Mars Beads and Fourth Rock Records opened a joint storefront March 1 at 400 W. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs. Mars Beads offers consumers an opportunity to create their own beaded jewelry and was previously open in Lakeway at 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 165, for five years. Fourth Rock Records is a store selling vinyl records. Both stores replace Star of Texas Liquor, Beer & Wine, which closed Dec. 31. 512-296-2308. www.marsbeads.com, www.fourthrockrecords.com