01/05/2026  – 04/13/2026

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program.
This Free program will start Mondays, Jan. 5 until April 13 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Limited Space for ages 5 – 9. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
01/05/2026  – 04/13/2026

11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - 2026
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - 2026
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program.
This Free program will start Mondays, Jan. 5 until April 13 from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. Limited Space for ages 11 – 16. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
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Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends
Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends
Saturday, September 30, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Victoria is a former BMG Critique Records recording artist whose accolades include a #1 record for 13 weeks on world-wide charts, multiple nominations as a singer-songwriter, song of the year, and music video of the year.
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Clean Comedy
Clean Comedy
Friday, October 6, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Headliner: Lou Angelwolf, Feature: Jeff Gerbino. Clean Comedy is very funny, without cursing or overly-suggestive material. It’s not Disney material, but for those who don’t like the “dirty” jokes found at most comedy clubs, this is a show to enjoy.
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4th Annual BBQ & Blues
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
Saturday, October 7, 2017    
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Our fourth annual fundraiser supporting our community activities is always a fun party with great food and live music. Country and blues tunes by Rick Hatfield and Kenny Carlyle.
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Introduction to Drawing
Introduction to Drawing
Monday, October 9, 2017    
6:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
An introduction to drawing for both beginning and experienced students. Class will cover basic drawing with the primary emphasis on observation.
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Patterned Pastels in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Patterned Pastels in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
9:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
Instructor Teri Navajo guides her students through an intuitive pastel drawing process. Achieve colorful works of art using inspiration from the patterns and textures of the current exhibitions in the Tampa Museum of Art.
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Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
This series will explore music written for the symphony orchestra; music from cultures around the world; and popular music genres developed in the U.S. from the early 20th century. 2nd Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
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Landscape Painting & Printmaking in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Landscape Painting & Printmaking in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
9:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
The beautiful environment of Florida serves as inspiration for this multi-faceted creative course! Artist and educator, Susan Fredricks guides students in an artistic adventure covering a variety of painting and printmaking techniques.
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Introduction to Painting
Introduction to Painting
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
6:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
An introductory course on basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on observation and imagination using acrylic media. Topics include the use of composition, color, texture, form, value and mark making through representation and abstraction.
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Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, October 12, 2017    
1:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brushstrokes, and techniques.
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Comedy Night @ FCC
Comedy Night @ FCC
Friday, October 20, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Comedians Steve Arkin & Bryan Hamilton will give us an entertaining evening with lots of laughs.
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Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, October 21, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Valerie Gillespie has performed alongside icons such as Joan Rivers and Diana Ross as well as with her own group in the Tampa Bay area.
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PolitiFact: Fact Checking - Panel Discussion
PolitiFact: Fact Checking - Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 24, 2017    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Fake news vs. real news, fact-checking's rise as a cottage industry and the pervasive nature of misleading stories on social media will be the focus at the next installment of the "Brenda Knowles Inside Journalism" series.
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Whitney James & La Lucha Trio
Whitney James & La Lucha Trio
Saturday, October 28, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
Whitney James & La Lucha have crafted a unique sound over the last 10 years of working together. They will be featuring modern tunes and standards presented as only Whitney & La Lucha can!
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Florida Treasures
Florida Treasures
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – Thursday, November 2, 2017    
10:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
Two tourists discover a treasure chest and are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history. Audiences laugh and learn about Ponce De Leon, Florida’s “almost oldest” city, and the “original” Pocahontas story.
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Radio Production
Radio Production
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
9:00 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
Learn all the technical aspects of producing a pre-recorded radio program using a computer. Create high quality programs including voiceovers and music, on your own computer.
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St. Patrick's in November: Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
St. Patrick's in November: Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
We're bringing St. Patrick's Day festivities to November! Mike Donahue & Third Man Out will bring some Irish tunes to our November Firehouse PUB lineup.
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Events on Saturday, September 30, 2017
Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends
Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends
30 Sep 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 6, 2017
Clean Comedy
Clean Comedy
6 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 7, 2017
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
7 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Monday, October 9, 2017
Introduction to Drawing
Introduction to Drawing
9 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Patterned Pastels in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Patterned Pastels in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
10 Oct 17
Ruskin
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
10 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Landscape Painting & Printmaking in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Landscape Painting & Printmaking in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
11 Oct 17
Ruskin
Introduction to Painting
Introduction to Painting
11 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, October 12, 2017
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
12 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 20, 2017
Comedy Night @ FCC
Comedy Night @ FCC
20 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 21, 2017
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
21 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
PolitiFact: Fact Checking - Panel Discussion
PolitiFact: Fact Checking - Panel Discussion
24 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 28, 2017
Whitney James & La Lucha Trio
Whitney James & La Lucha Trio
28 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Florida Treasures
Florida Treasures
1 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 4, 2017
Radio Production
Radio Production
4 Nov 17
Ruskin
St. Patrick's in November: Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
St. Patrick's in November: Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
4 Nov 17
Ruskin