David Chappelle, the host and writer of the critically acclaimed “Chappelle Show” will make a stop on his “Blackzilla Tour” to perform the second event of the university spring concert series.

Chappelle was most recently seen in the Universal Pictures feature “Undercover Brother,” opposite Eddie Griffin and Denise Richards. Chappelle’s first major starring role was in “Half Baked,” which he also co-wrote.

The Counting Crows will be the first event of the spring concert series.

Donna Fernandez, University Board concert coordinator, said the UB has been putting out offers since November for spring shows.

“Whenever an offer is not accepted, we move on and make the next best choice. We feel Counting Crows and Dave Chappelle will reach different audiences.

“I think they will be great shows and very popular with our students,” Fernandez said.

The UB plans, at most, two performers each semester, Fernandez said.

The demand for David Chappelle went up since his television show has aired, Fernandez said.

“We were lucky to get him before his show blew up.”

Chappelle will perform at 8 p.m. April 25 in Lantz Arena. Tickets are $12 for Eastern students with their Panther Card and $20 for the general public.

Reserved seating will be available on the floor and in the balcony.

Tickets can be purchased at the University Union ticket office in person or by calling 581-5122.

The UB is paying the University Union ticket office to be open one day for students so everyone will have a fair chance before the public to purchase tickets, Fernandez said.

Tickets go on sale to Eastern students during special office hours from noon to 5 p.m. March 29 and to the general public at 10 a.m. April 2.

Multi-platinum recording artists Counting Crows will perform at 8 p.m. April 18 in Lantz Arena.

Tickets for the Counting Crows performance are $18 for Eastern students with their Panther Card and $24 for the general public. General admission seating will be on the floor and reserved seating in the balcony.

Tickets go on sale to Eastern students during special Union ticket office hours from noon to 5 p.m. March 22 and to the general public at 10 a.m. March 31.

Regular University Union ticket office hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

David Jones, UB concert coordinator-elect, said he highly recommends both shows.

“It’s the perfect opportunity for students to take part in activities at Eastern.”

Opening acts for either show have not been announced yet. Students interested in more information on either event can check the website at http://www.eiu.edu/~concerts.

Both events are sponsored by UB Concerts, a student programming board responsible for major entertainment events at Eastern.