01/07/2021  – 02/07/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! 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. Book Monthly, January 2024 – December 2024.

01/19/2021  – 02/23/2021

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fundamentals of Drawing
Fundamentals of Drawing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Fundamentals of Drawing. A multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore or enhance their drawing skills.
Whether you are new to art-making or are looking for a class to help solidify these basic skills. We will focus on line and mass, organic and geometric shape-making, and the depiction of volume. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.

01/20/2021  – 02/24/2021

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Acrylic Experiences
Acrylic Experiences
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Painting Studio with Dee Hood, 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. January 20 – February 24, 2021.

01/21/2021  – 02/25/2021

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Painting with Watercolors. 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. Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 2021.

01/28/2021  – 03/01/2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Poetry Contest: My Hope for 2021
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

The inaugural Firehouse Poetry Contest will be held from January 28 until March 1, 2021. In the spirit of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb,” poets are encouraged to write on the theme of “My Hope for 2021.” Poems may be formal or free verse (any style accepted), but poems must be under 50 lines. A $5.00 submission fee required to enter the contest.

02/04/2021  – 03/07/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! 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. Book Monthly, January 2024 – December 2024.

02/04/2021  – 02/25/2021

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. Feb. 4 – Feb. 25, 2021.

02/04/2021  – 02/25/2021

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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. Feb. 4 – Feb. 25, 2021.

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Interrupted: A Program of International Experimental Video Art
Tuesday, April 2, 2019    
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Interrupted: A program of international Experimental Video Art Presented by The Firehouse Cultural Center. This Event is Free!
Gypsy Star Band
Saturday, April 6, 2019    
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. Also join us for an outstanding Mediterranean Dinner beforehand. The proceeds fund the FCC 2019 Summer Camp Scholarships.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, April 9, 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.
The Draw-In 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FUN - Free - Arts for all Ages! Free art activities include: Art Vending Machine ● Jackson Pollock Style Drip Painting ● Mobiles • Printmaking ● Drawing ● Chalk Drawing ● Painting. There will be a Food Truck Vendor!
Comedy Night: Award-Winning Comedy
Friday, April 26, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Award-Winning Comedy! Starring Headliner James Yon (winner of 104.1 FM Orlando's Comedian of the Year contest) with feature Angela Nacca (runner-up Miami's Funniest Comedian, runner-up Florida's Funniest Female).
David Gerald: Blues Rocker
Sunday, May 5, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
David Gerald's new album, N2U, was released in April 2018. “Hands down, one of the top blues musicians of our era! David Gerald brings the heart of the legendary blues across the strings on his guitar.” Ken Heath, Director of Community and Economic Development, Marion, VA
Events on Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Events on Saturday, April 6, 2019
Gypsy Star Band
6 Apr 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Events on Saturday, April 13, 2019
The Draw-In 2019
13 Apr 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 26, 2019
Events on Sunday, May 5, 2019
David Gerald: Blues Rocker
5 May 19
Ruskin