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GunRu vs. Everybody represents GR hip-hop

GunRu vs. Everybody represents GR hip-hop

Grand Rapids rapper Black Canvas shares his vision Feb. 24 at ArtRat.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Blue Water Ramblers surface at ArtRat

The 2024 season of ArtRat's Americana Sundays music series kicks off with a set by this veteran Grand Rapids combo, which has been playing together for 22 years. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Blue Water Ramblers surface at ArtRat
RAP AVE gets romantic with R&B showcase

RAP AVE gets romantic with R&B showcase

Part 6 of 616 Records’ music series tries a new vibe.
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Puritea brews up a Valentine’s Soirée in Heartside

Co-founders Jade Massel and Alexis Norris talk about their new Puritea line of herbal teas and their plans for a Valentine's soirée at ArtRat Gallery. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Puritea brews up a Valentine’s Soirée in Heartside
Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads

Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads

Electronic and organic elements combine Oct. 27 at ArtRat.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell

 Americana Sundays hosts true stories of the spirit realm.
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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.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley

Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
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.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg