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WIU BCA to Host The Queen's Cartoonist's Oct. 29

October 24, 2023

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MACOMB, IL – The Bureau of Cultural Affairs (BCA) at Western Illinois University will present The Queen's Cartoonists (TQC) at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

TQC travels from Queens, NY, and performs across the country and in Europe. Their performance brings music from cartoons to life as they recreate or bring new meaning to original soundtracks from more than 100 years of animation. The band perfectly synchronizes with the projected animations, capturing their audiences.

Much of TQC's inspiration comes from the intersection of classical music, jazz and cartoons. Their music features Jazz Age composers such as Raymond Scott, Carl Stalling and Duke Ellington with classical geniuses such as Mozart, Rossini and Strauss. TQC has played in an array of venues, including opening for the New York Philharmonic and selling out many shows.

"Who needs another broadway show when you can hire a jazz combo playing music from Bugs Bunny cartoons?" The Wall Street Journal stated.

TQC's performance stands out from the average show. Their combination of arts creates a world of creative musicianship, musical mayhem and comedy. This is an event for all ages and has something for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for youth and senior citizens and free for WIU students with valid identification. Tickets can be purchased at westernpresents.com, by calling the box office at (309) 298-2900 or by stopping at the box office in the Hainline Theatre lobby.

For more information about the show, visit bit.ly/3tCFTzp.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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