzeria & Deli, basement level, 713-794-2205
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR)
Cafeteria, 1333 Moursund, Edna B. Dunn Tower (first floor), 713-799-6912
The University of Texas Dental Branch
Cafeteria, basement, 713-794-1575
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cafeteria, hospital building, ground floor, 713-792-7162
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Canteen (first floor), 713-794-7133
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