05/03/2024

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Metalsmithing: No Wilt Flower Medallions - Kids
Metalsmithing: No Wilt Flower Medallions - Kids
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Mother’s Day Special: Your flower medallions will blossom, made out of brass & copper! Texture and rivet silver accent pieces to personalize your design. Make 2 floral medallions that can be worn as pendants, brooches or made into keychains. All Materials Supplied. Kids 8 & Up: Friday, May 3 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

05/03/2024

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage Comedy: headliner Dennis Regan and feature Pat Largo
Center Stage Comedy: headliner Dennis Regan and feature Pat Largo
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

From Dennis Regan: “I’ve been doing comedy for over 20 years. I headlined most of the major comedy clubs in the States. I’ve traveled to every one of the 50 states except for maybe Arkansas. I don’t remember ever being in Arkansas. I work cruise ships, colleges, Vegas, Atlantic City, traveled to China and Ireland. I’ve been on television dozens of times.”
From Pat Largo: Pat is an Event host/Emcee and stand up comedian. “I’m a stand up comedian based in New Port Richey, FL. & creator of Comedians Uncorked. It’s a touring comedy series that showcases comedians throughout Florida!” Friday, May 3, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Comedy at the Firehouse.

05/04/2024

12:00 am – 2:30 pm
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing.
Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.

05/04/2024

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Metalsmithing Jewelry - May 4
Metalsmithing Jewelry - May 4
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Metalsmithing Bracelet or Pendant: You create either a cuff bracelet or pendant. You: Hammer, Stamp & Texture, Copper & Brass to manufacture Rings, Pendants, Keychains. Rivet metals together to create your unique works of Art. All Materials Supplied. Saturday, May 4 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.

05/04/2024

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Metalsmithing: No Wilt Flower Medallions - Teens - Adults
Metalsmithing: No Wilt Flower Medallions - Teens - Adults
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Mother’s Day Special: Your flower medallions will blossom, made out of brass & copper! Texture and rivet silver accent pieces to personalize your design. Make 2 floral medallions that can be worn as pendants, brooches or made into keychains. All Materials Supplied. Adults & Teens: Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.

05/07/2024  – 06/07/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

05/07/2024

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Orchestral Strings Studio
Orchestral Strings Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Strings classes for ages 5 and up! Adults welcome! Learn how to play a string instrument in a group or in a private one-on-one lesson!
Private instruction is available for violin, viola, cello, bass and theory. Classes are available at the Annex and Firehouse Cultural Center.
Starting May 7, 2024. Contact the Orchestral Strings Studio today to get started! email hidden; JavaScript is required
(813) 503-6818.

05/09/2024

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

05/10/2024

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage Theater: Alice's Wonderland
Center Stage Theater: Alice's Wonderland
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Presented for the very first time in the United States, this is a wonderful version of Alice In Wonderland!
Buckle up, buttercup, for a tumble down the rabbit hole into a world wilder than a tea party on a sugar rush! Alice, our pint-sized heroine, ditches boredom and follows a white rabbit with a serious case of the zoomies, landing ker-plop in Wonderland. This Wonderland welcomes everyone with open arms – from tiny tots to grown-up goofballs, it’s a show for the whole family! Alice’s Wonderland is presented by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. Friday, May 10, 7:30 pm, Center Stage at the Firehouse.

05/11/2024

12:00 am – 2:30 pm
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing.
Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.

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Give Day Tampa Bay
Tuesday, May 2, 2017    
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Give Day Tampa Bay is your opportunity to learn more about the hundreds of nonprofits in our community, and to support causes you care about. 20 + South Shore nonprofits will be at the Firehouse. Come support your favorite charity, GIVE and connect with our community. Refreshments & thank-you gifts for donors.
Phil Provenzano & the Jazz Xperience
Saturday, May 6, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Jazz Xperience is a smooth, straight forward jazz group consisting of Phil Provenzano on flugel horn, Patrick Bettison on keys and harmonica, Jon Shea on standup bass, and Joe Bencomo on drums.
Clean Comedy
Friday, May 19, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rahn Hortman and Bill "Bull" Ohse bring a very funny show, without cursing or overly-suggestive material. It’s not Disney material, but for those who don’t like the “dirty” jokes found at most comedy clubs, this is a show to enjoy.
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars
Saturday, May 20, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tom “Tbone” Hamilton on bass leads a stellar group of All Stars: TC Carr on harmonica & vocals, Jon Puhl on guitar & vocals, and Dennis McCarthy on drums.
La Lucha with James Suggs
Saturday, June 3, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
La Lucha with special guest James Suggs on trumpet.
Events on Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Give Day Tampa Bay
2 May 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 6, 2017
Events on Friday, May 19, 2017
Clean Comedy
19 May 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Events on Saturday, June 3, 2017
La Lucha with James Suggs
3 Jun 17
Ruskin