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The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons slated to open Allentown n Opening on Sunday, June 24, The Art of Warner Brothers Cartoons will fill the Allentown Art Museum’s Kress and Rodale galleries through Sept. 16. This vivacious, colorful, and highly enjoyable exhibition explores the elaborate creative process that supported the making of many classic films, traces the development of Warner Bros.’ cartoon stars, and celebrates the studio that created iconic masterpieces of humor and satire. Its opening will be celebrated with a public preview party on Saturday, June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will be complemented by a full menu of programming at the Museum for visitors of all ages including a family festival, an Art After Hours event, a gallery talk, and guided visits. Program and event details follow. In addition to regular Museum admission, there is a $5 admission fee for entry to this special exhibition. The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons is a greatly expanded version of the 1985 Museum of Modern Art retrospective, consisting of over 150 drawings, paintings and animated films of Warner’s classic cartoons from the 1930s through 1960. The most popular cartoon characters in the United States are featured in this comprehensive overview of the legendary Hollywood animation studio, the rambunctious birthplace of characters who have become a part of American folklore, from Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to Sylvester and Tweety. Little more than 90 minutes west of Manhattan and one hour north of Philadelphia, the Allentown Art Museum is located at 31 North Fifth Street in Allentown, Pa. Visit their Web site at www.allentownartmuseum.org, or call 610-432-4333, ext. 10, to learn more about the museum’s exhibitions and programs.