#FlyWashington Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 57

Artscape in Baltimore Advertising War: Selling Americans on World War I 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 SUMMER 2017 55 FLYWASHINGTON.COM