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Happy 4th of July from The Firehouse!

July 2, 2024/in Uncategorized /by Elaine Simmons
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7:30 PM - Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
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1:00 PM - Studio 55 | Photography: A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
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1:30 PM - Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
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10:00 AM - Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
7:30 PM - The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
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7:30 PM - James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
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Ocean Wave Jewelry
Ocean Wave Jewelry
Wednesday, June 3, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Create a beautiful ocean wave bracelet and pair of drop earrings with pearl accents, sized just for your wrist or desired earring length. Choose from a variety of freshwater and glass pearls in a wide selection of colors and sizes to create your pieces. You also have the option to create a drop necklace or a ring as an alternative. Come join the fun! Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 am
More Info
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Wednesday, June 3, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Make your own decoupage shells to use as decorations, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two large shells and a shell ornament. Wednesday, June 3, 1:30 pm.
More Info
Return to Painting
Return to Painting
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Wednesday, July 1, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$125.00 - $145.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Return to Painting: This 5 week summer course is an introduction (or refresher) to the materials, techniques and processes of painting. Classes will focus on developing students’ understanding of composition, color theory and surface. Wednesdays June 3 - July 1 in FCC Studio 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).
More Info Book Now!
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
Friday, June 5, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
6/5/26 at 7:30 p.m. This is a Friday Night Comedy Center Stage event at the Firehouse. Come join us for a night of laughs with Jeff Gerbino & Friends. Variety magazine described Jeff’s act as a high energy high wire act that takes the audience right along with him. Jeff has performed at Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse several times in the past, we are happy to welcome him back!
More Info
Studio 55 | Photography: A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Photography:  A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • TMA-Workshops
  • Workshops & Classes
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Photography: A Moment in Time | Working with still life, self-portraits, and close-up abstract images, students will learn the basics of photography while drawing inspiration from the exhibition Avant Garde: Remarkable Women in the Permanent Collection. Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | June 7– June 28 (4 classes). Classes held @ the Firehouse Annex.
More Info
Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
Monday, June 8, 2026 – Monday, June 29, 2026    
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
$125.00 - $140.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Discover the art of clay in this fun and relaxing four-week handbuilding class designed for adults of all skill levels. Explore creative techniques such as slab building, coil construction, texturing, sculpting, and glazing while creating functional and decorative ceramic pieces. Mondays, 1:30 – 4:00 pm, June 8 – June 29 (four weeks).
More Info Book Now!
Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
Saturday, June 13, 2026    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
$18.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
During this special parent-and-child workshop, you will create a beautiful mixed media seascape on an 8x10 canvas. Learn simple painting techniques to create ocean waves and sandy beaches. This class is designed for all skill levels. Saturday, June 13 - 10:00-11:30.
More Info Book Now!
The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
Saturday, June 13, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
The Al Lopez Band aims to give their fans a show blending great songs with high energy and musical prowess. In order to deliver the best performances, Alex Lopez has surrounded himself with top caliber musicians. Each one brings an impressive resume and experience that when combined with Alex's passion and energy gives fans a show they wont forget. This a Saturday Night Center Stage: Music Event on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
More Info Book Now!
James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
Saturday, June 20, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
Trumpeter James Suggs is returning to The Firehouse with his jazz trio offering a great night of Jazz! The date is Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Firehouse.
More Info Book Now!
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 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, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).
More Info Book Now!
Events on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Ocean Wave Jewelry
Ocean Wave Jewelry
3 Jun 26
Ruskin
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Decoupage Shells Workshop
3 Jun 26
Ruskin
Return to Painting
Return to Painting
3 Jun 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, June 5, 2026
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
5 Jun 26
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, June 7, 2026
Studio 55 | Photography:  A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Photography: A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
7 Jun 26
Ruskin
Events on Monday, June 8, 2026
Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
8 Jun 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 13, 2026
Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
13 Jun 26
Ruskin
The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
13 Jun 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 20, 2026
James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
20 Jun 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, July 2, 2026
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
2 Jul 26
Ruskin

