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Read more about the article Isesaki Daiichi JHS Band performs “Tequila”

Isesaki Daiichi JHS Band performs “Tequila”

A Sister Cities Delegation from Springfield, Missouri visits Dalichi Junior High School and receives a warm welcome including this surprise impromptu performance by the Dalichi JHS Band.

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Read more about the article Tlaquepaque City Officials visit Springfield for ArtsFiesta! and Tour Public Parks

Tlaquepaque City Officials visit Springfield for ArtsFiesta! and Tour Public Parks

A group of city officials from Tlaquepaque visit Springfield to attend the 30th annual ArtsFest, officiate at ArtsFiesta! 2010, tour Springfield public parks and the natural lakes and beauty of the region.

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Read more about the article Nikko, Japan – SSCA Group photo at waterfall

Nikko, Japan – SSCA Group photo at waterfall

Sometimes taking the perfect group photo is more of an art than science - especially if you have to be in it and can't see through the viewfinder.

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Read more about the article Preparations for tonight’s ArtsFiesta!

Preparations for tonight’s ArtsFiesta!

Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan, our visiting all-female mariachi band for ArtsFiesta arrived in Springfield on Wednesday from Tlaquepaque, Mexico - via London.

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Read more about the article ArtsFiesta! 2010 Posters

ArtsFiesta! 2010 Posters

A celebration of Mexican culture featuring an all-female Mariachi band, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan, from Springfield’s sister city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico at 5 p.m., Saturday, May 1, on the main stage at Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street.

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Read more about the article Mariachi Band 2010 Schedule

Mariachi Band 2010 Schedule

  An all-female Mariachi band, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan, from Springfield’s sister city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico will be performing at ArtsFiesta! at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at ArtsFest…

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Read more about the article Isesaki Report and Japanese Fall Festival Wrap-Up

Isesaki Report and Japanese Fall Festival Wrap-Up

ISESAKI COMMITTEE – 2009 By Carolyn Gerdes & Mika Logan, Co-Chairs of Isesaki Committee. The relationship between Isesaki and Springfield is now approaching 24 years and in that time we…

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2010 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival scheduled

"Come Fly Your Kite" Celebrate the Season Opening of the Mizumoto Stroll Garden at the 2010 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival Bring your Kite • Build a Kite! FREE! Award Ceremony…

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Read more about the article Paco Padilla performs at Annual Meeting

Paco Padilla performs at Annual Meeting

This year's annual meeting was a true celebration -- with performances by internationally known artist Paco Padilla who flew in from Mexico for the events. He performed many songs for…

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The Garbonzos Invade

by Brad Bodenhausen and Araceli Hanks, Co-Chairs of Tlaquepaque Committee. We weren't quite sure Tlaquepaque was ready for The Garbonzos. Springfield music fans have loved The Garbonzos for years, entertained…

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2026 Events

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Grupo Canela Springfield Tour
June 11-15

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Sept. 18-28

Fall Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 16

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Saturday, Oct. 31

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival
Saturday April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
Through May 15
Botanical Center

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

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