Events – 3 May 14

Our panel of outstanding Tampa Bay journalists will discuss the current state of play in their newsrooms and the daily battle for the truth, followed by audience Q & A.

Bourbon on the Bayou featuring T-Bone Hamilton & The Big Easy Revue. Full Open Bar; Bourbon Tastings; Dancing; Food Stations (Feed the Senses New Orleans Style); Silent & Live Auctions; Free Valet Parking. Tickets: $85 pp  $150 Couple / Patron: $300 Couple Patron: $300 Per Couple Includes Private Patron’s Cocktail Party 6-7 pm, Bourbon on the Bayou, Reserved Table.

This is a multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore acrylic painting. Work with representational painting, abstraction and collage while improving skills with color, composition and techniques. A fun, flexible class for all students.

Gain practice working with spray paint. Learn different spray-painting techniques, how to plan and execute large-scale murals, and create a collaborative class mural. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. 

Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Music from cultures around the world to popular 20th Century music genres will be presented. Monthly on Tuesdays, Oct. – May.

WOW 2.0 is a live performance that transports audiences into their imagination.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish tunes at the Firehouse Pub!

Students will learn and explore: color (complementary colors, analogous colors, the chromatic richness of neutrals); brush strokes (from flat and variegated washes to dancing with your brushes); techniques (from wet-into-wet to spattering, pouring, spraying, stenciling, scrubbing).

Rahn Hortman and Devin Siebold! These two great stand-up comedians are bringing a full headlining set to the Firehouse!

In the workshop, we will examine works by Emily Dickinson, Lucille Clifton, Rita Dove, and Natalie Diaz among others. After we’ve thoroughly examined and discussed each poem, participants will choose one poet’s style to imitate in a work of their own.

A relief printmaking class for beginning to advanced students focusing on the creation of large-scale prints. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.

An overview of Musical Theater from the historical & performance perspectives. Students will explore American musical theater pieces; musical, theatrical and dance styles from throughout the 20th century.

Sonny and Perley interpret a mixed program that includes material from the ‘Great American Songbook’, Golden Age of Popular Song 1920’s -1950’s and the Post Golden Age of Songs from the 1960’s – 1980’s coupled with International Cabaret music and Brazil Bossa Nova.