Last month, we asked a fun, but simple question; "What's on your live event bucket list?" While we created our own lists within the office that included events like seeing the championship-clinching game for each Chicago sports team, or seeing every NBA arena, our users started working on their own lists. Once complete, they got the chance to win $500 by telling us what event(s) they would like to see some day.

We took all of those responses, randomized them, and drew a winner, but before we make the big announcement, let's take a look at some of our favorite responses!

Sports-related bucket list items

  • Attend an Army/Navy football game
  • Visit every MLB stadium
  • Get season tickets for the Chicago Bears
  • Attend the Super Bowl
  • Sit court-side at an NBA game
  • Visit every NBA arena
  • Follow the Chicago Blackhawks on a Canadian road trip
  • Attend the NBA All-Star game
  • See every major PGA Tour tournament
  • Visit every NHL arena

Music-related bucket list items

  • See BeyoncĂ© in ten different cities
  • Go to Tomorrowland in Belgium
  • See a show at Red Rocks in Colorado
  • Go to a concert every weekend during the summer
  • See a Celine Dion concert
  • Sit front row for an Elton John concert
  • Attend a Ne-Yo show in Chicago

Announcing our winner

Drum roll, please!

(*drums rolling in the background*)

Congratulations to Justin, whose list included going to see Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington! This venue is absolutely gorgeous and is one of our favorites to visit. We're confident that Justin will enjoy time spent there, especially when you mix a beautiful venue with a legendary performer! Congrats again, Justin, we hope you enjoy the show!

The view from the lawn at the Gorge Amphitheatre
The Gorge Amphitheatre (Photo credit: RateYourSeats)

Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the survey!