I've experienced my share of sad milestones over the quarter-century I've been involved in Orlando's performing arts scene, from saying premature farewells to cherished colleagues to watching beloved institutions go extinct. But the flip side of such longevity in this community is the opportunity to witness artists I've followed for years as individuals finally coming together, creating a wonderful new whole that's more than the sum of their already impressive parts. This weekend (Aug. 20-27), ME Theatre will present a perfect example of such creative kismet: Live All in Love, an original "passion project" from one of Central Florida theater's most photogenic power couples, dancer/choreographer Elaine Hoxie and performer/photographer Daniel Cooksley.

Even among the vast and varied field of local Mexican restaurants, Quesa Loco has a distinguishing hook. And it begins with, and ends up soaked in, gorgeous birria. Quesa Loco doesn't just lean into the famous brothy stew from Jalisco, they validate their nutty name and apply it to ramen and pizza.