ArtsFiesta! moves to Butterfly Festival on July 12, 2014
We are having our own “Sister Cities Fiesta” in conjunction with the Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 12th. There will be a day full of activities hosted by Friends of…
Tlaquepaque, Mexico artists will exhibit at Artsfest on May 4-5
Along with the Mariachi musicians that will be visiting Springfield for ArtsFiesta! May 3rd weekend, Tlaquepaque will be sending visual artists to participate in Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street, the…
Free Music and Dance Workshops Taught by Tlaquepaque Artists
As part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the relationship between Springfield and Tlaquepaque, SSCA will host free educational events to learn about Mexican culture. In the week leading up…
Visit Mexico with Sister Cities
Join the Sister Cities trip to Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, Mexico, June 26 - July 2, 2013 MEXICO’S NATIONAL CERAMIC COMPETITION Only in Tlaquepaque will you experience such a large exhibition…
Welcome Mariachis for performances at Schools, Arts Fiesta! and Artsfest!
Mariachi Viva Xalisco and special guest Sheila Rios arrived from Springfield’s Sister City, Tlaquepaque, Mexico last evening. They were welcomed at a friendly hometown reception where they met their volunteer…
Mariachis have a full Springfield Concert Schedule
When the mariachis come to town for ArtsFiesta!, they have a full schedule of concerts lined up. ArtsFiesta! Friday, May 4, 2012 6-9 p.m. in Founders Park Jefferson at Water…
Jugando Limpio (Playing Fair) by Paco Padilla
Video by the City of Springfield featuring Tlaquepaque folk singer Paco Padilla and his band as they perform a special song about bullying with help from Springfield, Missouri school children.…
Luna Sureste and Paco Padilla’s Bands visit Springfield Public Schools and Universities
Two bands from Tlaquepaque arrived this week to perform at the Botanical Center 1st anniversary concert on October 15. Friday before the concert, they also traveled to schools and universities…
Botanical Center Garden Party & Concert scheduled for Oct. 14-16
The 1st anniversary of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center will be celebrated the weekend of October 14-16, 2011 featuring these great events: Botanical Center Garden Party and Concert - enjoy…
Mariachi Viva Jalisco arrive for ArtsFiesta! on Friday, May 6
Mariachi Viva Jalisco arrived in Springfield with a grand entrance at Hickory Hills Elementary School on Thursday, performing authentic Mexican mariachi music for hundreds of kids. The main performance of…