Events – 12 Jul 25

07/12/2025

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Try Your Hand Metal Art, a onetime Experience: July 12
Try Your Hand Metal Art, a onetime Experience: July 12
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry using pre-cut copper, brass, and sterling silver. Instructor. Kate Hamilton will teach you how to texture, rivet, and assemble your own bracelet, pendant, earrings, or keychain. Limited to 6 students per class. Sat. July 12, 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

07/12/2025

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zach Bartholomew: Balancing Act Album Release
Zach Bartholomew: Balancing Act Album Release
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Celebrate the release of Balancing Act, the latest album from award-winning Miami-based pianist and composer Dr. Zachary Bartholomew, with a high-energy performance at the Firehouse Cultural Center! Leading an all-star trio, Zach brings his signature blend of virtuosic playing, infectious creativity, and magnetic stage presence to every performance. This concert is a full-on celebration. Get the inside scoop on the stories behind the compositions, hear the album performed live, and enjoy a night filled with world-class jazz, good vibes, and plenty of surprises. Saturday, July 12, 7:30 – 9:30.

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Firehouse Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, September 25, 2013    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
County Commissioner Sandra Murman will join FCC Board Members and other elected officials to officially open the Firehouse Cultural Center. A public reception will follow in the FCC theater.
Family Artists Big Draw Kick Off
Saturday, September 28, 2013    
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Celebrate illustrations! Participate in a drawing lesson! Join us for this special program featuring stories and a fun family art project. For ages 5 – 12. Registration is required. Call 273-3652.
Mini-Maestro Family Concert: Woodwinds
Saturday, September 28, 2013    
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Featuring the woodwind instruments of the Southshore Symphony Orchestra, a fun experience of music for all ages.
Japanese Storytelling with Mask, Mime, Music & Origami
Wednesday, October 2, 2013    
12:00 am
Kuniko Yamamoto performs Japanese storytelling with music, mime & origami demonstration.
Japanese Storytelling with Mask, Mime, Music & Origami — Family Theater
Wednesday, October 2, 2013    
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Kuniko Yamamoto performs Japanese storytelling with music, mime & origami demonstration.
04 Oct
Friday, October 4, 2013    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Gary is a jazz virtuoso, teacher, composer and sound engineer who has performed in LA, Japan, Hawaii, Indiana and Florida. Rich played with N.J. Blues band Gutbucket before returning to his rock & roll roots. He has played with the legendary southern rock band Foolstar for 20 years.
The Big Draw Extravaganza Event
Saturday, October 5, 2013    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Blaze new frontiers in Drawing! Come join in a day of fun new arts experiences for all ages, with a variety of drawing activities. Food & beverage vendors on site. Music by DJ Seth Dugan. Bring the whole family!
Events on Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Firehouse Ribbon Cutting
25 Sep 13
Ruskin
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