I and some friends habitually visit Nerd Store in Mt. Morris. EMG seems like a great place - they certainly have space inside. I am interested in hearing how the pre-release went there.
That's quite a number for a pre-release at midnight. I just can't stay up that late let alone finish a draft at 4am. About 44 people showed up to the Nerd Store for Two-headed Giant pre-release. The set seems fun.