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SUMMARY:2025 Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Sister Cities Association\, in partnership with the Springfield- Greene County Park Board\, proudly presents the 29th Japanese Fall Festival at the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Springfield\, Mo. \nThe 2025 headliner is Samurai Sword Soul\, a New York-based theater company that demonstrates traditional Japanese sword fighting in contemporary and artistic performances mixing comedy\, drama and thrilling techniques. \nLearn more HERE.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/2025jff/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Japanese Fall Festival
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SUMMARY:2025 Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Sister Cities Association\, in partnership with the Springfield- Greene County Park Board\, proudly presents the 29th Japanese Fall Festival at the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Springfield\, Mo. \nThe 2025 headliner is Samurai Sword Soul\, a New York-based theater company that demonstrates traditional Japanese sword fighting in contemporary and artistic performances mixing comedy\, drama and thrilling techniques. \nLearn more HERE.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/2025jff/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Japanese Fall Festival
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SUMMARY:2025 Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Sister Cities Association\, in partnership with the Springfield- Greene County Park Board\, proudly presents the 29th Japanese Fall Festival at the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Springfield\, Mo. \nThe 2025 headliner is Samurai Sword Soul\, a New York-based theater company that demonstrates traditional Japanese sword fighting in contemporary and artistic performances mixing comedy\, drama and thrilling techniques. \nLearn more HERE.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/2025jff/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Japanese Fall Festival
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SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:It’s Gigs in the Garden – Springfield Sister Cities Association’s spring and fall concert series at 2 p.m. on these dates:Sunday\, May 4\, for vocal powerhouse Johnnie Angelina King’s blues and jazz; CANCELEDSunday\, May 11\, for folk-country sister duo Maddi Warren and Alli Butler (with a Mother’s Day craft activity).Sunday\, May 18\, for national dulcimer champions Joe Collins\, Ilace Mears\, David Wilson with some friends.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-6/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:It’s Gigs in the Garden – Springfield Sister Cities Association’s spring and fall concert series at 2 p.m. on these dates:Sunday\, May 4\, for vocal powerhouse Johnnie Angelina King’s blues and jazz; CANCELEDSunday\, May 11\, for folk-country sister duo Maddi Warren and Alli Butler (with a Mother’s Day craft activity).Sunday\, May 18\, for national dulcimer champions Joe Collins\, Ilace Mears\, David Wilson with some friends.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-6/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:lbakerink@springfieldmo.gov
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate culture and welcome spring with Springfield Sister Cities Association at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. This annual festival highlights Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan and Tlaquepaque\, Mexico. Bring a kite to fly or build one with us. Whack a piñata nearby. Concessions are available. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican performances\, children’s activities and free admission to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden as it reopens for the season. \nMore information HERE.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/cherry-blossom-kite-and-pinata-festival-4/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20240904T234736Z
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SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine are available for purchase. Kids will love the playground nearby as well as the free\, hands-on cultural activities!\n\n𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘆Dallas and Molly have been playing music together for more than 20 years. They perform a wide range of original music and cover songs that will get your toes tappin’ with their acoustic rhythms and soulful harmonies.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀Angelia studied musical voice at Arkansas State University and has traveled the world performing and singing. She has put together a gospel extravaganza featuring Dawn Gutierrez\, Jacqueline Swan\, and Evangel University’s four-piece band\, Voices of Praise.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗶𝗻 𝗝. 𝗫Jin is a jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter of more than two decades originally from Chicago\, Il. He uses looping and jazz harmony to express and improvise with lyrics that touch on race\, class\, and matters of the heart.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿Aaron’s specialty is writing songs that sound great with a band but can also be played solo. His music does not fit a specific category. The common theme is that every song has emotional\, soulful vocals with a grooving rhythm behind it.\n𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍In the case of inclement weather\, concerts will move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.\n𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍The Peace Through People Pavilion was funded by the Finnie family and constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens.\n𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎peacethroughpeople.org/gigs
