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:20260220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T215413 CREATED:20250315T210649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T155522Z UID:33473-1771614000-1771614000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let's Groove Tonight DESCRIPTION:Led by Broadway superstar Chester Gregory and vocal powerhouses Cherise Coaches & Brik Liam\, this incredible evening is full of classic hit songs made famous by The Spinners\, The Stylistics\, The Temptations\, Marvin Gaye\, Lou Rawls\, Diana Ross\, Gamble & Huff and more. \n \n\n \n \n \n Chester Gregory \n \n \n The Richmond Symphony welcomes award-winning Broadway star and recording artist\, Chester Gregory\, to the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. His career spans celebrated roles in Broadway productions including Hairspray\, Motown: The Musical\, Sister Act\, Tarzan\, and Cry‑Baby\, each shaped by his expressive voice. Chester brings authenticity to every performance\, whether delivering an electrifying showstopper or a heartfelt ballad. His breakout portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story revealed a performer with both emotional depth and a natural ability to bring musical history to life. \nBeyond the stage\, Gregory’s artistry extends into recording and collaboration. His work with Phil Collins\, Ledisi\, Marc Shaiman\, and Chance the Rapper reflects his range and his ability to move between musical worlds with ease. His dedication to craft has earned him the Joseph Jefferson Award\, the NAACP Theatre Award\, and recognition from his hometown communities through ceremonial keys and an Honorary Doctorate from Columbia College Chicago. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Cherise Coaches \n \n \n Cherise Coaches is an artist from Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Columbia College\nChicago (2013). She is a former professor from Northwestern University. \nCredits: Broadway: Waitress\, Tour: Disenchanted\nThe Hilarious Hit Musical\, First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald (Westport Country\nPlayhouse)\, Regional: HAIR (Geva Theatre Center\,\nMercury Theater Chicago)\, Dreamgirls (Porchlight Music Theatre)\, New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle\n(Black Ensemble Theater)\, The Gospel At Colonus\n(Court Theater\, Getty Villa Museum)\, and many more.\nTV: The Chi\, Empire\, Churchy. Film: Plow\, The Talented Tenth. BGV credits: Lizzo\, Rosé\, Kanye West\,\nWill Smith\, PJ Morton\, Jamila Woods\, Maeta\, Eryn\nAllen Kane\, Jonathan McReynolds\, Todd Dulaney\,\nand many more. Music is available on all streaming\nplatforms. @CheriseCoaches on all social media platforms. #TGBT \nBiography courtesy of www.greenbergartists.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Brik Liam \n \n \n "My goal in creating music and art is to make people feel understood\, heard\, and to make better choices and find happiness because of the telling of my story. I want to grow their minds and imagination\, little by little." - Brik Liam \nBrik.Liam\, influenced by a diverse musical background and early exposure to various genres\, merges classic soul vibes reminiscent of Marvin Gaye with contemporary urban sounds\, creating a signature style that resonates with today’s audience. His remarkable and memorable performances have taken him across the globe. \nCultivated in diverse backgrounds and raised in the church with his mother as head of the choir\, Jacoby Brik.Liam Williams was exposed to different genres of music that influenced his current sound. Brik.Liam was born in Petersburg\, Virginia\, and reared in Germany and Houston\, TX. His frequent relocation is a result of his military family upbringing. His early introduction to music helped shape his outlook on music and creativity. Now as an artist\, Brik.Liam is in a league of his own\, fusing classic soul vibes like the sound of Marvin Gaye with the urban contemporary music fans are accustomed to today. \nThe stage name Brik.Liam is a two-part compilation: Brik—a synonym search of his favorite color red and Liam—an abbreviation of his last name. Brik.Liam also has a signature image of a floating\, red balloon that helps fans to identify his work in any setting. Brik’s perspective on artistry and his contribution to the music industry today can be described as poetic and unconventional\, which adds to his unique appeal. \nBrik.Liam’s career has evolved to greater success in recent years. He has released albums\, performed with some of the industry’s brightest talent\, and showcased his music across the globe. Brik has performed in places like London and the Republic of Congo. Notably\, Brik has toured the United States as an opening performer for Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton during the 2018 More Gumbo Tour and the 2019 Paul Tour. Since then\, Brik.Liam also completed a solo tour in Russia and released his EP What’s The Matter\, Brik. \nBiography courtesy of www.greenbergartists.com URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/lets-groove-tonight/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1280x720-RS.com-Event-Image-v2.png 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:20260221T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T215413 CREATED:20250315T210721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T145857Z UID:33475-1771686000-1771686000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler DESCRIPTION:For nearly half a century\, Arthur Fiedler was The Boston Pops. Be there for the music Fiedler made famous. Hear beloved pieces like the ‘1812 Overture\,’ selections from ‘The Sound of Music\,’ and more. The magic of “The Fiedler Tradition” live\, in concert. This performance mirrors the classic Fiedler Pops experience with two intermissions—giving you extra time to enjoy refreshments and connect with friends throughout the evening. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/a-tribute-to-arthur-fiedler/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/7-Arthur-Fiedler.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