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Last Weekend for the Nutcracker

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PRIMA ballerinas from the NationalBallet of Cuba join the Costa RicanYouth Ballet in this holiday favorite,Dec. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 19 at11 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the NationalTheater. Call 221-5341 or visitwww.teatronacional.go.cr.

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