Wanda's Picks

Today we are speaking to Raissa Simpson, Artistic Director of Push Dance Company about its latest project: "Mixed Messages," a seven month study of mixed race, specifically in multi-racial San Francisco; Chike C. Nwoffiah, director, "Sabar," a new film; Geoffrey Grier, director of San Francisco Recovery Theatre,along with playwright, Larry Americ Allen, and cast members, Eric Ward and Nicole Harley. Americ's psycho drama, "Paradise Revisted," is a centerpiece of the program, with teaser, excerpts from "The Spot" Geoffrey Grier's wonderful play. The play closes this weekend: May 8, 8 p.m., with special 4:00 matinee May 9 at The NMTL/CBD Community Center 134 Golden Gate San Francisco, $20 at the door or discount reservations at www.sfrecoverytheatre.org or call (650) 438-3964. We close with a conversation about black mental health with: Kelly Armstrong, LaVaughn King, Wanda Materre and the organization: www.nami.org