I have to agree with the letter about your coverage of Bele Chere [”What Happened to Arts and Crafts Coverage,” Aug. 10 Xpress]. I am new to the area, and I thought from the advertising and coverage in your publication that Bele Chere was a drinking party in the streets. So I didn't go. — […]
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Please leave the tobacco companies out of Bele Chere
I would like to thank Asheville and everyone who was involved for a wonderful Bele Chere. I saw some great bands, hung out with friends and had an overall pleasant time. I was downtown for some business on Friday around 11:30 a.m. and I decided to walk my bike through Bele Chere to see the […]
One festival, three days, 37,000 photos
Joe Chapman presents the Bele Chere time-lapse video that nearly did him in. It’s six minutes long, with music from the Protomen and Sonmi Suite and worth watching just for the clouds alone. 
What happened to arts and crafts coverage?
I found it curious that there was no mention of arts and crafts at Bele Chere in the recent Mountain Xpress [“Bele Chere Island, July 27 Xpress]. In years past, your paper has promoted the Arts Park of Bele Chere. This year, though, an out of town visitor picking up Xpress to read about offerings […]
Bele Chere and domineering?
When walking through the crowds at Bele Chere this past weekend, I normally see everything between the music stages as commercials. I skip right by them, ready to see and hear what is beyond all of the marketing. Not that there's anything wrong with commercials, they're just not my bag. I didn't drink beer from […]
The Silver Drummer Girl changed my tune
Having written many letters to the editor, and being rather vocal on some comment threads on the Mountain Xpress website, I am ready to admit a first: I was wrong. As a landscaper, I scoffed at the idea of dressing like a statue and standing still being considered “work.” After shoveling gravel in 90-plus-degree weather, […]
Feathers come from birds
Feathers are obviously the new fashion trend. There were multiple vendors at Bele Chere selling feather hair extensions, feather hair clips, feather earrings, etc. I encourage everyone to do a little research as to where these feathers come from. Consumer awareness is especially important when animals are involved. — Kira Poteat Clyde
Local Matters: The Bele Chere hip-hop controversy, food trucks and Buncombe County Commission update
In this edition of Local Matters — the Xpress weekly news podcast — reporter David Forbes talks about the controversy over the Bele Chere committee’s reluctance to book hip-hop artist DJ Kool, and gives updates on the ongoing food truck ordinance battle. Reporter Christopher George also gives a rundown of the recent Buncombe County Commission meeting.
Omitted email: City staffer believed Bele Chere head would consult with APD about hip-hop act
Sandra Travis, program director for Asheville’s festivals, has denied consulting with the Asheville Police Department before deciding not to book a hip-hop act for the Bele Chere festival. However, a new email reveals that one of Travis’ staff believed otherwise, asserting her boss would consult with the APD “about community temperament.” The city omitted the email from an earlier release to Xpress.
East meets west: Burundi’s batimbo drummers visit Asheville’s drum circle at Bele Chere (video)
After traveling 7,000 miles to be part of Folkmoot, Batimbo, a drummers ensemble from Burundi in East Africa, stopped by Asheville’s weekly drum circle on Friday during Bele Chere.
Bele Chere Photo Hangover
If you are anything like me, you’re probably just recovering from Bele Chere. The madness is over and the people are gone, but the memories of that Krispy Kreme burger still haunt me.
Bele Chere 2011 Timelapse
From Thursday evening setup to Sunday evening breakdown—and all the crowds and activity in betweeen—Xpress presents this timelapse of the entire Bele Chere weekend.
Bele Chere: Sunday music sampler
This year’s Sunday schedule was far from a relaxed and breezy end to festivities. Check out this epic performance from The Protomen and some other music highlights from Bele Chere’s closing afternoon.
Sunday afternoon in the Bele Chere Arts Park
Xpress visited the Bele Chere Arts Park, a restful eddy on Patton Avenue.
Sonmi Suite and Doc Aquatic at Bele Chere
Two local bands (including Sonmi Suite here, photographed by Rich Orris) perform summer-perfect music as the clouds roll in.
The Ultimate Air Copy Editor
Mountain Xpress Editorial Assistant Jaye Bartell threw himself into the Ultimate Air Dogs competition on Sunday, July 31. His jump? Thirteen feet.
Bele Chere food report: Krispy Kreme burger
Xpress food writer Mackensy Lunsford and “rocktographer” Rich Orris try the Krispy Kreme burger so you don’t have to.
Bele Chere: Saturday music sampler
Festival lineups inevitably leave music fans with some tough choices, and yesterday’s Bele Chere schedule was no exception. Check out some highlights from a few of the shows (including a late night performance from Space Capone) here.
Bele Chere Streetstyle part 3
Just because Bele Chere is quieter on Sunday doesn’t mean it’s any less stylish.
Audio Postcard: Family day
Maybe it’s too crowded and hot for your family to come to Bele Chere, but there are plenty of people out on the streets. Meet a few parents and children enjoying the day on Sunday, the unofficial family day of Bele Chere.
Splashville: The coolest place at Bele Chere
Splashville at Pack Square Park is definitely the coolest place to be at Bele Chere. Here’s a short video of folks enjoying the water feature during this weekend’s festivities.