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Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads

Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads

Electronic and organic elements combine Oct. 27 at ArtRat.

Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell

 Americana Sundays hosts true stories of the spirit realm.
Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell
Nic Gareiss: Dancing between tradition and inclusion

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.

Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley

Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.
Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley
Derrick Shorter’s Good Produce comes to ArtRat

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.
The Wild Honey Collective: Roots with an edge
Exploring Sophie Wellington's ‘trans genre’ esthetic

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.
Hearth & Hymn plays against type
May flowers: New shop blooms on SoDiv

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.