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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. 

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’...
Kyle Rasche: From musical theatre to kids' songs
616 Records brings RAP AVE to ArtRat

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.
Family style: Vintage kids’ stuff on SoDiv
Inside LILEL’s smooth rhythms

Inside LILEL’s smooth rhythms

The genre-bending performer tells ArtRat about his inspirations, his process, and what Grand Rapids will experience Saturday night.