Eda Uzunlar
News Anchor/Arts & Culture Reporter and HostEda Uzunlar (she/her) is a news anchor/arts & culture reporter and host for WSHU. She writes, speaks and draws accessible news about education, arts and culture for all ages and backgrounds. Alongside WSHU, her work has appeared at NPR, The Washington Post, the ACLU, and more. When she isn’t working on a story, you can find her scavenging at yard sales or doodling friends. You can reach her at eda@wshu.org.
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The world-renowned cellist joined long-time colleague Michael Stern, music director of Orchestra Lumos, for two performances in May. -
The first season of Side Hustle, a series covering the multi-occupation lives of creatives from photographers to witches, has come to a close. A poignant through-line in all their stories: anyone can be an artist. -
GRAMMY®-winning classical ensemble Imani Winds will play at the SHU Community Theater on May 17. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar sat down with a founding member of the quintet, Toyin Spellman-Diaz, to learn more about what the audience can expect from the show. -
WSHU joined The New York Times Magazine writer Susan Dominus to learn more about household bonds in her new book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success. -
Thousands of musicians apply to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest every year with the chance of playing their own concert, touring the country, and making it big. But not everyone submits to catch their big break. -
Nearly 100 middle schoolers from Stamford Public Schools spent their spring break at SoundWaters’ Science Stars camp, fishing, dissecting and exploring the environment of the Long Island Sound. -
Painter and sculptor Eric Fischl is recognized internationally for his work, some of which is influenced by his upbringing on Long Island. He’s set to receive an achievement award from Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts in late April. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar sat down with Fischl ahead of the dinner to learn more about his legacy in the community. -
A new segment of Side Hustle highlights a creative who juggles social work, running a queer-affirming merchandise business, navigating the pulpit, and soon… raising a baby. -
This month, Connecticut hosted the largest ephemeral fair in the United States, where historic objects can cost anywhere from pocket change to thousands of dollars. While some dealers do the job for fun, for others, it's a living. -
This Saturday night, the Fairfield County Chorale will host two stars of the Metropolitan Opera in a program at the Norwalk Concert Hall. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar spoke with Music Director David Rosenmeyer about the concert with Kathryn Lewek and Zach Borichevsky.
