Kellswater band performs at Isesaki Festival
First class travel experience to Isesaki for band members by Bob Stephens There is no travel as exciting and immersing as Sister Cities home stays. Instead of staying in anonymous,…
Supercharge Wins Service Award, Sings “Lump”
Update: SuperCharge will not be going to Isesaki in August, 2011. Please see their statement regarding cancellation and donations towards this trip. George, Ben, Brock & Sam of Supercharge were…
Paco Padilla to perform at Sister City Plaza
Paco Padilla, famous folk singer from our sister city Tlaquepaque, Mexico, will arrive in Springfield for a special performance at the dedication ceremony for the new Sister Cities Plaza. The…
Quiet Moments during the Japanese Fall Festival
With all the excitement of performances, games, and crafts at the Japanese Fall Festival, it sometimes is forgotten that there are many quiet, beautiful, and touching moments during the festival. Here's a photo gallery of quiet moments captured by the camera of artist Russ RuBert...
Japanese Fall Festival opening night
The annual kids parade, taiko and ballet performances, and festival dances highlighted the opening night of the Japanese Fall Festival. After that as the evening cooled down and dusk fell, hundreds of candles were lit for the beautiful candle light walks. Check out our photo gallery here...
Kellsworth fundraiser at Lindbergh’s
Performing together for the first time again after seven years, this local group of balladeers presents an Irish concert for the benefit of the cultural exchange program of Springfield Sister Cities Association recorded in HD at historic Lindberg's on Commercial Street.
Dona Mariquita = Eleanor Rigby
Video of Paco Padilla, John Price, and Bob Jones performing "Dona Mariquita" also known as "Eleanor Rigby" at the Springfield Sister Cities 2010 Annual Meeting.
Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street
If you missed the lady mariachis playing violins, trumpet and bass guitar as they marched down the center of ArtsFest on historic Walnut Street, you can watch the video here...
A Visit to Daiichi Junior High School
A Sister Cities Delegation traveling in February from Springfield, Missouri visits Daiichi Junior High School and receives a warm welcome. Watch the video to see a wide range of club activities...
Mexican Music and Culture featured at ArtsFiesta!
At ArtsFiesta! which was held this year at ArtsFest on Historic Walnut Street, musical performances by Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan were alternated with a variety of colorful dances by Springfield's Grupo Latino...