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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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The Power of Truth in Storytelling
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Tuesday, March 5, 2019    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
During these six sessions you will have the opportunity to write in the many varied styles of non-fiction, from memoir, to history, to current events and persuasive essays, with a dash of journalism. Your writing will be based in truth, reality, and facts...it will be your view of your life, of the world, based on your experiences.
More Info
Franzini Science Circus
Franzini Science Circus
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Thursday, January 31, 2019    
10:45 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Field Trip Performances
Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science for grade K through 5.
More Info
Poetry Writing Lecture
Poetry Writing Lecture
Tuesday, January 29, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
Understanding Poetry by John Davis Jr. will help participants derive meaning from poems old and new. In this presentation, essential elements of poetry such as rhyme, meter, and diction will be examined, and participants will learn common forms of poems.
More Info
Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Poetry Writing by John Davis Jr. will allow participants to experiment with various methods for creating verses. Poetic forms will be examined, and different ways to derive inspiration will also be explored. Through this workshop, participants will be able to construct, revise, and submit poems of their own for potential publication.
More Info
Charlie Morris Band
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
More Info
Reduction Printmaking
Reduction Printmaking
Monday, February 4, 2019 – Wednesday, February 27, 2019    
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
SOLD OUT Using a linoleum or easy carve block, students will learn to produce large printed images made of multiple layers of color, all carved in reduction from one block. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
More Info
The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
Friday, February 8, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
More Info
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Saturday, February 9, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the life of this world-renowned and forthright artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. View special images of herself and her work as she describes her evolution as a visual artist. One evening performance.
More Info
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, February 12, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
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.
More Info
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Friday, February 15, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
SOLD OUT - 25 to Life-- Two comedians each with 25+ years in stand-up! Headliner Lou Angelwolf with Jeff Gerbino will entertain the crowd and bring the laughs.
More Info
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Sunday, February 17, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
A unique mixture of eclectic acoustic guitar songs, vocal songs (Japanese folk music and originals) and poetry with audience participation.
More Info
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Tuesday, February 26, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
Our panel of outstanding Tampa Bay journalists will discuss the current state of play in their newsrooms and the daily battle for the truth, followed by audience Q & A.
More Info
Bourbon on the Bayou
Bourbon on the Bayou
Saturday, March 2, 2019    
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Special Events
Bourbon on the Bayou featuring T-Bone Hamilton & The Big Easy Revue. Full Open Bar; Bourbon Tastings; Dancing; Food Stations (Feed the Senses New Orleans Style); Silent & Live Auctions; Free Valet Parking. Tickets: $85 pp  $150 Couple / Patron: $300 Couple Patron: $300 Per Couple Includes Private Patron's Cocktail Party 6-7 pm, Bourbon on the Bayou, Reserved Table.
More Info
Events on Tuesday, January 29, 2019
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Franzini Science Circus
Franzini Science Circus
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Poetry Writing Lecture
Poetry Writing Lecture
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 2, 2019
Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Charlie Morris Band
Charlie Morris Band
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, February 4, 2019
Reduction Printmaking
Reduction Printmaking
4 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 8, 2019
The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
8 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 9, 2019
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
9 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
12 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 15, 2019
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
15 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, February 17, 2019
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
17 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
26 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 2, 2019
Bourbon on the Bayou
Bourbon on the Bayou
2 Mar 19
Ruskin

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    7:00 PM - Bourbon on the Bayou
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    The Power of Truth in Storytelling
    The Power of Truth in Storytelling
    Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Tuesday, March 5, 2019    
    10:00 am – 11:30 am
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    During these six sessions you will have the opportunity to write in the many varied styles of non-fiction, from memoir, to history, to current events and persuasive essays, with a dash of journalism. Your writing will be based in truth, reality, and facts...it will be your view of your life, of the world, based on your experiences.
    More Info
    Franzini Science Circus
    Franzini Science Circus
    Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Thursday, January 31, 2019    
    10:45 am
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Field Trip Performances
    Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science for grade K through 5.
