CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, September 8 th , the Scientology Information Center will host a special solo concert with Joanie Sigal from Broadway and Beyond . Sigal will perform an eclectic mix of favorites from Broadway to romantic ballads, pop to blues with a smattering of country music. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30pm, and the event will start promptly at 7:00pm.

Sigal grew up singing. Her mother is a trained musician who played the organ, sang in choirs, directed the choir or some combination at every military base she lived on, her father was a career Air Force man.

When her dad retired in Hawaii, Joanie rekindled her love of acting and singing and immersed herself in theater during her college years. She was a featured performer with the Hawaii Performing Arts Company, the Honolulu Theatre for Youth and the University of Hawaii productions. She was also a featured player in the stage show "Paradise Found" which she performed in Honolulu for 2 years in the 70s.

“Joanie began performing in the Tampa Bay area in 1997 with her singing partner, Tom Godfrey, forming ‘Broadway and Beyond,’” said Amber Skjelset – Manager of the Scientology Information Center and event organizer.  “As a matter of fact, they actually performed their first show together at the Historic Clearwater Building which launched their successful 21 year music career together.”

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.

To reserve seats or to learn more about the event, contact Amber Skjelset, Manager of the Scientology Information Center at 727-467-6966 or amber@cos.flag.org.

The Scientology Information Center:

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. In 2015, it was re-opened to the public as the Scientology Information Center where the community can learn about Scientology and its beliefs or attend community events.

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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