03/06/2023  – 04/10/2023

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

You will explore color, dive into a variety of brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. Mondays, March 6 thru April 10, 2023.

03/22/2023  – 05/24/2023

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater
Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater. Wednesdays, March 22nd from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. This program runs thru Wednesday, May 24th with a “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited spacing for up to 25 kids ages 7 – 16.
Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. To reserve a spot please call 813-645-7651.

04/06/2023  – 05/07/2023

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.

04/07/2023

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2023 – June 2023.

04/07/2023

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Adapted from the story by the Brothers Grimm, this classic uses the elaborate masks and comic characters of Commedia Del’Arte (Italian Renaissance Comedy) along with audience participation to tell the story of the magical little man who can spin straw into gold. Friday, April 7, 2023, 10:30 am.

04/07/2023

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges and Friends
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges and Friends
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Chris Gorges and Friends! Chris Gorges has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he has proved his range! High energy, honest and edgy comedy set the tone for a show that is never the same twice. Friday, April 7, 2023.

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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 – Friday, December 3, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
Time Machine
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 – Wednesday, November 3, 2021    
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
Time Machine: H.G. Wells' 1895 Science Fiction novel travels to the stage in this “Steampunk” rock musical. A Victorian Era Time Traveller ventures far into the future encountering the ethereal Eloi and the dangerous subterranean Morlocks. He must return to his own time with a lesson in embracing diversity essential to saving the human species. Ideal for Grades K through 8.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 4, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 4, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, November 4, 2021 – Sunday, December 5, 2021    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', evening performance.
Friday, November 5, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is an evening performance, Friday Nov 5 at 7:30 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', Sat. Matinee
Saturday, November 6, 2021    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is a matinee performance, Saturday Nov 6 at 3:00 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', evening performance.
Saturday, November 6, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is an evening performance, Saturday Nov 6 at 7:30 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Center Stage Theater: 'The Odd Couple', Sunday matinee.
Sunday, November 7, 2021    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon. It will be presented at Center Stage: The Firehouse by MacBeth & Cheese in Partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center. This is a matinee performance, Sunday Nov 7 at 2:00 pm. The plot concerns two mismatched roommates: the neat, uptight Felix Ungar and the slovenly, easygoing Oscar Madison.
Flower Design Workshop
Wednesday, November 10, 2021    
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Flower Design Workshop Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Pumpkin Spice” up your home. Make your own flower arrangement! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD.
Girl's Night Out: Helen Keaney
Friday, November 19, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Helen Keaney began her career in New York City where she honed her comedy skills at The Boston Comedy Club and The Comic Strip. She caught the attention of television executives, landing a job co-hosting "Short Attention Span Theater" on Comedy Central. Recent television hosting gigs include TBS's "Movies For Guys Who Like Movies," GSN's "Lover's Lounge", Discovery Health's "Sex Drive", Style Network's "You're Invited" and she has been seen as a Show Host on HSN Home Shopping Network.
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Saturday, November 20, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style. Sat. Nov 20, 2021 at 7:30pm
Upstairs/Downstairs: The Tampa Bay Hotel
Monday, November 22, 2021    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Henry B. Plant Museum presents Upstairs/Downstairs, a museum theater series featuring single character performances that bring turn-of-the-century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life. Monday, Nov. 22 at 2:00 pm. FREE.
Flower Design Workshop
Wednesday, December 1, 2021    
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Create a Centerpiece that is sure to “Sleigh” your guests. Make your own flower arrangement! Instructor: Laura Nation, FSMD. Wed, Dec 1, 2021.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Sunday, January 2, 2022    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, July 2021 - Dec 2021.
Valerie Gillespie
Saturday, December 4, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
Valerie Gillespie
Saturday, December 4, 2021    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Holiday Show! Valerie Gillespie on sax and vocals. More on her band to come! Join us for a great night!
Events on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Time Machine
2 Nov 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 4, 2021
Events on Friday, November 5, 2021
Events on Sunday, November 7, 2021
Events on Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Flower Design Workshop
10 Nov 21
Ruskin
Events on Friday, November 19, 2021
Events on Saturday, November 20, 2021
Events on Monday, November 22, 2021
Events on Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Flower Design Workshop
1 Dec 21
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, December 2, 2021
Events on Saturday, December 4, 2021
Valerie Gillespie
4 Dec 21
Ruskin
Valerie Gillespie
4 Dec 21
Ruskin