The Birmingham Beaux Arts Krewe, founded in 1966, is a major supporter of the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Each year, the Krewe donates a substantial amount to the Krewe Acquisition Fund, which has enabled the Museum to purchase important works for the collection over the past 50 years. Funds typically accumulate over
While the Krewe’s major event, its annual ball complete with king, queen and court, won’t be until February, the group is beginning the celebration this month. This year is a special one for the Beaux Arts Krewe organization. The group is celebrating its 50th year. http://www.villagelivingonline.com/people/krewe-gears-up-for-50th-year-with-black-tie-dinner1028/
The Beaux Arts Krewe returned to Boutwell Auditorium on Feb. 5 to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and support the Birmingham Museum of Art. Dr. Thomas Gilbert Amason, Jr. served as the 2016 Krewe Ball King and was accompanied by 2016 Krewe Queen Carolyn Davis McCalley. Read more >>
Carolyn Davis McCalley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Tilley McCalley,reigned as Queen over the pageantry of the 49th annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball alongside King Tommy Amason. Queen Carolyn’s identity was kept secret until the coronation Feb. 5 at Boutwell Auditorium. A full house attended the revelry surrounding Queen Carolyn and King Tommy, with
Guests were transported to an Arabian night in Agrabah at the 49th annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball. The Aladdin-themed event was held Feb. 5 at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium and benefitted the Birmingham Museum of Art. This year, 30 young women were presented, escorted by their fathers and members of the Krewe. Though they didn’t arrive
In between ridding himself of unwanted wives, Henry VIII studied a gardening manual. The famous garden maze at England’s Hampton Court Palace was created for another British king, William of Orange. France’s Louis XIV wrote a book giving visitors a path to follow at his spectacular Versailles garden. Dr. Tommy Amason, the king of this
