DTX-FRS: Impact 8/29/2025

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Neighborhood Art & Music School fosters creativity in all ages

Neighborhood Art & Music School co-owner Anna Thomas said the school’s mission—to make art accessible, be a creative outlet for self-expression and nurture confidence and passion— has remained unchanged since its founding in 2008. She said this mission applies to students of all ages.

The set up: NAMS offers a variety of private lessons including voice, piano, guitar, drums, bass and ukulele. Songwriting and music production classes are also available.

One more thing: In addition to visual art and music lessons, NAMS also houses a recording studio. The studio has multiple purposes including music production classes, as well as student and local musician recording sessions.

 
Coming Soon
Mid-October opening slated for second Frisco Baskin Robbins location

A second Frisco Baskin Robbins franchise is expected to open in the fall, a company representative said.

What they serve: The ice cream store’s menu has a variety of ice cream flavors including cinnamon roll, chocolate chip, pink bubblegum and more. Nondairy and sugarfree ice cream are available.
 

 
COMING SOON
Multisensory immersive experience Bubble Planet to arrive at Grapevine Mills this fall

A new immersive experience is opening this fall in Grapevine with interactive concepts.

The details: The Bubble Planet exhibit offers 12 interactive rooms for a full sensory experience for guests of all ages at Grapevine Mills, according to a news release.

From hanging balloons to a kaleidoscope room, the exhibit will offer a variety of photo opportunities and “playful moments designed to awaken the inner child,” an exhibit representative said.

Customers can sign up for the Dallas waitlist of Bubble Planet now or buy tickets starting Sept. 2 at 8 a.m.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Musume is open in Frisco’s The Star District, a company representative said. Other Musume locations are open in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Musume at The Star’s menu includes sushi and sashimi made with fresh fish flown in daily from Japan as well as authentic Asian cuisine offered in both small and large plates, vegetarian and vegan dishes, salads, tempura and ramen. It also features a six-or-eight course Omakase curated daily by chef Yuzo Toyama, a company news release states.


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🌮 Mexican restaurant Luna Loco to arrive in Old Town Keller by end of 2025
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🍭 Candy, sweet treats shop Pinkitzel debuts in downtown McKinney
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🍻 Barrel House Food & Spirit now open in Frisco
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🌭 Portillo's to bring Chicago-style hot dogs to Tanger Outlets Fort Worth
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Urban Mocca is now open in Richardson.

The coffee shop sells capuccinos, lattes, Vietnamese coffee and more. It also serves matcha and other teas and several flavors of doughnuts.


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