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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The Power of Truth in Storytelling
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Tuesday, March 5, 2019    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
During these six sessions you will have the opportunity to write in the many varied styles of non-fiction, from memoir, to history, to current events and persuasive essays, with a dash of journalism. Your writing will be based in truth, reality, and facts...it will be your view of your life, of the world, based on your experiences.
Franzini Science Circus
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Thursday, January 31, 2019    
10:45 am
Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science for grade K through 5.
Poetry Writing Lecture
Tuesday, January 29, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Understanding Poetry by John Davis Jr. will help participants derive meaning from poems old and new. In this presentation, essential elements of poetry such as rhyme, meter, and diction will be examined, and participants will learn common forms of poems.
Poetry Workshop
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Poetry Writing by John Davis Jr. will allow participants to experiment with various methods for creating verses. Poetic forms will be examined, and different ways to derive inspiration will also be explored. Through this workshop, participants will be able to construct, revise, and submit poems of their own for potential publication.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
Reduction Printmaking
Monday, February 4, 2019 – Wednesday, February 27, 2019    
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SOLD OUT Using a linoleum or easy carve block, students will learn to produce large printed images made of multiple layers of color, all carved in reduction from one block. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
The Cadillac Cowboys
Friday, February 8, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Saturday, February 9, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the life of this world-renowned and forthright artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. View special images of herself and her work as she describes her evolution as a visual artist. One evening performance.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, February 12, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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 on Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Friday, February 15, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SOLD OUT - 25 to Life-- Two comedians each with 25+ years in stand-up! Headliner Lou Angelwolf with Jeff Gerbino will entertain the crowd and bring the laughs.
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Sunday, February 17, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A unique mixture of eclectic acoustic guitar songs, vocal songs (Japanese folk music and originals) and poetry with audience participation.
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Tuesday, February 26, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Our panel of outstanding Tampa Bay journalists will discuss the current state of play in their newsrooms and the daily battle for the truth, followed by audience Q & A.
Bourbon on the Bayou
Saturday, March 2, 2019    
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bourbon on the Bayou featuring T-Bone Hamilton & The Big Easy Revue. Full Open Bar; Bourbon Tastings; Dancing; Food Stations (Feed the Senses New Orleans Style); Silent & Live Auctions; Free Valet Parking. Tickets: $85 pp  $150 Couple / Patron: $300 Couple Patron: $300 Per Couple Includes Private Patron's Cocktail Party 6-7 pm, Bourbon on the Bayou, Reserved Table.
Events on Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Franzini Science Circus
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Poetry Writing Lecture
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 2, 2019
Poetry Workshop
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Charlie Morris Band
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, February 4, 2019
Reduction Printmaking
4 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 8, 2019
The Cadillac Cowboys
8 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 9, 2019
Events on Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Events on Friday, February 15, 2019
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
15 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, February 17, 2019
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
17 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Events on Saturday, March 2, 2019
Bourbon on the Bayou
2 Mar 19
Ruskin