Washington DC Black Tie Event 2014 Hotel and Activity Information Hotel Information *Important*: Attendees should call the Palomar Hotel directly (1‐877‐866‐3070) and identify themselves as INBLF members or register online using this link. The room block will expire on September 9, 2014, but because there are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate, you should reserve as soon as you know your plans. Optional Group Activities and Other Suggestions: You will shortly be receiving a schedule of optional activities and costs with sign‐up information. We are arranging the following special group opportunities, among others:  Tour of President Lincoln’s Cottage  Old Guard Tour of the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery  Embassy Row “Gilded Age” Walking Tour  Sunday morning bicycle tour of Rock Creek Park The Hotel Palomar is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood within easy walking distance of amazing cultural activities, great restaurants and shopping, and just a short Metro ride away from the Smithsonian Institution and other major attractions. We will provide many more suggestions upon arrival, but for now you might want to check out the following:  The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art and home of Renoir’s magnificent “Luncheon of the Boating Party,” is a short walk from the hotel. There will be several special exhibitions during the conference weekend, including “Made in the USA,” American masters from the Phillips Collection, and “Neo‐Impressionism and the Dream of Realities.” The museum is open until 8:30 pm on Thursday nights. http://www.phillipscollection.org/.  The Kennedy Center – There will be performances of “Evita” during the conference weekend as well as performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center Chamber Players. The Kennedy Center also has a Sunday Kitchen Buffet Brunch. https://www.kennedy‐center.org.  Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens, estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post. The current exhibition, “Cartier – Marjorie Merriweather Post” continues through the conference weekend. www.hillwoodmuseum.org.  National Geographic Museum – a short walk from the hotel. Click here to see the event calendar.  National Gallery of Art – There will be several special exhibitions, including Titian’s Danaë from the Capodimonte Museum, Naples and an Andrew Wyeth exhibition. For a great source of information as to cultural events of all kinds in Washington during the conference weekend, visit www.culturecapital.com and use the “Search By Date” feature.