Free comic books

Free comic books
Comic books are an original American art form, created in the early days of the twentieth century. Comic books have survived the dominance of radio, the ubiquity of television, the spread of color and sound motion pictures, the rise of videogames, and the Internet.
Tomorrow, shops across North America and around the world are giving away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. Some of the free titles include The Batman Strikes #1, Marvel Adventures, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, The Simpsons and Betty and Veronica.
Area stores participating include: All American Cards and Comics, 1295 Boardman-Canfield Rd., Boardman and 161West Market St., Warren; Rainbow Comics and Cards, 6961Market St., Boardman; Games Galorre and More, 46 South Main St., Niles; and Bennies, 462 Sharpsville Ave., Sharon.
Summerfest coming
WARREN -- Area kids from 5 to 15 are eligible for Trumbull Art Gallery's Richard Novak Summerfest for Children, June 24-July 8.
The event features various creation workshops for jewelry, musical instruments and kites, umbrellas, headresses and other art objects, and will conclude with a parade July 8 for all Trumbull County children, costumed adults and adorned pets. This year's event will focus on the art of Georgia O'Keefe, and will be taught by local artist-instructors Gail Trunick and her daughter Anna; Sarah Krisher, Candace Dickson, Kathy Crowe and Martha popio. Cost per workshop hour is $6. Need-based scholarships are available. For more information, call TAG at (330) 395-4876.
Summer acting
CHAMPION -- Kent State University Trumbull Campus' Summer Stock 28 youth acting courses will take place June 9 to July 29. Classes will be divided by age (7-11 and 12-17) and will include basic acting technique and improvisation. They will take place weekly in the late afternoon and evening. The instructor will be Dana Warren. Call Kent Trumbull Theater at (330) 847-8700 for information or to register for the classes.
Quote/unquote
"Hollywood is like coming to Mars." -- Actor Josh Hartnett, who is from Minnesota, in J-14 magazine.
"Once I got a pair of sweaty socks, which was really disgusting." -- Actor/musician Jesse McCartney, on strange gifts he's received from fans, in Teen People.
"What's a blog?" -- Singer Kelly Clarkson, after being told that her hit & quot;Since U Been Gone & quot; counts many bloggers as fans, in Entertainment Weekly.