09/08/2018  – 05/18/2019

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Children’s Art Studio – FREE!
Children’s Art Studio – FREE!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Grades 4 – 6. Fun & creative art activities. Each week a different activity. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

01/26/2019  – 05/18/2019

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Teen Open Studio – FREE!
Teen Open Studio – FREE!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This free program gives teens the unique opportunity to create their art alongside a different professional working artist from the community every month. Our artists will guide you to use new mediums & techniques and inform you about careers as an artist. All supplies included. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. This class made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Lightning Foundation.

03/06/2019  – 04/10/2019

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Painting Studio S2
Painting Studio S2
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This is a multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore acrylic painting. Work with representational painting, abstraction and collage while improving skills with color, composition and techniques. A fun, flexible class for all students.

03/09/2019  – 04/27/2019

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spray Painting and Mural Planning
Spray Painting and Mural Planning
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Gain practice working with spray paint. Learn different spray-painting techniques, how to plan and execute large-scale murals, and create a collaborative class mural. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. 

03/21/2019  – 04/25/2019

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Painting with Watercolors – Session 2
Painting with Watercolors – Session 2
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Students will learn and explore: color (complementary colors, analogous colors, the chromatic richness of neutrals); brush strokes (from flat and variegated washes to dancing with your brushes); techniques (from wet-into-wet to spattering, pouring, spraying, stenciling, scrubbing).

03/25/2019  – 04/17/2019

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Large-Scale Printmaking
Large-Scale Printmaking
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A relief printmaking class for beginning to advanced students focusing on the creation of large-scale prints. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

03/25/2019  – 05/20/2019

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Arts Education Straz Center Musical Theater: Grades 2 – 12
Arts Education Straz Center Musical Theater: Grades 2 – 12
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

An overview of Musical Theater from the historical & performance perspectives. Students will explore American musical theater pieces; musical, theatrical and dance styles from throughout the 20th century.

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7:30 PM - USO Show
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The Hamilton Harris Project
Saturday, November 1, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Hamilton Harris Project was formed in 2003. The band, an offshoot from the successful Swinging Johnson’s band, was assembled by the co-leaders of the Johnsons – Tom “TBone” Hamilton and guitarist Dan Harris. They added Michael Johnn Aloia on keyboard and B3, drummer standout Ken Loomer, and songstress Marilyn Freemon.
Laura Smith — Short Story Writing Class
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Thursday, November 6, 2014    
12:00 am
Laura Lee Smith’s first novel, Heart of Palm, was released by Grove Press in April 2013. Her short fiction was selected by guest editor Amy Hempel for inclusion in New Stories from the South: The Year’s Best, 2010. Her work has also appeared in The Florida Review, Natural Bridge, Bayou and other journals. She has taught creative writing at Flagler College and works as an advertising copywriter. This is a short story writing class taught by Laura Smith. November 5th, Laura Smith will be signing copies of her book, Heart of Palm, FREE for library card holders!
05 Nov
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Thursday, November 6, 2014    
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science.
07 Nov
Friday, November 7, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Please join us for an evening of 1940's musical entertainment, as we honor The Greatest Generation. This USO-style show is sure to delight folks of all ages as we go back in time to WWII. $5 for current military personnel WITH ID. Retired veterans who come in uniform $10!
08 Nov
Saturday, November 8, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Al Romas, one of two award winning comedy club veterans, who have built a solid reputation as consistent crowd favorites. Also featuring Alan Schubowsky who has been performing for decades! Schubowsky has been seen on Evening at the Improv, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, America's Funniest People and more![
13 Nov
Thursday, November 13, 2014    
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
In the desolate borderlands of the American Southwest, hundreds of undocumented immigrants die every year while attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico. Inresponse, volunteers are caching water supplies along the migratory trails and others are imagining cell phones running geo-poetic trail-finding software promising to lead migrants to water. Through the voices of those who have crossed, those who have failed, and those who are trying to prevent more deaths, a complex picture of the immigration crisis emerges.
Celebrating South Shore History
Saturday, November 15, 2014    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Take a walk down memory lane. Ever wonder about the history of this piece of paradise that we call "South Shore?" FCC, in partnership with the Ruskin Branch Library, will host a "South Shore" history exhibit. Including ALL areas of what we call "South Shore." Gibsonton, Wimauma, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Sun City.
Craig Hartfield-Broadway by the Numbers
Saturday, November 22, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Craig Hartfield, the most critically acclaimed Bari-Tenor in Tampa Bay is bringing his favorite Broadway numbers to the Firehouse Pub stage. But the audience will choose the numbers! Every song a show-stopper and every show a gem! Hartfield has been performing musically and theatrically for 30 years. Some of his most notable roles include Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Father in Children of Eden, Nathan in Guys and Dolls, Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Albert in Bye, Bye, Birdie.
Events on Saturday, November 1, 2014
The Hamilton Harris Project
1 Nov 14
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Events on Friday, November 7, 2014
07 Nov
7 Nov 14
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 8, 2014
08 Nov
8 Nov 14
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 13, 2014
Events on Saturday, November 15, 2014
Events on Saturday, November 22, 2014