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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smart City Memphis: Mud Island — The Mystery in the Mississippi
Smart City Memphis reflects on Mud Island’s troubled history — and highlights how BVO could offer the bold, imaginative revival the island needs.
InPark Magazine: BVO Announces Official Opening Date for the River of Time
InPark Magazine reports on BVO’s newly announced opening date and shares how the immersive River of Time experience will activate Memphis’s Mud Island.
The Magic of Storytelling: Meet the Baron and His Multiverse
At the heart of BVO lies a rich story world shaped by the eccentric explorer Baron Von Opperbean. His accidental discovery of portals through the River of Time has opened gateways to surreal and fantastical realms - and now, you’ve stumbled through one yourself.
Smart City Memphis: BVO Will Bring an Experiential Adventure to Mud Island
Smart City Memphis highlights BVO’s new CEO Jee Vahn Knight, the team behind the immersive build, and how the project is transforming Mud Island.
Baron Von Opperbean Names Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Creative Leadership
Baron Von Opperbean appoints Jee Vahn Knight as CEO to guide Memphis’s immersive Mud Island build through its next phase of innovation and growth.
InPark Magazine: Baron Von Opperbean Names Jee Vahn Knight as CEO
InPark Magazine announces Jee Vahn Knight as BVO’s new CEO, leading the Memphis immersive build blending art, science, and story on Mud Island.
Memphis Business Journal: Ambitious, Immersive Memphis Attraction Names New CEO
Memphis Business Journal reports on BVO naming Jee Vahn Knight as CEO, advancing the immersive Mud Island build and adding new board members.
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.