DECATUR, Ill. – is pleased to welcome for the 2025 Goodheart Event on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the . As an actor, author, humorist, musician, and proprietor of a charismatic woodshop, Nick is most recognized for his role as plaid-shirted public servant Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation.”
"Having Nick Offerman perform at 鶹Լ is an incredible opportunity. His insights into the arts, craftsmanship, and humor will inspire and resonate with our community,” Director of Kirkland Fine Arts Bryan Diver said. “Nick’s visit is a testament to 鶹Լ’s commitment to providing diverse and enriching experiences for our students and the broader community. We’re excited to hear his stories and wisdom."
Offerman’s credits include the Emmy award-winning role of Bill in HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Forest in “Devs,” and Karl Weathers in the FX series “Fargo.”
He has written five New York Times bestselling books, including his latest, “Where the Deer and the Antelope Play” and “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told,” written with his wife, Megan Mullally.
Recent and upcoming projects include “The Umbrella Academy,” “Death by Lightning,” “Sovereign,” “Civil War,” “Origin,” “Dumb Money,” “The Resort,” “Pam & Tommy,” “A League of Their Own,” and “Making It.”
He is the voice of Beef Tobin in the FOX animated series “The Great North” and audiobook narrator for Wendell Berry’s latest, “The Need to Be Whole. “In his spare time, Offerman can be found at his woodshop in Los Angeles, where he builds hand-crafted items from wood, ranging from spoons and canoes to ukuleles.
Ticket & Show Information
鶹Լ University students, faculty, staff, and Aramark staff will receive one free ticket with their current 鶹Լ ID that can be picked up at the Kirkland Ticket Office.
Additional tickets may be purchased in person at the Kirkland Ticket Office, Tuesday-Friday, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
· Students may purchase three additional tickets for $20 each.
· Faculty and staff may purchase one additional ticket for $20 each. Additional tickets may be purchased for $40 at the Kirkland Ticket Office.
鶹Լ University Alumni can purchase two tickets for $20 each. Additional tickets may be purchased for $40. Alumni can purchase tickets at a discounted price in person or by phone at the Kirkland Ticket Office at (217) 424-6318.
General public tickets will be available in person, by phone at the Kirkland Ticket Office, or on . General public tickets will be available for $40. Senior Citizen (65 or older) and Military discounts are available in person or by phone at the Kirkland Ticket Office. For more information, please visit .
About the Goodheart Event
The Goodheart Event, created through a generous gift from the late Margaret “Peggy” Goodheart Madden and her husband, the late G. William Madden, provides 鶹Լ students with free access to outstanding entertainment. Previous Goodheart Event performers include Joel Kim Booster, Seth Meyers, Jonathan Van Ness, Jay Leno, Wayne Brady, and David Spade.
