About this Event
Rhythm & Purpose: The R&B Experience
An Elegant Evening of R&B, Community & Impact
Join us on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center for an unforgettable evening where timeless R&B, exceptional entertainment, and elegance come together.
Rhythm & Purpose: The R&B Experience is more than a concert or gala. It's an immersive, professionally produced entertainment experience designed for those who appreciate incredible live music, a sophisticated atmosphere, and unforgettable moments.
From the moment you arrive, you'll be immersed in an evening of soulful performances, elegant dining, live musicians, premium production, and the unmistakable feeling that only timeless R&B can create.
EVERY TICKET INCLUDES A SEAT.
Your ticket includes:
• VIP Platinum, Gold, Silver tickets include a plated dinner. Field of Greens — Arcadian harvest baby greens, grape tomato, cucumber, croutons and shredded carrots, with your choice of ranch or balsamic vinaigrette
- Rolls and butter
- Garlic infused mashed potatoes
- Seasonal vegetable medley of peppers, red onion and three squashes
- New York style cheesecake with raspberry drizzle
- Iced water and lemonade
Choose your entrée:
1 · Grilled Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce — grilled chicken breast in a velvety roasted red pepper sauce over a creamy (dairy) garlic sauce
2 · Whiskey Brown Sugar Steak — 48-hour whiskey maple brined steak, chargrilled and finished with our signature brown sugar rub, topped with crispy fried onion strings
(Concert & Cocktails tickets do not include dinner but will have access to concessions.)
• Live performances by Grammy-nominated Shanice, The LeVert Experience featuring Marc Gordon (founding member of LeVert), Joe Little (lead singer of The Rude Boys), and Dave Tolliver (founder of Men at Large), performing the legendary R&B hits you know and love, and current contemporary R&B artist Joshua Showtime Williams.
• Hosted by Flex Alexander
• Live musical accompaniment from a professional band
• Concert-quality sound, lighting, and professionally produced entertainment
• A curated DJ experience before, between, and after the live performances, keeping the energy flowing all evening
• An upscale vendor marketplace featuring local and regional businesses
• Platinum VIP meet-and-greet opportunities with the artists, private VIP cash/card bar (for Platinum VIP ticket holders)
•3 additional general access cash/card bars
Whether you're planning a date night, celebrating a special occasion, reconnecting with friends, or enjoying an evening with fellow R&B lovers, Rhythm & Purpose delivers an immersive entertainment experience unlike anything else in the Fredericksburg region.
Attire: Black Tie Optional | Minimum of Elevated Cocktail Attire Required
Age Requirement: 21+
Come dressed to impress, enjoy an evening of timeless R&B, exceptional entertainment, and meaningful connections, and experience an event designed to engage every part of your evening—not just the performances.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Fredericksburg Convention Center
Doors Open: 3:30 PM
Will you be in the building?
Event venue & nearby stays
Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, United States
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