Vote Simone onto RuPaul's Drag Race

Vote! Vote! Vote! Simone! Simone! Simone!

"...put out for our local lovely. Austin's own Glamazon Simone Riviera, 2008 Empress of the United Court and all..."

July 1, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Let's Take Simone to the Top!

Please vote for our local Simone Riviera to get on RuPaul's show.

"...put out for a local girl. Austin's own Glamazon Simone Riviera, 2008 Empress of the United Court and all..."

May 3, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar rocks with the royals and those who throw parties like they are

"...HMRSIM Empress XVI, Simone Jewel Riviera..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar's connection to Fanny – who knew?

"...performance of "Proud Mary" by the glamazon known as Simone Riviera, the newly crowned Miss Texas Unlimited (and previous..."

July 29, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Gay Place

Visions of drag queens karaoke-ing in my head

"...culminating into the hip-roaring finale featuring the most stunning Simone Riviera and Saffire Trinity ripping "Lady Marmalade" a new..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Column by Ash Bell

Mamma Dallas Wants You

HBO is looking for the next drag superstar tomorrow in ATX

"...Just think, our very own Christeene, Althea Trix, or Simone Riviera might just be the next big thing. Move..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

Austin's 10 queerest highlights of 2018

"...Happy Hour With Simone A wild 'n' crazy HH with Simone Riviera, her..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place

What's gayer than a coronation? We are!

"...Her Most Royal Sovereign and Imperial Majesty Empress XIV Simone Riviera and Her Most Imperial Majesty the Legend of..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Column by Kate Getty

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...at this naughty bingo night hosted by Daddy Randy, Simone Riviera, and Hexa Dulce. Big Gay Art Fair..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

More LGBTQ+ Fun to Be Had in Austin on the Unofficial Side of SXSW

Catching the South By second-weekend wind

"...show featuring local queens Kara Foxx, Nadine Hughes, and Simone Riviera; a queer market filled with Austin-area vendors; and..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Pride’s Back on the Menu

South Austin coffee bar Once Over paints their winter menu all the colors of the rainbow

"...Sir Rat’s Randy, Simone Riviera, and Hexa Dulce host this monthly bingo with..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by James Scott

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...hosted by Sister Spinster and Serena Severe: Southern Ladies, Simone Riviera, Cheeki Khant, Vylette Ward, and more are on..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...tea dance has everything: DJ Daddy D; drag queen Simone Riviera; and vibrator races, which is where vibrators race...."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...single men will get you connected to new peeps. Simone Riviera hosts. Thu., Jan. 11, 7pm. The Austin Eagle,..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...twists on yer fave game shows with Maxine LaQueene, Simone Riviera, and Hexa Dulce. Third Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm. The Austin..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...twists on yer fave game shows with Maxine LaQueene, Simone Riviera, and Hexa Dulce. Third Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm. The Austin..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...Sir Rat Kink Bingo Hosts Simone Riviera, Randy of Sir Rat, Kyle Nolan, and Hexa..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...Sir Rat Kink Bingo Hosts Simone Riviera, Hexa Dulce, Kyle Nolan, and Randy Surratt invite..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...midnight, catch a drag show with Baddie B, Bohemia, Simone Riviera, Arinna Dior Heys, and Amber Nicole Davenport. Sat.,..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...LGBTQ vendors and bingo hosts Hexa Dulce, Kyle Nolan, Simone Riviera, and Sir Rat co-owner Randy Surratt. Both Randy..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...Nomial Fontaine, Sonova Bytch, Holliday Cash, and special guest Simone Riviera. Sat., May 13, 7:30pm. Blue Starlite Downtown, 300..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Let’s Get Queer-ative!

Queer creativity blooms in a community space, plus more LGBTQ events

"...Sweet Charity Hosts Maxine LaQueene and Simone Riviera put on a show where all proceeds go..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Austin’s Top LBGTQIA Events This Week

Queer hip-hop, kinky bingo, and more

"...Drink specials, prizes, and more with guests Randy Surrat, Simone Riviera, and Hexa Dulce. Sun., Oct. 3, 4-7pm. Oilcan's,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Longing for Our Queer QTs

"...HEAT! Afterparty Your hostesses Simone Riviera, Tasha Starr Reynolds, and DeeGee Rey. Sat., Aug...."

Aug. 7, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...Bear Bear Pong, and many more with yer hostesses Simone Riviera and Cheeki Kahnt. Lots o' prizes from locally..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Road Trippin’ to Texas Queer Bars

Not to mention, Sir Rat's store opening and I'm From Driftwood's Austin show

"...'em Friday at 5pm for mimosas and cookies while Simone Riviera and CupCake explain and demonstrate the products, with..."

May 17, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This Pride keep the spark alive

"...Coronation 25: Silver Jubilee Empress Simone Riviera and Emperor Jake St. Stone are throwing one..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Pride Week finally descends on Austin

"...Coronation 25: Silver Jubilee Regent Empress Simone Riviera and Regent Emperor Jake St. Stone are throwing..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Pride Month marches on

"...Happy Hour With Package Menswear Fill up on Miss Simone Riviera's Delta Gama Mascara Punch while enjoying a live..."

June 22, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Here and queer – UT Austin launches an LGBTQ Studies program

"...Blizzard The boys are bundling up for a blizzard. Simone Riviera emcees the midnight twerking tush contest. Fri., Jan...."

Jan. 26, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

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