Las Vegas Weekly

July 19, 2010 · 3:32 PM

Strip Scribbles: Zowie Bowie is returning to Red Rock Resort

By Don Chareunsy, Robin Leach

Marley Taylor and Chris Phillips of Zowie Bowie attend the opening night gala for the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas at CityCenter on Dec. 4, 2009.

Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Zowie Bowie, the dynamic duo of Chris Phillips and Marley Taylor, is resuming its mix of dance, hip-hop and Top 40 music at Red Rock Resort’s Rocks Lounge every Friday beginning Sept. 3. Zowie Bowie moved to Las Vegas in 2006 from Scottsdale, Ariz., to perform weekly at Red Rock Resort, and three years later, relocated to the Palms and then the Monte Carlo.

“It was amazing getting to perform on The Strip. However, we missed the fans that our shows at Red Rock brought in week after week,” Phillips said. “After hearing an overwhelming response from locals that they, too, missed us at Red Rock, we realized that is where we truly belong, and the move back just feels right.”

Zowie Bowie will perform Fridays at the 150-seat Rocks Lounge. Doors open at 10 p.m., and the show begins at 11 p.m. The show is open to adults 21 years and older, and admission is free, so seating is first come, first served.

Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage

Austin "Chumlee" Russell and George Wallace on the grill at Smashburger.

*Smashburger is opening its third Las Vegas location on Wednesday at 5655 Centennial Center Blvd. near McCarran. The first two Smashburgers are at 7541 W. Mead Blvd. and 9109 W. Sahara Ave., and all outlets are open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

“Smashburger has had a great reception in the Las Vegas community, and people are constantly asking when a location will open near them,” Smashburger founder Tom Ryan said. “We’re thrilled our franchise partners are meeting those requests through their commitment to expansion in the Las Vegas market.” Kim Gunderson, vice president of marketing for franchise partner SB Las Vegas LLC, said there are more locations to come.

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Vanna White is flanked by daughter Gigi, son Nikko, Terry Fator and Taylor Makakoa at The Mirage.

STAR SURVEILLANCE

Singer Rihanna partied at Surrender in Encore after her concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday night. The singer arrived with an entourage of 20 that included her musicians and dancers. She was escorted to one of the nightclub’s bungalows, where she drank Fiji Water and Sprite. The group partied and danced until 3 a.m. Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Lakers also was at Surrender. … Fashion designer Dana Mathers, who recently styled Vanna White while the Wheel of Fortune host is in town for tapings at The Venetian and Palazzo, visited The Liberace Museum on Friday. White, 14-year-old daughter Gigi and 16-year-old son Nikko joined The Mirage headliner Terry Fator, Winston the Impersonating Turtle and onstage assistant Taylor Makakoa backstage at Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert. … Playboy model Erica Chevillar, aka “the bikini teacher,” hosted the MMA Xplosion Ring Girl Competition on Friday at the new Crown Nightclub at The Rio, with the winner receiving $500. Thanks to Richard Corey for posting his video on YouTube.

Photo: J. Ludwig Jason Pietrzak/Night Vissions

Darin Feinstein and Erica Chevillar at Crown Nightclub in The Rio on July 16, 2010.

Photo: Scott Harrison/Retna/www.harrisonphotos.com

Erica Chevillar at Crown Nightclub in The Rio on July 16, 2010.

TONIGHT’S TIPS

Hugh Fink, Ed Driscoll and T.K. Matteson are the comedy trio headlining at Riviera Comedy Club through Sunday. ... Las Vegas mixed media artist Jessica Galindo showcases her acrylics and ink collection of abstract art and wine at the Mandarin Oriental in MGM’s CityCenter. ... KRS-1 performs at Jet in The Mirage. ... Wolfgang Puck launches Meatless Monday at his Pizzeria & Cucina in MGM CityCenter’s Crystals to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15 percent each week, improving people’s and Earth’s health.

Photo: PR Plus

Louie Anderson and Grandma Lee at Bonkerz Comedy Club in Palace Station.

TOMORROW’S TEASES

America’s Got Talent favorite Grandma Lee and comedian Louie Anderson, who is moving into his own club at Bonkerz in Palace Station, have a dueling LOL session as guests columnists. Other visiting writers this week include Pawn Star favorite Rick Harrison, Down Under foursome Human Nature and a photo gallery of the gorgeous Crazy Girls from the Riviera.

Vegas DeLuxe Editor Don Chareunsy is assisting with Strip Scribbles while Robin Leach is on vacation through Aug. 4.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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