12th Annual Tom Tom Festival | TOGETHER

The Tom Tom Foundation hosts Charlottesville's annual TOM  TOM FESTIVAL and events throughout year. The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival will be April 17-21, 2024. Our theme is TOGETHER, and is all about our community's interconnection and shared future.  www.tomtomfoundation.org

Tom Tom Foundation

A city-wide celebration of music, art, and ideas with a community building theme: TOGETHER

Historic Charlottesville Downtown Mall

<h3>WHAT IS TOM TOM?</h3>Tom Tom, aka “Tomorrow Tomorrow,” is a nonprofit music, art, and ideas festival that annually gathers 22,000+ people to explore the future of community. Tom Tom reaches across all neighborhoods, socio-economic divides, sectors, and industries to ask the question: what happens if we all gather together to envision the future? It’s a bold and innovative opportunity to collectively explore themes of technology, spirituality, criminal justice, education, housing, mental health and wellness, and entrepreneurship. The end goal: bring together engaged citizens to bridge divides, create solutions, and build a brighter tomorrow.Learn More: <a href="https://tomtomfoundation.org" title="https://tomtomfoundation.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tom Tom Foundation</a>

<h3>OUR 2024 THEME: TOGETHER</h3>Our 2024 theme is “TOGETHER,” and it’s all about our community’s interconnection and shared future. It is also a statement of how we're curating the Festival, as an act of co-creation with dozens of community organizations. How can communities come together across differences? Together, we’re building the future of Cville by turning our dreams into reality. So show up, share your dream, listen, learn, connect…and let’s get building!Learn more: <a href="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/our-2024-theme-together" title="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/our-2024-theme-together" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Meaning of Together</a>

With four immersive tracks, the <a href="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/2024-conference" title="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/2024-conference" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Together Conference</a> tackles some of the most important questions of the day. We'll explore innovations in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, and innovative approaches to how we build community.<a href="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/our-technology-for-good-track-at-the-together-conference" title="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/our-technology-for-good-track-at-the-together-conference" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Technology for Good: Wednesday, April 17th</a><a href="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/entrepreneurship-for-all-track-at-the-together-conference" title="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/entrepreneurship-for-all-track-at-the-together-conference" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Entrepreneurship for All: Thursday, April 18th</a><a href="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/society-justice-track-at-the-together-conference" title="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/society-justice-track-at-the-together-conference" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Society &amp; Justice: Friday, April 19th</a><a href="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/conscious-city-track-at-the-together-conference" title="https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/conscious-city-track-at-the-together-conference" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conscious City: Saturday, April 20th</a>Location: <a href="https://codebuilding.com" title="https://codebuilding.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Code Building </a>and <a href="https://www.commonhouse.com/charlottesville-landing" title="https://www.commonhouse.com/charlottesville-landing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Common House</a>

<h3>TECH MIXER: A Cville Startup Soiree!</h3><h3> </h3>Come out for a cocktail and meet the movers and shakers in Charlottesville’s tech scene! For this annual celebration at the Tom Tom Festival, we will especially toast the Startups, the Founders, Founding Teams, and Investors of emerging powerhouses in the region.All night long in the historic marble atrium of the Bradbury and Vault Virginia, we’ll groove to DJ FlatlineLay and other special guests and set the vibes for connections. At 8PM, a special champagne toast will occur.Whether you're biotech, software, energy, data, defense, AI, or technology, this toast goes to everyone fueling the growth of Charlottesville as a startup mecca!Location: <a href="https://thebradburydowntown.com/" title="https://thebradburydowntown.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Bradbury </a>| ages 21+ <h3>Film Screeing: A Bridge to Life Documentary</h3>From Director Chris Farina comes a documentary about a hero’s mission to transform the lives of men battling addiction – and the organization he founded to do so. A Bridge to Life is an exploration of resilience, community, giving back, and triumph over hardship, serving as a case study for a compassionate solution to our country’s addiction crisis.This <a href="https://youtu.be/q295TKfG82k" title="https://youtu.be/q295TKfG82k" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">film screening </a>is a fundraiser for the Bridge Ministry. Following the film, a discussion and Q&amp;A will occur with Chris Farina, William Washington, and individuals who have been impacted by the ministry.Tickets are offered on a sliding scale basis (Suggested $15 - $35).Location: <a href="https://www.theparamount.net/" title="https://www.theparamount.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Paramount Theater</a> <h3>DANCE SERIES | MOONRISE, PARADISE &amp; CARNIVALE</h3>An invitation to dance and build community. Dance connects us. Dance is a universal language of creative self-expression. And we’re here for it. Three unique events. One amazing time!Moonrise | Silent Disco powered by Good Times Only Virgina | April 18 | 9PM-1AMLocation: <a href="https://thebradburydowntown.com/" title="https://thebradburydowntown.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bradbury</a> | ages 21+Paradise | Hip Hop. Afro. House | April 19 | 9 PM-1AMCarnivale | Salsa. Bachata. Brazilian. Funk. | April 20 | 9 PM-1 AMLocation: <a href="https://www.commonhouse.com/charlottesville-landing" title="https://www.commonhouse.com/charlottesville-landing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Common House</a> | ages 21+

The Patron Badge includes all ticketed events at the Tom Tom Festival, including the Together Conference, headlining events, mixers, dance parties, and a welcome gala. The Patron Badge does not include “Community Partner Events” that are privately ticketed. The Patron Badge is a tax-deductible contribution worth $200.

<h3>Downtown Mall Block Party | April 19 &amp; 20th</h3>A cultural experience to remember, the Downtown Mall will be turning into a New Orleans-style festival for TWO nights! Grab a drink from your favorite local bar, take a walk, check out galleries and shops, listen to live performances, and hang out with friends, old and new.

12th Annual Tom Tom Festival | TOGETHER

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