12/02/2025  – 12/16/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025.

12/04/2025  – 01/04/2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 – December 2025.

12/04/2025  – 01/04/2026

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 – Dec 2025.

12/13/2025

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (And More!)
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (And More!)
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Enjoy the 61st anniversary of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with a 60 minute stage production of this holiday favorite. Join East Bay Theatre for an afternoon of family fun as we celebrate the Christmas season. Our festivities will start with Letters to Santa, cookies, and Florida hot chocolate. Saturday, December 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

12/13/2025

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Dec 13
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Dec 13
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will make 3 ornaments; you choose your pattern and colors in creating your Holiday creation.
This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any Tree, Room or Window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied.
Saturday Dec. 13 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

12/13/2025

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Holiday Cabaret
Holiday Cabaret
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

East Bay Theatre’s Moving Minds Theatre Co. will be celebrating the holiday season with their annual Holiday Cabaret. It’s an evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer! Our talented performers bring the sparkle of Broadway and the warmth of the holidays to the stage. Expect festive songs, spirited dance, and a dash of humor. Fill your heart with holiday magic! Saturday, December 13 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

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Firehouse Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, September 25, 2013    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
County Commissioner Sandra Murman will join FCC Board Members and other elected officials to officially open the Firehouse Cultural Center. A public reception will follow in the FCC theater.
Family Artists Big Draw Kick Off
Saturday, September 28, 2013    
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Celebrate illustrations! Participate in a drawing lesson! Join us for this special program featuring stories and a fun family art project. For ages 5 – 12. Registration is required. Call 273-3652.
Mini-Maestro Family Concert: Woodwinds
Saturday, September 28, 2013    
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Featuring the woodwind instruments of the Southshore Symphony Orchestra, a fun experience of music for all ages.
Japanese Storytelling with Mask, Mime, Music & Origami
Wednesday, October 2, 2013    
12:00 am
Kuniko Yamamoto performs Japanese storytelling with music, mime & origami demonstration.
Japanese Storytelling with Mask, Mime, Music & Origami — Family Theater
Wednesday, October 2, 2013    
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Kuniko Yamamoto performs Japanese storytelling with music, mime & origami demonstration.
04 Oct
Friday, October 4, 2013    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Gary is a jazz virtuoso, teacher, composer and sound engineer who has performed in LA, Japan, Hawaii, Indiana and Florida. Rich played with N.J. Blues band Gutbucket before returning to his rock & roll roots. He has played with the legendary southern rock band Foolstar for 20 years.
The Big Draw Extravaganza Event
Saturday, October 5, 2013    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Blaze new frontiers in Drawing! Come join in a day of fun new arts experiences for all ages, with a variety of drawing activities. Food & beverage vendors on site. Music by DJ Seth Dugan. Bring the whole family!
Events on Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Firehouse Ribbon Cutting
25 Sep 13
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 28, 2013
Events on Friday, October 4, 2013
Events on Saturday, October 5, 2013