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Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell

Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell

 Americana Sundays hosts true stories of the spirit realm.

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.
Nic Gareiss: Dancing between tradition and inclusion
Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley

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.
Derrick Shorter’s Good Produce comes to ArtRat
The Wild Honey Collective: Roots with an edge

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.
Exploring Sophie Wellington's ‘trans genre’ esthetic
Hearth & Hymn plays against type

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. 
May flowers: New shop blooms on SoDiv
Kyle Rasche: From musical theatre to kids' songs

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’...