Blackstone & Associates LLC

The Blackstone Amphitheater and Conference Center for Humanity in Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County) will be the first permanent holographic technology venue in the world and includes a 4000 seat amphitheater, an administration building, a conference center, and landscape features that incorporate an existing historic farmhouse. The project will utilize LEED sustainable technologies and materials throughout; design criteria of LEED Platinum is anticipated. The Blackstone complex will include national and international entertainment and performing arts, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) programs, the historic Hall Brown House (museum), walking trails, high school graduations, galas and events, trade and business conventions, NASA kids programs, military assistance programs, an international business career center, green business development and cyber programs, as well as providing fundraising space for Anne Arundel County’s 30 plus non-profit organizations. Graciela Blackstone was recognized by the Maryland General Assembly Senate Delegation for her efforts to bring the Blackstone Amphitheater for Humanity and Conference Center to fruition. A fifth generation farmer, she and her family have lived, worked and eventually owned the land that borders Crownsville and Annapolis, Maryland since 1659. The family farm is the last African-American owned farm in Anne Arundel County. It has been long established that the family’s creed and mission is that the property be used for the good of all. Ms. Blackstone has been able to successfully raise support and donations the past eight years through private funding and donations.