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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
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1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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1:00 PM - Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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3:00 PM - Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
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7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
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3:00 PM - Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
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Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Tuesday, March 31, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, April 6, 2026 – Monday, May 11, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$150.00 - $165.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, April 6 thru May 11, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Figure Drawing Group
  • Workshops & Classes
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
More Info
Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
Friday, April 10, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
At this beginner's jewelry-making class (for adults)you'll learn the basics of wirewrapping ocean/tumbled seaglass, beach stones or beads to create pendants. Friday, April 10 at 1:00 pm
More Info
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
Tuesday, April 21, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 21 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Figure Drawing Group
  • Workshops & Classes
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
More Info
Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
Sunday, April 26, 2026    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
Firehouse Cultural Center in conjunction with Ifi Heritage Center bring the Gospel Soul Jam. Enjoy the soulful and sophisticated sounds of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Maurice Allen "Pastor Mo" and band. Maurice has had the privilege of sharing stage space with notable artists such as Chick Corea, Olivia Newton John, B. B. King, Tony Bennett, Eric Darius, and many more. Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Tuesday, April 28, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Friday, May 1, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
This Florida native is one of America's hottest up and coming comedians. James Yon is the host of “Real Laughs” on Real Radio 104.1, “The Lowdown”, and “Funny Not Famous" on Afro TV featured Xfinity Comcast. Now James spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny. This a Friday Night Center Stage: Comedy Event on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
More Info Book Now!
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Saturday, May 2, 2026    
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Special Events
Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
More Info
Events on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
31 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Monday, April 6, 2026
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
6 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
9 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 10, 2026
Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
10 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
21 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
23 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, April 26, 2026
Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
26 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
28 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, May 1, 2026
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
1 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 2, 2026
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
2 May 26
Ruskin

Events & Programs

Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Figure Drawing Group
Jan 8, 2026  – May 21, 2026Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Mar 26, 2026  – Apr 23, 2026Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Apr 6, 2026  – May 11, 2026Figure Drawing
Apr 23, 2026  – Apr 24, 2026Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
Apr 26, 2026 Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Apr 28, 2026 Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
May 1, 2026 Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
May 2, 2026
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    1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
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    1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
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    6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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    1:00 PM - Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
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    1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
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    6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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    3:00 PM - Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
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    1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
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    7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    2
    3:00 PM - Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    3
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    Tuesday, March 31, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info
    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Monday, April 6, 2026 – Monday, May 11, 2026    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    $150.00 - $165.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, April 6 thru May 11, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026    
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Figure Drawing Group
    • Workshops & Classes
    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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
    More Info
    Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
    Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
    Friday, April 10, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    At this beginner's jewelry-making class (for adults)you'll learn the basics of wirewrapping ocean/tumbled seaglass, beach stones or beads to create pendants. Friday, April 10 at 1:00 pm
    More Info
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 21 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026    
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Figure Drawing Group
    • Workshops & Classes
    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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
    More Info
    Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
    Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
    Sunday, April 26, 2026    
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    $25.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    Firehouse Cultural Center in conjunction with Ifi Heritage Center bring the Gospel Soul Jam. Enjoy the soulful and sophisticated sounds of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Maurice Allen "Pastor Mo" and band. Maurice has had the privilege of sharing stage space with notable artists such as Chick Corea, Olivia Newton John, B. B. King, Tony Bennett, Eric Darius, and many more. Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    Tuesday, April 28, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $15.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    Friday, May 1, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $25.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    This Florida native is one of America's hottest up and coming comedians. James Yon is the host of “Real Laughs” on Real Radio 104.1, “The Lowdown”, and “Funny Not Famous" on Afro TV featured Xfinity Comcast. Now James spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny. This a Friday Night Center Stage: Comedy Event on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
    More Info Book Now!
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    Saturday, May 2, 2026    
    3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Special Events
    Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
    More Info
    Events on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    31 Mar 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, April 6, 2026
    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    6 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, April 9, 2026
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    9 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, April 10, 2026
    Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
    Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
    10 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
    21 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, April 23, 2026
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    23 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Sunday, April 26, 2026
    Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
    Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
    26 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    28 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, May 1, 2026
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    1 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 2, 2026
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    2 May 26
    Ruskin

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