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We Buy and Sell Collectibles! Please call first if you have items to sell & speak directly with the right specialist!
We still have several spots open in tomorrow's one-shot RPG adventure "A Tale as Old as Time; A Raven Tales game" with DM Jaydon from 6pm to 9pm, and it's FREE to play! To register, please call 508-755-4207!
We were so busy celebrating our mothers this past Mother's Day that we forgot to celebrate That's Entertainment Day!![]()
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We can't believe it's been a full year since we expanded our store to the B-Side, the former space that was once Jelly's Discs! Last year on May 11th, Mayor Joseph Petty of Worcester honored our new expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at That's Entertainment, and he also officially proclaimed May 11th as That's Entertainment Day! ![]()
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We have included the last post from this year's Pop 45 Countdown so you can see the before and after photos of the space. You can also watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the following link: www.facebook.com/ThatsE/videos/814505010579510/![]()
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Moment #1: That's E Expands!![]()
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Ever since "The Big Move" in 1992 (see Pop 45 Moment #7), That's Entertainment has been one of the world's LARGEST collectibles stores! When we moved into 244 Park Avenue, there was plenty of elbow room, but as we steadily added to the breadth and depth of our offerings over the years, even our 5,000 square foot main showroom had become somewhat… cozy. Guests would often say, "You should tear down that wall and take over Jelly's!"![]()
That idea was an actual possibility, but one factor against it was that we had a long-time tenant occupying the 246 Park Avenue space next door, the CD store, Jelly's. Another consideration was that although having all that extra room would open up many exciting new possibilities, it would also increase all of our ongoing expenses and present many new organizational challenges. And, hey, things were going very well just as they were!![]()
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But by 2021, when the owners of Jelly's decided to retire, the stars aligned and it was finally the right time to expand That's Entertainment! There were a lot of decisions to be made right off the bat about how all that space-- even a bit larger than the existing store-- would be best utilized and divided... for events, additional retail, offices, processing areas, and storage. My daughter Cassandra flew to Worcester and worked with our Management team for several days to lay out the general vision. ![]()
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Our long-time Company Manager Ken was involved in those early stages, but we realized he would be retiring before construction was finished. Someone else would have to take the lead in carrying out the overall plan we had all agreed upon. Someone would need to hire and manage the contractors, and make most of the big decisions and small choices that would arise daily in the coming months. For a number of reasons, that someone would be our Guest Experience Manager, Sorana! So I'll step aside for a moment and let her tell you a little about how it all unfolded!![]()
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Sorana recounts, “When company manager Ken tasked me with the responsibility of expanding the physical space of That’s Entertainment into the former Jelly’s Discs location next door to us, I was a bit intimidated by the scale of the project, but my excitement quickly overrode the fear. Our store at 244 Park Avenue had become more and more cramped over the years. I won’t deny that I had dreamt of having more space on more than one occasion. The tight aisles in our vinyl records and board games sections had unfortunately made the areas difficult to browse, especially during our busy weekends. Our events were also cramped for space. Creating a larger, more comfortable event space, especially for our weekly and monthly tabletop gaming events, would be a dream come true.![]()
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"For a year and a half I worked with carpenters, electricians, painters, and other contractors on making the expansion a space that not only fit our needs, but also looked and felt inviting to shop in. As my focus is always giving our customers the best experience possible, the look and flow of our retail and event space was important to me.![]()
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"Many obstacles later, the expansion finally neared completion. We scheduled an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Joseph Petty for Saturday, May 11th, 2024. Our team rushed to fill the expanded departments with stock for opening day, but in the end it all came together just in time for the grand reveal. Mayor Petty even went so far as to officially proclaim May 11th 'That’s Entertainment Day' before the cheering crowd! Also, as you can see in the video link below, I was allowed to use some DANGEROUSLY BIG SCISSORS to cut the ribbon!"![]()
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So that's how "The B Side" came to be! As we celebrate 45 years of That's Entertainment, we're bigger and better than ever! It's been fun to take this trip down memory lane, but we're already thinking of ways to make even more great moments! We hope you'll join us!![]()
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New today from comic book artist and creator Tom Marvelli: Boy in the Bot! Available in trade paperback and hardcover! We are giving away 1 FREE 2XL t-shirt and poster with the purchase of the book! We only have one t-shirt, so it's first-come, first-served, while supplies last!![]()
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Introducing Another Door Comics’ debut title, The Boy in the Bot: What is Project B.L.U.E.?—the first book in an exciting sci-fi trilogy. This 72-page adventure follows a lonely boy who, after experiencing a tragic loss, must navigate the complexities of a hostile grown-up world. Struggling with isolation and grief, he finds an unexpected ally in a mysterious robotic companion.![]()
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Together, they embark on an epic journey of self-discovery, facing numerous challenges and obstacles that test their courage and resilience. As they travel through perilous landscapes and encounter intriguing characters, they learn the importance of forging new connections and the transformative power of friendship and hope.![]()
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Throughout their quest, the pair seeks to unravel the mystery of Project B.L.U.E., a hidden enigma that holds the key to understanding their world and themselves. As they delve deeper into the secrets of Project B.L.U.E., they uncover truths that challenge their perceptions and redefine what it means to be a family.
New Comic Book Releases in the "On the Edge" section, 18+, for Wednesday, May 14th
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