Ballantyne Magazine covers news, events, real estate, restaurants, shopping, health, schools and business in the upscale Ballantyne Area of Charlotte, NC.
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Place Mall to provide one- stop shopping for the latest technology in cell phones, net books, laptops, iPods, iPads, MP3 players, Bluetooth technology and wireless accessories. For more information, visit www.bestbuy.com. Brain Trainer offers speech therapy and helps children and adults learn and communicate better. The new center also serves students struggling with reading and math difficulties, ADD/ADHD, autism and Asperger's, and language and speech disorders, as well as gifted students who want to excel even more. Music Studio Debuts in Ballantyne Karl Mokal, owner of Streetwise Music Instruction, will open his third studio in the planned Ballantyne Arts Center at Ballantyne Corners in February 2011. His original studio in Indian Trail and second location in The Fountains at Ardrey Kell are designed to appeal to future rock stars. The Ballantyne studio will be a blend of both locations, to create broader appeal. Streetwise Music specializes in private music instruction for guitar, bass guitar, piano, drums and vocals, including a popular rock and pop program called "The Rock Shop." Instructors work with advanced students to form a band, create a set list and learn solos and performance techniques. Within several months, the band performs live at one of Charlotte's popular music venues, such as Tremont Music Hall and Amos' Southend. For more information, call 704-219-6756 or visit www.streetwisemusiconline.com. Brain Training Center Opens Dr. Vicki Parker Dr. Vicki Parker has opened The Brain Trainer, a research-based brain training and speech therapy center at 11030 Golf Links Drive, Suite 204. The 22 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE Parker, who has her Ph.D. in speech language pathology with a concentration in neuroscience, has worked in this field for nearly 30 years, including in hospital settings. To learn more, call 704-541-1373 or visit www.thebraintrainer.com. SWEET CHARITIES Lite UP Charlotte Benefi ts BLOOM Project Outland Cigars in Ballantyne Village and Paschal Promotions held the First Annual Lite UP Charlotte event this fall to benefit the BLOOM Project (Believing Lives Of Orphans Matter). Lindalynn Kakadelis, owner of Outland Cigars, noted that an estimated 140 million orphans in the world are living without one or both parents, some in very desperate conditions. BLOOM, a nonprofit based in Charlotte, connects those with a heart for orphans with the opportunity to put their passion into action to help improve their lives. The 140 attendees received a desktop humidor with 20 cigars, participated in a beer and wine tasting and sampled food from local restaurants. To see more, visit www.liteupcharlotte.com. Helen Adams Realty Launches Charity Realtors® in the Ballantyne office of Helen Adams Realty have formed "A Realtor's® Heart and Hand," a charitable group that now encompasses all of the Helen Adams Realty offices in Charlotte. Each month the group selects a charity to give back to the community. In September, members dropped off clothing at Crisis Assistance. In October, they supported a food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank. They chose the Men's Shelter of Charlotte for November and the Angel Tree at A Child's Place for December. To donate or learn more, call 704-341-0279 or visit www.helenadamsrealty.com. Student Authors Raise Breast Cancer Awareness Inspired by a breast cancer awareness campaign last year by Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Ardrey Kell High senior Heidi Eggles and classmate Allison Eddy have written and published a children's book, "Ruthie and the Pink Fairy." The goal of the book is to help children learn about hope and bravery when someone they love is diagnosed with breast cancer. The finished book completed the Ardrey Kell FCCLA team's Chapter Service Project, which brought it a gold medal at the state level and a silver medal at national competition in Chicago. For more information or to purchase the book, go to www.bccrally.com. BCC Rally for the Cure a Big Success The all-volunteer committee for the 7th Annual Ballantyne CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010 Country Club (BCC) Rally for the Cure reports that the campaign was again a major success. The BCC Rally raised $168,000 to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Charlotte affiliate of Komen received 75 percent of the funds to benefit people living in Mecklenburg and nine surrounding counties. The remaining 25 percent went to national research to help find a cure. The event began in June when the Barracudas swim team sold sno-cones, and continued through the summer with a fashion show presented by Reign Fine Apparel of Stonecrest. In September, Skatell's Manufacturing Jewelers hosted a glittering event at their Pineville store. Skatell's became a Pink Diamond Partner this year, joining Lance Inc., Carolinas WINTER 2010-2011