Events – Firehouse Cultural Center

04/15/2026

10:30 am – 11:15 am

Florida Treasures
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are transported back in time, a journey through Florida history. Learn about Ponce De Leon, the founding of St. Augustine, and the “Original” Pocahontas story. Grades K – 5
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:30 am (40 minutes).

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12:00 AM – Beginning Painting

12:00 AM – Painting with Watercolors

5:00 PM – FCC Gala 2017

12:00 AM – Introduction to Drawing

12:00 AM – Artist's Books

7:30 PM – Mike Donahue & Third Man Out

12:00 AM – Radio Production

7:30 PM – Charlie Morris Band

7:00 PM – Press & Politics: The Future of the American Press

7:30 PM – Chuck Brodsky

Beginning Painting

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

12:00 am

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

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.

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Painting with Watercolors

Thursday, March 2, 2017

12:00 am

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brush strokes, and various watercolor techniques. Ages 16–Adult.

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FCC Gala 2017

Saturday, March 4, 2017

All Day

Diehl Farms

Special Events

Cocktails ♦ Dinner ♦ Entertainment ♦ Dancing ♦ Silent & Live Auction. All proceeds benefit programming and scholarships.

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Introduction to Drawing

Monday, March 6, 2017

12:00 am

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

An introduction to drawing for both beginning and experienced students. Class will cover basic drawing with the primary emphasis on observation. Ages 16–Adult.

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Artist's Books

Thursday, March 9, 2017

12:00 am

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

An introduction to artist’s books and altered books. We’ll look at ideas and techniques for handmade books; sculptural books, book covers & pages, Japanese stab binding. By the end of the class you should have at least one completed handmade book. Ages 16–Adult.

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Mike Donahue & Third Man Out

Saturday, March 18, 2017

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Firehouse Pub

St. Patrick’s Day continues with Mike Donahue and his fellow musicians playing joyful & nostalgic Irish & Celtic melodies.

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Radio Production

Saturday, March 25, 2017

12:00 am

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

Learn all the technical aspects of producing a pre-recorded radio program. Create a high-quality program, including voiceovers & music, on a computer. Ages 16–Adult.

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Charlie Morris Band

Saturday, March 25, 2017

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Firehouse Pub

The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.

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Press & Politics: The Future of the American Press

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

Join Tampa Bay Times columnist Ernest Hooper, Tampa Bay Business Journal writer Janell Irwin and Rob Lorei, WMNF news director and host of WEDU’s Florida This Week for a panel discussion.

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Chuck Brodsky

Friday, March 31, 2017

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Firehouse Pub

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

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Events on Wednesday, March 1, 2017