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-5/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:lbakerink@springfieldmo.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T140000
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UID:8309-1729432800-1729436400@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine are available for purchase. Kids will love the playground nearby as well as the free\, hands-on cultural activities!\n\n𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘆Dallas and Molly have been playing music together for more than 20 years. They perform a wide range of original music and cover songs that will get your toes tappin’ with their acoustic rhythms and soulful harmonies.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀Angelia studied musical voice at Arkansas State University and has traveled the world performing and singing. She has put together a gospel extravaganza featuring Dawn Gutierrez\, Jacqueline Swan\, and Evangel University’s four-piece band\, Voices of Praise.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗶𝗻 𝗝. 𝗫Jin is a jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter of more than two decades originally from Chicago\, Il. He uses looping and jazz harmony to express and improvise with lyrics that touch on race\, class\, and matters of the heart.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿Aaron’s specialty is writing songs that sound great with a band but can also be played solo. His music does not fit a specific category. The common theme is that every song has emotional\, soulful vocals with a grooving rhythm behind it.\n𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍In the case of inclement weather\, concerts will move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.\n𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍The Peace Through People Pavilion was funded by the Finnie family and constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens.\n𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎peacethroughpeople.org/gigs
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-5/2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:lbakerink@springfieldmo.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T150000
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UID:8308-1728828000-1728831600@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine are available for purchase. Kids will love the playground nearby as well as the free\, hands-on cultural activities!\n\n𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘆Dallas and Molly have been playing music together for more than 20 years. They perform a wide range of original music and cover songs that will get your toes tappin’ with their acoustic rhythms and soulful harmonies.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀Angelia studied musical voice at Arkansas State University and has traveled the world performing and singing. She has put together a gospel extravaganza featuring Dawn Gutierrez\, Jacqueline Swan\, and Evangel University’s four-piece band\, Voices of Praise.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗶𝗻 𝗝. 𝗫Jin is a jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter of more than two decades originally from Chicago\, Il. He uses looping and jazz harmony to express and improvise with lyrics that touch on race\, class\, and matters of the heart.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿Aaron’s specialty is writing songs that sound great with a band but can also be played solo. His music does not fit a specific category. The common theme is that every song has emotional\, soulful vocals with a grooving rhythm behind it.\n𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍In the case of inclement weather\, concerts will move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.\n𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍The Peace Through People Pavilion was funded by the Finnie family and constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens.\n𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎peacethroughpeople.org/gigs
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-5/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T150000
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UID:8282-1728223200-1728226800@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine are available for purchase. Kids will love the playground nearby as well as the free\, hands-on cultural activities!\n\n𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘆Dallas and Molly have been playing music together for more than 20 years. They perform a wide range of original music and cover songs that will get your toes tappin’ with their acoustic rhythms and soulful harmonies.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀Angelia studied musical voice at Arkansas State University and has traveled the world performing and singing. She has put together a gospel extravaganza featuring Dawn Gutierrez\, Jacqueline Swan\, and Evangel University’s four-piece band\, Voices of Praise.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗶𝗻 𝗝. 𝗫Jin is a jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter of more than two decades originally from Chicago\, Il. He uses looping and jazz harmony to express and improvise with lyrics that touch on race\, class\, and matters of the heart.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿Aaron’s specialty is writing songs that sound great with a band but can also be played solo. His music does not fit a specific category. The common theme is that every song has emotional\, soulful vocals with a grooving rhythm behind it.\n𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍In the case of inclement weather\, concerts will move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.\n𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍The Peace Through People Pavilion was funded by the Finnie family and constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens.\n𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎peacethroughpeople.org/gigs
