Posts by Sherry Ward
Richmond’s French Film Festival Canceled for 2023 Season
Richmond, VA – March 9, 2023: In a brief announcement, Dr. Peter S. Kirkpatrick, co-director and co-founder of the French Film Festival, stated that organizers would be unable to hold…
Read MoreKeeping you safe
UPDATE JANUARY 1, 2022. Due to the current surge in cases in the area, we are closed through January 31, 2022. Stay healthy out there! We are so thankful for…
Read MoreYes, Richmond, the Byrd Theatre is open!
What a Covid year its been! We sadly closed in March, 2020 and then in August, 2020, we excitedly began welcoming patrons back into the theatre. We reopened with primarily…
Read MoreNils Westergard donates paintings to support the Byrd Theatre.
World renowned Richmond based artist Nils Westergard created and donated original artwork of Bob Gulledge and the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ to be auctioned off to support the Wurlitzer Organ and…
Read MoreThe Byrd Theatre hires first ever Executive Director
Closure due to COVID-19 isn’t stopping the Byrd Theatre from continuing to focus on the strategic plan and its long-term future. When closure happened in Mid-March, the Byrd Theatre Foundation…
Read MoreThe Byrd Theatre Temporarily Closes due to COVID-19
Out of deep care and concern for our dedicated staff and our wonderful Byrd community, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend all films and special events effective…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update
Dear Byrd Theatre guests, We are continuing to actively monitor the VDH and CDC and listen to the Governor, the Mayor and other officials in the developing impact of COVID-19…
Read MoreA note about Coronavirus
Dear Byrd Theatre guests, Our priority at The Byrd Theatre is the health and safety of our audience members and our employees. We are actively monitoring the development of COVID-19…
Read MoreQ&A with the Byrd Theatre
You have questions. We have answers. We’re breaking down the answers to some of your pressing questions. This installment is all about our programming. Let’s get to it! Q: Are you…
Read MoreAugust Brings Summer Blockbusters
The dog days of summer. Hot and humid here in Richmond, VA. What can cool you off? A movie at the Byrd Theatre! All month we are showing great summer…
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