Events – 2 Aug 25

Come away to a magical & mystical island, “Dickman Island!” Gala Chairs and Hosts Danita & Glenn Dickman invite you to the Firehouse Cultural Center Gala with cocktails and dinner.

Using a range of printmaking techniques, produce striking prints inspired by what is on view in the Tampa Museum of Art.

This course explores basic painting techniques, using acrylic media. Topics include: composition, color, color mixing, texture, form and value. We will explore both representational and abstract painting.

Students will learn and explore: color (complementary colors, analogous colors, the chromatic richness of neutrals); brush strokes (from flat and variegated washes to dancing with your brushes); techniques (from wet-into-wet to spattering, pouring, spraying, stenciling, scrubbing).

Singer, guitarist, song writer, story teller, troubadour and a modern day bard, Chuck Brodsky tells the stories of oddball and underdog characters with his acoustic guitar and voice. His songs celebrate the goodness in people.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish tunes at the Firehouse Pub!

An overview of Musical Theater from the historical & performance perspectives. Students will explore American musical theater pieces; musical, theatrical and dance styles from throughout the 20th century.

Stacey Knights’ single, “Morning Monk,” earned first place in the March Jazz Competition sponsored by American Idol Underground. American Idol Magazine named her “Best Emerging Artist of 2006.” Chuck Weirich has been playing the trumpet for 45 years.

Alexis Cole, a respected world-traveled Jazz Vocalist from New York, will perform a special engagement at the Firehouse Pub on Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 p.m.