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-5/2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20240823T011849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T011849Z
UID:8255-1725793200-1725818400@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:2024 Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan (formed in 1986). Each year\, a delegation of Isesaki citizens travels to Springfield to contribute to the festival through demonstrations and interactions with attendees. \nFri.\, Sept. 6: 5-10 p.m.\nSat.\, Sept. 7: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.\nSun.\, Sept. 8: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. \nFee:\n$9/Adult Friday and Sunday\,\n$14/Adult on Saturday;\n$4/Children 12 yrs. and under\,\nFREE/Children 2 yrs. and under & Sister Cities members
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/2024-japanese-fall-festival/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20240823T011849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T011849Z
UID:8254-1725706800-1725746400@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:2024 Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan (formed in 1986). Each year\, a delegation of Isesaki citizens travels to Springfield to contribute to the festival through demonstrations and interactions with attendees. \nFri.\, Sept. 6: 5-10 p.m.\nSat.\, Sept. 7: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.\nSun.\, Sept. 8: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. \nFee:\n$9/Adult Friday and Sunday\,\n$14/Adult on Saturday;\n$4/Children 12 yrs. and under\,\nFREE/Children 2 yrs. and under & Sister Cities members
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/2024-japanese-fall-festival/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20240823T011849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T011849Z
UID:8252-1725642000-1725660000@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:2024 Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan (formed in 1986). Each year\, a delegation of Isesaki citizens travels to Springfield to contribute to the festival through demonstrations and interactions with attendees. \nFri.\, Sept. 6: 5-10 p.m.\nSat.\, Sept. 7: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.\nSun.\, Sept. 8: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. \nFee:\n$9/Adult Friday and Sunday\,\n$14/Adult on Saturday;\n$4/Children 12 yrs. and under\,\nFREE/Children 2 yrs. and under & Sister Cities members
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/2024-japanese-fall-festival/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20240301T194805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T194933Z
UID:8002-1712401200-1712419200@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate culture and spring with the Springfield Sister Cities Association at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Bring a kite to fly or build one with us. Whack a piñata nearby. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican performances and children’s activities and free admission to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden as it reopens for the season. \nSpringfield Botanical Gardens 417-864-1191 \nAge: All ages\nTime: Sat.\, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.\nFee: Free admission\, $5/Kite kit
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/cherry-blossom-kite-and-pinata-festival-3/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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GEO:37.171762;-93.330224
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20230915T182501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T182709Z
UID:7552-1696168800-1696172400@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗜𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻\nAt the musical intersection of fun and beautiful\, Mears and Wilson provide genre-spanning\, acoustic instrumentals with a unique blend of hammered dulcimer\, fiddle and mandolin.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟴 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀\nA collective musical experience brought to you by Melissa Rea\, Betsey Mae\, Melinda Mullins\, Jessamyn Orchard and Kunti Bentley\, The Ozark Songbirds perform originals and a few covers in a song circle format.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱\nRCB is an intergenerational organization that plays instrumental versions of hits from classical music\, Broadway\, movie soundtracks\, pop/rock medleys and much more.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗟𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱\nWith a raspy voice that is at times soothing and at other times raw with emotion\, singer/songwriter Strickland beautifully captures the soul of working-class America by telling stories that help you understand the greater human puzzle.\n 𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗠𝗝𝗔𝗪\nA string quartet comprised of teenage boys\, MJAW is eager to delight their audience with music from a wide range of genres that is sure to entertain people of all ages and backgrounds.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-concert-series-2/2023-10-01/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:lbakerink@springfieldmo.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20230830T183623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T183623Z
