As we say goodbye to summer, we wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day!

Houston Center for Photography is a must for anyone interested in viewing the world through the lens of an artist’s camera. Their exhibitions have included the work of renowned photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as emerging photographers. A changing array of exhibits is featured at the museum, which is just a hop-skip from the Menil Collection, a must for any lover of art. Past exhibitions included PictureThis!, featuring works from a collaboration with Texas Children’s Cancer Center in which HCP instructors work with young patients and their families, allowing them a photographic perspective on their surroundings. Upcoming shows include the 31st Annual Juried Membership Exhibition.

Open Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

Houston Center for Photography
1441 West Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-4755
http://www.yelp.com/biz/houston-center-for-photography-houston

If you've been to many vegetarian restaurants, you may have gotten the impression that veg food must be very healthy… and mostly tasteless. In reality, vegetarians like tasty, greasy Chinese food just as much as everyone else. Quan Yin Vegetarian Restaurant is a great place to satisfy those cravings, making it a fantastic restaurant for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Here you'll find dishes made with tofu and vegetables, of course, along with mock meats that have to be tasted to be believed. Vegans will be thrilled to discover that they can eat anything on the menu, including dishes with meaty-sounding names like "sweet and sour pork" and "breaded chicken breast."

Quan Yin Vegetarian Restaurant
10804 Bellaire Boulevard
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-7890