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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 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 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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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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Read more about the article Music Brings Us Together

Music Brings Us Together

Tlaquepaque's Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan and Springfield's JRB Band jam at the Sister Cities host family banquet.

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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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