CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Summer the Scientology Information Center hosted a Piano Concert with performing artist Kathy Robert for over 30 guests at the Historic Clearwater Building in downtown Clearwater on Sunday, July 29th.
Kathy Roberts has entertained an average of 6 days a week at the Bon Appetit restaurant for the past 16 years. Roberts has been playing piano for over 40 years and arranged her first piano song at the age of 5. Roberts considers the piano “an old friend” whom she “never gets tired of.”
At Sunday’s concert, a first of a series this year, Roberts performed a wide array of songs from artists such as: Beethoven, Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Clearwater Credence Revival, John Legend, Ed Sheeran and more. She also played several requests including Duke Ellington’s Harlem Nocturne and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue which brought the audience to its feet.
"Wow that was really beautiful! I didn’t think anyone could play Rhapsody in Blue without horns – but she sure did, what an amazing performance,” said Glenn, concert attendee.
“Kathy shares her excitement and joy for the piano with her audience when she plays. She’s vivacious and brings their spirits up,” said Amber Skjelset – Center Manager and event organizer. “The Center brings the community together, provides events that people enjoy and answers questions about Scientology for those who are curious. Since our opening we have hosted over 150 events like these.”
The Center regularly hosts free concerts for the community. The upcoming concerts are:
Sept 8th – Joanie Sigal concert
Sept 23rd – Kathy Roberts Piano Concert
The 100 year-old historic Clearwater Building was purchased by the Church of Scientology in 1975. Built in 1918, the property originally served as the Bank of Clearwater. On July 15th, 2015, it was re-opened to the public as the Scientology Information Center.
For more information about the Scientology Information Center or to attend upcoming event, please contact Amber Skjelset, the Scientology Info Center Manager, at (727) 467-6966 or by e-mail: amber@cos.flag.org
The Scientology Information Center:
The Scientology Information Center, located in the century-old Clearwater Building in downtown Clearwater, opened on July 11, 2015, and currently houses a gallery of audiovisual displays with some 400 videos. The Center is open to all and provides a self-guided tour showing basic Scientology beliefs, Churches around the world, ongoing social programs and the life of L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology's founder. The Center offers tours to the broad public and civic leaders; holds concerts, theatrical performances and receptions for the community; and opens up the use of its conference room to social, civic and non-profit groups.
For more information on Scientology, visit www.scientology.org or the Scientology Network on DirecTV channel 320, or streaming at www.scientology.tv or apps at appleTV, fireTV and ROKU.
Contact Amber Skjelset
(727) 467-6966
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