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A FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE
FUTURE OF
COMMUNITY
IDEAS BY DAY
Communities need big ideas and passionate people willing to step and bring them to life. Tom Tom connects these engaged citizens and leaders across backgrounds and sectors to dream big. Talks, workshops, and keynotes facilitate connections, build trust, and inspire action.
CELEBRATION BY NIGHT
We believe in having fun, and the Festival is a testament to it. Some of Charlottesville’s biggest and most memorable celebrations happen here. Whether it’s a massive Downtown Mall Block Party, multi-genre concerts, or fabulous dance events, it’s all about bringing the community together to build friendship and trust.
HEADLINERS
A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN GRISHAM AND DEIRDRE ENRIGHT
April 22
"Innocence, Justice, and the Courage to Confront a Broken System." Join bestselling author John Grisham and Deirdre Enright, founder of the UVA Innocence Project, at the historic Paramount Theater for a powerful conversation on justice, wrongful conviction, and the moral courage required to confront systemic failure.
SUMMITS
CIVIC FUTURES SUMMIT
April 22
A full-day summit convening changemakers and leaders from across the region for a collaborative, multi-sector gathering centered on inclusion, creativity, and innovation. Participants will connect and engage in meaningful conversations and explore tangible actions we can take together to strengthen our community’s future.
MORE FESTIVAL EVENTS
SUPPORT TOM TOM
While some of the Tom Tom Foundation’s programs are ticketed, many are donation-based or entirely free! Donations and sponsorships are a direct investment in the community, allowing thousands of engaged citizens to participate in an accessible, inclusive, and creative program to imagine a brighter future for Charlottesville.
