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INSPIRE. CREATE. CONNECT. CELEBRATE.
The arts for all happens because of you – student scholarships, affordable tickets, and free celebrations on our lawn. With your contribution, the Arts can thrive at BlackRock, ensuring our organization remains a dedicated home for the diverse community we serve.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Come raise a glass on October 29th to the people, flavors, and creative spirit that make Montgomery County shine! Local Spirits is a festive evening celebrating community, culture, and cuisine - with delicious bites, local beverages, and plenty of reasons to toast.
This year, we’re bringing together local farmers, breweries, distilleries, artists, and community leaders for an intimate evening of culinary delights and creative storytelling. Each course will spotlight seasonal ingredients from the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, thoughtfully paired with local beverages and inspired by the people who grow, craft, create, and care for our community.
Honorary Event Chair
Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT PARTNERS!
Tickets are now on sale! If you'd like to be a part of this special evening in a different capacity, reach out to our Director of Development Ebonee Price at eprice@blackrockcenter.org.
WHAT TO EXPECT
6:00 PM - Raise a Glass
Cocktail Hour + Light Bites
Mingle, sip, and settle in with a complimentary drink ticket for every guest
7:00 PM - Welcome & Local Flavor
Welcome from Honorary Chair Councilmember VP Marilyn Balcombe
Ag Reserve Spotlight - A short panel discussion with representatives from Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve
7:30 PM - Local Spirits Tasting
Taste the Best of Montgomery County
Locally sourced bites by Foodies, Farms, & Friends, paired with pours from Song Dog Spirits
8:30 PM - Bluegrass & Good Times
Live Music by Seneca Creek Bluegrass Band
Kick back, enjoy the music, and keep the good times flowing
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This fall, we invite you to gather your people and join us at the table for an evening celebrating what is locally grown - the food, artistry, businesses, and relationships that make MoCo extraordinary.
Harvest Friend - $3,000
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Exclusive sponsorship of one featured food station or culinary experience.
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Reserved table for ten guests.
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Recognition in the event program.
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Recognition on event signage.
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Recognition as a CREATE Friend of BlackRock for the 2026–2027 Tribute 250 Season.
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Recognition with a Snowflake during BlackRock Celebrates the Season through the Winter Season.
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Recognition on BlackRock's website throughout the year and select event communications.
Seed Friend - $1,000
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Reserved table for eight guests.
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Recognition on event signage.
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Recognition with a Snowflake during BlackRock Celebrates the Season through Winter Season.
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Recognition in select event communications.
If you are interested in helping to plant the seeds for community connection, artistic expression, and local collaboration. reach out to our Director of Development Ebonee Price at eprice@blackrockcenter.org.
SAVE THE DATE
Our signature fundraisers are some of the most anticipated events of the year, bringing our community together for unforgettable experiences while supporting the arts. Give back, have fun, and make a lasting impact all year long. Save the date - our team is hard to work making these events a night to remember.
LOCAL SPIRITS
OCTOBER 29, 2026
Local Spirits is a spirited celebration of community, culture, and cuisine! Enjoy an evening of tastings from local restaurants and craft beverage makers, featuring a flavorful mix of global influences and homegrown talent. Raise a glass as we toast to the diverse flavors that make Montgomery County shine.
ART ENLIGHTENS
MARCH 13, 2027
Join us for BlackRock’s biggest night of the year as we celebrate a true champion of the arts with our Annual Visionary Award. The evening brings together art lovers, local leaders, and change-makers for a fundraiser celebration filled with live entertainment, food and drinks, & inspiring stories.
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DRAG BINGO
JULY 17, 2027
Get ready to paint the town rainbow at our Drag Bingo Fundraiser, our most fabulous fundraiser of the year! Join us for a night of fun and fierce competition as the BlackRock Divas, Tula and Regina, accompanied by Ashlee, return to dazzle and entertain with their show-stopping performances. Indulge in pink cocktails and chase those bingo wins all in support of the arts.
BECOME A FRIEND
With membership levels for every kind of arts lover, supporting BlackRock is easy and rewarding.
“A friend is a gift you give yourself.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
This year, let BlackRock be that gift - for you, your family, and your friends.
Become a member today and make the most of the season with us!
THE BLACKROCK SOCIETY
Join Germantown’s most visionary arts supporters as a member of the BlackRock Society. At the $10,000 level, you’ll be at the forefront of cultural and community growth, helping shape the future of the arts in our region. As BlackRock’s cornerstone supporters, Society members receive a custom membership experience tailored in collaboration with our CEO and Director of Development, ensuring your passion for the arts makes the impact you envision. Contact us at eprice@blackrockcenter.org today for your customized membership.
$10,000
TRAILBLAZING FRIEND
$5,000
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- 20% discount on rental events
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December
-Invitation to table at select BlackRock events
-Six complimentary tickets to 26-27 season performances
CREATE FRIEND
$3,000
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- 20% discount on rental events
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December
-Invitation to table at select BlackRock events
-Two complimentary tickets to 26-27 season performances
CULTURE FRIEND
$1,000
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December
-Invitation to table at select BlackRock events
DOCENT FRIEND
$500
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December
PAST FUNDRAISERS
JUNE 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Get ready to paint the town rainbow at our third annual Drag Bingo Fundraiser, the ultimate Pride Month kickoff event!
Hosted by our stunning BlackRock Divas, this three time sold-out event brings the heat with bingo games, drag performances, delicious cocktails, light bites, and basket prizes you’ll definitely want to strut home with.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
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CHECK OUT LAST YEAR!
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Join us for BlackRock’s biggest night of the year as we celebrate a true champion of the arts with our Annual Visionary Award.
Now in its third year, the Visionary Award honors an individual, institution, or project whose leadership has meaningfully uplifted creativity, culture, and community throughout the Upcounty. Established in 2023 for BlackRock’s 20th Anniversary, this award recognizes those who embody our mission and values by strengthening the role of arts and culture in upper Montgomery County.
This evening brings together art lovers, local leaders, and changemakers for a fundraiser celebration filled with live entertainment, food and drinks, inspiring stories, and artistic moments that showcase the heart of BlackRock. The theme of this year will pay homage to the music movement of the 60s and 70s. In addition to the award ceremony, the event will feature a cocktail hour with decade inspired drinks, a gourmet soul food inspired menu, dinner and dancing, and more.
OUR VISIONARY AWARD WINNERS:
Melane Hoffmann & John Compton
Former Board Chairs of BlackRock Center for the Arts
Melisa Felipe
MCPS Art Educator - Waters Landing Elementary
THANK YOU TO OUR HARMONY LEVEL SPONSORS!
THANK YOU TO OUR LOVE LEVEL SPONSORS!
THANK YOU TO OUR PEACE LEVEL SPONSORS!
