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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Florida Treasures
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 – Wednesday, October 28, 2015    
12:00 am
Two tourists discover a treasure chest and are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history. Audiences laugh and learn about Ponce De Leon, Florida’s “almost oldest” city, and the “original” Pocahontas story.
The Maids
Friday, October 30, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A musical melange of your favorite Broadway hits! An audience awaits the arrival of a famed matinee idol. While cleaning the performer’s dressing room, two maids discover a stage trunk full of props and costumes. Quickly, it becomes apparent that both are frustrated performers as they begin to fantasize and enact songs and scenes from their favorite productions with the audience. Both enjoy pretending to be ‘paid actors’, but what happens when the “star” shows up to find that his dressing room has been commandeered for this impromptu performance? This hilarious romp is a fun filled escapade from Gilbert and Sullivan to Andrew Lloyd Webber!
The Ken Loomer Big Band
Friday, November 6, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Drummer Ken Loomer and his Dynamic Swinging Big Band has created a style that touches all people and all generations as they play the music of Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, and Ken’s own great original arrangements. Do not miss this concert!
Ed Wright plays the Blues
Saturday, November 14, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
In 1980 Ed started his first blues band on Long Island, N.Y. Since relocating to Florida he has shared the stage with many great local players. In addition to writing songs, playing the guitar, and repairing guitars, Ed also finds time to give lessons on guitar, bass, harmonica, and slide guitar. Ed will be joined by another great local musician, Chuck Riley, on bass.
Josette Urso : Artist in Residence
Monday, November 16, 2015 – Saturday, November 21, 2015    
12:00 am
Josette Urso’s paintings, collages, and drawings address a range of the artist’s interests. Her paintings explore qualities of Urso’s immediate surroundings both in and out of doors. Josette Urso was born in Tampa, Florida and currently lives and works in New York City. She received her BFA/Drawing and MFA/Painting from the University of South Florida. Our artist in residence will be with us November 16-21, with multiple opportunities to learn from one of the best!
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, November 21, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
“Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day!” Irish Music with Mike Donahue & Third Man Out.
Comedy: Rahn Hortman & Bill Zapf
Friday, December 4, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rahn Hortman never thought that one day seasoned veterans of comedy would give him personal praise for his own stage show being “refreshing” and “a departure from the norm”. Bill Zapf was injured in a hockey accident up in the Great White North. The former hockey player, skydiver, and bungee jumper has always had a love for comedy and has been making people laugh his entire life.
05 Dec
Saturday, December 5, 2015    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free and open to the public. Local school chorus’ will entertain while Santa Claus hands out candy canes.
Events on Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Florida Treasures
27 Oct 15
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 30, 2015
The Maids
30 Oct 15
Ruskin
Events on Friday, November 6, 2015
The Ken Loomer Big Band
6 Nov 15
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 14, 2015
Ed Wright plays the Blues
14 Nov 15
Ruskin
Events on Monday, November 16, 2015
Events on Saturday, November 21, 2015
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
21 Nov 15
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 4, 2015
Events on Saturday, December 5, 2015