Arts & Culture

The Afro-Latine theater company is closing its physical space in downtown Waterbury after taking a hard hit of federal funding cuts in May.

At an art workshop in Stonington, Mexican artist María Vargas teaches how to use dye from cochineal insects as a tool for artistic expression.

David González’s “Urban Devotions” exhibit is at Trinity College through Oct. 24.

Junta for Progressive Action and the Yale Peabody Museum are hosting free, family-friendly activities during the last weekend of September for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Andrea “Drea” Marie Sanchez is a Puerto Rican artist and muralist from East Hartford with multiple murals across Connecticut.

Sift Bake Shop, known for its long lines and flaky pastries in Mystic, is a featured eatery at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival this weekend.

A new exhibition is open at La Grua Center in Stonington featuring the work of three artists from Mexico.

The City of Bridgeport held its first Dominican parade and festival at Seaside Park with The Dominican American Coalition of Connecticut.

Jon Hamilton of NPR’s Science Desk describes new medicines available to people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Plus, learn about the benefits of art therapy and the new law mandating coverage of tests for early detection.

The Latin dance company BFAmericas hosted the Colombian Carnival for the second year in a row at Stamford Town Center.