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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
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7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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10:30 AM - Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
1:00 PM - Seaglass Resin Jewelry
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7:30 PM - TBone Hamilton Band
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1:00 PM - Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
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6:00 PM - Fundraiser for Scholarships
6:00 PM - Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
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9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel
6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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7:30 PM - Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
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Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, February 23, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, Feb 23 – March 30, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
More Info
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Feb. 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info
The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
Blues Beatles is a Blues band that mixes the melodies of the Beatles with traditional Blues arrangements, a mix that has been winning in Brazil, USA and Europe. And they always become an "instant sensation" everywhere they go and play: New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando, Charlotte, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Aarhus, Randers, Esbjerg, Brasilia, Goiânia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte among other ... it´s a long list! Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
More Info
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 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
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
Tuesday, March 3, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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, Mar 3 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info
Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
Friday, March 6, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Headliner Rene Bray will be joined by featured comic Flip Orley on Friday, March 6, 2026. Brought to you by Road Comics Adventures and The Firehouse Cultural Center. This is stand-up at its most dangerous and exciting — comedy created live, in the moment, and driven by the audience. Don't miss this great show!
More Info
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
Tuesday, March 10, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 10 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Friday, March 13, 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
Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
Friday, March 13, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$25.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Make your own decoupage shells to use as ornaments, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two shells. Friday, March 13 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Seaglass Resin Jewelry
Seaglass Resin Jewelry
Friday, March 13, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
In this class for adults, you'll learn how to set seaglass into bezel pendants using resin. You'll also have a choice of beads, shells and dried flower options and will make 3 pieces of jewelry. Friday, March 13 1:00 pm.
More Info Book Now!
TBone Hamilton Band
TBone Hamilton Band
Saturday, March 14, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
T-Bone Hamilton returns with the T-Bone Hamilton Band — celebrating twelve incredible years of music, memories, and momentum at the Firehouse Cultural Center. Join us! SATURDAY, March 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
More Info Book Now!
Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • TMA-Workshops
  • Workshops & Classes
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Students will create mosaic pendants, transform artwork and photos into necklaces, and learn metal texturing and stamping. Each session will guide you in creating your own unique, wearable pieces of art! Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Mar 15– 29 (3 classes).
More Info
Fundraiser for Scholarships
Fundraiser for Scholarships
Saturday, March 21, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$1,500.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Special Events
WE ARE BACK! SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
More Info Book Now!
Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
Saturday, March 21, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$75.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Special Events
SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Individual Seat tickets for A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Individual Outdoor Seating Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
More Info Book Now!
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
Tuesday, March 24, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Thursday, April 23, 2026    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$180.00 - $200.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Ceramics
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, March 26 – April 23 (5 weeks).
More Info Book Now!
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 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
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Saturday, March 28, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50's roots rock. This is real deal rockin' rhythm & blues! Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Tuesday, March 31, 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, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
More Info Book Now!
Events on Monday, February 23, 2026
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
23 Feb 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
24 Feb 26
Ruskin
The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
24 Feb 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
26 Feb 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
3 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 6, 2026
Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
6 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
10 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
12 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 13, 2026
Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
13 Mar 26
Ruskin
Seaglass Resin Jewelry
Seaglass Resin Jewelry
13 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 14, 2026
TBone Hamilton Band
TBone Hamilton Band
14 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, March 15, 2026
Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
15 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Fundraiser for Scholarships
Fundraiser for Scholarships
21 Mar 26
Ruskin
Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
21 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
24 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 26, 2026
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
26 Mar 26
Ruskin
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
26 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
28 Mar 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
31 Mar 26
Ruskin

