Opinion from Jason Sandford, under the banner of Ashvegas:
...I'm not sure exactly when Bele Chere lost her way, or who a prime suspect may be. ...
Bele Chere was easily recognizable when she came into the world in 1979. She was born of a desire to get people into downtown Asheville, then a desolate locale in severe need of a little excitement. She was all about boosting local businesses. ...
In 2007, the city-run festival was downscaled as officials, and residents, recognized something was amiss. Bele Chere's budget was cut, her footprint across downtown was reduced, and a new emphasis was placed on highlighting local food, music, art and beer.
As my colleague Joel Burgess reported earlier this week, no further changes are planned. ...
I think we need to keep the discussion going and keep pushing for more change. ...
Click link below to read the article.Read the full article
...I'm not sure exactly when Bele Chere lost her way, or who a prime suspect may be. ...
Bele Chere was easily recognizable when she came into the world in 1979. She was born of a desire to get people into downtown Asheville, then a desolate locale in severe need of a little excitement. She was all about boosting local businesses. ...
In 2007, the city-run festival was downscaled as officials, and residents, recognized something was amiss. Bele Chere's budget was cut, her footprint across downtown was reduced, and a new emphasis was placed on highlighting local food, music, art and beer.
As my colleague Joel Burgess reported earlier this week, no further changes are planned. ...
I think we need to keep the discussion going and keep pushing for more change. ...
Click link below to read the article.Read the full article
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