Don't forget to explore the DC Metro Area while you are in town next week!

The regional conference is less than a week away and we are so excited to meet and greet you all. The Hospitality Committee has been working hard to come up with some great activities, experiences, and restaurants for you to enjoy in addition to the Paint Night and Saint Patrick's Day Pub Trivia event.

At the conference, there will be signup sheets for a number of group dinner options for you to choose from. Stop by the Hospitality Table to check out the different restaurants and sign up for a group dinner. There are a limited number of spaces in the group dinners, so stop by when you check in to sign up!

We also encourage you all to take time to explore the area. The U Street and H Street Neighborhoods are easy to get to since they are on the same metro line as College Park/ University of Maryland (Green & Yellow Line). If you are in the U St./H St. neighborhood and are looking for a great place to eat, listen to good music or just socialize make sure you stop in at Ben’s Chili Bowl Family of restaurants.

• Ben’s Chili Bowl: famous walk up restaurant with some of the best chili in the country.
• http://benschilibowl.com/menu/
• can place order online prior to arriving

• Ben’s Next Door: sit down restaurant/family/sports bar
• http://www.bensnextdoor.com/groups-parties

• Ten 01H: Rated as one of DC’s Best Rooftop Bars
• Upscale, craft beer, rustic , industrial environment
• http://www.ten01h.com/

After dinner, if you are looking for a bit of fun and entertainment, we have found a few activities and events going on in the DC/ Maryland area. Make sure to check out one of these wonderful options: (Some events require prior ticket purchases)

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center Variety of Cultural Films	http://silver.afi.com/Browsing/QuickTickets/Compare	Price between $10-$13
Howard Theatre Keith Sweat (Concert)	http://thehowardtheatre.com/show/2016/03/17/keith-sweat-5/	$49.50-92.50
Atlas Performing Arts Congressional Chorus- Tinseltown: A Hollywood Cabaret	http://www.atlasarts.org/event/congressional-chorus-tinseltown-a-hollywood-cabaret/	$48
Lincoln Theatre Yamato- The drummers of JAPAN (Performance)	http://www.thelincolndc.com/event/1051191-yamato-drummers-japan-washington/	$35
Ambassador Theatre They Don't Pay? We Won't Pay! (Play)	http://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=210B0850-93D9-FAE6-F164433C8E2B6CBF	$25 - $40
Studio Theatre MOMENT (Play)	https://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/play-detail/moment	$54-70
9:30 Club Goldlink (performance)	http://www.930.com/event/1035621-goldlink-washington/	$25
9:30 Club Cowboy Mouth (Performance)	http://www.930.com/event/1012333-cowboy-mouth-washington/	$25

We hope you enjoy exploring the DC/ Maryland area and have the opportunity to experience everything the area has to offer.