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JJ Bissell
Associate Editor
Regina Robertson
Creative Director
Larry Preslar
Ad Design
John Baxter
Tony Cole
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WIRE
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STYLE POINTS
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FACES
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WHO KNEW?
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EXPERT DIRECT
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SOCIAL SEEN
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DATE NIGHT
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GOING HOME
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FAB FARE
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Ballantyne never hits "pause."
We help you stay up to date.
From Elvis to Al Green to OneRepublic, our
personalities have different tastes in tunes
— and more.
Lights! Camera! Legacy! Remember to
capture cherished family milestones.
Our contest winner thrills to the Girls & Guitars
extravaganza at The Fillmore Charlotte.
The favors of Southern Italy come
alive at Trattoria Antica.
Want wearable fashions that say wow?
Check out these autumn style tips.
Is it Maze Craze or Maize Craze? Either, really.
Check out corn-feld fun at Hall Family Farm.
Take a look at who's supporting
charities, fashion and fun in 28277.
'Awesome Austin' is how one Ballantyne resident
would describe the Texas capital city. See why.
TEE IT UP
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INSIDE TRACK
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Elevate your golf game by giving
good riddance to the slice.
Widening the Ardrey Kell/Community House
intersection is cued up to start in September.
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Contributors
Shane Baskin
Nan Bauroth
Hayley Brafford
Kat Carter
Chelsea Demers
George Hendricks/Blackbox Studios
Shelly Johnson
Andrew Kiger
Tony Mecia
Missy from pinkpistachio.com
Dustin Peck
Amy Rogers
Ann Saari
Ray Sepesy
Michael Solender
Christina Thigpen
Kristin Vining
Editing and Proofng
Susan Shackelford
Publication Design
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Distribution
Jo Harashima
Advertising
Adam Stafford
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Fall 2013
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BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE
Vol. 13 No. 3
FALL 2013