Cowboys Red River   

This cavernous country western bar offers special events, live music and regular attractions that appeal to a broad spectrum of country bar-goers. If your two-steppin', three-steppin' or boot-scootin' needs some polish, you can save yourself some embarrassment on the dance floor -- although free-form dancing on the bar is popular here, too -- by taking advantage of the beginning and intermediate dance lessons offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays (call for times). With special concerts, featuring folks such as Blake Shelton, Gary Stewart, Ronnie Milsap and the Bellamy Brothers, fun events like a Dolly Parton look-alike contest and a mechanical bull-riding competition, has Cowboys left anyone out? Transcending the allure of the programmed events, the basic attraction here is the fact that you can listen to country music, dance, drink and meet people. -- Gary Taylor