09/11/2023  – 10/16/2023

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, Sept. 11 – Oct. 16. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

09/13/2023  – 12/13/2023

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids
Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents: Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids.
Free Event: Wednesdays, Sept. 13 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 7 – 16. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.

10/05/2023  – 11/05/2023

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.

10/13/2023

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, July 2023 – Dec 2023.

10/13/2023

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Center Stage Theater: Misery
Center Stage Theater: Misery
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

OPENS FRIDAY THE 13TH OF OCTOBER. Misery, by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King. Misery follows romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character. Annie forces Paul to write a new novel, and he realizes his life depends on it. Friday Oct 13, 7:30 pm, Center Stage at the Firehouse.

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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
Jewelry Making
Monday, May 6, 2019 – Wednesday, May 29, 2019    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
New! Jewelry: Intro to Metalwork and Torch-Fired Enamel. Learn how to do basic soldering, and the formation of metals into rings, pendants, and bracelets. 7 Sessions. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Screen Printing
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 – Thursday, May 30, 2019    
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
DELAYED UNTIL FALL 2019 Screen Printing in partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. New dates to be announced in September 2019.
Alexis Cole
Saturday, May 11, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Alexis Cole, a respected world-traveled Jazz Vocalist from New York, will perform a special engagement at the Firehouse Pub.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, May 14, 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: Firehouse Favorites
Friday, May 17, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Favorites! Starring Headliner Dean Napolitano and featuring Alan Schubowsky, who have both performed for the Firehouse before.
Paul Gavin Mosaic Tribute to Art Blakey
Saturday, May 18, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Paul Gavin’s new group of great musicians called "Mosaic" performs the jazz music of Art Blakey who was a drummer and band leader. Featuring  James Suggs, trumpet, Zach Bornheimer, tenor saxophone, Herb Bruce, trombone, John O'Leary, piano, Michael Ross, acoustic bass and Paul Gavin, drums / leader.
Rumba Brothers
Friday, May 24, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This Event is Canceled. The Rumba Brothers play a mixture of Italian, Mariachi, Caribbean Latin and Flamenco music.
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars - CD Release Party
Saturday, June 1, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse Cultural Center for a night of outstanding blues music. This show is a special as TBone is reunited with former band mate Greg Poulos (The Poulos Ramsey band) for the first time in many years! Jon Puhl (guitar) and Eric Elsner (drums) fill out the band. This will be a One Night Only show!
Events on Sunday, May 5, 2019
David Gerald: Blues Rocker
5 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, May 6, 2019
Jewelry Making
6 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Screen Printing
7 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 11, 2019
Alexis Cole
11 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Events on Friday, May 17, 2019
Events on Saturday, May 18, 2019
Events on Friday, May 24, 2019
Rumba Brothers
24 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 1, 2019