Athena Dion the Greek Goddess at R House Wynwood
Athena Dion (Photo courtesy of R House Wynwood)

A new drag dynasty is thriving in Miami — with or without help from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

The Miami neighborhood of Wynwood has gained worldwide acclaim for its street art and vibrant murals. Now, every weekend, artists with a very different type of brush are painting for the gods — or in this case, the “Greek Goddess,” Athena Dion

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The Miami drag diva hosts and produces shows at R House Wynwood and has turned the restaurant into a destination for anyone who loves a high-energy drag extravaganza. In the process, she’s also creating a family of queens determined to put Miami drag on the national radar. 

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