    More Info
    Poetry Writing Lecture
    Poetry Writing Lecture
    Tuesday, January 29, 2019    
    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Lectures
    Understanding Poetry by John Davis Jr. will help participants derive meaning from poems old and new. In this presentation, essential elements of poetry such as rhyme, meter, and diction will be examined, and participants will learn common forms of poems.
    More Info
    Poetry Workshop
    Poetry Workshop
    Saturday, February 2, 2019    
    9:30 am – 11:00 am
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Poetry Writing by John Davis Jr. will allow participants to experiment with various methods for creating verses. Poetic forms will be examined, and different ways to derive inspiration will also be explored. Through this workshop, participants will be able to construct, revise, and submit poems of their own for potential publication.
    More Info
    Charlie Morris Band
    Charlie Morris Band
    Saturday, February 2, 2019    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Firehouse Pub
    The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
    More Info
    Reduction Printmaking
    Reduction Printmaking
    Monday, February 4, 2019 – Wednesday, February 27, 2019    
    9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    SOLD OUT Using a linoleum or easy carve block, students will learn to produce large printed images made of multiple layers of color, all carved in reduction from one block. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
    More Info
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    Friday, February 8, 2019    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Firehouse Pub
    Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
    More Info
    Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
    Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
    Saturday, February 9, 2019    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Firehouse Pub
    Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the life of this world-renowned and forthright artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. View special images of herself and her work as she describes her evolution as a visual artist. One evening performance.
    More Info
    Musical Discovery Lecture Series
    Musical Discovery Lecture Series
    Tuesday, February 12, 2019    
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Lectures
    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.
    More Info
    Comedy Night: 25 to Life
    Comedy Night: 25 to Life
    Friday, February 15, 2019    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Firehouse Pub
    SOLD OUT - 25 to Life-- Two comedians each with 25+ years in stand-up! Headliner Lou Angelwolf with Jeff Gerbino will entertain the crowd and bring the laughs.
    More Info
    Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
    Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
    Sunday, February 17, 2019    
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Firehouse Pub
    A unique mixture of eclectic acoustic guitar songs, vocal songs (Japanese folk music and originals) and poetry with audience participation.
    More Info
    Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
    Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
    Tuesday, February 26, 2019    
    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Lectures
    Our panel of outstanding Tampa Bay journalists will discuss the current state of play in their newsrooms and the daily battle for the truth, followed by audience Q & A.
    More Info
    Bourbon on the Bayou
    Bourbon on the Bayou
    Saturday, March 2, 2019    
    7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Special Events
    Bourbon on the Bayou featuring T-Bone Hamilton & The Big Easy Revue. Full Open Bar; Bourbon Tastings; Dancing; Food Stations (Feed the Senses New Orleans Style); Silent & Live Auctions; Free Valet Parking. Tickets: $85 pp  $150 Couple / Patron: $300 Couple Patron: $300 Per Couple Includes Private Patron's Cocktail Party 6-7 pm, Bourbon on the Bayou, Reserved Table.
    More Info
    Events on Tuesday, January 29, 2019
    The Power of Truth in Storytelling
    The Power of Truth in Storytelling
    29 Jan 19
    Ruskin
    Franzini Science Circus
    Franzini Science Circus
    29 Jan 19
    Ruskin
    Poetry Writing Lecture
    Poetry Writing Lecture
    29 Jan 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, February 2, 2019
    Poetry Workshop
    Poetry Workshop
    2 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Charlie Morris Band
    Charlie Morris Band
    2 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, February 4, 2019
    Reduction Printmaking
    Reduction Printmaking
    4 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, February 8, 2019
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    The Cadillac Cowboys
    8 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, February 9, 2019
    Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
    Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
    9 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, February 12, 2019
    Musical Discovery Lecture Series
    Musical Discovery Lecture Series
    12 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, February 15, 2019
    Comedy Night: 25 to Life
    Comedy Night: 25 to Life
    15 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Sunday, February 17, 2019
    Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
    Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
    17 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
    Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
    Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
    26 Feb 19
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, March 2, 2019
    Bourbon on the Bayou
    Bourbon on the Bayou
    2 Mar 19
    Ruskin

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