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Isesaki, Japan (1986) | Tlaquepaque, Mexico (2003)
Hey Springfield-area music and culture fans:
We are in for a treat!
Grupo musical Canela, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, will perform five shows here June 11-14 to raise funds for their trip to Isesaki, Japan, with our citizen delegation this fall.
With their joy and passion for sharing their next-gen Latin identity, Grupo Canela was selected as the 2026 Traveling Musicians as an expression of unity among our three sister cities as SSCA celebrates its 40th anniversary with 伊勢崎市国際交流協会-Isesaki International Relations Association this year. 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 🇲🇽
None of the shows have covers, but donations are encouraged; $25 or more will get you a fun travel stamp-inspired bucket hat.
Here's the set of FB events and full schedule information.
🎵 Showmechuy – 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 11
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🎵 Mother's Brewing Company – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 12
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🎵Farmers Market of the Ozarks – 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 13
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🎵4 By 4 Brewing - Fremont Hills – Fremont Hills, 5-9 p.m., Saturday June 13
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🎵Peace Through People Pavilion – Concert in the Park – 3-4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 14
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To learn more about SSCA's Traveling Musician program or to make a donation online, visit:
https://peacethroughpeople.org/traveling-musician-fund/
06/03/2026
Need a date-night idea? Here's something more inspired than dinner and a movie ...
Romance in the Garden is a perfect way to experience the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden after hours with a loved one or friend! Registration closes June 5th, so don't wait!
Register online here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/activity/search/detail/37885?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
05/19/2026
🇺🇸 🇯🇵 🇲🇽 It was a great afternoon visiting with members and meeting new members Sunday at our annual celebration at Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.
The folks who attended enjoyed Dallas Jones, our 2023 Traveling Musician to Isesaki, Japan; Kizuna Friendship Group; and Mariachi Flor de Missouri.
Then, it was on to Gigs in the Garden 🎶🌼 Spring 2026 where Brett Miller and the Gigantic Band entertained with their signature blend of folk-rock/Americana music.
If you'd like to learn more about what we've done over the past year, visit: https://peacethroughpeople.org/events/annual-celebration/2026-reports/
Willard’s Dallas Jones represents for Willard’s Chappell Roan to open the music at our Member Celebration - more entertainment, food and fellowship continuing until 1:30 at Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.
Then join Brett Miller and the Gigantic Band at 2pm for Gigs in the Garden 🎶🌼 Spring !
Come join us for Sister Cities’ annual member celebration - 11:30 am-1:30 pm at Nathanael
05/17/2026
Come on out for the annual Member Celebration starting at 11:30 am today!
It’s open for everyone, but special perks for members. Join today and get tickets for free food and bevs and a vinyl sticker to celebrate our 40th anniversary.
And please consider some bucks for our bucket (hats) to help send Grupo Canela from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, to Isesaki, Japan’s annual fall festival as we bridge our three cities.
—11:30 am-1:30 pm
—Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
Stay for Brett Miller and the Gigantic Band performing at 2 pm at Gigs in the Garden 🎶🌼 Spring 2026 .
05/12/2026
🇯🇵Want to know more about what it's like to travel to Japan with Sister Cities? 🇯🇵
This fall's citizen delegation will travel Sept. 18-28 to Tokyo, Kyoto and Isesaki.
An informational meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, in person and via Zoom. No registration is required.
📍Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
💻Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656160898...
Meeting ID: 856 5616 0898
Passcode: 901433
05/11/2026
Kirsten Weingartner Weiss, a violinist and principal violist with Springfield Symphony Orchestra MO, performed a lovely program of popular standards and jazz (with a little Taylor Swift included) at Gigs in the Garden on a beautiful Mother's Day Sunday afternoon.
Kids made an origami flower craft to share with the moms in their lives and Kirsten even invited a young fan up to accompany her on a song.
01/08/2026
Great news for visitors to Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park!
Sunshine Street (Missouri Route 413) Bridge is NOW OPEN over MNA Railroad between Scenic Avenue and Kansas Expressway (Missouri Route 13) in Springfield as of 5 a.m. this morning, January 8.
12/26/2025
A few more evenings to take advantage of your SSCA membership benefit and enjoy the lovely Gardens Aglow 🎄✨ 2025 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden!
We are open again tonight through Sunday for Gardens Aglow 🎄✨ 2025. Get out of the house, enjoy the warm weather, and check out the lights!
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