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Read more about the article Mexican Music and Culture featured at ArtsFiesta!

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...

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Read more about the article ArtsFest noon performance by Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan

ArtsFest noon performance by Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan

Violins and voices singing, toes tapping -- Tlaquepaque’s Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan sound sweet in this video taped at ArtsFest at their noon performance.

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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 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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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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