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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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