06/01/2023  – 07/02/2023

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.

06/05/2023  – 06/26/2023

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Mondays, June to June 26. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

06/14/2023  – 06/28/2023

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Collagraph Printmaking - TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This class has been cancelled and will be offered again in Fall 2023. Explore the world of collagraph printmaking. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process of creating dynamic and multi-layered prints by building 3D textures on a printing plate using a variety of everyday materials, from fabric scraps to found objects. Three (3) Wednesday Workshop sessions, 6/14 – 6/28 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 16 and up.

06/15/2023  – 07/06/2023

9:00 am – 11:30 am
Mosaic Birdhouse & Open Studio
Mosaic Birdhouse & Open Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Art Up Your Birds Abode! You’ll create a birds real estate dream home while making your garden colorful. Work with all types of tiles & tools to create your winged friend’s homey homestead. Bring any special stones or broken plates that you would like to incorporate in your special project.Open Studio for working/creating other projects. Thursdays: June 15 – July 6 – 9:00 – 11:30 am.

06/17/2023  – 07/15/2023

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Try Your Hands at Clay! Spin yourself in creating wheel thrown pottery. Refine and build on your throwing skills from the first step of centering, to finishing your pottery by trimming, texturing, and glazing. All Levels Welcome! All Materials Supplied. Saturdays, June 17 to July 15.

06/17/2023

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zach Bartholomew: High Priests of BeBopNorm Black Photography
Zach Bartholomew: High Priests of BeBop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Zach Bartholomew brings the music of High Priests of BeBop to Center Stage at the Firehouse. Award winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and his band will perform at The Firehouse on Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm.

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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