Welcome to the BVO Chronicles
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.
Memphis Parent: Oh, the Places to Go!
Memphis Parent explores BVO’s immersive family adventure on Mud Island and the vision bringing new life to the riverfront.
Memphis Flyer: Take Me to the River of Time
The Memphis Flyer explores the origins, artists, and vision behind Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time on Mud Island.
Forbes: Baron Von Opperbean And The River Of Time Opens In Memphis
Forbes explores the opening of Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time and its role in Memphis’s growing creative and cultural momentum.
Canvas Rebel: Meet Kathryn Hicks
CanvasRebel spotlights BVO co-founder Kathryn Hicks and her journey through XR, immersive storytelling, and worldbuilding in Memphis.
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.
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.
Built by Memphis, For Memphis: A Community-Created Adventure
From reclaimed materials to volunteer builds, BVO is a homegrown Memphis project powered by local artists, creators, and community pride.
Riding the Wave of Immersive Entertainment: Why Now?
Memphis joins the global wave of immersive experiences as BVO blends art, tech, and storytelling—ushering in a new era of participatory play.
Introducing Memphis’s Immersive Multiverse Playground
Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time transforms Mud Island’s former river museum into a 33,000-sq-ft multiverse playground where visitors shape the story.