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9:30 AM - Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
7:30 PM - Valerie Gillespie: Jazz
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11:00 AM - Explore Color Creatively
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7:00 PM - Holiday Cabaret
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Tuesday, December 16, 2025
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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.
You create 3 holiday ornaments - a wirewrapped seaglass starfish, a beaded snowflake and a fun Florida flamingo suncatcher. Your choice of holiday and coastal color options will be provided so you can match to your holiday decor. Includes all tools and supplies. Wednesday, December 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
Headliner Al Ernst will be joined by featured comic Nathan Wallace on Friday, Dec 5 2025 at 7:30 pm. Al Ernst is a stand-up comedian known for his unique blend of humor and wit. He has been named Entertainer of the Year by Carnival Cruise Lines and is often referred to as the “Warrior of Humor.” Ernst’s comedy style is characterized by his balance between art and war. These two comedians will keep the audience laughing!
You create 3 holiday ornaments - a wirewrapped seaglass starfish, a beaded snowflake and a fun Florida flamingo suncatcher. Your choice of holiday and coastal color options will be provided so you can match to your holiday decor. Includes all tools and supplies. Saturday, December 6 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
Friday, December 19, 2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most sought after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in South Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. Zach has since been featured as a performer, composer, and bandleader at national and international jazz festivals. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, 7:30 pm.

Cancelled: Jacks in the Night: Drive Thru & Carving Contest
/in Events News /by Elaine SimmonsThe Pumpkin Carving & Display Event that was scheduled to take place on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm – 9:00pm has been cancelled.
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