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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Valerie Gillespie Broadway Show
Saturday, April 11, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Whether performing alongside music legends or in her own neighborhood, jazz musician Valerie Gillespie is living the Lush Life — the title of her latest CD with the Valerie Gillespie Ensemble, which offers her signature saxophone and sentimental take on new and classic jazz songs. Come see Valerie perform a spectacular Broadway Show.
The Andre' Roy Jazz Trio
Saturday, April 18, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Andrè Roy, guitars & vocals, now part of the Florida music scene, has performed at jazz clubs & festivals in Montreal & Toronto. Alejandro Arenas is a Tampa Bay area bassist who has worked with Valerie Gillespie for numerous years. Mark Feinman, well known in the Tampa Bay area as current president of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Area Jazz Association; has played drums with numerous musicians.
Prince and Princess • Comedy
Saturday, April 25, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Prince and Princess Comedy Show features, Kojo Prince and the Princess of Paradies, Traci Kanaan. Kojo Prince is a comedian that has the ability to perform for various audiences regardless of race, backgrounds, and ages. His comedy style, best described by him, is silly and superficial but yet satisfying. Extremely energetic and animated. It is often said that you burn calories just by watching him perform. Traci Kanaan, continues her irreverence by creatively combining stand up comedy with her piano and vocal performances. She covers numerous topics, including her life and family, pop culture, and current events. Her performances include a wide spectrum of musical styles including classical music, oldies, rock ‘n roll, country and rap. Whatever the occasion, Traci Kanaan combines her love of laughter and music as The Princess of Parodies.
Events on Saturday, April 11, 2015
Events on Saturday, April 18, 2015
The Andre' Roy Jazz Trio
18 Apr 15
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 25, 2015