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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Screen Printing Survey
Wednesday, May 9, 2018    
9:30 am
Learn the unique uses and effects of screen printing, using some of the same approaches as prints on view at the Tampa Museum of Art. For Ages 16+
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, May 12, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie has performed alongside icons such as Joan Rivers and Diana Ross as well as with her own group in the Tampa Bay area.
Comedy @ FCC
Friday, May 18, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Class is in session when longtime teacher Mike Rivera takes the stage. ABC’s The View named him “America’s Most Hilarious Teacher.” John Charles brings his signature brand of slacker-chic mentality to his comedic lament of lost love and new hope told through a smooth blend of self-deprecating introspection and high-octane revelations.
Bop Legacy
Saturday, May 19, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Bop Legacy Band performs tributes to the great jazz legends of the 40s, 50s and 60s with a mixture of Bebop, Latin Jazz, hard Jazz, and smooth Jazz. Featuring the amazing talents of: Tony Castellano – piano, Joe Renda – drums, Bily Pillucere – bass, James Suggs – trumpet, and Austin Vickrey – saxophone.
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, May 26, 2018    
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.
Events on Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Screen Printing Survey
9 May 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 12, 2018
Events on Friday, May 18, 2018
Comedy @ FCC
18 May 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 19, 2018
Bop Legacy
19 May 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 26, 2018
Charlie Morris Band
26 May 18
Ruskin