April Fourth Friday – Discover Uruguay with Eduardo “Ed” Brussa

You’re warmly invited to join us for our next Fourth Friday Speaker Series on Friday, April 24, 2026, featuring Eduardo “Ed” Brussa as we explore the culture, history, and spirit of Uruguay and enjoy a sample of Uruguay’s cuisine.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church
201 N. Washington St, Valparaiso, Indiana

About the Speaker:
Eduardo “Ed” Brussa was born in 1980 in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he developed an early passion for both the arts and sciences. He was deeply influenced by his father, Antonio Brussa, a dendrologist and author, and his grandmother, Norma Elizondo, an opera singer and pianist.

After high school, Ed moved to the United States, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Over the past 20 years, Ed has built a diverse and creative career as a music producer and educator, teaching English, Music Theory, and Spanish. He is the owner of Liminal Media, a local multimedia production company, and currently teaches Spanish at Portage High School. He is also one-half of the electronic music duo LaFinka.

Outside of his professional work, Ed enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa, and their son, Jude. He is passionate about music, guitar, video games (a lifelong Nintendo fan), and the outdoors.

What to Expect:

• A personal and cultural journey from Montevideo to the United States
• Insights into Uruguay’s history, traditions, and everyday life
• Reflections on creativity, music, and cultural identity
• An engaging and welcoming discussion with time for questions

This promises to be a thoughtful and engaging evening filled with culture, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re familiar with Uruguay or discovering it for the first time, we think you’ll truly enjoy Ed’s story.

This event is free and open to all. We hope to see you there for another wonderful Fourth Friday evening!