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A living record of our journey through time — sharing press features, behind-the-scenes Reveals, and our ongoing commitment to protect the environment through recycling, reuse, and reimagining what others discard.
Bloomberg CityLab: Mud Island Revival Highlights BVO as Key Anchor for the Future
Bloomberg CityLab spotlights Mud Island’s revival, highlighting BVO as a central force bringing new life to the former Mississippi River Museum.
The River of Time Opens May 1
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time opens May 1 on Mud Island in Memphis. Explore the immersive experience, build journey, and what’s next for BVO.
Memphis Business Journal: Downtown Immersive Experience Sets New Opening Date
Memphis Business Journal reports on BVO naming Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, advancing the immersive Mud Island build and adding new board members.
Action News 5: Immersive Art Exhibit on Mud Island Eyes May 1 Opening
Action News 5 previews the upcoming opening of Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time on Mud Island, with CEO Jee Vahn Knight sharing the vision behind the immersive, open-world experience.
StyleBlueprint: Meet the CEO Behind Memphis’s Most Anticipated Immersive Experience
StyleBlueprint profiles BVO CEO Jee Vahn Knight, exploring her path from NASA and Meow Wolf to leading Memphis’s River of Time.
I Love Memphis Blog: 2026 Is a Big Year for Memphis Arts and Culture
I Love Memphis Blog highlights BVO as one of the major new cultural experiences opening in 2026 alongside key citywide milestones.
98.1 The Max: Jee Vahn Knight Breaks Down the World of Baron Von Opperbean
On 98.1 The Max, BVO CEO Jee Vahn Knight explains the immersive, multiverse-driven playground opening March 7 on Mud Island.
The Daily Memphian – The Sidebar: Inside BVO’s Immersive Vision on Mud Island
The Daily Memphian’s Sidebar podcast explores BVO’s immersive playground, its cinematic universe, and what’s coming to Mud Island this spring.
I Love Memphis Blog: Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time: Memphis’ Next Big Immersive Adventure
I Love Memphis Blog previews BVO’s March 7, 2026 opening on Mud Island—an immersive playground of puzzles, projection art, and sci-fi story.
Changemakers Podcast: Jee Vahn Knight on BVO, Memphis, and Opening March 7
CityCurrent’s Changemakers sits down with CEO Jee Vahn Knight to talk BVO, Memphis, immersive entertainment, and the March 7 opening.
Innovate Xcelerate: Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time Featured as a Memphis Innovation Project
Innovate Xcelerate highlights Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time as a forward-thinking Memphis project blending creativity, technology, and immersive design.
From Dream to Reality: The Journey and Team Behind BVO
The journey of BVO: from a small prototype to a full creative team transforming Mud Island into a multiverse adventure.
WREG Live at 9: A Sneak Peek Inside the Immersive “River of Time” Attraction
WREG’s Live at 9 features Baron Von Opperbean with a first look at the River of Time - offering viewers a glimpse into Memphis’s upcoming immersive adventure.
Action News 5: Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available for Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time
Action News 5 reports on the launch of pre-sale tickets for Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time ahead of its March opening on Mud Island.
Play Meets Tech: Gamification and XR at the River of Time
BVO blends physical play with game design and XR technology - creating an adventure where clues, characters, and environments respond as you explore.
Ditch & Tim Radio: Jee Vahn Knight on Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time
On Ditch & Tim, BVO CEO Jee Vahn Knight shares the vision behind Baron Von Opperbean and how immersive play is coming to Mud Island.
The Daily Memphian (Geoff Calkins): Can BVO Help Save Mud Island?
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins explores the story of CEO Jee Vahn Knight, her path to Memphis, and how BVO may help revive Mud Island with an immersive adventure.
StyleBlueprint: A First Look Inside Baron Von Opperbean’s Immersive Memphis Multiverse
StyleBlueprint takes readers inside BVO’s evolving world on Mud Island - from early builds to artistic details - offering a first true glimpse of the River of Time.
Memphis Flyer: Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time to Open Next Year
Memphis Flyer reports on the upcoming opening of Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time and its transformation of Mud Island into an immersive destination.
Opening Transmission: The River of Time Activation Date Confirmed
The answer everyone’s been waiting for—revealed. BVO confirms its official opening date as CEO Jee Vahn Knight and CCO Christopher Reyes share the first activation transmission.