Wanda's Picks Special Broadcast re: Cuba’s Youngest Cultural

Today we will talk to Alicia Jrapko about Cuba’s Youngest Cultural Ambassadors Make Rare U.S. Appearance LA COLMENITA, this week in the San Francisco Bay Area for final performances of: Abracadabra, written by Children, touches on the U.S.-Cuba relationship, Fri. October 28, 7:30pm: Fort Mason Center, Cowell Theater and Sat. October 29, 2:00pm: Fort Mason Center, Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Cowell Theater, Marina Blvd and Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA. For tickets visit: (510) 219-0092 or www.lacolmenitacuba.com Since its formation in 1990, La Colmenita, which translates to “The Little Beehive,” has charmed audiences in more than 25 countries.  During its two-week visit, the cast of La Colmenita hopes to begin forging friendships with young Americans whose knowledge of Cuba has been limited to U.S. history books. Their visit comes at an important moment in U.S.-Cuba relations, with leaders in both countries acknowledging the important role that cultural diplomacy can play in reducing conflicts and improving understanding.  We close with a prerecored interview with director, Jeff Warrick about his film, Programming The Nation which opens Oct. 28, 2011 at the Balboa Theater in San Francisco.