Nic Gareiss: Dancing between tradition and inclusion
The renowned performer discusses the historical roots of his modes of dance, as well as the ethnographic training and queer perspective he brings to the stage.
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Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley
Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.
Derrick Shorter’s Good Produce comes to ArtRat
The rapper, producer/engineer and label owner headlines a showcase August 26.
The Wild Honey Collective: Roots with an edge
Born of necessity during the pandemic, the "Lansing supergroup" brings its eclectic mix of influences to ArtRat's Americana Sundays.
Exploring Sophie Wellington's ‘trans genre’ esthetic
June 24, the Boston fiddle star headlines Americana Sundays and FAM on SoDIV.
Hearth & Hymn plays against type
At ArtRat June 11, the duo will train its ‘queer, feminist lens’ on old-time music.
May flowers: New shop blooms on SoDiv
Troy Shalom and Michelle Allen took a leap of faith with Celebri-T Floral & Design on South Division Avenue in Grand Rapids’ Heartside neighborhood.
Kyle Rasche: From musical theatre to kids' songs
Ahead of his performance at Americana Sundays with fellow singer-songwriter Dan Burton, ArtRat Gallery asked Kyle Rasche (aka Chain of Lakes) about a recent burst of creativity that spans everything from kids’...
616 Records brings RAP AVE to ArtRat
Ahead of Thursday’s show, ArtRat asked label CEO Teyland for the latest 411 on 616 Records and the inside line on RAP AVENUE.