UID:7502-1694192400-1694210400@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:27th Annual Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:A three-day celebration of Japanese culture and Springfield’s sister city\, Isesaki\, Japan\, featuring performances\, food\, activities\, vendors\, and more. Presented by Springfield Sister Cities Association. \n\n\n\nFri.\, Sept. 8\n5 p.m.-10 p.m.\n$9/adult\n$4/child ages 3-12\n\n\nSat.\, Sept. 9\n11 a.m.-10 p.m.\n$14/adult\n$4/child ages 3-12\n\n\nSun.\, Sept. 10\n11 a.m.-6 p.m.\n$9/adult\n$4/child ages 3-12 or person in cosplay
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/27th-annual-japanese-fall-festival/2023-09-08/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20230427T193733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T193914Z
UID:7114-1683468000-1683471600@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and listen to live\, local music in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine are available for purchase. \nThe concerts are free to attend; a $10 donation is suggested (cash or card accepted). In the case of inclement weather\, the concerts will move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. \nAge: All ages\nTime: 2 p.m.\nFee: Free\, $10 suggested donation
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-4/2023-05-07/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:lbakerink@springfieldmo.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20230316T204555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T210444Z
UID:6956-1680346800-1680364800@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate culture and spring with Springfield Sister Cities Association. Bring a kite to fly or build one with us. Whack a piñata nearby or make your own mini piñata. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican performances and children’s activities\, and free admission to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden as it reopens for the season.\nSpringfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 \nAge: All ages\nTime 11 a.m.-4 p.m.\nFee: Free admission\,\n$5/Kite or mini piñata kit
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/cherry-blossom-kite-and-pinata-festival-2/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20220923T151507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T152500Z
UID:6174-1664719200-1664722800@www.friendsofthegarden.org
SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓\nBring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a variety of local performance groups in an extraordinary setting! Beer and wine available for purchase.\n\n\n𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄\n\n𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲\nRobert Holden started the Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble 13 years ago to help keep big band music alive in the Springfield area. Their concerts are typically free of charge to help educate the public about jazz and to provide amateur and professional musicians the opportunity to perform jazz.\n𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻\nJustin Larkin is a singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Springfield with a distinct and hearty blend of roots\, soul and rock and roll dubbed “cosmic Ozarkana music.” He’s spent the past 15 years touring the Midwest as a solo act and with various musical groups including Mood Ring Circus. justinlarkinmusic.com\n𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀\nCasey and the Atta Boys are an entertaining\, forward-moving bluegrass band with roots deep in tradition\, willing to move into the unknown. The group features leader Casey Freeland\, Kelly Freeland on vocals and guitar\, Andrew Morton on fiddle and vocals\, Justin George on banjo\, and Becca Sein on vocals and mandolin. caseyattaboys.com\n𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗗𝗲𝗷𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄\nDeja Crew brings their unique blend of songs\, instruments\, genres and witty banter. The trio of friends features Amanda Clark\, Chris Schafer and Brian Mattson who have been playing together for a decade. Their setlist is full of hits\, some you’ve heard and some you haven’t. “Come for the music\, stay for the banter.” facebook.com/thedejacrew\n𝗦𝘂𝗻.\, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗲𝘄\nJohn Depew is a Kansas-based musician\, songwriter and traveler with a knack for combining traditional sounds with thoughtful lyrics and intriguing musicality. He is a multi-instrumentalist that has been described as the “midwestern Nick Drake.” He jokingly refers to his music as “progressive old-time.” johndepewmusic.wordpress.com
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-concert-series/2022-10-02/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Sister Cities Association":MAILTO:lbakerink@springfieldmo.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T223002
