Plans for a blowout worthy of one of the world's oldest cities fell flat amid squabbles, poor planning and a lack of funding. On the chosen day, a balloon and some new artworks appeared, but no big names — like the hoped-for Shakira — showed up.Imagine you turned 10,000 years old — and nobody showed up at your birthday party.
L.A. Times - News — Plans for a blowout worthy of one of the world's oldest cities fell flat amid squabbles, poor planning and a lack of funding. On the chosen day, a balloon and some new ar... more info