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.

10/02/2019  – 11/06/2019

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Painting Studio
Painting Studio
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.

10/03/2019  – 11/07/2019

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

For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials.

10/07/2019  – 10/28/2019

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wood Block Printing
Wood Block Printing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Using our mobile printing studio students will learn to produce printed works of art, carved from blocks of wood. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

10/08/2019

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Music from cultures around the world to popular 20th Century music genres will be presented. Monthly, Oct. – May.

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Community Flea Market and Arts & Crafts Sale
Saturday, February 3, 2018    
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Clear your garage, closet or storage unit and sell your unwanted treasures. Arts and Craft vendors are welcome. Rent your table or a space for low fee.
Flight
Thursday, February 8, 2018    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
FLIGHT! combines creative staging, original music, audience participation, & multi-media elements into a theatrical production that explores the stories of flight including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, The US/Soviet "Space Race," & NASA's many accomplishments.
Children's Art Studio
Saturday, February 10, 2018    
10:00 am
Fun & creative activities for grades 1 – 6. Activities range from printmaking to kaleidoscopes to mobile making and much more.
T-Bone Hamilton Big Easy Revue Mardi Gras Celebration
Saturday, February 10, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bassist/Leader Tom “TBone” Hamilton returns to the Firehouse Pub, this time with an 8-piece horn band that will perform New Orleans styled music. It will make you get up and dance!
Midnight Train: Harriet Tubman Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 – Thursday, February 15, 2018    
10:30 am
Harriet Tubman is well known for her 19 trips down South along the secret route known as the Underground Railroad to save over 300 other Africans from the brutality of slavery. Mary portrays Harriet Tubman during her years as a slave, her journey to freedom and her endeavors to help others flee northward.
Leland Faulkner Teacher Workshop
Saturday, February 17, 2018    
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Explore magic and myth. Learn new intriguing ways of presenting ideas and curriculum. Teachers earn Professional Development Points!
Leland Faulkner "Parade" Pub Performance
Saturday, February 17, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Leland knocks ’em dead with a few props and by impersonating many characters from a pirate to a cowboy to a baby and literally dozens of others. He offers a performance that is unmatched and impeccable in its quality and uniqueness. He is a true artist that entrances all ages audiences.
Comedy Night
Friday, February 23, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Two headliner-quality comedians, and both are new to the Firehouse! James Yon and Devin Siebold bring an evening of funny.
Al Hixon Jazz
Saturday, February 24, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Legendary John Lamb on bass, Billy Marcus from Miami on keys, Jim Wellen on tenor sax, and Al Hixon on drums. An amazing group of stellar Jazz musicians brought together for this special performance.
Firehouse Gala 2018
Saturday, March 3, 2018    
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come away to a magical & mystical island, “Dickman Island!” Gala Chairs and Hosts Danita & Glenn Dickman invite you to the Firehouse Cultural Center Gala with cocktails and dinner.
Events on Saturday, February 3, 2018
Events on Thursday, February 8, 2018
Flight
8 Feb 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 10, 2018
Events on Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Events on Saturday, February 17, 2018
Events on Friday, February 23, 2018
Comedy Night
23 Feb 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 24, 2018
Al Hixon Jazz
24 Feb 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 3, 2018