Events – 15 Oct 24

09/07/2024  – 11/02/2024

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Bookmaking with Mary Gail | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Bookmaking with Mary Gail | TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Studio 55 is the new community programming sponsored by Tampa Museum of Art for adults 55 and older to connect over art and artmaking.
Create your own book in this class. Draw, paint, or, write inside of your creation! Share it with your classmates. Saturdays, 1 – 4 pm. Sept 7 – Nov 2 *no class Sept 28 (8 classes) – attend at The Firehouse in Ruskin.

09/12/2024  – 12/12/2024

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids
Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents: Drama/Comedy Theater for Kids.
This Free program will start Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 8 – 15. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.

10/01/2024  – 11/01/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay – A.M. Tuesdays
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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

10/03/2024  – 11/03/2024

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.

10/03/2024  – 11/03/2024

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay – Thursday Evening
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: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.

10/04/2024  – 10/29/2024

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay – 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 2024 – December 2024.

10/15/2024

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Home School: Kids Clay Experience Day
Home School: Kids Clay Experience Day
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Home School: Kids Clay Experience Day! Kids can get dirty and not be in trouble! Make a project that will be glazed and fired. Plus be introduced to the wheel. Tuesday, October 15. Ages 7 and Up will be 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

10/15/2024

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Oct 15
TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Oct 15
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.
Supplies Included. This class is Tuesday, Oct 15, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.

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TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars featuring Bryan Lee
Saturday, November 3, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bassist/Leader Tom “TBone” Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse featuring Braille Blues Daddy Bryan Lee. The Blues All Stars include: Thomas Hamilton – Bass & Vocals, Jon Puhl – Guitar, Bob Menzies – Drums, and Bryan Lee – Guitar & Vocals. They are some of the area’s best blues musicians.
Comedy & Magic: Geoff Williams
Sunday, November 4, 2018    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Geoff Williams, award winning magician, presents a sleight-of-hand illusion, family-oriented comedy with lots of audience participation. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents. Loads of fun for all!
Florida Treasures
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – Wednesday, November 7, 2018    
10:45 am
Two tourists find a trunk of artifacts and travel back in time through 500 years of Florida History in this lively comic play.
Comedy Night
Friday, November 9, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Veteran Stand Up Comedian, G. David Howard has left a trail of laughter from Las Vegas to Atlantic City and along the Florida’s West Coast Comedy Scene. Laugh until your face hurts with G. David Howard.
Mitch Woods R&B
Saturday, November 10, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mitch Woods delivers a masterclass in piano blues that opens with the classic Crescent City stylings of “Solid Gold Cadillac” and relentlessly delivers blues and R&B of the highest order.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, November 13, 2018    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Music from cultures around the world to popular 20th Century music genres will be presented. Monthly on Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
13 Nov
Tuesday, November 13, 2018    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Harassment, like its more violent cousin, rape, is about power & control: Is the power and control of laws and workplace zero tolerance the best way to curb it… Is it possible to have a real societal breakthrough on the issue? With the behavioral basis being power, will we see more harassment of men as women continue to move up the ranks of business and politics…? Join us for this lively Panel Discussion with Q & A
Family Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 1, 2018    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
5th Annual Family Holiday Fun Day and Concert • FREE! • Santa • Music • Art Activities
Events on Saturday, November 3, 2018
Events on Sunday, November 4, 2018
Events on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Florida Treasures
6 Nov 18
Ruskin
Events on Friday, November 9, 2018
Comedy Night
9 Nov 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 10, 2018
Mitch Woods R&B
10 Nov 18
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Events on Saturday, December 1, 2018
Family Holiday Concert
1 Dec 18
Ruskin