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Branded entertainment Webisodes have been popping up on the Internet lately almost as frequently as those infuriating “your mailbox is full” e-mail messages.

In advertising its first-ever gig last night, the awesomely named Kung Fu Bastard kept its description simple: "The only thing to say is that it is something completely different." This is true.

If there were such a thing as a King Bee, Stephen Procter (but call him Steve) Nawara, founder of Detroit's The Beehive Recording Company, would be it. The die-hard musician — who gave his first public performance at the age of 13 — knows everyone in the Detroit music scene, especially in the up-and-comers sector.

Ronnie Spector, the legendary voice behind "Be My Baby," is the headliner of the new Girls Got Rhythm Fest this weekend at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in downtown St. Paul.

This story was originally published in the April 1, 2005 edition of Isthmus .

PHOTOS - Now in its third year, the Sweetlife Festival , sponsored by Sweetgreen , is shaping up to be a reliable start of the summer festival season for the D.C. area.

Reaching that golden but elusive male consumer aged 25-35 and getting him excited about your product has never been easy. The digital age, and its effect on TV viewing, has made it no easier. But for executives at Unilever, this task was rendered tougher still.

Reaching that golden but elusive male consumer aged 25-35 and getting him excited about your product has never been easy. The digital age, and its effect on TV viewing, has made it no easier. But for executives at Unilever, this task was rendered tougher still.

Reaching that golden but elusive male consumer aged 25-35 and getting him excited about your product has never been easy. The digital age, and its effect on TV viewing, has made it no easier. But for executives at Unilever, this task was rendered tougher still.

Reaching that golden but elusive male consumer aged 25-35 and getting him excited about your product has never been easy. The digital age, and its effect on TV viewing, has made it no easier. But for executives at Unilever, this task was rendered tougher still.

We have Opening Day events, Easter fun and more. From big shows to music to to stage and comedy, film, visual arts, children's events and more, Metro Detroit has no shortage of fun to suit all tastes. Read on for the lowdown.