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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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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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Read more about the article Mariachi Band 2010 Schedule

Mariachi Band 2010 Schedule

  An all-female Mariachi band, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan, from Springfield’s sister city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico will be performing at ArtsFiesta! at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at ArtsFest…

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Read more about the article Isesaki Report and Japanese Fall Festival Wrap-Up

Isesaki Report and Japanese Fall Festival Wrap-Up

ISESAKI COMMITTEE – 2009 By Carolyn Gerdes & Mika Logan, Co-Chairs of Isesaki Committee. The relationship between Isesaki and Springfield is now approaching 24 years and in that time we…

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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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2025 Events

2025 Japan Trip Informational Meetings
10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Tue., April 1, 10am-7pm

Kite and Pinata Festival
Sat., Apr. 5, 11am-5pm
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Gigs in the Garden
First Three Sundays in May at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sun., May 18, 11:30am-2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Isesaki Global Leadership Academy
May
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

Isesaki Culture Exchange
August
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

29th Japanese Fall Festival
Fri., Sept. 5-Sun., Sept. 7
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Thu., Sept. 18-Mon., Sept. 29

Gigs in the Garden
Sundays in October at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 10
Oasis Hotel and Convention Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Fri., Oct. 31, 10am-6pm

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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