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Read more about the article Evangel University Baseball Team traveling to Tlaquepaque in May

Evangel University Baseball Team traveling to Tlaquepaque in May

The Evangel University baseball has been invited by the city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico to play against its city league “all-star” team. In addition to playing games, the Crusaders will organize youth baseball camps in the city.

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Read more about the article Dona Mariquita = Eleanor Rigby

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.

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Read more about the article Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street

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...

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Read more about the article A Visit to Daiichi Junior High School

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...

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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 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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2026 Events

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

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

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

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

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

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

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
TBD

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

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