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Read more about the article Learn about Japanese culture from Isesaki students

Learn about Japanese culture from Isesaki students

Japan Night Friday, June 1, 2018 from 6:30pm-8pm Morris Center at 301 S. Jefferson Ave. (downtown at the corner of Jefferson and McDaniel) A large group of students from our…

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Read more about the article Enjoy the Sounds of Summer, a free concert series

Enjoy the Sounds of Summer, a free concert series

Central Bank and Central Trust presents Sounds of Summer, a free concert series to take place throughout the summer of 2018, at the Peace through People Pavilion located in the…

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Read more about the article Kite Festival endures weather for successful celebration of spring and culture

Kite Festival endures weather for successful celebration of spring and culture

The 2018 Cherry Blossom Kite and Pinata Festival was held "rain or shine" on Saturday, April 7. Low temperatures and forecasted precipitation for the early morning pushed the event inside…

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Read more about the article Travel to Isesaki and Tokyo

Travel to Isesaki and Tokyo

Monday-Monday, October 22-29, 2018 Cost: $2,400-$2,600 (dependent on airfare costs) Includes: Airfare, all lodging, most meals, admission to group events, ground transportation to group events Payments: First payment of $1,300…

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Read more about the article Hang out with Isesaki students for a day!

Hang out with Isesaki students for a day!

Saturday, June 2 from 8:30am-4:30pm Sunday, June 3 from 8:30am-4:30pm Sunday, August 5 from 8:30am-4:30pm Large groups of high school students from Isesaki, Japan visit Springfield each year. The students…

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Read more about the article Celebrate spring at our Kite and Pinata Festival on April 7

Celebrate spring at our Kite and Pinata Festival on April 7

Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 11am-3pm Springfield Botanical Gardens (2400 South Scenic Avenue) Rain or shine! Due to the weather forecast, all activities will take place inside or around the…

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Read more about the article Jan Fisk receives prestigious ATHENA Award

Jan Fisk receives prestigious ATHENA Award

Our Board member, Councilwoman Jan Fisk, was honored on March 8 with the ATHENA Award presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The award is named after the Greek…

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Read more about the article Join us at our 2018 Annual Celebration!

Join us at our 2018 Annual Celebration!

Friday, March 23 at 6:30pm The Gallery at The Gillioz (325 Park Central East) Complimentary Valet Parking "Music transcends all boundaries." Performances by The DUkes and The Creek Rocks. Join us…

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Read more about the article Memories and friendships made on recent trips to Tlaquepaque

Memories and friendships made on recent trips to Tlaquepaque

We led two trips to our sister city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico early this year. A citizen delegation traveled from Tuesday-Monday, January 30-February 5 and the Springfield Regional Arts Council partnered…

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Read more about the article Join us at our partner FOG’s annual meeting on Thurs., Feb. 8

Join us at our partner FOG’s annual meeting on Thurs., Feb. 8

One of our strongest partnerships is with Friends of the Garden (FOG), the organization responsible for raising funds and volunteers for the beautiful Springfield Botanical Gardens and Center. FOG helps…

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2025 Events

2026 Tlaquepaque Trip Informational Meetings
9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
5:30 p.m., Monday, June 16
Virtual – registration information on page

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

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

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