5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – August 27, 2019

WORCESTER – In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com will explore five important items and stories that Worcester and Central Massachusetts residents should keep a close eye on.

These five things can cover a whole range of subjects and issues that we feel are pertinent to understanding what’s going on in the City and the cities and towns surrounding Worcester.

In today’s edition — August 27, 2019 – Pixels & Pints arcade bar gets their signage up, Beatles tribute coming to Hanover Theatre, new exhibit coming to Worcester Center for Crafts, gas prices are down three cents across the state, and the Quinsigamond Village neighborhood meeting is tonight. 

Pixels & Pints Takes Another Step Closer to Opening

Pixels & Pints — the arcade bar with retro games from the ‘80s & ‘90s  — has taken another step closer to opening. Although there’s still no official opening date, the signage outside the bar has been hung [see photo above]. 

When the bar does open, it will feature full cocktail and beer service in a 4,300 square foot space at 179 Grafton St., near the Grafton Hill welcome area of the I-290 on and off-ramps.

Owner Jason Eastty had previously announced that the bar would be opening this month, but has since told TWIW that the bar will likely open later this fall. 

Pixels & Pints is promising a mix of arcade games from the ’80s and ’90s, classic consoles hooked up to projectors, custom cocktails, local craft brews and pizza.

ThisWeekinWorcester.com first reported the opening of Pixels & Pints in late March. Read the full story here.

Beatles Tribute Band to Make it RAIN at Hanover Theatre

For one night only at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles will celebrate the anniversary of the release of “Abbey Road.”

The celebration will take place on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, September 3 at 10 AM.

Tickets to RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles start at $44. Discounts are available for members and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at TheHanoverTheatre.org, by phone at 877.571.SHOW (7469) or at The Hanover Theatre box office located at 2 Southbridge Street in downtown Worcester. For more information on group sales, call 508.471.1689 or email [email protected].

Worcester Center for Crafts to Host New Exhibit

From Sept. 26 to Nov. 7, the Worcester Center for Crafts’ Krikorian Gallery will host the New Glass, New England exhibit. 

The new exhibit is curated by Jim Schantz is on view in the gallery Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM.

On Thursday, Sept 26., the gallery will host a free opening reception from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

The exhibiting artists include: Melissa Ayotte, Emmett Barnacle, Josh Bernbaum, William Carlson, Dan Clayman, Shaun Conroy, Eric Cruze and Tomo Sakai, Dan Dailey, Owen Dailey, Robert Dane, Martin and Eric Demaine, Bernie D’Onofrio, Robin Grebe, Peter Houk, Sidney Hutter, Claire Kelly, Aron Leaman, K. William LeQuier, Susan Shapiro and Andy Magdanz, Martin Rosol, Thomas Scoon, Gale Scott, Josh Simpson, Randi Solin, Debbie Tarsitano, Natalie Tyler, Jennifer Violette, Adam Waimon, James Watkins, Steven Weinberg, Mark + Michiko Weiner, Toots Zynsky.

Quinsig Village Neighborhood Meeting Happening Tonight

The Quinsigamond Village neighborhood meeting is taking place tonight and the Worcester Police Dept. is encouraging residents to attend the meeting to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. 

The meeting is taking place at the Quinsigamond Village Community Center at 6 PM. For more information, click here. 

Gas Prices Down 3 Cents Across Massachusetts

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down three cents this week, according to AAA Northeast.

AAA’s survey of prices in Massachusetts finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.60 per gallon. The Massachusetts price is one cent higher than the national average for regular unleaded of $2.59. A year ago at this time, the average price in Massachusetts was twenty-four cents higher at $2.84.  

“For local travelers who are ending summer with road trips, gas prices are significantly less expensive than they were last Labor Day,” said Mary Maguire, Director of Public and Legislative Affairs. “At the start of this week, two-thirds of all states have averages that are around a quarter cheaper than last year.”

The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 63 cents, from a low of $2.42 to a high of $3.05. 

Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows:

Self Serve                                       Grade                        

$2.60 ($2.42-$3.05)                        Regular Unleaded                  

$2.88 ($2.65-$3.25)                        Midgrade Unleaded               

$3.06 ($2.75-$3.51)                        Premium Unleaded                

$2.95 ($2.67-$3.39)                        Diesel

Lead photo: New signage outside of Pixels & Pints in Worcester/Patrick Sargent for ThisWeekinWorcester.com

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