Events & Programs

Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - 2026
Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Figure Drawing Group
Jan 8, 2026  – May 21, 2026Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026Playful Prints
Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026Printmaking Magic
Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Feb 12, 2026  – Mar 12, 2026
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    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Monday, February 23, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, Feb 23 – March 30, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
    More Info
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
    Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Feb. 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info
    The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
    The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
    Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    Blues Beatles is a Blues band that mixes the melodies of the Beatles with traditional Blues arrangements, a mix that has been winning in Brazil, USA and Europe. And they always become an "instant sensation" everywhere they go and play: New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando, Charlotte, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Aarhus, Randers, Esbjerg, Brasilia, Goiânia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte among other ... it´s a long list! Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
    More Info
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 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
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
    Tuesday, March 3, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    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, Mar 3 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info
    Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
    Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
    Friday, March 6, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    Headliner Rene Bray will be joined by featured comic Flip Orley on Friday, March 6, 2026. Brought to you by Road Comics Adventures and The Firehouse Cultural Center. This is stand-up at its most dangerous and exciting — comedy created live, in the moment, and driven by the audience. Don't miss this great show!
    More Info
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $15.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 10 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Friday, March 13, 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
    Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Friday, March 13, 2026    
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    $25.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Make your own decoupage shells to use as ornaments, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two shells. Friday, March 13 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Seaglass Resin Jewelry
    Seaglass Resin Jewelry
    Friday, March 13, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $40.00 - $45.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    In this class for adults, you'll learn how to set seaglass into bezel pendants using resin. You'll also have a choice of beads, shells and dried flower options and will make 3 pieces of jewelry. Friday, March 13 1:00 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    TBone Hamilton Band
    TBone Hamilton Band
    Saturday, March 14, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $23.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    T-Bone Hamilton returns with the T-Bone Hamilton Band — celebrating twelve incredible years of music, memories, and momentum at the Firehouse Cultural Center. Join us! SATURDAY, March 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
    More Info Book Now!
    Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
    Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
    Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • TMA-Workshops
    • Workshops & Classes
    Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Students will create mosaic pendants, transform artwork and photos into necklaces, and learn metal texturing and stamping. Each session will guide you in creating your own unique, wearable pieces of art! Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Mar 15– 29 (3 classes).
    More Info
    Fundraiser for Scholarships
    Fundraiser for Scholarships
    Saturday, March 21, 2026    
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    $1,500.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Special Events
    WE ARE BACK! SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
    More Info Book Now!
    Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
    Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
    Saturday, March 21, 2026    
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    $75.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Special Events
    SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Individual Seat tickets for A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Individual Outdoor Seating Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
    More Info Book Now!
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
    Tuesday, March 24, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $15.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Kids Page
    • Workshops & Classes
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Thursday, April 23, 2026    
    9:30 am – 12:00 pm
    $180.00 - $200.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Adult Ceramics
    • Adult Pottery
    • Workshops & Classes
    You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, March 26 – April 23 (5 weeks).
    More Info Book Now!
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 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
    Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
    Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
    Saturday, March 28, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $23.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50's roots rock. This is real deal rockin' rhythm & blues! Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
    More Info Book Now!
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    Tuesday, March 31, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    $15.00
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    • 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, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
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    Events on Monday, February 23, 2026
    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    23 Feb 26
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    Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
    24 Feb 26
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    The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
    The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
    24 Feb 26
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    Events on Thursday, February 26, 2026
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    26 Feb 26
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    Events on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
    3 Mar 26
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    Events on Friday, March 6, 2026
    Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
    Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley
    6 Mar 26
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    Events on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
    10 Mar 26
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    Events on Thursday, March 12, 2026
    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    12 Mar 26
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    Events on Friday, March 13, 2026
    Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
    13 Mar 26
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    Seaglass Resin Jewelry
    Seaglass Resin Jewelry
    13 Mar 26
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    Events on Saturday, March 14, 2026
    TBone Hamilton Band
    TBone Hamilton Band
    14 Mar 26
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    Events on Sunday, March 15, 2026
    Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
    Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
    15 Mar 26
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    Events on Saturday, March 21, 2026
    Fundraiser for Scholarships
    Fundraiser for Scholarships
    21 Mar 26
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    Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
    Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
    21 Mar 26
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    Events on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
    Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
    24 Mar 26
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    Events on Thursday, March 26, 2026
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    26 Mar 26
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    Figure Drawing
    Figure Drawing
    26 Mar 26
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    Events on Saturday, March 28, 2026
    Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
    Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
    28 Mar 26
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    Events on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
    31 Mar 26
    Ruskin

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