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  – 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.

10/22/2019  – 12/17/2019

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

Join our local artist instructors for a wide range of art making activities based on the Tampa Museum of Art’s current exhibitions to create unique works of art using the same techniques as ancient and modern masters currently on view at the Museum.

10/29/2019  – 12/03/2019

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Power in Truth Storytelling 2.0. For advanced writers. We all have our stories, ones that are funny, sad, inspirational, tragic…and true. Write yours!

11/05/2019  – 11/26/2019

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.

11/09/2019  – 11/16/2019

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Assemblage Workshop
Assemblage Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Join us to create your own art-boxes stories and found object sculptures. Bring your imagination, curiosity and a sense of play, as we will be working with an assortment of provided objects and those that students bring to class.

11/09/2019

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spray Painting One Day Workshop
Spray Painting One Day Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

POSTPONED! Due to the weather on Saturday. This One Day Workshop has been rescheduled for Oct 26, 2019, weather permitting. Get started with the art of spray painting with local artist Jujmo! For Adults, ages 18 and up. 

11/09/2019

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
When October Goes: Synia Carroll & La Lucha with Kevin Celebi
When October Goes: Synia Carroll & La Lucha with Kevin Celebi
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Joining jazz vocalist Synia and Tampa Bay based trio La Lucha is trumpter Kevin Celebi, who hails from Detroit.

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Political Realities: Inside Journalism Series
Tuesday, January 7, 2020    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for this stimulating moderated discussion featuring a panel of experienced journalists and an elected office holder, followed by the opportunity to address the panel directly.
Painting Studio
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 – Wednesday, February 12, 2020    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, January 9, 2020 – Thursday, February 13, 2020    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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.
Spray Painting One Day Workshop
Saturday, January 11, 2020    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
In this one-day workshop you will learn some of the basics of working with different nozzles, practice with your new tools, and create some large scale spray-painted art that you can take home. Ages 18 +.
Mitch Woods - Blues
Saturday, January 11, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mitch Woods delivers a masterclass in piano blues that opens with the classic Crescent City stylings of “Solid Gold Cadillac” and relentlessly delivers blues and R&B of the highest order.
Musical Theater, Age 8-17
Monday, January 13, 2020 – Monday, April 13, 2020    
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
THIS JAN - APRIL, 2020 CLASS IS NOW FULL. 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. In Partnership with Arts Education @The Straz.
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Tuesday, January 14, 2020    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
On January 14, 2020: Opera for Everyone! Music of the Stage. Monthly, Jan – May, 2020.
Franzini Science Circus
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 – Wednesday, January 15, 2020    
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.
JP Soars
Saturday, January 18, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
J.P. Soars is soaring high, nominated for “Blues Rock Artist of the Year” in the 40th annual Blues Music Awards in 2019. Soars is nominated alongside blues music heavyweights Billy Gibbons, Eric Gales, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Tinsley Ellis.
Banjo Jam Workshop with Randy Wilson
Sunday, January 19, 2020    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Randy Wilson will have banjos from Africa and through the different period banjos on the American continent.  Banjo history, banjo stories, banjo tunings, banjo playing styles of the eastern Kentucky mountains.  Come join us in the journey and bring your Banjo too!
Comedy Night: Lou Angelwolf & Kojo Prince
Friday, January 24, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Headliner Lou Angelwolf with Kojo Prince will entertain the crowd and bring the laughs. Lou Angelwolf loves his job, his life, his place on earth, and it shows. Kojo Prince has a comedy style, best described by him, as silly and superficial but yet satisfying. Extremely energetic and animated!
Wheel-Throwing
Monday, January 27, 2020 – Thursday, April 2, 2020    
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Hand-Building Pottery
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 – Tuesday, March 31, 2020    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Leave the stress behind. An exciting, fun and relaxing class. Learn all about clay; the possibilities are endless with hand building and figure sculpting. Explore surface decoration, texture, stamping and printing design. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Hand-Building Kids 8+
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 – Tuesday, March 31, 2020    
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Fire up your creativity and join the fun! Explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects with hand building and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration. Materials & firings are included in tuition.
Relief Printmaking: Multiple Impressions
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 – Wednesday, February 19, 2020    
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
A printmaking class for beginning to advanced students. Learn how to create relief prints by carving linoleum blocks. After learning the basics, explore the individual and collaborative possibilities of using multiple carved printing blocks multiple times on the same piece of paper.
Open Pottery Studio
Thursday, January 30, 2020 – Thursday, April 2, 2020    
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This open studio is for students at the intermediate and advanced levels! Join us if you want to explore your own personal style. Focus on your throwing techniques and varying forms. A great studio to expand your knowledge with your peers. Materials & firings included.
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars featuring Bryan Lee & Greg Poulos
Saturday, February 1, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All-Stars are comprised of some of the best blues musicians. Bassist/Leader – Tom “TBone” Hamilton (TBone Hamilton Band, The Swinging Johnsons, Rock Bottom & the Cutaways) returns to the Firehouse Cultural Center with his Blues All Stars: Bryan Lee & Greg Poulos This show will be one special event - Not to be missed!
Upstairs/Downstairs: The Tampa Bay Hotel
Sunday, February 2, 2020    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pauline Smith, Telegraph Operator, 1913. Tampa Bay Hotel, Henry Plant's grandest luxury railroad resort hotel, opened in 1891 at the height of America's Gilded Age. More than 300 employees were needed for the opulent hotel to run smoothly. Step back in time & enjoy the single-character performances that brings two turn-of–the-century Hotel staff members to life. FREE.
Events on Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Events on Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Painting Studio
8 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, January 9, 2020
Painting with Watercolors
9 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 11, 2020
Mitch Woods - Blues
11 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Monday, January 13, 2020
Musical Theater, Age 8-17
13 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Franzini Science Circus
14 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 18, 2020
JP Soars
18 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, January 19, 2020
Events on Friday, January 24, 2020
Events on Monday, January 27, 2020
Wheel-Throwing
27 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Hand-Building Pottery
28 Jan 20
Ruskin
Hand-Building Kids 8+
28 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Events on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Open Pottery Studio
30 Jan 20
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 1, 2020
Events on Sunday, February 2, 2020