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Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Holiday Magic at Mizner

“The Signing” Exhibition Park with 47-Foot Animated

Re-Imagines Contemporary Holiday Tree, Displays,

Signing of U.S. Constitution Nightly Free Performances

The Boca Raton Museum of Boca families will want to get into the holiday
Art presents The Signing, by Renee spirit at Mizner Park in Downtown Boca, starting
Cox, the first time a museum in Saturday, November 21st, and through the first
the U.S. has exhibited this iconic of the New Year, with decorations galore that
painting in its full size. include a 47-foot tall animated holiday tree
Her interpretation of Howard located at the South end of the center near Yard
Chandler Christy’s iconic House (not at the Mizner Park Amphitheater).
work, Scene at The Signing of There will be no public holiday tree lighting
the Constitution of the United ceremony or event this year.
States, leaves visitors spellbound. However, there will be five 25-minute
The large-scale, 12-foot long free Musical Tree performances nightly from
photograph re-imagines women November 21st through the holiday season at
and men of color in the place of the Founding Fathers. 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and
The Signing was selected by the museum’s Senior Curator, Kathleen Goncharov, as a 9:30 p.m. The tree will be illuminated between
spotlight work to showcase how today’s artists tackle thorny subjects. The groundbreaking shows.
art is on special loan from the artist, on view through June 1st. The “iTree” consists of more than 32,000 life-
Her work is a revisionist look at one of America’s most historic events during the founding like PVC branches, red and gold bows, ornament
of the nation. Some of her subjects wear clothes from the 1700s, some wear today’s clothes, clusters and 25,000 clear & multi-colored LED
and others are elegantly robed in traditional African garb. lights to bring nightly musical light shows to
Renee Cox is a photographer, artist, lecturer and political activist who lives in New Mizner Park. Developed by Music N’ Motion, the
York and was born in Jamaica. She is a specialist in film and digital portraiture, using light, company’s proprietary technology allows each
form, digital technology and her own signature style to capture the identities and beauty light string to be choreographed by the second to Last year’s holiday tree
within her subjects. holiday music. Pre-display production includes
Her photos have provoked conversations at the intersections of cultural work, activism, up to one hour of time in synchronizing 30 seconds of music.
gender, and African studies. On her Wikipedia page, the artist’s profile states that Renee Cox Complementing the tree will be giant gifts, a working toy train set, ornaments, a 3-foot tall
is a Jamaican-American artist, photographer, lecturer, political activist and curator. Her work teddy bear, and two 6-foot tall life-like toy soldiers.
is considered part of the feminist art movement in the United States. The artist has dedicated Throughout Mizner Park, 50,000 LED lights will adorn 75 palm trees; poles will be laced
her career to deconstructing stereotypes and to reconfiguring the black woman’s body. One with garlands; lights and four wreaths (each 60 inches in diameter) will be placed throughout
of Cox’s main motivations has always been to create new, positive visual representations the center; garlands will be swooped throughout the gazebos and the valet parking station – all
of which will be decorated with lights and holiday trimmings.
“The Signing” Exhibition on page 3 For more information, visit www.miznerpark.com or call (561) 362-0606.
Ready, Set, Adopt! Now is the Time for Dog Lovers to Take the Step.

By Tina K. Valant. A lifelong animal lover, Tina is a confirmed dog-o-holic, with over four four-legged playmate.
decades of experience in rescue, training, pet assisted therapy, nutrition, fostering, rehabbing, With that in mind, here is a guide to some things
rehoming, et al. A thirty-year resident of Boca Raton, mom to a rescued menagerie, she was you should keep in mind once you have decided to
named “Animal Friend of the Year” by the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners. take that step for yourself and those you love.
Another notable hobby of Tina’s is raising and releasing ten types of native butterflies. When First, I will assume that you have always loved
she’s not playing with animals (and insects), this award-winning photographer is an author, dogs.
speaker and mental health advocate. She can be reached at www.TinaKValant.com But you didn’t have the time, energy, finances;
With most of us having spent the past year largely spent in self-quarantining, and science your living situation didn’t allow pets, or the time
experts telling us not to expect the pandemic to ease up until at least mid- or late 2021, this is wasn’t right. Your kids have been begging for a dog,
a good time to consider what psychologists and other health professionals have long known: and are old enough (ages five and up) to take on some
bringing a pet into your home adds to your well-being in many ways. responsibility.
The unconditional love of a dog companion for seniors adds immeasurably to their emotional Fast forward. Any above concern has been Tina gets a kiss from a sweet fella
health and happiness. For children in a family, growing up with one or more dogs teaches them alleviated. You’re ready to open your heart and home. recently surrendered from a hoarder
a sense of responsibility, in addition to providing the joy that comes with a loving and eager Set yourself up for success with this paw-to-heart situation. She fostered him, learning
conversation. all his quirks, likes, dislikes, and then
How much preparation, money, time and energy found him the perfect family. She was
does it really take to have a dog? First, the hard just given two more to rehab and
questions. Be honest: place. Photo credit: “Extraordinary
• Are there pet restrictions (breed, mix, weight) where Photography” by Tina Valant
you live?
• Rain or shine, can you devote at least 90 minutes per day to feeding, walking, cleaning,
grooming, playtime, etc?
• Is there a designated area in your home for the dog’s bowl, crate and bed? Are your home

Ready, Set, Adopt! on page 3