Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave NE
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-7651
11,116,117
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7:30 PM - Comedy Night: Tim the Dairy Farmer
7:30 PM - Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone
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6:00 PM - Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
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2:00 PM - Metalsmithing
10:00 AM - Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
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1:00 PM - Mom & Me Clay Day
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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. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
A warm welcome to Mike Dirubbo on his first visit to The Firehouse! Alto saxophonist/composer/bandleader/educator Mike DiRubbo is the real deal. Ever since he arrived in New York two decades ago, DiRubbo has reigned supreme as one of the most durable and dynamic musicians of his generation. That bold statement is supported by aural evidence of his work with the brightest jazz stars including Al Foster, Harold Mabern, Larry Willis, Eddie Henderson and more. As a solo artist he boasts nine critically-acclaimed CD’s. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 7:30 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. 9, 2022, 7:30 pm.
Ornaments For Yourself, Gift or Card Toppers. You create three glass ornaments! Experience the beautiful Art of Glass Fusing. Glass cut pieces with your personal touch to add a little sparkle to your holidays. You choose: snowflakes, trees, star, in any combination. All materials supplied. Extra ornaments can be created for an additional fee. Saturday, Dec. 10
With a sound perfect for concert halls or the festival stage, Eireann's Call is a classy, powerful band. Their music spans the Celtic nations, with World Music influences from the Middle East, North Africa, Appalachia, Scandinavia and more. Instrumentation includes: bagpipes, accordion, keys, guitar, bass, drums and tight 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies.
Silver & Cooper & Brass OH MY. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, Dec. 16, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Firehouse Events
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
28
29
30
7:30 PM - Comedy Night: Tim the Dairy Farmer
7:30 PM - Mike Dirubbo on Saxophone
4
5
6
6:00 PM - Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
6:00 PM - Figure Drawing Group
11
12
13
14
2:00 PM - Metalsmithing
10:00 AM - Metalsmithing: Inspired by Nature
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1:00 PM - Mom & Me Clay Day
29
30
31
1
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. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
A warm welcome to Mike Dirubbo on his first visit to The Firehouse! Alto saxophonist/composer/bandleader/educator Mike DiRubbo is the real deal. Ever since he arrived in New York two decades ago, DiRubbo has reigned supreme as one of the most durable and dynamic musicians of his generation. That bold statement is supported by aural evidence of his work with the brightest jazz stars including Al Foster, Harold Mabern, Larry Willis, Eddie Henderson and more. As a solo artist he boasts nine critically-acclaimed CD’s. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 7:30 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. 9, 2022, 7:30 pm.
Ornaments For Yourself, Gift or Card Toppers. You create three glass ornaments! Experience the beautiful Art of Glass Fusing. Glass cut pieces with your personal touch to add a little sparkle to your holidays. You choose: snowflakes, trees, star, in any combination. All materials supplied. Extra ornaments can be created for an additional fee. Saturday, Dec. 10
With a sound perfect for concert halls or the festival stage, Eireann's Call is a classy, powerful band. Their music spans the Celtic nations, with World Music influences from the Middle East, North Africa, Appalachia, Scandinavia and more. Instrumentation includes: bagpipes, accordion, keys, guitar, bass, drums and tight 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies.
Silver & Cooper & Brass OH MY. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, Dec. 16, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
