Lidded cup and saucer, India, c. mid-17th century, fabricated from gold withchamplevé and painted enamels, courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Atharal-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Emerald inscribed with the Throne Verse from the Qur’an (II:255), India, 17thcentury, emerald, courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Atharal-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Gary TinterowPhoto by F. Carter Smith
Gold mohur (coin), India, struck 1639, courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Daral-Athar al-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Pair of vases, Afghanistan, 12th century, bronze, silver and copper, courtesy ofThe al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Inkstand,. India, c. mid-17th century, carved from nephrite jade, inlaid withgold and set with rubies and emeralds, courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Daral-Athar al-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Folio from a Qur’an manuscript, Afghanistan, 9th-10th century, ink, colors andgold on vellum, courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah,KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Folio depicting a water clock from the treatise of automata Kitab fi Ma’rifatal-Hiyal al-Handasiya (The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices) byBadi’ al-Saman ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazari, Syria, dated Ramadan 715 AH/December1315, ink, colors and gold on paper, courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Daral-Athar al-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Turban ornament, India, second half 17th century, fabricated in gold withchamplevé and over-painted enamels set with emeralds and diamonds, courtesy ofThe al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
Candlestick, Egypt, 14th century, brass inlaid with silver, courtesy of Theal-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, KuwaitPhoto courtesy of The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
A massive country music dance hall is two-stepping into Houston. Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon will open its third Texas location this month at Plazamericas, the Latin-themed shopping mall and entertainment complex in Southwest Houston.
Similar to its existing locations in Dallas and San Antonio, Cowboys Red River will occupy almost 37,000 square feet, including a 2,500-square-foot “race-track” dance floor that’s designed for two stepping, line dancing, and boot scootin’. With that much space, the dance hall aspires to host as many as 2,000 people per night, according to press materials.
A rendering previews Cowboys Red River.Courtesy of Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon
"We’re fired up to bring Cowboys Red River to Houston," vice president and COO Scott Murphy said in a statement. "For over 30 years, we’ve been the biggest, baddest honky-tonk in Texas — the kind of place where you can hold someone close on the dance floor or raise a little hell with your buddies and feel right at home either way. Now it’s Houston’s turn. With our race-track dance floor, top-tier live acts, and that Southern hospitality we’re known for, we’re bringing a whole lot of romance, energy, and Texas-sized fun to this city. Houston, grab your boots, a couple of friends, and let’s go have a damn good time.”
Honky-tonk band Runnin’ Behind will be featured regularly on the stage. In addition, Cowboys Red River expects to host between 12 and 15 national touring acts in its first year.
Other amenities include 1,700 parking spots, free valet for “unescorted ladies,” pool tables, and a mechanical bull. Cowboys Red River offers special packages for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and other special occasions. It will be open Wednesday-Saturday from 7 pm until 3 am.
The company’s first location opened in Dallas in 1989 and once earned a CMA Award for Nightclub of the Year. San Antonio followed in 2003.
"Building the Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon legacy has been my passion for over six decades," founder and CEO Michael J. Murphy added. "We are here to bring Houston the best dancing and honky-tonk experience in the world, blending our authentic roots with world-class entertainment. This expansion is a testament to our team’s resilience and our commitment to the next generation of Texas country music fans."
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