CREATED:20220825T180546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T181801Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍\n𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥.\nFri.\, Sept. 9 from 5pm-10pm\nAdmission: $8/adult; $3/kids 12 and younger\nSat.\, Sept. 10 from 11am-10pm\nAdmission: $12/adult; $3/kids 12 and younger\nSun.\, Sept. 11 from 11am-6pm\nAdmission: $8/adult; $3/kids 12 and younger; $3/person dressed in costume role play\n𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦! 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.\n\n𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒\n\n𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗶 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 headlines the festival\, performing beautifully choreographed Japanese sword fighting set to traditional and rock music. Their routines include an engaging mix of comedy and humanistic-themed dramas\, requiring athleticism and grace.\n𝗨𝘇𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂\, a yosakoi dance ensemble from San Jose’s Japantown\, performs an energetic style of dance that blends traditional and modern Japanese movements and music.\n𝗬𝗮𝘀𝘂 𝗜𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗮 is a storyteller and magician originally from Ube\, Japan. Ishida combines traditional Japanese theatre\, music\, origami\, magic and storytelling to bring the enchanting land of Japan to his audiences.\n𝗦𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗮 is a world-renowned shodo artist from Japan’s Fukushima prefecture. Her large-scale calligraphy performances are inspired by hope and peace.\nFavorite performers returning to the festival include 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘀𝘂𝘄𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗼\, ensemble drummers; 𝗞𝗶𝘇𝘂𝗻𝗮\, Springfield’s Japan America friendship club; 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆’𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶\, martial arts demonstrators; 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆\, costume role play demonstrators; and 𝗞𝗶𝗥𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗥𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱\, cosplay dance team.\n\n𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒\nIn addition to numerous vendor and artisan booths featuring wares authentic to Japanese culture\, guests will enjoy the 𝗡𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 (Japanese culture experience tent)\, the 𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (souvenirs and snacks tents)\, and 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.\nThe festival offers cultural opportunities geared toward children including an activity area featuring traditional Japanese games and crafts led by Japanese language students from 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. These opportunities end by dusk each evening.\n\n𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐒\n𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯!\n𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊\nBeginning at dusk on Friday and Saturday\, September 9 and 10\, hundreds of torches light the garden pathways and soft Japanese music fills the air to create a romantic strolling atmosphere.\nPurchase a 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 and set your dreams afloat on one of the koi ponds.\n𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘\n𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 in partnership with 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 is Sunday\, September 11. Come to the festival in your cosplay (costume role play) to receive $3 admission.\n\n𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓\nThe Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝟯𝟲-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝘀𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗶\, 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻. In typical years\, Springfield and Isesaki exchange performers to entertain and share culture at each other’s festivals. These exchanges were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. We are so excited to resume the exchanges this year!\nSpringfield Sister Cities Association donates half of the Japanese Fall Festival’s admission proceeds to the maintenance and development of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, sponsored by Simmons Bank. The remaining proceeds benefit cultural programs which further Springfield Sister Cities Association’s mission of “Peace through People.”\npeacethroughpeople.org.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/japanese-fall-festival-3/2022-09-09/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Rededication of the Azumaya
DESCRIPTION:Please join Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board as they rededicate the Azumaya\, a gift from Springfield’s Sister City\, Isesaki\, Japan. This structure has been newly relocated to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/rededication-of-the-azumaya/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dedication
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SUMMARY:Gigs in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:About\nBring your lawn chairs or blankets and social distance to listen to live\, local music in an extraordinary setting! \nThe concerts are free to attend; a $10 donation is suggested to support garden projects (cash or card accepted). \nLocation\nPeace through People Pavilion\nin the Kay Cummins Finnie Memorial Dogwood Garden\nat the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park\n2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\nIn the case of inclement weather\, the concerts may move inside the adjacent Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center. \nDates and Performers \n\nEvery Sunday in May\, excluding 05/29/22.\n\n\n\nMay 1st: Mark Barger\nMay 8th: Mojo Light\nMay 15th: Auntie Em & The Tornadoes \nMay 22nd: The Shandies \n\n\n\n\nOrganizers\nGigs in the Garden is organized by Ric Mayer\, maintainer of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie\, and Linda Chorice\, former  Springfield Conservation Nature Center Manager. The series is managed by Springfield Sister Cities Association  in cooperation with Friends of the Garden and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. \nAbout the PTP Pavilion\nThe Peace through People Pavilion was constructed in late 2016 to encourage more cultural performances and community events in the Springfield Botanical Gardens. The Pavilion furthers the Friends of the Garden mission to bring people\, nature\, and gardens together as well as the Springfield Sister Cities Association mission of Peace through People. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, please call 417-874-2962 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gigs-in-the-garden-3/2022-05-01/
