The Florida Studio Theatre’s production of In the Book Of has an important and politically relevant message about tolerance of those who seek refuge on our shores.

Local photographer Mark Palmer has shot everything from drag queens to tropical storms to zombie poker games. A recent shoot featured our own Backstage Blogger Kathryn Parks getting sliced and diced by the slasher starring in House of Blood, a locally-made horror film.

Arts contributor Bonnie Greenball Silvestri writes that if you want a sophisticated, adults-only evening that is tumultuous and surprising, you must get tickets for this tantalizing production.

The Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of The Game’s Afoot demonstrates that actors working “in rep” become as close as family when they work together on stage regularly. You can feel the familiarity among the cast as you begin to see the Asolo shows on a regular basis, and that just adds to the experience.

A brand new art space in the Rosemary District celebrates its grand opening on Saturday with an artists’ reception, complete with mimosas and gourmet cupcakes. Contributor Robin Punsalan hails the five featured artists as instrumental players in the vibrancy of Sarasota’s art scene.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you won’t go wrong by attending Theatre Odyssey’s eighth annual Ten-Minute Play Festival, running March 29 through 31. The festival showcases eight works by Gulf Coast playwrights. A fine collection of actors and directors bring the plays to life—often for the very first time.