(Review of October 11, 2009 event) |
ArtsFiesta!
A huge "Thank You!" to everyone who celebrated Mexican culture by enjoying Springfield's first visit by "Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan," an all-female mariachi band with guest Felipe Villalobos.
These university-trained musicians are ambassadors of Mexican culture and have performed at international Mexican music festivals. Springfield's "JRB Band" will travel to Tlaquepaque in February 2010 as a return cultural exchange.
Video of performances are available here
(videos courtesy of Russ RuBert):
YouTube: Sister Cities host family banquet Jam.
YouTube: ArtsFiesta concert at Founders Park
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sister-Cities/161629095907
A BIG "Thank you!" to our sponsors: American Family Insurance, Frito Lay, O-Reilly Automotive, Anaco Tlaquepaque, the City of Tlaquepaque, and the Springfield-Greene County Parkboard.
Download 2009 ArtsFiesta poster
(Review of September 11-13, 2009 event)
14th Annual Japanese Fall Festival
Taiko Drums, featuring Osuwa Taiko !
Newly added musical pieces, plus dancing,
singing and other instrumentation
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko energized the crowds at the Japanese Fall Festival in Springfield, MO last weekend. After performances, the group was mobbed by kids who got a 15-minute drum lesson on stage. You can find more about the St. Louis Osuwa Taiko group on their website where they list upcoming performances, classes, and a contact form to request a performance.
Visitors were able to unwind at the end of the day by strolling through the beautiful candlelit garden. Hundreds of candles, torches and lanterns were lit the along paths and lakes of this authentic Japanese garden.
Special Activities for 2009!
Kuniko!
Japanese Storytelling with Magical Mask,
Mime, & Music
Kuniko brings subtle magic and mystery
to her very special act.
On YouTube, watch Kuniko weave a story
Candy Miyuki - Candy sculptress!
The only woman ever to become a professional performer of "amezaiku," the 400-year old Japanese art of candy-making, Candy Miuki continues the craft of creating irresistibly delicious delicate cherry blossoms, elegant cranes, fierce dragons, and playful monkeys.
Candy-as-sculpture originated in 17th century Japan as a form of street entertainment. Today, Candy Miyuki has turned this street craft into fine art, and has performed at Disney's Epcot Center in Orlando, on the Rosie O'Donnell show, and at festivals around the world.
This year, Candy Miyuki entertained crowds by making candy sculpture animals and portraits. Their colorful and intricate designs remind us of Venetian glass art, and though you want to treasure them forever, they are fantastically tasty!
Watch her in action at our 2009 Japanese Fallfest
The annual Japanese Fall Festival in the Mizumoto Stroll Garden in Springfield, Missouri is sponsored by the not-for-profit Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield-Greene County Parkboard.
Festival Hours
Friday, Sept. 11: 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Adults - $5.00Children 12 and under - $3.00
Need Information?
Contact the Springfield Sister Cities office:
Cindy Jobe
Phone: 417-864-1341
email: cjobe@springfieldmo.gov
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