Passages, a worldwide traveling exhibition, allows people of all interests to experience the creation of the book that has altered history, shaped cultures, inspired minds and changed lives. The 23,203-square-foot, interactive, non-sectarian traveling exhibition uncovers the rarely revealed saga and diverse personalities of those who lived and died to capture, preserve, translate and study the Bible. On view now through the end of June, 2012. Buy your tickets now at ExplorePassages.com.

Polk Street Players has announced its cast and begun rehearsals for the premiere of “Bonneville Love”, a new dark comedy by local playwright Raymond Fast, directed by Carolyn Choe.  It’s the story of a chirpy young couple, giddily happy in spite of their meager means, who find their lives turned upside down when the husband is diagnosed with a terminal illness and the wife, desperate for money to pay for his care, devises a (too?) clever scheme that goes horribly awry.  Emily Tyrybon and Matt Calvo star as the young couple.  Julie Forbes Resh, Barry Hopkins, Debra Mason and Brad Rudy round out the ensemble.   On the Stellar Cellar stage Fri/Sat May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8pm, Sun. May 13 at 2:30pm and Thurs. May 17 at 8pm.  St. James’ Episcopal Church, 161 Church St. in Marietta, near the Square.  Tickets $12.50, $20 (Sat. dinner shows May 5, 12), $10 ( industry night Thurs. May 17).  Box Office 770/218-9669 for reservations.  This is a Polk Street Players MAT Award entry.

READing Paws. This one-on-one program is designed to promote confidence and to encourage independent reading skills.  Recommended for grades 1-5.  Registration required. 3:30-4:30pm.  East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 510-B, Marietta.  More info:  770-509-2730 or www.readingpaws.org.

Business to Business Expo presented by Cobb Chamber of Commerce for the promotion of local businesses and corporate networking.  More than 150 companies showcase their products and services to more than 1,000 attendees.  Open to the public, this event keeps participants on the competitive edge with networking, idea sharing, product introduction and service solutions attracting executives at every level.  3-7pm.  Free.  Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.  More info:  770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

Trace Adkins.  This intimate evening of powerful performances will incorporate stories, both humorous and meaningful, that pay homage to Adkins’ working-man roots and rich musical heritage.  8pm.  $39.75-$86.60.  Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.  More info:  770-916-2800 or www.ticketmaster.com.