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DC JazzFest at the Yards Summer Escape at Mount Vernon
Before the advent of radio and motion
pictures, art and illustration were the
primary forms of mass communication. With
the outbreak of World War I, governments,
militaries, and service organizations hired
artists and illustrators to depict the ravages
of war and to rally patriotism. Poster
imagery created before and during American
military participation was used to mobilize
citizens to enlist, give aid to refugees and A selection of jazz genre’s most acclaimed
artists as well as emerging artists play
entertaining jazz performances. The event
provides enhanced exposure for the rich
treasure trove of musicians from the
Washington, DC area. Kids are welcome
but pets are not. This year’s lineup features
artists like GRAMMY-winning vocalist
Gregory Porter, GRAMMY-winning Robert
Glasper Experiment, Korean sensation pianist
Youngjoo Song, Lori Williams, Ola Onabule, Sip craft beer and taste local and historic
culinary treats while watching the sun set
at the first president’s home! Relax to live
bluegrass music from Bud’s Collective, play
colonial games, and unwind against the
backdrop of the Potomac River. Mount
Vernon’s chocolatiers will demonstrate the
process of making chocolate while serving
chocolate martini samples. The event also
offers foodies a chance to talk with an 18th-
century herbalist and sample flavorful herb-
soldiers, and motivate any and all people
to join the fight through rationing, buying
bonds, or charity work.
March 17 – Oct. 1
National Museum of American History Kandace Springs, the exciting hip-hop group
Black Violin, and the 2016 DCJazzPrix winning
band the New Century Jazz Quintet.
June 16 - 18
355 Water Street SE infused dips and teas.
June 9-10
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia
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