METRO DETROIT — They’ve played to crowds across the globe, appeared on national television and recorded several albums, but the one thing the band PBM can’t do is categorize their music.

ROYAL OAK — The familiar sounds of Bikini Bottom will be making their way to Royal Oak soon.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Street Art Fest will be returning for its sixth year this month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site launched a shoe drive fundraiser July 1 that will run through Sept. 16. 

ROYAL OAK — Amid issues with weather, the second annual Royal Oak Taco Fest was held at the beginning of the month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center has announced the arrival of its newest animal ambassador, a red-tailed hawk named Artemis.

METRO DETROIT — When visiting his aunt and uncle in Tennessee in 1972, Scott Romano spotted a 1960 AMC Metropolitan for sale in the parking lot of a convenience store.

FARMINGTON HILLS — They may be young, but a group of fifth grade students at Beechview Elementary School in Farmington Hills can already lay claim to being authors.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The rain clouds dispersed and the sun shined on Monroe Park June 26 as residents crowded under the pavilion there. Together, they raised cups of orange juice in a toast to the pavilion’s new namesake, Robert Gettings.

FARMINGTON — A longstanding tradition is set to continue in Farmington, as the Greater Farmington Founders Festival is scheduled to take place July 20-22 in the downtown area.

SOUTHFIELD — You can’t miss it as you’re driving on either side of 11 Mile Road, east of Lahser Road. The 14-foot structure of handmade tiles mounted on a 4-foot base is an eye-catching kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and is Southfield’s newest wayfinder.

ROCHESTER — Oakland University will establish the OU Center for Environmental Sustainability and Ethics, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Oakland University Credit Union.

ROCHESTER — Back for a 68th year, Rochester’s Sidewalk Sales are a shopper’s delight, offering bargains galore and much more from downtown merchants.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been hosting the Michigan Fine Arts Competition since they inherited it from the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1982.

BIRMINGHAM — For the 34th year, The Community House Foundation has announced its annual Birmingham House Tour. The community is invited to register for the event that will take place 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14.

BERKLEY — After more than a decade away, the Berkley Farmers Market has made a return to the city.

METRO DETROIT — A substantial number of students from schools in the Grosse Pointes were selected for the second annual Wayne County High School Art Exhibition, on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts through July 16.

METRO DETROIT — With Summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time for a staycation in your very own backyard.

ROYAL OAK — After a successful first year, the Royal Oak Taco Fest is looking to have an even bigger second.

EASTPOINTE — The golden age of the automobile drove into the city June 17 for the 24th annual Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot.