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Family style: Vintage kids’ stuff on SoDiv

Family style: Vintage kids’ stuff on SoDiv

The August Connection is the latest shop on Grand Rapids' Vintage Row in Heartside.

Inside LILEL’s smooth rhythms

The genre-bending performer tells ArtRat about his inspirations, his process, and what Grand Rapids will experience Saturday night. 
Inside LILEL’s smooth rhythms
‘New Beginnings’: Colleen Gleason Shull on 'blossoming and change'

‘New Beginnings’: Colleen Gleason Shull on 'blossoming and change'

Ahead of the Third Thursday opening of the two-person show, ArtRat Gallery asked painter Colleen Gleason Shull about the latest work in her Flora series.

Justin Shull tackles the big picture

Opening at ArtRat April 20, the artist debuts new large-scale works on canvas.
Justin Shull tackles the big picture
Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

ArtRat's latest Americana Sundays performer discusses his influences, techniques and growing family shape his music.

Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

The West Michigan singer-songwriter joins Nashville’s Sam Robbins at ArtRat for a special Friday night show. 
Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)
Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons

Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons

The Detroit banjo player and fiddler comes to ArtRat March 12.

How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures

The storied guitarist/songwriter comes to ArtRat's Americana Sundays.
How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures
A sweet taste of Colombia in Heartside

A sweet taste of Colombia in Heartside

Empanadas, meet chocolate-covered strawberries at Pochis Sweet Designs on Ionia Avenue SW.