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During the Firehouse Cultural Center’s “Spring Forward” Writers Week, novelist Laura Lee Smith
will meet with TEN (10) aspiring writers to discuss excerpts from their work. Private manuscript
consultations will offer writers of any skill level the opportunity to connect with an experienced
reader, writer, and teacher, and to receive Smith’s feedback on strengths and opportunities for
improvement in their work.
A call to all aspiring writers out there. Laura Lee Smith will be at the Firehouse for a full week of writing events. Including manuscript consultations and Free book signing with Q & A. Teacher Institute: Creative Writing & Publication workshop will help with ideas and help on your path to publication. Celebration Reading will allow a consultation with Ms. Smith to identify strong segments from your work.
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Support the Firehouse Cultural Center, while honoring Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra L. Murman, Under the Stars, Beside the Little Manatee River and Among the Azaleas. Gala Chairs and Hosts, Vicki and Ross Elsberry invite you for Live Entertainment, Silent & Live Auctions, Open Bar, and Valet Parking. Limousine Service from Tampa Available Upon Request. Cocktail Attire. Garden Seating.
Events & Programs
- Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Jan 8, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 - Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Jan 8, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 - Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026 - Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Jul 2, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 - Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9
Jul 7, 2026 – Aug 4, 2026 - Open Pottery Studio - Saturday Class
Jul 11, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 - Studio 55 | Paper Collage | TMA@Firehouse
Jul 12, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026 - Try Your Hand : Clay
Jul 13, 2026 - Mud to Masterpiece: Adult Hand-building Clay
Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026 - From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
Jul 14, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026 - ALL EVENTS
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Firehouse Events
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12:00 AM - Manuscript Consultation with Laura Lee Smith
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7:30 PM - Ken Loomer Quartet
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7:30 PM - Irish Music • Mike Donahue
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During the Firehouse Cultural Center’s “Spring Forward” Writers Week, novelist Laura Lee Smith
will meet with TEN (10) aspiring writers to discuss excerpts from their work. Private manuscript
consultations will offer writers of any skill level the opportunity to connect with an experienced
reader, writer, and teacher, and to receive Smith’s feedback on strengths and opportunities for
improvement in their work.
A call to all aspiring writers out there. Laura Lee Smith will be at the Firehouse for a full week of writing events. Including manuscript consultations and Free book signing with Q & A. Teacher Institute: Creative Writing & Publication workshop will help with ideas and help on your path to publication. Celebration Reading will allow a consultation with Ms. Smith to identify strong segments from your work.
07
Mar
Support the Firehouse Cultural Center, while honoring Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra L. Murman, Under the Stars, Beside the Little Manatee River and Among the Azaleas. Gala Chairs and Hosts, Vicki and Ross Elsberry invite you for Live Entertainment, Silent & Live Auctions, Open Bar, and Valet Parking. Limousine Service from Tampa Available Upon Request. Cocktail Attire. Garden Seating.
