Sold Out

Last night my girlfriend and I attended two sold out events. First the Night of the Living Ales at Goose Island and Jim Gaffigan at the Chicago Theater. It always seems special to attend a sold out event. All you have to do is plan far enough in advance but holding tickets that other people want to get their hands on makes you feel somewhat special. The theater helps create this feeling by the huge letters on the marquee with the event and 'SOLD OUT' underneath. The venue does not have to advertise of the event at all because it is already full but they like to point out: 'hey we have a great event here but you can't come unless you planned ahead.' I imagine that 'sold out' marquees also helps the headliner. It must be really fulfilling to have your name as the headliner of a 'sold out' marquee. But I think I would be just as happy to participate in a beer festivial and walk around with no one knowing who I am while they enjoy a beer I made.