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Lesley Mitchell has been a business reporter at The Tribune since 1997, covering real estate, the retail industry, personal finance and economic development.

The Serious Comic Art Of Daniel Clowes

Comic artist Daniel Clowes never expected to see his cranky, rebellious characters in a museum — in fact, he often uses them to poke fun at the world of fine art. But that didn't deter the Oakland Museum of California, which is now hosting an exhibition of Clowes' work.

Free and cheap things to do with the kids this week

Lots of events center around the date this weekend. You have Star Wars Day on Friday (As in, "May the 4th be with you") and both Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and the Kentucky Derby fall on Saturday. Luckily we have lots of wallet-friendly ways to fill out your dayplanner, no matter what the date, from Free Comic Book Day to family events in the local parks to lots of love for the humble blueberry. Look ...

Free and Cheap in NYC for Monday, May 7

‘ROAD’ SCHOLAR. Singer/songwriter Jesse Terry stops by the Bitter End to promote his latest release, “Road Runner.” 7 p.m. $10. 147 Bleecker St. (212) 673-7030.

Comics Writer Grant Morrison Starts His Own Convention

Borys Kit The writer of "Action Comics" and "All-Star Superman" talks to THR about Las Vegas' MorrisCon, his quest to reshape the convention experience read more