Events – 5 May 23

03/22/2023  – 05/24/2023

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater
Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Kids Perform Drama/Comedy Theater. Wednesdays, March 22nd from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. This program runs thru Wednesday, May 24th with a “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited spacing for up to 25 kids ages 7 – 16.
Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. To reserve a spot please call 813-645-7651.

04/06/2023  – 05/07/2023

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay – A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

04/10/2023  – 05/15/2023

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

This Class has Been Canceled. You will explore color, dive into a variety of brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. NEW DATES: Mondays, April 10 thru May 15, 2023.

04/18/2023  – 05/09/2023

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Mug of Love
A Mug of Love
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

In this workshop, you will be introduced to wheel throwing to make a mug for you and a special someone in your life! NEW DATES:
Tuesdays, April 18 & 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, (first two classes are two hours).
Tuesday, May 9 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm, (last class is one hour).

05/04/2023  – 05/25/2023

9:00 am – 11:30 am
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Mosaic Stepping Stones
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Art Up Your Garden or Walkway. Make a beautiful steppingstone for your garden and learn the basics of mosaics at the same time. This four-session class you will learn how to use tools to cut and shape glass and ceramics to make a garden steppingstone. Bring your old dishes to class with you. Glass, tiles, and ceramics will be provided as well as a 12″ x 12″ cement base. All Materials Supplied. Thursdays, May 4 – May 25.

05/04/2023  – 06/04/2023

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay – A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

05/05/2023

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play – A.M. Fridays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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, January 2023 – June 2023.

05/05/2023

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Alcohol Ink Expressions
Alcohol Ink Expressions
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Homeschool Groups: Great for Mother’s Day or Any Day Card Giving. Explore the vibrant color of alcohol ink with straws, sponge, crinkle for unique texture. Make multiple cards and 2 pendant necklaces. Ages 9 & Up. All materials included. Friday, May 5 at 10:30 am.

05/05/2023

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedy — Mike Rivera and Friends!
Comedy — Mike Rivera and Friends!
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Come out and meet America’s Most Hilarious Teacher Mike Rivera. He is a decades-long headliner.
He is also a Firehouse favorite! Mike will be joined by friends, fellow comedian Chuck Glass and emcee Robin Savage.

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James Suggs Jazz Quartet
Saturday, January 7, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
James Suggs on trumpet, Glenn Stevenson upright bass, Richard “Stretch” Bruyn keyboard, and Paul Gavin on drums. This group of seasoned jazz musicians was created specifically to perform for the Firehouse Cultural Center.
Victoria Ginty and Ladyhawke
Saturday, January 14, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Victoria is a former BMG Critique Records recording artist whose accolades include a #1 record for 13 weeks on world-wide charts, multiple nominations as a singer-songwriter, song of the year, and music video of the year.
Girl's Night Out - Comedy
Friday, January 20, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedy Night at the Firehouse Cultural Center. You love it, so we keep bringing the funny!
Stacey Knights & Chuck Weirich
Saturday, January 21, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Together Stacey Knights & Chuck Weirich will be performing as a cool jazz duo. Buy your tickets today!
"Parental Advisory Tour"  @ The Firehouse
Friday, February 3, 2017    
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Naughty, hilarious and definitely R-rated! Join us at the Firehouse for our Politically Incorrect Comedy Show with comedians Steven Lolli & Aniria .
Community Garage Sale @ FCC
Saturday, February 4, 2017    
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Clear your garage, closet or storage unit and sell your unwanted treasures. Arts and Craft vendors are welcomed. Rent your table or a space for low fee.
Events on Saturday, January 7, 2017
James Suggs Jazz Quartet
7 Jan 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 14, 2017
Victoria Ginty and Ladyhawke
14 Jan 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, January 20, 2017
Girl's Night Out - Comedy
20 Jan 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 21, 2017
Events on Friday, February 3, 2017
Events on Saturday, February 4, 2017
Community Garage Sale @ FCC
4 Feb 17
Ruskin