09/09/2019  – 11/04/2019

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Musical Theater in Partnership with Arts Education @ Straz
Musical Theater in Partnership with Arts Education @ Straz
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

THIS EVENT IS FULL FOR FALL 2019. The Straz Center’s arts education partnership program forges vital alliances between our arts education resources and community organizations. We work with each organization to customize and design a curriculum to specifically address the needs and best benefits for those served by their organization, school, agency or after-school program. We are with our arts education partners on our stages, in our classrooms and in the community.

09/10/2019  – 12/10/2019

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Teen Open Studio with the Tampa Museum of Art
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Teen Open Studio is a free program that gives teens in grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to create, learn, and work alongside local working artists. Teens can learn new techniques, explore new media, take on new themes, and hear about careers in the arts from a new artist every session. All Materials Provided. In Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

09/14/2019  – 12/14/2019

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

Grades 2 – 6. $5.00 per studio (now includes 2nd grade). Fun & creative art activities. Each week a different activity. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

10/01/2019  – 10/22/2019

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jewelry Making, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Jewelry Making, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Learn how to do basic soldering, and the formation of metals into rings, pendants, and bracelets. After you’ve constructed some pieces, learn torch fire enameling techniques on copper to add color and texture to your designs. 4 Sessions. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

10/01/2019  – 11/19/2019

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Adult Pottery
Adult Pottery
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Leave the stress behind. An exciting, fun and relaxing class. Learn all about clay; the possibilities are endless with hand building, slab, coil, extrude. Explore surface decoration, texture, stamping and printing design. Included is an introduction to the Potters’ Wheel.

10/01/2019  – 11/12/2019

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Spirit of Clay: Ages 7+
Spirit of Clay: Ages 7+
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Fire up your creativity and join the fun! Explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects with hand building, an introduction to the potter’s wheel and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration.

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True Tales of Florida Hauntings and the Paranormal
Friday, October 30, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
MacBeth & Cheese & The Firehouse Center Stage Theater present an evening with Paranormal Expert Christopher Balzano with Ghostly Adventures: Chilling True Stories from America's Haunted Hot Spots; Haunted Florida Love Stories (Haunted America), and many more stories!
Gypsy Star Band
Saturday, November 7, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tampa Bay's Gypsy Star artfully fuses original indie folk rock with rhythms from around the world to create their unique sound. Come to Center Stage Music at the Firehouse to experience a dynamic multi-genre band with a world beat!
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Thursday, December 10, 2020    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Nov. 12 - Dec. 10, 2020. No class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
Adult Pottery Open Studio - Thursdays
Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Thursday, December 10, 2020    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Studio -Independent pottery making for the experienced potter. Instructor is on hand for those that want to try your hand in clay. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Nov 12 - Dec 10, 2020. No class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Thursday, December 10, 2020    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Nov 12 - Dec 10, 2020. No class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
7th Annual BBQ & Blues: Drive Thru!
Saturday, November 14, 2020    
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat, November 14, 2020: Drive Thru BBQ & Blues • 7th Annual Blues & Bar-B-Que • Buttman BBQ Ribs • DRIVE THRU: 5:00 – 7:00 PM • $25 Donation per platter • Includes: Firehouse Blues CD (Recorded bands from live performances) • Chicken & Pulled Pork & Brisket Platter + sides
Center Stage Comedy: No Politics Show
Friday, November 20, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Both of our October comedians are decades-long headliners!

 Alan Schubowsky has been doing clean stand-up comedy for over 30 years. Alan was a regular at the world famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. Ward G. Smith is an Actor, Stand Up Comedian and Voice-Over Artist. He was most recently seen in Nashville, Let's Stay Together. He has been working steadily for the past 30 years. on of the well-known acts he's appeared with.
Events on Friday, October 30, 2020
Events on Saturday, November 7, 2020
Gypsy Star Band
7 Nov 20
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 12, 2020
Events on Saturday, November 14, 2020
Events on Friday, November 20, 2020