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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"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.
The Rumba Brothers - Latin Love Songs
Saturday, February 11, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jose Velez Fernando and Luis Alfredo Garcia ( The Rumba brothers) have been playing together for nearly 20 years. They play a mixture of Italian, Mariachi, Caribbean Latin and Flamenco music.
Midnight Train: Harriet Tubman Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Wednesday, February 15, 2017    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Harriet Tubman is well known for her 19 trips down South along the secret route known as the Underground Railroad to save over 300 other Africans from the brutality of slavery. Mary portrays Harriet Tubman during her years as a slave, her journey to freedom and her endeavors to help others flee northward.
Midnight Train: Harriet Tubman Conductor on the Underground Railroad
Thursday, February 16, 2017    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Harriet Tubman is well known for her 19 trips down South along the secret route known as the Underground Railroad to save over 300 other Africans from the brutality of slavery. Mary portrays Harriet Tubman during her years as a slave, her journey to freedom and her endeavors to help others flee northward.
Comedy Night @ The Firehouse
Friday, February 17, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
America’s Most Hilarious Teacher Mike Rivera returns! The quick-witted comedian tears through a fast-paced set that highlights his likable stage persona and clever writing style.
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble - Love Songs
Saturday, February 18, 2017    
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.
Pablo Sainz Villegas, Spanish Guitarist
Sunday, February 26, 2017    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A FREE musical event for all ages. Pablo Sainz Villegas plays his Spanish Guitar, talks about its history, and his career. Followed by Q & A.
Beginning Painting
Wednesday, March 1, 2017    
12:00 am
An introductory course to basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on classic and contemporary applications of acrylic media. Topics include the use of composition, color, texture, form and value through still life, landscape, portrait, and figure. Ages 16–Adult.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, March 2, 2017    
12:00 am
Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brush strokes, and various watercolor techniques. Ages 16–Adult.
FCC Gala 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017    
All Day
Cocktails ♦ Dinner ♦ Entertainment ♦ Dancing ♦ Silent & Live Auction. All proceeds benefit programming and scholarships.
Events on Friday, February 3, 2017
Events on Saturday, February 4, 2017
Community Garage Sale @ FCC
4 Feb 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 11, 2017
Events on Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Events on Thursday, February 16, 2017
Events on Friday, February 17, 2017
Comedy Night @ The Firehouse
17 Feb 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 18, 2017
Events on Sunday, February 26, 2017
Events on Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Beginning Painting
1 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, March 2, 2017
Painting with Watercolors
2 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 4, 2017
FCC Gala 2017
4 Mar 17
Wimauma