New Year’s Eve – Morris Miller & His Royal Dukes at The New Dancing Arcadian (East St Louis, c. 1930s)

This rare reproduction captures the energy of early‐20th-century jazz culture. The poster advertises a New Year’s Eve event at the legendary The New Dancing Arcadian ballroom, 418 Collinsville Ave., East St Louis, Illinois, with Morris Miller & His Royal Dukes headlining. In striking red, black and orange, the design features a globe motif, dancing figures and flames, heralding the band as the “Hottest Band on Earth.” At the bottom you’ll see “Design No. 192” printed in the margin.This poster blends bold graphic composition and historical import: from the jazz age, entertainment halls and the great dance bands of the 1930s-40s in the Midwest. It’s ideal for lovers of vintage music, retro print art, and collectors of historic entertainment advertisements.