Events – 17 Feb 18

The Hamilton Harris Project was formed in 2003. The band, an offshoot from the successful Swinging Johnson’s band, was assembled by the co-leaders of the Johnsons – Tom “TBone” Hamilton and guitarist Dan Harris. They added Michael Johnn Aloia on keyboard and B3, drummer standout Ken Loomer, and songstress Marilyn Freemon.

Laura Lee Smith’s first novel, Heart of Palm, was released by Grove Press in April 2013. Her short fiction was selected by guest editor Amy Hempel for inclusion in New Stories from the South: The Year’s Best, 2010. Her work has also appeared in The Florida Review, Natural Bridge, Bayou and other journals. She has taught creative writing at Flagler College and works as an advertising copywriter. This is a short story writing class taught by Laura Smith. November 5th, Laura Smith will be signing copies of her book, Heart of Palm, FREE for library card holders!

Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science.

Please join us for an evening of 1940’s musical entertainment, as we honor The Greatest Generation. This USO-style show is sure to delight folks of all ages as we go back in time to WWII. $5 for current military personnel WITH ID. Retired veterans who come in uniform $10!

Al Romas, one of two award winning comedy club veterans, who have built a solid reputation as consistent crowd favorites. Also featuring Alan Schubowsky who has been performing for decades! Schubowsky has been seen on Evening at the Improv, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, America’s Funniest People and more![

In the desolate borderlands of the American Southwest, hundreds of undocumented immigrants die every year while attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico. Inresponse, volunteers are caching water supplies along the migratory trails and others are imagining cell phones running geo-poetic trail-finding software promising to lead migrants to water. Through the voices of those who have crossed, those who have failed, and those who are trying to prevent more deaths, a complex picture of the immigration crisis emerges.

Take a walk down memory lane. Ever wonder about the history of this piece of paradise that we call “South Shore?” FCC, in partnership with the Ruskin Branch Library, will host a “South Shore” history exhibit. Including ALL areas of what we call “South Shore.” Gibsonton, Wimauma, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Sun City.

Craig Hartfield, the most critically acclaimed Bari-Tenor in Tampa Bay is bringing his favorite Broadway numbers to the Firehouse Pub stage. But the audience will choose the numbers! Every song a show-stopper and every show a gem! Hartfield has been performing musically and theatrically for 30 years. Some of his most notable roles include Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Father in Children of Eden, Nathan in Guys and Dolls, Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Albert in Bye, Bye, Birdie.