LOCATION:Peace through People Pavilion\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gigs in the Garden
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring with the Springfield Sister Cities Association. Bring a kite to fly or build one with us on the Great Lawn. Whack a piñata nearby. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican children’s crafts at the Botanical Center\, and free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden as it reopens for the season. \nAdmission is free. Kite building kits and mini piñata building kits are $5 each. \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/kite-and-pinata-festival-3/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210910T220000
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Sister Cities Association\, in partnership with the Springfield- Greene County Park Board\, proudly presents the 25th Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday\, September 10-12\, 2021\, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden located within the extraordinary Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. \nUzumaru\, a yosakoi dance ensemble from San Jose’s Japantown\, headlines the festival. Yosakoi is an energetic style of dance that blends traditional and modern Japanese movements and music. \nYasu Ishida\, storyteller and magician originally from Ube\, Japan\, returns to the festival for an encore performance. Ishida combines traditional Japanese theatre\, music\, origami\, magic and storytelling to bring the enchanting land of Japan to his audiences. \nFavorite performers returning to the festival include St. Louis Osuwa Taiko\, ensemble drummers; Kizuna\, Springfield’s Japan America Friendship Club; and Tracy’s Kenpo Karate Studios of Southwest Missouri\, martial arts demonstrators. \nIn addition to numerous vendor and artisan booths featuring wares authentic to Japanese culture\, guests will enjoy the Nihon bunka taiken tent (Japanese culture experience tent)\, the omiyage and dagashi tent (souvenirs and snacks tent)\, and concessions. \nThe festival offers many cultural opportunities geared toward children including an activity area featuring traditional Japanese games and crafts led by Japanese language students from Kickapoo High School and Japanese art activities led by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. \nBring your glow sticks and enjoy a hologram projected concert\, Miku Matsuri\, organized by Springfield Cosplay on Saturday\, September 11 at 9 p.m. Cosplay Day is Sunday\, September 12; come to the festival in your cosplay (costume role play) to receive $3 admission. In celebration of its 6th anniversary\, Springfield Cosplay presents a cosplay showcase featuring Shiny Dreamers at 5 p.m. \nBeginning at dusk on Friday and Saturday\, September 10 and 11\, hundreds of torches light the garden pathways and soft Japanese music fills the air to create a romantic strolling atmosphere. Purchase a wishing lantern and set your dreams afloat on one of the koi ponds. \nFestival hours are 5 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday\, September 10; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday\, September 11; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday\, September 12. \nAdmission for adults is $10 on Saturday\, September 11 and $7 on Friday and Sunday\, September 10 and 12. Children 12 and younger are $3 on any day. People dressed in cosplay (costume role play) receive a $3 admission price on Sunday\, September 12. \nFace coverings are strongly encouraged at interaction points. \nMembers of Springfield Sister Cities Association receive free entry all weekend. An annual membership ranges in price from $5 for a student to $50 for a family; join and view additional membership benefits at peacethroughpeople.org/membership. \nHundreds of volunteers are needed to work the Japanese Fall Festival; volunteers receive free entry to the festival on the day of their shift. For more information and to sign up\, please click here. \nNew vendor applications are welcome; proposed booths must be authentic to Japanese culture for consideration. For more information and to apply\, please click here. \nSupport for the Japanese Fall Festival is provided by Queen City Real Estate Company\, Tony and Linda Shalloup\, Tom Finnie and Chase. Sponsorship opportunities are available; learn more at peacethroughpeople.org/sponsorship. \nThe Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s 35-year-old sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan. In typical years\, Springfield and Isesaki exchange performers to entertain and share culture at each other’s festivals. These exchanges were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. \nSpringfield Sister Cities Association donates half of the Japanese Fall Festival’s admission proceeds to the maintenance and development of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, sponsored by Simmons Bank. The remaining proceeds benefit cultural programs which further Springfield Sister Cities Association’s mission of “Peace through People.” \nFor more information regarding the Japanese Fall Festival or Springfield Sister Cities Association\, please visit peacethroughpeople.org/jff or call 417-874-2962.