DTX-FRS: Impact 8/29/2025

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.

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.
 

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.