Patreon Announces Weird Stream-A-Thon to Help After SXSW Cancellation

Three-hour streaming event to raise funds for affected artists

"...many independent artists have become dependent on membership platform Patreon to pay the bills. Now, in the wake of..."

March 16, 2020 Emergency Post by Richard Whittaker

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...their income made on Twitch, the Aeseaes umbrella includes Patreon, Travis' handmade microphones, and Allie's illustrations on Etsy. Streaming..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

What’cha Watchin’?

Screens editor Richard Whittaker is all about that (Disney) park life

"...More at www.defunctland.com, and you can support Defunctland www.patreon.com...."

Feb. 26, 2021 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

One in a Crowd

Austin filmmakers need your crowdfunding help

"...Who's raising the funds? Hawgfly, the Austin special effects..."

July 20, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Esther's Follies Returns to Lighten Austin's Post-Pandemic Load

Guess what long-running comedy troupe is vaccinated, back onstage, and ready to make the city laugh again

"...More than a year in which a pivot toward Patreon-supported video content has been their sole means of connection..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Hope For the Queer'd Future

Plus, OUTsider Festival’s launch party, Queerbomb’s Queer History Series, and more local LGBTQIA events

"...fun again. Wednesdays, 6:30pm; Sundays, 11am. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Embrace Austin Seeks to Build Bridges Between Queer People and Queer Initiatives

Qmmunity members organize to launch new LGBTQIA coalition

"...Nix and Rocky Lane. Thursdays, 6pm. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Jan. 22, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Paper Street Podcast Gives a Voice to the Indie Film Industry

With movie production in lockdown, try the sounds of Paper Street

"...genre cinema (including Scooby Doo!) from an LGBTQIA perspective. www.patreon.com/horrorqueers...."

May 22, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Supporting Local Farmers and Ranchers Helps Everyone

Back to the soil

"...Venmo: @TinaWeldon (last four digits 6410); PayPal: terrapurezza@gmail.com; Patreon: www.patreon.com/terrapurezza. Eden East Farm..."

March 5, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Qmmunity: Make the Yuletide Gay

The best way to spread queer cheer is giving thanks, supporting QTs who keep Austin queer

"...times a week, which you can support through her Patreon at www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix; payment tiers start at $1 per month..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Checking In: Sydney Wright Pays It Forward

Pop perfectionist relinquishes control in livestream era

"...gigs and the generous support of my supporters on Patreon.com/sydneywright are keeping me afloat at the moment...."

June 3, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

One in a Crowd: "Dancers"

Short film needs your help to get en pointe

"...from as little as $2 a month via his Patreon page...."

Aug. 2, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...love. In this Keynote Session, co-founder and CEO of Patreon Jack Conte will explain how the current internet algorithms..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

AFS Cinema Celebrates Max Fleischer, the Man Who Made Betty Boop Boop-Oop-a-Doop

AFS Cinema spotlights the animation revolution created by Max Fleischer in the Fleischer Studios Legacy

"...Help support Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons Restored! at patreon.com/fleischertoons. The Fleischer Studios LegacyAFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville austinfilm.org..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

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

"...to be interviewed by the host. Membership in Da'Hype's Patreon is required, but one-time subs are available for nonmembers...."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Comic Creator Spotlight on Kristin Hogan: “I Absolutely Love the STAPLE! Community”

For Free Comic Book Day we chat with Austin's sequential standouts

"...Currently working on: HammerSong (Patreon). “My tagline for it is, ‘A fantasy love letter..."

May 5, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Treat Your Fine Queer Self With This Week's Qmmunity Events

Mask up for Austin Black Pride’s Pose watch party, drag brunch at the Iron Bear, and more

"...Big Freedia, and voguing. Sundays, 11am. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

April 30, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Sellers Underground Shutters

Send Qmmunity your queer’d memories of the Fourth Street fixture

"...Big Freedia, and voguing. Saturdays, 10:30am. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Dec. 11, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Less Hate, More Glitter and Glam

Try out a drag makeup tutorial, help solve a virtual whodunnit, and more queer fun

"...Make exercise fun again. Saturdays, 10:30am. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Kingcast Finds the Personal Stories of Stephen King Fans

Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler make for the podcast's skeleton crew

"...anywhere you get your podcasts. Support The Kingcast via www.patreon.com/thekingcast...."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ghost Stories Take Flight With The Night Owl

Exploring Austin's dark history with podcaster Stephen Belyeu and his team

"...and support the team by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/thenightowlpodcast...."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Naomi Brady

Qmmunity: A Proud History

"...Nix and Rocky Lane. Thursdays, 6pm. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: UT’s Gender Affirmation Project Is Back With Virtual Clinics

Plus, rainbow reading, queerlesque, and more to-do’s

"...Nix and Rocky Lane. Thursdays, 6pm. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Oct. 2, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Keep the Census Queer and Get Counted

Plus, Joterías celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with a special show and more queer fun

"...– with Rocky Lane. Thursdays, 6pm. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: SBOE Debates the Good, the Bad, and the Bass-ackwards

Plus, join AIDS Walk Austin Saturday to step to zero new HIV infections by 2030

"...Make exercise fun again. Saturdays, 10:30am. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Back to School and Bassackwardlandia

State Board of Education excludes queer and trans kids in sex ed overhaul

"...training with Rocky Lane. Thursdays, 6pm. Online. Price varies. www.patreon.com/workoutwithericanix...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch Partners with Austin’s Regenerative Ag Experts TerraPurezza

The new farm plans include Texas sunflowers and hungry pigs

"...about TerraPurezza, visit www.terrapurezza.com. To become a Patron, visit www.patreon.com/join/terrapurezza...."

July 21, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...Crowdfunding site Patreon is holding a three-hour streaming telethon on Wednesday –..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Austin's Paranormal Activity

Four places to check out if you ain't afraid of no ghosts

"...Now, they're launching Season 3 (and soliciting support on Patreon), but they're also conducting live paranormal investigations at the..."

Oct. 10, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Staple! The Independent Media Expo Returns

Year 12 brings diverse delights and DIY creativity all weekend long

"...and panels (on webcomics! on diversity! on crowdfunding with Patreon!) and performances (a drawn-while-you-watch art show! live readings from..."

Feb. 24, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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