Ballantyne Magazine

We wish our readers, contributors and sponsors a happy and healthy New Year! It has been a privilege working on Ballantyne Magazine. Please clink the link below for our farewell message and follow Ballantyne in 2025 for the latest Ballantyne campus news and events: https://lnkd.in/eSnXkpti   Fondly, Jodi and Lindsey

Over the past year, the Ballantyne campus and The Bowl have grown drastically. New restaurants, Stream Park and The Amp Ballantyne have contributed to the ever-evolving campus's success. What's been done so far, and what's still to come? Head to our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHmvMt6g With gratitude: Sean White Emily Piraino Clear Sky Images Alexis Gardner Gianna Pendergrass Vicky Moon Cristina Bolling Olivia Pires

When Ballantyne Ball was founded 10 years ago, the goal was simple: establish an event that would celebrate the community and focus on charitable organizations. A decade later the mission remains the same, with each gala showcasing a new nonprofit. Beneficiaries in the past have included Isabella Santos Foundation, The Sandbox, Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance, HeartBright Foundation, The Relatives, Promising Pages, Madelyn's Fund, SherryStrong, Hopeway and, this upcoming year, Congregations for Kids. Read more about the annual fundraiser and what they have planned for the 2025 ball on our website. https://lnkd.in/eUHimsjY

Feeling a little sluggish after the holiday and looking to get out of the house? There are many active ways to explore the Ballantyne campus with the whole family, from Stream Park to the Lower McAlpine Greenway. For a full list of suggestions, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/eMGHeeA9

For the third year in a row, 28277 has made it onto realtor.com's Hottest ZIP Codes of the Year list, ranking No. 26 for 2024. We sat down with community leaders to hear why they believe the area is so popular. Head to our website for the full story: https://lnkd.in/eGPSyq_K

Cheers to The Bowl! Northwood celebrated the opening of The Bowl at Ballantyne with an exclusive grand opening event for customers, community and business partners in early fall.

There are numerous delicious eateries at The Bowl, so it can be hard to pick just one! In our latest issue we take you through a progressive meal at The Bowl, including stops at Bossy Beulahs, Fly Kid Fly, Flower Child, North Italia and Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. Head to the link below for a full suggested menu by @eatdrinkclt! 📸 (ice cream): Shrimp and Grisettes. https://buff.ly/4gZ6eeD

When Linda Lockman-Brooks and Wil Brooks first moved to the Charlotte area from New Jersey, they knew Ballantyne was where they wanted to be. "We were transplants," Linda says. "And so, for me, it was a place where people were coming from all over, and they were kind of plotting their own paths." Over the years, they've continued to fall in love with the Ballantyne campus, enjoying special family times here, most notably at Gallery Restaurant. Read all about this notable couple on our website: https://buff.ly/3BMDhmS

Shefalee and Vinay Patel moved to Ballantyne in 2003 when they started their family, citing great schools as a major factor in their decision. As the development has continued to grow, they've also grown to love their proximity to so many great restaurants and things to do. "Everything is right there," Shefalee Patel says. "It's like a party every day, and we can walk there." Head to our website to read more about their experiences: https://buff.ly/3BMDhmS

It's no secret the Ballantyne campus has seen a lot of changes over the years! For our celebratory collectors issue we sat down with three couples who have been here since the beginning and seen the changes firsthand. Vonda Huss and David Huss moved to Ballantyne in 1991. They've been thrilled with the developments over the years — particularly David, who's a Realtor and enjoys how easy it is to sell the area. Vonda adds, “It’s so easy to live here; everything is just a couple of minutes away." Head here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eRkscDxY