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.
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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.
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.
‘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.