Events – 31 Jan 15

01/10/2015  – 05/31/2015
Healthy Gardens
Healthy Gardens
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Learn about sustainability and conservation; try new, fresh foods and recipes. We will also grow plants for eating, cooking, creating, and sharing in the new FCC garden. We’ll experiment with a wide variety of veggies, herbs and flowers growing in everything from straw bales to tires to homemade garden beds. Digging in the dirt and caring for plants is a wonderful way to have fun, learn and connect to each other and our shared natural world.

01/31/2015

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Teacher Workshop with Leland Faulkner
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Earn professional development points. Explore magic and myth. Learn new intriguing ways of presenting ideas and curriculum. Faulkner will teach a unique method based on the research and work of Francois Delsarte for uncovering the meaning behind movement and gesture as well as the techniques and disciplines of acting, mime, story, writing, and magic to create a world teeming with characters and imagination.

01/31/2015

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tom "T Bone" Hamilton & the Blues All-Stars
Tom "T Bone" Hamilton & the Blues All-Stars
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Bassist/Leader – Tom “TBone” Hamilton returns to the Firehouse Pub …this time as a bluesman presenting an intimate evening of really good roadhouse blues music from New Orleans to Chicago to Austin to Detroit and back to Florida. “Tbone” just released 3 new blues singles on I-Tunes dedicated to one of his bass playing heroes, Mr. Willie Dixon. Joining “Tbone” are the Blues All-Stars comprised of top State of Florida blues.

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Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2022 – July 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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 2022 – June 2022.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Sunday, April 3, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Thursday, March 3, 2022 – Thursday, March 31, 2022    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2022 – July 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 4, 2022 – Tuesday, March 29, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 – June 2022.
Intro to Metalsmithing
Saturday, March 5, 2022    
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Saturday, March 5, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm.
James Suggs: Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Saturday, March 5, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
James Suggs March 5, 2022: Tribute to Blues Alley jazz artists.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 11, 2022 – Tuesday, April 5, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 – June 2022.
Chuck Brodsky
Sunday, March 13, 2022    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chuck Brodsky is a singer, guitarist, song writer, story teller, troubadour and a modern-day bard. With his acoustic guitar and voice, he tells the stories of oddball and underdog characters; his songs celebrate the goodness in people. Chuck is no stranger to the Firehouse, come out and hear him play once again! Sunday, March 13th, 3 – 5 pm.
Basic & More Drawing Class
Monday, March 14, 2022 – Monday, April 18, 2022    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
If you are new to drawing you will learn the basics like direction of lines, proportions, and form. If you are more advanced, this drawing class will increase your level by refining skills and adding new shading techniques. A six week class on Mondays, Mar. 14 – Apr. 18, 2022 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
The Fairy Tales of Grimm
Wednesday, March 16, 2022    
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Just in time for Spring Break, Atlantic Coast Theatre presents THE FAIRY TALES OF GRIMM. This is a classical 19th Century theatrical melodrama. This fun-filled show is loaded with laughs and audience participation. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 10:30 am.
City Mouse and Country Mouse
Thursday, March 17, 2022    
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Just in time for Spring Break, Atlantic Coast Theatre presents the “Famouse” Singing Duo, “City Mouse & Country Mouse” as they retell the story of their search for a great treasure that leads them to find friendship. This is an updated musical adaptation of Aesop’s Fable. Filled with laughs, music, and lessons in diversity. Thursday, March 17, 2022, 10:30 am.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 18, 2022 – Tuesday, April 12, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 – June 2022.
Metalsmithing for Teens
Friday, March 18, 2022    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
High School Age Teen Metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, March 18, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
Center Stage Comedy: Chris Gorges
Friday, March 18, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chris Gorges has been doing comedy for over 25 years in many forms. From short films, improvisation and radio, he has proved his range! High energy, honest and edgy comedy set the tone for a show that is never the same twice. Friday, March 18, 2022.
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, March 19, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come over to the Firehouse Center Stage to hear Irish tunes with Mike Donahue and Third Man Out! March 19, 2022.
Black Tie Optional starring Kerst Lehmann
Sunday, March 20, 2022    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Black Tie Optional starring Kerst Lehmann! This European Crooner is one not to pass up. Representing the great entertainers of the past and present, Kirst’s ability to interpret their music is beyond dispute. This memorable performance will be reminiscent of the golden era of American popular songs and jazz standards. Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, March 25, 2022 – Tuesday, April 19, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 – June 2022.
Intro to Metalsmithing
Friday, March 25, 2022    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Come explore the art of metalsmithing. You will saw, file, texture and rivet on silver, copper, and brass. Emphasis will be texturing & riveting metals together, creating your unique jewelry. Various techniques will be demonstrated. You will make a finished piece of jewelry of either a pendant or earrings. All materials supplied. Friday, March 25, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, March 26, 2022    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music. Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Friday, April 1, 2022 – Tuesday, April 26, 2022    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, February 2022 – June 2022.
Events on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Events on Thursday, March 3, 2022
Events on Friday, March 4, 2022
Events on Saturday, March 5, 2022
Events on Friday, March 11, 2022
Events on Sunday, March 13, 2022
Chuck Brodsky
13 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Monday, March 14, 2022
Basic & More Drawing Class
14 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Fairy Tales of Grimm
16 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 17, 2022
City Mouse and Country Mouse
17 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, March 18, 2022
Events on Saturday, March 19, 2022
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
19 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, March 20, 2022
Events on Friday, March 25, 2022
Events on Saturday, March 26, 2022
Charlie Morris Band
26 Mar 22
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 1, 2022