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BALLANTYNE | wire Celebrate Autumn at Music Series Returns to Ballantyne Village The Mix at Six fall music series is Wednesday evenings in Ballantyne Village from Sept. 5 through Oct. 10. Each event is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with music starting at 6 p.m. This season's charitable beneficiary is Carolina Breast Friends. VIP tickets, which give guests complimentary drinks and appetizers throughout the evening, are available for $15 per person per night. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the charity. Details: www. ballantynevillage.com/mixatsix. Smokies Win The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge From sipping wine to savoring Thanksgiving Brunch, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge serves up a host of engaging events this fall. using local beef from Baucom's Best on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $85 per person (plus 20 percent service charge). Advance reservations required: 704-248- 4100. Championship The Ballantyne Smokies won the 2012 Southern Collegiate Baseball Championship on July 28. They defeated the Carolina Chaos 12-2 on the Smokies' home field at Ardrey Kell High School. Details: www.ballantynesmokies.com. Enjoy California's Wine Crush: Gallery Restaurant will celebrate the annual crushing of the grapes with Paso Robles on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature Paso Robles wines paired with small bites, as well as educational information. Cost is $40 per person. Reservations: 704-248-4100 or cjohnson@ theballantynehotel.com. Take a 'Cue Class: Chef de Cuisine J. Kelly Morrow and Executive Sous Chef David Moore of The Cooking School will feature a barbecue theme Club Honors Veterans, Active Military: The Golf Club at Ballantyne invites veterans and active military to play for half price off the regular rate on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. Please present a valid ID. Reserve a tee time: 704-248-4383 or www.golfballantyne.com. Reserve Now for Thanksgiving: Gallery Restaurant serves up its traditional Thanksgiving Brunch on Thursday, Nov. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. The meal features an array of seasonal salads, decorative displays, carving stations with regional accompaniments and decadent desserts. There will be live music from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $59 per person, $29 for children, ages 5-12; and complimentary for children 4 and under (pricing does not include tax and gratuity). Private dining rooms are available for larger groups. Reservations required: 704-248-4100 or www.gallery-restaurant.com. Brightmore Community Taking Deposits Liberty Senior Living is now accepting deposits for Brightmore of South Charlotte, a $40 million senior living community to be constructed on approximately 17 acres at 10021 Providence Road West. Brightmore will offer seniors lifestyle choices, including independent 16 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE living, assisted living and skilled nursing. The community will also offer dining venues, a market, beauty salon, fitness center and pool. Brightmore will not require an initial entry fee to become a resident. To learn more, contact Brigitte Rinaldi at 855-833-8511. FALL 2012