Events – 22 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.

10/21/2024  – 11/25/2024

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic - Second Session
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic – Second Session
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. 2nd Session is Mondays, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 2024, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

10/22/2024

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: Oct. 22
Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop: Oct. 22
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Cactus Garden Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Bonus: no watering or feeding! All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. For adults.
Tue. Oct. 22 from 10:00 – 11:30 pm.

10/22/2024

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Oct 22
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Oct 22
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating Your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Bonus: no watering or feeding! All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied.
Tues. Oct. 22 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

10/22/2024

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Oct 22
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Oct 22
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating Your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Bonus: no watering or feeding! All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied.
Tues. Oct. 22 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.

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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, October 3, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 – December 2025.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Sunday, October 5, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 – December 2025.
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Sunday, October 5, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 – Dec 2025.
Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
Friday, September 5, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out and laugh along with Headliner Dean Napolitano! Dean will be joined by Feature Jeff Klein (first time at The Firehouse). Friday, September 5, 7:30 pm at The Firehouse.
Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
Saturday, September 6, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Roger Bartlett has earned two platinum and gold records for his work as a session guitarist, played on movie soundtracks for Urban Cowboy, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Rancho Deluxe. Roger played on albums by Jimmy Buffett and many other artists. He has opened for Little Feat, Three Dog Night, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Lightning Hopkins, Heart, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jerry Jeff Walker and many others. Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm to see Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics.
Winnie – The – Pooh
Wednesday, September 17, 2025    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Meet Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga & Roo in this charming new adaptation of A.A. Milne’s original 1926 book filled with music, audience interaction, and stories of friendship. *FOR GRADES K-5* Wed. Sept. 17, 2025 at 10:30 am.
Prescription: Murder
Friday, September 19, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Opening Night, Friday, September 19.
Prescription: Murder
Saturday, September 20, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Saturday, September 20 @7:30 p.m.
Prescription: Murder
Sunday, September 21, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Sunday, September 21 @3:00 p.m.
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
Tuesday, September 23, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Be the artist and create your own butterfly, cactus garden, or flowers. Choose the pattern and colors, and make it unique. This 4×6 pieceof glass will brighten any room and is a great alternative if you don’thave a green thumb. All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome. Tuesday, September 23 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Prescription: Murder
Friday, September 26, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Friday, September 26, 7:30 pm.
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
Saturday, September 27, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Be the artist and create your own butterfly, cactus garden, or flowers.Choose the pattern and colors, and make it unique. This 4×6 pieceof glass will brighten any room and is a great alternative if you don’thave a green thumb. All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
Prescription: Murder
Saturday, September 27, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Saturday, September 27, 7:30 pm.
Prescription: Murder
Sunday, September 28, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Sunday, September 28 @3:00 p.m.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 – December 2025.
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 – Dec 2025.
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Friday, October 3, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girl’s Night Out: Headliner Helen Keaney with friends Larry Venturino and Trish Keating. Helen Keaney began her career in New York City where she honed her comedy skills at The Boston Comedy Club and The Comic Strip. She caught the attention of television executives, landing a job co-hosting “Short Attention Span Theater” on Comedy Central. Larry regularly performs at clubs, theaters, and private events across the country. Trish is a stand-up comedian, teacher, actor and crazy Aunt! Seen on NBC, FOX, HSN and CBS. Join us Friday, Oct 3 at 7:30 pm.
Events on Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Events on Thursday, September 4, 2025
Events on Friday, September 5, 2025
Events on Saturday, September 6, 2025
Events on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Winnie – The – Pooh
17 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 19, 2025
Prescription: Murder
19 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 20, 2025
Prescription: Murder
20 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, September 21, 2025
Prescription: Murder
21 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Events on Friday, September 26, 2025
Prescription: Murder
26 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 27, 2025
Prescription: Murder
27 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, September 28, 2025
Prescription: Murder
28 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, October 2, 2025
Events on Friday, October 3, 2025
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
3 Oct 25
Ruskin