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“Mr. Swindle,” Sophisticated Toledo Nips Liberty in 9th

Comedy at Mizner Park Annual Boca Bowl Game

A Boutique, Big-Top Tent on the In the 2022 RoofClaim.
grounds of Mizner Park will be the com Boca Raton Bowl,
setting of “The Great Mr. Swindle’s Toledo outlasted Liberty by a
Traveling Peculiarium and Drink-Ory final score of 21-19, capturing
Garden.” from February 16th through the Rockets’ 12th bowl win in
February 26th! The show will be led by program history.
the infamous Mr. B.S. Swindler, that The win marked a full-
scoundrel of eclectic entertainment, and circle moment for Toledo
his mysterious accomplice Dr. Elixer. head coach Jason Candle,
“Absolutely outrageous” are the whose first victory had come
only words that properly describe the Mr. Swindle. in the Boca Raton Bowl in
excitement created by “The Great Mr. 2015 while serving as interim
Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Drink-Ory Garden.” Hosted by splendiferous shyster head coach at the time, when
B.S. Swindler (that’s Mr. Swindle for short), the shady Dr. Elixer and an equally eccentric the Rockets defeated Temple,
cast, this unique evening of merriment features the likes of the complex body mechanics of 32-17. That game also marked
The Contorted, The Doll of Disbelief, The Bedsheet Bandit and many more. the last bowl win for Toledo Team with Beverly Schnellenberger and Boca Raton Mayor
The experience begins at the Drink-Ory Garden, where audience members can imbibe prior to the win on December Scott Singer, trophy named for Coach Howard Schnellenberger
in a savory array of enticing elixirs, potent potions and savory snacks one hour prior to 20th at FAU Stadium.
each performance. Then, patrons will make their way into the Peculiarium for an incredible “First of all, hats off to Liberty,” Candle said. “That’s a quality opponent and a very
evening of mind-bending variety and vaudeville-style performances in a fun theatrical talented football team. I know what their head coach is going through here the last few weeks
experience for grown-ups. getting that team prepared and ready to play. They played a very competitive football game

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New York’s Baruch Turner Classic Movies’ Host

College To Hold Alumni Ben Mankiewicz Draws

Luncheon at Broken Sound Fans to Museum Exhibit

in February Classic Movies (TCM), greeted hundreds of fans to
Ben Mankiewicz, the primetime host of Turner

kick off a series of holiday events at the Boca Raton
Baruch College, part of The City University of New York (CUNY), will welcome alumni Museum of Art’s nationally acclaimed exhibition,
back to Broken Sound for its annual Baruch in Florida Alumni Luncheon on February 5th “Art of the Hollywood Backdrop,” now in its final
from 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. week of a spectacular run that ends January 22nd.
The luncheon has become a mainstay for Baruch’s Florida-based alumni over the past 15 “I am honored to have been invited by the Boca
years, comprising a growing group of both former students and current career professionals Raton Museum of Art to be part of the Art of the
that is now more than 6,000 strong. The Boca Raton area itself is home to more than 2,700 Hollywood Backdrop, before this stellar museum
alumni. experience concludes its successful debut,” said Ben
Alumni attending the event will enjoy rekindling old friendships and strengthening their Mankiewicz. “There are so many avid film lovers
personal networks, as well as the chance to meet Baruch College President S. David Wu, and TCM fans in South Florida who love seeing
who will welcome the group and give remarks during the event. this museum exhibition, a testament to the power of
Ultimately, the luncheon provides an opportunity for attendees to deepen their commitment classic Hollywood films.”
to Baruch College and learn about the new, innovative programs and initiatives under President Joining Ben Mankiewicz at the Museum event
Wu’s leadership, as well as how they can engage with their fellow alumni and support current was one of the exhibition’s co-curators, Thomas
students. A. Walsh, the Emmy Award-winning Art Director
Through a diverse range of industry and interest-based affinity groups, student mentorship from Hollywood who served as President of the Art
programs and extensive career support, Baruch’s global network of more than 160,000 alumni Directors Guild of America for three consecutive
plays a critical role in advancing the College’s mission: serving as a vital network of aspiration terms (the union representing Hollywood’s art
directors, set designers and illustrators). Left to right: Jody Harrison Grass (Chair
New York’s Baruch College To Hold Alumni Luncheon on page 7 The Boca Raton Museum of Art presentation of the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Board
is the world premiere of this larger-than-life of Trustees), Scott Singer (Mayor of
show, the first dedicated museum exhibition of its Boca Raton), Ben Mankiewicz, and Irvin
kind honoring the unsung heroes of Hollywood’s Lippman (Director of the Boca Raton
artistic DNA, going back through time almost Museum of Art). Photo by Lynn Becerra.
100 years. “Through this singular exhibition, art
lovers and film fans of all ages are embracing this collection of Hollywood backdrops that
were almost lost forever,” said Irvin Lippman, the Museum’s Executive Director. “The
world premiere of Art of the Hollywood Backdrop has shined the global spotlight on South
Florida,” adds Lippman.

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