Events – 10 Jul 25

05/10/2025  – 08/09/2025

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Select Saturdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is on select Saturdays, May 10 through Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/13/2025  – 08/26/2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Select Tuesdays
TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Select Tuesdays
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 select Tuesdays, 6-8 PM, May 13, May 27, Aug 5, Aug 26 at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/24/2025  – 08/23/2025

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Remix* TMA@Firehouse: Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided. Attend class at The Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 18 and up. May 24 through Aug 23, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. (4 classes).

06/02/2025  – 08/08/2025

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Ten (10) weeks of fun for your Campers ages 7-15! You may choose a single week, multiple weeks, or every week. Explore a different theme each week from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with snack times & lunch break – all in a creative and safe environment. Some weeks culminate with a “Show & Share” for Family and Friends. These camps fill up fast, so call 813-645-7651 now or register online at www.firehouseculturalcenter.org. Choose one week or more.

06/07/2025  – 07/19/2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to Pottery Wheel
Intro to Pottery Wheel
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Over six weeks, you’ll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We’ll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. Saturdays, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon June 7 – July 19 (no class July 5).

07/01/2025  – 08/01/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio – A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/03/2025  – 08/03/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio – A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/03/2025  – 08/03/2025

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio – Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/07/2025  – 07/14/2025

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Try Your Hand, A 2 time Experience – July 7 and July 14
Try Your Hand, A 2 time Experience – July 7 and July 14
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Join our acrylic and watercolor class that focuses on on capturing the beauty and complexity of seascapes using photogenic references. Class is designed for artists’ interest in understanding how to paint water whether its calming or full of dramatic energy. All skills welcome from beginner to intermediate. July 7 AND July 14: 1:30 – 3:30 pm. (2 sessions)

07/10/2025

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium! Model varies by session. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

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The Hamilton Harris Project
Saturday, November 1, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Hamilton Harris Project was formed in 2003. The band, an offshoot from the successful Swinging Johnson’s band, was assembled by the co-leaders of the Johnsons – Tom “TBone” Hamilton and guitarist Dan Harris. They added Michael Johnn Aloia on keyboard and B3, drummer standout Ken Loomer, and songstress Marilyn Freemon.
Laura Smith — Short Story Writing Class
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Thursday, November 6, 2014    
12:00 am
Laura Lee Smith’s first novel, Heart of Palm, was released by Grove Press in April 2013. Her short fiction was selected by guest editor Amy Hempel for inclusion in New Stories from the South: The Year’s Best, 2010. Her work has also appeared in The Florida Review, Natural Bridge, Bayou and other journals. She has taught creative writing at Flagler College and works as an advertising copywriter. This is a short story writing class taught by Laura Smith. November 5th, Laura Smith will be signing copies of her book, Heart of Palm, FREE for library card holders!
05 Nov
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – Thursday, November 6, 2014    
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science.
07 Nov
Friday, November 7, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Please join us for an evening of 1940’s musical entertainment, as we honor The Greatest Generation. This USO-style show is sure to delight folks of all ages as we go back in time to WWII. $5 for current military personnel WITH ID. Retired veterans who come in uniform $10!
08 Nov
Saturday, November 8, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Al Romas, one of two award winning comedy club veterans, who have built a solid reputation as consistent crowd favorites. Also featuring Alan Schubowsky who has been performing for decades! Schubowsky has been seen on Evening at the Improv, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, America’s Funniest People and more![
13 Nov
Thursday, November 13, 2014    
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
In the desolate borderlands of the American Southwest, hundreds of undocumented immigrants die every year while attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico. Inresponse, volunteers are caching water supplies along the migratory trails and others are imagining cell phones running geo-poetic trail-finding software promising to lead migrants to water. Through the voices of those who have crossed, those who have failed, and those who are trying to prevent more deaths, a complex picture of the immigration crisis emerges.
Celebrating South Shore History
Saturday, November 15, 2014    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Take a walk down memory lane. Ever wonder about the history of this piece of paradise that we call “South Shore?” FCC, in partnership with the Ruskin Branch Library, will host a “South Shore” history exhibit. Including ALL areas of what we call “South Shore.” Gibsonton, Wimauma, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Sun City.
Craig Hartfield-Broadway by the Numbers
Saturday, November 22, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Craig Hartfield, the most critically acclaimed Bari-Tenor in Tampa Bay is bringing his favorite Broadway numbers to the Firehouse Pub stage. But the audience will choose the numbers! Every song a show-stopper and every show a gem! Hartfield has been performing musically and theatrically for 30 years. Some of his most notable roles include Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Father in Children of Eden, Nathan in Guys and Dolls, Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Albert in Bye, Bye, Birdie.
Events on Saturday, November 1, 2014
The Hamilton Harris Project
1 Nov 14
Ruskin
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Events on Friday, November 7, 2014
07 Nov
7 Nov 14
Ruskin
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08 Nov
8 Nov 14
Ruskin
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Events on Saturday, November 15, 2014
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