Posts by Grant Mizell
POTTERTHON
PURCHASE ADVANCED TICKETS ($5/film) > In an effort to further expand the Byrd’s signature film offerings, and connect the community through enhanced cinematic experiences, August brings the first of three…
Read MorePotterthon in August, Seats in September
RICHMOND, Va., July 11, 2017 – The Byrd Theatre is pleased to announce a date for new seats, plus four movie marathons headlining a new quarter of special programming. Center section…
Read MorePotterthon Tees
The Byrd is collaborating with Bonfire, to mark the occasions of our spectacular new month-long marathons in August, September and October. Today we launch the Potterthon tee over a 14-day campaign…
Read MoreDirector/Animator Dash Shaw escorts High School Sinking back to hometown RVA
From Richmond Native and acclaimed graphic novelist Dash Shaw (Bottomless Belly Button; New School) comes an audacious debut that is equal parts disaster cinema, high school comedy and blockbuster satire,…
Read MoreMurrayFest Merch
If you’d like to take a piece of MurrayFest home with you, we’re offering some official tshirts for sale ONLINE ONLY. Powered by Bonfire Funds. You may place an order…
Read MoreWhat about What About Bob?
As we embark on our weekend celebrating the rare comic genius (and dramatic talent) that is Bill Murray, it seems fitting to also address the elephant(s) in the room. Bob Wiley,…
Read MoreTen Bill Murray Films, One Weekend
RICHMOND, Va., April 20, 2017 – The idea might have you thinking, “You’re on a gravy train with biscuit wheels.” The Byrd’s continued push to bring exciting new programming to the…
Read MoreMurrayFest, Casablanca & 2001 highlight a rich quarter of Film Events at Byrd Theatre
RICHMOND, Va., March 16, 2017 – Three new months of classic programming at The Byrd will introduce new generations to some of cinema’s greatest treasures, as well as some hidden gems.…
Read MoreFebruary: Love Thy Neighbor
FEBRUARY’S BIG SCREEN CLASSICS Anchored by the theme “Love thy Neighbor”, this month’s Big Screen Classics explore the difficult subjects of prejudice and intolerance, and highlight the importance of seeing…
Read MoreMLK Weekend: A Reflection on Race through Film
In 2017, the Byrd Theatre will begin celebrating many holidays through film. None may incite more emotion and reflection this year than Martin Luther King Day. We tribute Dr. King’s legacy, and what…
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