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/japanese-fall-festival-2/2021-09-10/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Kite and Pinata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Sister Cities is so disappointed to cancel this event due to the poor weather forecast. The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden will still be open for free admission from 10am-7pm\, and the Gray/Campbell Farmstead will still be open for free viewing from 1:30-4:30pm.  \nCelebrate spring with the Springfield Sister Cities Association. Bring a kite to fly or build one with us on the Great Lawn. Whack a piñata nearby. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican children’s crafts at the Botanical Center\, and free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden as it reopens for the season. \nAdmission is free. Kite building kits and mini piñata building kits are $5 each.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/kite-and-pinata-festival-2/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Virtual Taste of Tlaquepaque
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Sister Cities Association hosts its Taste of Tlaquepaque (tuh-lah-kay-pah-kay) event in Springfield\, Mo. each year to celebrate Mexican culture and Springfield’s sister city relationship with Tlaquepaque\, Mexico. The in-person party draws hundreds of people and features performers from Tlaquepaque and authentic Mexican food. \nDue to COVID-19\, the event will go virtual this year and present more Mexican talent than ever on Friday\, October 9 from 7-9 p.m. Taste of Tlaquepaque: Concert at la Quinta features performances and live interviews with Paco Padilla Xaliscantos\, Mariachi Viva Xalisco y Rubí Cervantes\, Cantaros de Tlaquepaque and Grupo Canela. Joy Robertson of KOLR-TV’s Ozarks Live will emcee the event. \nPurchase a streaming link for $20 and join the virtual fiesta. Round out your in-home experience with authentic food and beverage from Tortilleria Perches. Choose from tacos or tamales and add on margaritas\, Perches beer or non-alcoholic horchata or jamaica. Before the event\, pick up your order without getting out of your vehicle at Springfield Brewing Company’s The Cellar. \nProceeds from the event support cultural programs that promote Sister Cities’ vision of “Peace Through People.” Sponsorships start at $300 and include food\, beverage and other special perks. \nTo learn more about the event or to purchase your streaming link or sponsorship and add on food and beverage\, please visit peacethroughpeople.org/taste. \nSpecial thanks to Springfield Brewing Company\, Tom Finnie\, Tortilleria Perches and many friends in Tlaquepaque for making this event possible.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/virtual-taste-of-tlaquepaque/
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fall Mini Series
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Japanese culture\, mask and social distance at a series of small outdoor events! Learn more at peacethroughpeople.org.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/japanese-fall-mini-series/2020-09-11/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Kite and Pinata Festival
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Kite and Piñata Festival Cancelled \nSpringfield Sister Cities Association invites you to welcome culture and the spring season at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday\, April 4\, 2020 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. The free event for all ages highlights Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan and Tlaquepaque\, Mexico. \nBring a kite to fly on the great lawn and line your little ones up to try their hand at breaking piñatas filled with candy. Build and decorate your own kite or mini piñata for $5 while supplies last. \nEnjoy performances by Japanese magic storyteller Yasu Ishida\, Mariachi Flor de Missouri\, Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group\, Grupo Latinoamericano\, Springfield Cosplay and Lancaster Station. \nTreat yourself to Japanese\, Mexican or American cuisine provided by local vendors and Springfield-Greene County Park Board Concessions. Browse the market of Japanese and Mexican snacks\, candies\, beverages and souvenirs. \nAdditional activities are provided by Missouri State University’s Foreign Language Institute and International Friends program\, Parents as Teachers\, Kickapoo High School’s Japanese Language Club\, Springfield Cosplay and Springfield Regional Arts Council.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/kite-and-pinata-festival/
LOCATION:Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center\, 2400 S Scenic\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Program,Festival
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate authentic Japanese culture in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and visit with delegates from Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki\, Japan. \n$7-10/adult\, $3/child \nCheck back later for more information!
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/japanese-fall-festival/2019-09-06/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T160000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Kite and Pinata Festival
DESCRIPTION:This free event for all ages celebrates Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki\, Japan and Tlaquepaque\, Mexico.  \nBring a kite to fly on the great lawn or build and decorate one for $5. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican performances and activities; little ones can try their hand at breaking piñatas filled with candy. \nTake advantage of free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The Stroll Garden is open daily from March 30-October 31; admission is regularly $4.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/cherry-blossom-kite-and-pinata-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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