Doudna Events for April 13 - 19, 2026: Guest Piano Recital, Jazz Concerts, and Theatre Department Play
Apr-08-2026Updates from EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center
Check out these upcoming events at the Doudna Fine Arts Center!
Kara Huber Guest Piano Recital
Free for All Audiences
The Recital Hall
Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Kara Huber of Interlochen Arts Academy will present a solo piano recital featuring a vibrant program that highlights influential voices in American piano music alongside the powerful Romantic works of Sergei Rachmaninoff. A distinguished pianist and dedicated educator at Interlochen Arts Academy, Dr. Huber mentors the next generation of young musicians. Known for her insightful programming and expressive performances, she brings both scholarly depth and artistic passion to the stage.
Jazz Band and Combos
Free for All Audiences
The Theatre
Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Join EIU's Jazz in the Theatre for classical jazz compositions and new student arrangements and compositions. The concert will feature EIU's Jazz Lab Band and Combos: the Birdland Quintet and the Blue Note Quintet.
A Doll's House
$15 General | $5 EIU Students
The Black Box Theatre
Thursday, April 16 // Friday, April 17 // Saturday, April 18 // Sunday, April 19 -- All shows at 7:30 p.m.
Adapted & Directed by Anne Thibault, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is an electrifying drama that shattered 19th-century norms and still ignites debate today. At the heart of the play is Nora Helmer, a seemingly perfect wife and mother who harbors a secret that threatens to upend her carefully curated life. As the façade of domestic bliss cracks, Nora embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging societal expectations and redefining what it means to be free. Filled with tension, betrayal, and unexpected moments of tenderness, A Doll’s House remains as urgent and provocative as ever - asking us all: What do we sacrifice to play our assigned roles? And what happens when we refuse?
You can purchase your tickets online at www.eiu.edu/doudnatix, over the phone (217) 581-3110, or in person at Doudna's Box Office during Box Office Hours (Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Jazz Alumni Concert
Free for All Audiences
The Theatre
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a jazz concert featuring over 40 former EIU students from the last 35 years in recognition of Prof. Sam Fagaly.
