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- Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$65.00
Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series. 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, Tuesdays, Sept. 1, Sept. 15 & Sept. 29, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
The St. Pete Collective Band is comprised of accomplished musicians from the St. Petersburg, Florida area. With the members having busy careers in varying musical styles, they come together to pay homage to the music of their favorite artists. They are currently performing the music of James Taylor.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$65.00
Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series. 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, Sept. 8, Sept. 22 & Oct. 6.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Vocalist Allison Nash, pianist Simon Lasky, and bassist Alejandro Arenas are well known jazz artists, composers and band leaders on the Florida jazz scene. Together, they are excited to launch this new collaboration, Arenas Lasky & Nash Project are all well known jazz artists, composers and band leaders on the Florida jazz scene, in their own right. Together, they are excited to launch this new collaboration which has a jazz sensibility, for a 21st Century audience.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

Hot Spot Quarterly Report – Spring 2019
/in Hot Spot News /by Elaine SimmonsThe FCC vision is clearer than ever: we are committed “to providing a lively, multi-use, cultural and educational facility that will be a vital catalyst and resource contributing to the quality of life for all in our diverse community and region.”
Please continue to spread the word about the Firehouse Cultural Center! Remember to mention us to your friends and neighbors, and share how they can support arts and education in Southshore.
There are several ways folks can donate: cash, check, credit/debit card or monthly, by becoming a “Sustaining Member.” All the information can be found here.
Perhaps you have a fundraising idea or would like to host a fundraiser? Perhaps you know of a business that would like to sponsor an event? Just give us a call to talk it over! Contact Georgia Vahue, Director, to discuss your thoughts, and to learn about partnership and sponsor opportunities: email hidden; JavaScript is required or 813-645-7651
Presenting Bourbon on the Bayou Photos
With a Thank You to Volunteers, Vendors and Attendees!
A Heartfelt Thanks to those behind the Scenes: