Wanda's Picks

1. Nicia De'Lovely, Oakland native, is an acclaimed published Poetess, Multifaceted Artist, Antichild molestation/ trafficking/ exploitation ARTivist, spirited Survivor and Entrepreneur. 2. Mariam Diakite –Lead Vocals, Percussion, Dance with Orchestra Gold and Erich Huffaker, guitar, multi-instrumentalist. They have a show 3/9 at Starry Plough & 3/29 an EP Party at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Center, both in Berkeley.  3. 25 Annual Collage des Africaines continues, 3/8-10, with a concert Sat. evening, 3/9. Naomi Gedo Diouf is the Artistic Director of Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. She is joined Mabiba Baegne, an internationally acclaimed dancer, dance teacher and choreographer of traditional and contemporary African Dance. 4. Transfers through March 23, Crowded Fire Theatre cast: Caleb Cabrera (Christofer Rodriguez), David Everett Moore (David DeSantos), Victor D. Ragdale (Clarence Matthews).