BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Richmond Symphony - ECPv6.15.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Richmond Symphony X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Richmond Symphony REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000 DTSTAMP:20260825T234535 CREATED:20260519T143453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T144718Z UID:35758-1791572400-1791572400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Nashville Hitmakers DESCRIPTION:Experience the stories behind the hits in this intimate evening of music and storytelling. Featuring Hall of Fame songwriters Victoria Shaw and Gary Burr alongside Richmond’s own Carrie Brockwell\, this program brings Nashville’s biggest songs to life with the Richmond Symphony. Hear the songs you love—and the stories that made them. \nClick on the songwriter’s image below to learn more about their careers!\n \n\n \n \n \n Gary Burr \n \n \n Long before his induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005\, Gary Burr had already established himself as one of the most respected songwriters in the music industry. Widely known in Nashville as a songwriter's songwriter\, Burr has earned more than 20 ASCAP Awards\, multiple Songwriter of the Year honors\, and a reputation for crafting songs that stand the test of time. \n  \nHis impressive catalog spans country\, pop\, and adult contemporary music\, with hit songs including "That's My Job" (Conway Twitty)\,"I Try to Think About Elvis" (Patty Loveless)\,"Can't Be Really Gone" (Tim McGraw)\,"In a Week or Two" (Diamond Rio)\,"To Be Loved By You" (Wynonna)\, and "Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me" (Juice Newton). \n  \nHis songwriting talents have also reached the pop charts through songs recorded by artists such as Kelly Clarkson\, Michael Bolton\, Clay Aiken\, Ricky Martin\, and Christina Aguilera. \n  \nWhat sets Burr apart is his remarkable versatility. Whether writing an emotional ballad\, a radio-ready country hit\, or a crossover pop success\, he has a unique ability to capture complex emotions in simple\, memorable lyrics. \n  \nHis collaborators have included legendary artists such as Carole King\, Kenny Loggins\, and Ringo Starr\, further cementing his place among music's most respected creative voices. \n  \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Victoria Shaw \n \n \n When Victoria Shaw was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024\, it marked the culmination of a career that has helped shape modern country music. Known for writing songs that blend emotional honesty with unforgettable melodies\, Shaw emerged as one of Nashville's defining hitmakers in the 1990s\, earning a CMA Triple Play Award for writing three No. 1 songs in a single year.\n \n\nHer catalog includes some of country music's most enduring favorites\, including "The River" (Garth Brooks)\,"She's Every Woman" (Garth Brooks)\,"I Love the Way You Love Me" (John Michael Montgomery)\, and "Too Busy Being in Love" (Doug Stone). These songs helped define an era of country music and remain staples for fans today.\n \n\n\nBeyond country radio\, Shaw's songwriting has reached audiences around the world through songs such as "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" (Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera)\, demonstrating her rare ability to connect across genres.\n \n\nWhat makes Shaw especially beloved in Nashville is her gift for storytelling. Her songs often begin with deeply personal emotions and evolve into universal experiences\, allowing listeners to see their own lives reflected in the music.\n \nLearn More\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIncluded in the Pops @ Carpenter curated subscription package URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/nashville-hitmakers/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Website-POPS1-1280x768-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000 DTSTAMP:20260825T234535 CREATED:20260625T131447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T131447Z UID:36291-1792089000-1792089000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood 1 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate an evening of lively winds and brass inspired by the warmth and festivity of Gemütlichkeit. From Bach’s intricate brilliance to the joyful dances of Schubert and the Strauss family\, this program blends classical masterworks with beloved European folk tunes. Featuring favorites like Beer Barrel Polka and Ein Prosit\, this concert captures the spirit of the concert hall and the beer hall alike—spirited\, communal\, and full of energy. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-1-3/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260825T234535 CREATED:20260519T143608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T182330Z UID:35766-1793386800-1793386800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:When the Saints Go Marchin' In DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of American music with a joyful journey through New Orleans jazz\, blues\, and gospel. Led by the charismatic Byron Stripling\, this high-energy program captures the heart and soul of a uniquely American sound. The evening builds to a rousing finale with the timeless “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In.” \nIncluded in the Pops @ Carpenter & Classic Pops curated subscription packages URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/when-the-saints-go-marchin-in/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Website-POPS2-WHEN-THE-SAINTS-NO-TEXT-1280x768px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR