2003 Honorary Muse Maria Giacobbe
Terpsichore, the Muse of Dance – Maria Giacobbe
Terpsichore, the Muse of Dance – Maria Giacobbe
Women in celebration of the tradition of Mardi Gras, the strength of womanhood, the spirit of New Orleans Krewe of Muses, a newly established female carnival club will appear before the City Council on Thursday, May 4 at 11am seeking a parade permit. The Krewe plans to parade on the Wednesday night before Mardi Gras,…
Erato, the Muse of Poetry – Brenda Marie Osbey Brenda Marie Osbey, the Poet Laureate of the State of Louisiana, has taught numerous literature subjects around the country and has twice been appointed visiting writer-in residence at Tulane University and scholar-in-residence at Southern University. She has conducted seminars and colloquia in literature, creative writing, and…
Our 2011 Honorary Muse is Liz McCartney, Director of Development and Co-Founder of St. Bernard Project, a non-profit organization that rebuilds storm-damaged homes and lives in St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes. And we are not the only ones who are proud of her accomplishments and dedication: Liz was named the CNN Hero of the Year in…
Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy – Kimberly Rivers Roberts Kimberly Rivers Roberts is the star of the award-winning Katrina documentary “Trouble the Water,” with first-person footage during the storm shot by Roberts with a hand-held camcorder she had purchased on the street only days before the storm. The movie tells the story of Roberts, who is…
Krewe’s Newest Signature Float Fuses 19th Century Artisanal Techniques with 21st Century Technology The Krewe of Muses will roll Thursday, February 8, 2018 with its newest signature float “The Goddessey.” The Goddessey, in float position #1, sets the stage for the magnificent parade to follow. The Goddessey combines the word “goddess” with the title of Homer’s…
The Krewe of Muses announces that Ruby Bridges, lecturer and founder of the Ruby Bridges Foundation will serve as the Krewe’s Honorary Muse. The Ruby Bridges Foundation’s mission is to empower children to advance social justice and racial harmony. The Honorary Muse recognition project honors women who have proven themselves as role models to the…
