Yo! Thanks for the Memories
The Big Guys at the BIOGRAPH 45 party (Feb. 11, 2017). My involvement with the Bijou Film Center was bookended by gala events celebrating the 40th and 45th birthdays of Richmond's semi-legendary repertory cinema, the Biograph Theatre (1972-87). At both gatherings those on hand shared in the Biograph's long-admired "have a good time" spirit. As it was for those two happy occasions, again it was a pleasure working with James Parrish on The Bijou's four special screenings at the Byrd Theatre with after-parties at the New York Deli. Likewise, the two live music events at Hardywood, the second of which included the culmination of The Bijou's initial membership drive . It was an effort that brought in over 400 members, we billed the celebration as our "Leap of Faith" party. The Leap of Faith party at Hardywood (Apr. 16, 2016). Riding the momentum of those six successful shows expectations waxed. However, it wasn't long before some lo