Events & Programs

Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
May 19, 2026  – Jun 16, 2026From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
May 26, 2026  – Jun 23, 2026Myths, Monsters & Mystical Creatures: Teen Clay
May 26, 2026  – Jun 23, 2026Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Jun 1, 2026  – Aug 7, 2026Return to Painting
Jun 3, 2026  – Jul 1, 2026Studio 55 | Photography: A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
Jun 7, 2026  – Jun 28, 2026Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
Jun 8, 2026  – Jun 29, 2026Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
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    10:00 AM - Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
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    Ocean Wave Jewelry
    Ocean Wave Jewelry
    Wednesday, June 3, 2026    
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Create a beautiful ocean wave bracelet and pair of drop earrings with pearl accents, sized just for your wrist or desired earring length. Choose from a variety of freshwater and glass pearls in a wide selection of colors and sizes to create your pieces. You also have the option to create a drop necklace or a ring as an alternative. Come join the fun! Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 am
    More Info
    Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Wednesday, June 3, 2026    
    1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Make your own decoupage shells to use as decorations, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two large shells and a shell ornament. Wednesday, June 3, 1:30 pm.
    More Info
    Return to Painting
    Return to Painting
    Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Wednesday, July 1, 2026    
    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    $125.00 - $145.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Return to Painting: This 5 week summer course is an introduction (or refresher) to the materials, techniques and processes of painting. Classes will focus on developing students’ understanding of composition, color theory and surface. Wednesdays June 3 - July 1 in FCC Studio 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).
    More Info Book Now!
    Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
    Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
    Friday, June 5, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    6/5/26 at 7:30 p.m. This is a Friday Night Comedy Center Stage event at the Firehouse. Come join us for a night of laughs with Jeff Gerbino & Friends. Variety magazine described Jeff’s act as a high energy high wire act that takes the audience right along with him. Jeff has performed at Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse several times in the past, we are happy to welcome him back!
    More Info
    Studio 55 | Photography: A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
    Studio 55 | Photography:  A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
    Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026    
    1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • TMA-Workshops
    • Workshops & Classes
    Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Photography: A Moment in Time | Working with still life, self-portraits, and close-up abstract images, students will learn the basics of photography while drawing inspiration from the exhibition Avant Garde: Remarkable Women in the Permanent Collection. Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | June 7– June 28 (4 classes). Classes held @ the Firehouse Annex.
    More Info
    Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
    Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
    Monday, June 8, 2026 – Monday, June 29, 2026    
    1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
    $125.00 - $140.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    Discover the art of clay in this fun and relaxing four-week handbuilding class designed for adults of all skill levels. Explore creative techniques such as slab building, coil construction, texturing, sculpting, and glazing while creating functional and decorative ceramic pieces. Mondays, 1:30 – 4:00 pm, June 8 – June 29 (four weeks).
    More Info Book Now!
    Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
    Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
    Saturday, June 13, 2026    
    10:00 am – 11:30 am
    $18.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Workshops & Classes
    During this special parent-and-child workshop, you will create a beautiful mixed media seascape on an 8x10 canvas. Learn simple painting techniques to create ocean waves and sandy beaches. This class is designed for all skill levels. Saturday, June 13 - 10:00-11:30.
    More Info Book Now!
    The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
    The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
    Saturday, June 13, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $25.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    The Al Lopez Band aims to give their fans a show blending great songs with high energy and musical prowess. In order to deliver the best performances, Alex Lopez has surrounded himself with top caliber musicians. Each one brings an impressive resume and experience that when combined with Alex's passion and energy gives fans a show they wont forget. This a Saturday Night Center Stage: Music Event on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
    More Info Book Now!
    James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
    James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
    Saturday, June 20, 2026    
    7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    $25.00 - $30.00
    Firehouse Cultural Center
    • Center Stage
    • Center Stage Music
    Trumpeter James Suggs is returning to The Firehouse with his jazz trio offering a great night of Jazz! The date is Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Firehouse.
    More Info Book Now!
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 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, July 2 – July 30 (5 weeks).
    More Info Book Now!
    Events on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
    Ocean Wave Jewelry
    Ocean Wave Jewelry
    3 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Decoupage Shells Workshop
    3 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Return to Painting
    Return to Painting
    3 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Friday, June 5, 2026
    Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
    Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
    5 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Sunday, June 7, 2026
    Studio 55 | Photography:  A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
    Studio 55 | Photography: A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
    7 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Monday, June 8, 2026
    Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
    Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
    8 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, June 13, 2026
    Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
    Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
    13 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
    The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
    13 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Saturday, June 20, 2026
    James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
    James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
    20 Jun 26
    Ruskin
    Events on Thursday, July 2, 2026
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    2 Jul 26
    Ruskin

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