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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Tuesday, April 28, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Friday, May 1, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
This Florida native is one of America's hottest up and coming comedians. James Yon is the host of “Real Laughs” on Real Radio 104.1, “The Lowdown”, and “Funny Not Famous" on Afro TV featured Xfinity Comcast. Now James spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny. This a Friday Night Center Stage: Comedy Event on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
More Info Book Now!
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Saturday, May 2, 2026    
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Special Events
Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
More Info
Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
Friday, May 8, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$25.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Celebrate Mother's Day by creating jewelry together! Learn simple techniques using jump rings, connectors and charms to make quick and easy but stunning coastal jewelry. Friday, May 8 from 10:30 am.
More Info Book Now!
Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
Friday, May 8, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$25.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
Friday, May 8, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
For Adults: Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
Saturday, May 9, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$30.00 - $35.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
Damon Fowler is a hard driving troubadour. His music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on May 9, 2026 @7:30 pm to listen to Damon Fowler play the blues!
More Info Book Now!
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Figure Drawing Group
  • Workshops & Classes
Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
More Info
Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
Saturday, May 16, 2026    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Flower Garden Glass Fusing. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.
More Info Book Now!
La Lucha
La Lucha
Saturday, May 16, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
La Lucha returns to The Firehouse! La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
Tuesday, May 19, 2026    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
$40.00 - $45.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Flower Garden Glass Fusing. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.
More Info Book Now!
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Tuesday, June 16, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$65.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 5 to 9 - Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 19, June 2 & 16, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Tuesday, June 23, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$65.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 10 and Up - Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 26, June 9 & June 23, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Figure Drawing Group
  • Workshops & Classes
Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
More Info
ARConnection
ARConnection
Saturday, May 30, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
ARConnection (Arencibia/Rudolph Connection) is a Tampa Bay based ensemble led by pianist Pablo Arencibia and drummer Dave Rudolph with Latin Grammy nominee Mauricio J. Rodriguez on bass. Join us for a great night listening to ARConnection! Saturday, May 30, @ 7:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Events on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
28 Apr 26
Ruskin
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Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
1 May 26
Ruskin
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Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
2 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, May 8, 2026
Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
8 May 26
Ruskin
Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
8 May 26
Ruskin
Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
8 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 9, 2026
Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
9 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 14, 2026
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
14 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 16, 2026
Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
16 May 26
Ruskin
La Lucha
La Lucha
16 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
19 May 26
Ruskin
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
19 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
26 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
28 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 30, 2026
ARConnection
ARConnection
30 May 26
Ruskin

Events & Programs

Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Figure Drawing Group
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Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Mar 26, 2026  – Apr 23, 2026Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Apr 6, 2026  – May 11, 2026Figure Drawing
Apr 23, 2026  – Apr 24, 2026Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
Apr 26, 2026 Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Apr 28, 2026 Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
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May 2, 2026
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    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    Tuesday, April 28, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $15.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    Friday, May 1, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $25.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    This Florida native is one of America's hottest up and coming comedians. James Yon is the host of “Real Laughs” on Real Radio 104.1, “The Lowdown”, and “Funny Not Famous" on Afro TV featured Xfinity Comcast. Now James spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny. This a Friday Night Center Stage: Comedy Event on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
    More Info Book Now!
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    Saturday, May 2, 2026    
    3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Special Events
    Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
    More Info
    Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
    Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
    Friday, May 8, 2026    
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    $25.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Celebrate Mother's Day by creating jewelry together! Learn simple techniques using jump rings, connectors and charms to make quick and easy but stunning coastal jewelry. Friday, May 8 from 10:30 am.
    More Info Book Now!
    Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
    Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
    Friday, May 8, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $25.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
    Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
    Friday, May 8, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $40.00 - $45.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    For Adults: Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
    Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
    Saturday, May 9, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $30.00 - $35.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    Damon Fowler is a hard driving troubadour. His music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on May 9, 2026 @7:30 pm to listen to Damon Fowler play the blues!
    More Info Book Now!
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026    
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Figure Drawing Group
    • Workshops & Classes
    Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
    More Info
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
    Saturday, May 16, 2026    
    2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    $40.00 - $45.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Flower Garden Glass Fusing. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.
    More Info Book Now!
    La Lucha
    La Lucha
    Saturday, May 16, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $23.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    La Lucha returns to The Firehouse! La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
    Tuesday, May 19, 2026    
    10:00 am – 11:30 am
    $40.00 - $45.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Flower Garden Glass Fusing. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.
    More Info Book Now!
    Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
    Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
    Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Tuesday, June 16, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $65.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 5 to 9 - Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 19, June 2 & 16, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
    From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
    Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Tuesday, June 23, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $65.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 10 and Up - Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 26, June 9 & June 23, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026    
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Figure Drawing Group
    • Workshops & Classes
    Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
    More Info
    ARConnection
    ARConnection
    Saturday, May 30, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $23.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    ARConnection (Arencibia/Rudolph Connection) is a Tampa Bay based ensemble led by pianist Pablo Arencibia and drummer Dave Rudolph with Latin Grammy nominee Mauricio J. Rodriguez on bass. Join us for a great night listening to ARConnection! Saturday, May 30, @ 7:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Events on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
    28 Apr 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, May 1, 2026
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
    1 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 2, 2026
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
    2 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, May 8, 2026
    Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
    Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
    8 May 26
    Ruskin
    Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
    Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
    8 May 26
    Ruskin
    Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
    Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
    8 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 9, 2026
    Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
    Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
    9 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, May 14, 2026
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    14 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 16, 2026
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
    16 May 26
    Ruskin
    La Lucha
    La Lucha
    16 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
    Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
    19 May 26
    Ruskin
    Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
    Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
    19 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
    From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
    From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
    26 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, May 28, 2026
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    28 May 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, May 30, 2026
    ARConnection
    ARConnection
    30 May 26
    Ruskin

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