The Long Beach Cinematheque is proud to present the Long Beach premiere of the new documentary SEARCHING FOR ELLIOTT SMITH, with an in-person Q&A following the film with director Gil Reyes, animator Jennifer Cuellar, and Jennifer Chiba, Elliott Smith’s fiancée, on Friday, May 20th at the Art Theatre of Long Beach.

The evening will start at 8pm with a half hour set of acoustic Elliott Smith covers by Alyssandra Nighswonger, David Sinclair Robison, and Merrady.  The film will begin at 8:30pm after an introduction by director Gil Reyes, and will be followed by a Q&A.

The Long Beach Cinematheque will be donating a portion of the evening’s proceeds to Union Rescue Mission, dedicated to a cause championed by Elliott Smith and the filmmakers, the care of Los Angeles’ population of homeless men, women and children.

Tickets are $11, and are available at the Art Theatre box office or at their website.

From the filmmakers: Elliott Smith’s intensely intimate songs helped popularize lo-fi, indie-rock: A traditionally underground genre until Smith’s mainstream effort “Miss Misery” took Hollywood by surprise. But even after an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, he managed to fly mostly under the radar. And Smith wanted it that way. After his suicide in 2003, Smith’s peers avoided the media. Granting very few print interviews and NO on-camera interviews. Until now. From his high school days as a National Merit Scholar, to his early work in the Portland rock band, ‘Heatmiser’, to critical acclaim… to his mysterious death at the age of 34. We learn the dark motivations behind a musical genius. And discover how psychic pain can also produce timeless art.

“A tribute to a man who through all his shortcomings had a beautiful soul, and positively impacted friend and fan alike.” – Zach Jensen, LAist

About Long Beach Cinematheque:
LB Cinematheque is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the celebration of classic cinema and to providing opportunities for audiences to experience film classics on the big screen in Long Beach; by curating special events that incorporate film with live music and multimedia art; by collaborating with independent organizations and theatres in shared community events; by supporting with collaborative screenings the efforts and dreams of student filmmakers; and by welcoming guest speakers such as filmmakers and film historians to speak to audiences as part of their cinematic experience.  Please support our 2011 programs by clicking here!

This event is a benefit for AIDS/LifeCycle. Proceeds will go towards Team Long Beach’s fundraising for AIDS/LifeCycle.  From June 5 – 11, 2011, Team Long Beach will be riding their bicycles 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise funds and awareness for the HIV/AIDS services of the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center.

Featuring performances by:

Avi Buffalo
Wild Pack Of Canaries
Greater California
Kiev
Stars At Night
DJ Cornejo

$10 in advance
$12 at the door

Tickets on sale HERE or at Fingerprints Music [420 E. 4th St; 562-433-4996]

Whole Foods has generously donated a $100 gift card that  will be raffled off at the show! Raffle tickets are only $1!

For more information on AIDS/LifeCycle, please visit:
www.aidslifecycle.org/ OR www.teamlongbeach.org/home

Anyone interested in contributing to the “Sor Phouam Memorial Fund” can do so here.

“TREBOR/NEVETS is comprised of partners Robert Murphy and Steven Sarinana, who have a combined 30-years experience in the home furnishings and decor industry. While Steven serves as creative director, Robert maintains the operations of the business, as well as provides exceptional service to customers in the retail environment. Both partners have experience in working at high-end designer showrooms and serving a discriminating clientele. Steven has extensive experience in working directly with artisans to create custom furnishings for clients as well many years of working with antique & vintage furnishings. As a certified antique appraiser, Steven also has a unique eye in pairing new and vintage/antique items in a way that speaks to how we live today.

“We are known to our clients for our Classic Contemporary style and for a well edited high-end collection of unique and original items,” offered Sarinana. “From the start, we have offered custom, one of a kind of limited edition home furnishings, whether in our own lines of custom lighting and upholstery, or in the restoration of our vintage finds we strive to show that simple clean lines can be elegant and sophisticated.”

Seeing the economic and cultural growth happening in Long Beach—and on 4^th Street in particular—TREBOR/NEVETS moved its hub and home to the unique, not-so-‘Retro Row’ destination district in the mid-2000s.

“Starting from a home/office, which eventually became an office/home, TREBOR/NEVETS has always had roots in Long Beach,” added Sarinana. “In 2005, we moved into a warehouse space with an office on 3rd and Elm, as well as keeping our Los Angeles showroom open to the trade. Seeing an opportunity in Long Beach, with the expansion of new urban living and the need for more boutique style home decor retailers, we decided to expand onto 4th Street. Six months after moving into our existing location, we expanded yet again, doubling our presence on this very busy and vibrant street. In an effort to focus on the growing demands for interior design and specialty items, we decided to grow our presence in Long Beach by consolidating the two showrooms and focusing on the retail/design portion of the business. It’s been a very positive move all around.”

Over the past decade, TREBOR/NEVETS has collected its share of famous clientele, participated in many A-list events, and has sold to various noted set designers. It products have been featured in numerous movies and TV shows including HGTV’s “Design Star”, and on the debut season of Kathy Griffin’s “My Life on the D List” (episodes 1 & 2) in 2005. Some of its famous clientele include Kim Coles, Sarah Michelle Geller, Raquel Welsh, and Ashley Judd. TREBOR/NEVETS has also provided custom furniture and designed items for high-profile affairs including MTV Awards after-parties, Oscar gifting suites at the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Showcase House in Pacific Palisades with noted architect Richard Landry, and the first-ever Los Angeles Esquire House, also with Landry. “This house was host to many celebrity fundraisers,” Sarinana recalled, “including a poker party hosted by Ben Affleck, Penny Marshall’s birthday party hosted by Rosie O’Donnell, and the Surfrider Foundation event featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers!”

“TREBOR/NEVETS is comprised of partners Robert Murphy and Steven Sarinana, who have a combined 30-years experience in the home furnishings and decor industry. While Steven serves as creative director, Robert maintains the operations of the business, as well as provides exceptional service to customers in the retail environment. Both partners have experience in working at high-end designer showrooms and serving a discriminating clientele. Steven has extensive experience in working directly with artisans to create custom furnishings for clients as well many years of working with antique & vintage furnishings. As a certified antique appraiser, Steven also has a unique eye in pairing new and vintage/antique items in a way that speaks to how we live today.

“We are known to our clients for our Classic Contemporary style and for a well edited high-end collection of unique and original items,” offered Sarinana. “From the start, we have offered custom, one of a kind of limited edition home furnishings, whether in our own lines of custom lighting and upholstery, or in the restoration of our vintage finds we strive to show that simple clean lines can be elegant and sophisticated.”

Seeing the economic and cultural growth happening in Long Beach—and on 4^th Street in particular—TREBOR/NEVETS moved its hub and home to the unique, not-so-‘Retro Row’ destination district in the mid-2000s.

“Starting from a home/office, which eventually became an office/home, TREBOR/NEVETS has always had roots in Long Beach,” added Sarinana. “In 2005, we moved into a warehouse space with an office on 3rd and Elm, as well as keeping our Los Angeles showroom open to the trade. Seeing an opportunity in Long Beach, with the expansion of new urban living and the need for more boutique style home decor retailers, we decided to expand onto 4th Street. Six months after moving into our existing location, we expanded yet again, doubling our presence on this very busy and vibrant street. In an effort to focus on the growing demands for interior design and specialty items, we decided to grow our presence in Long Beach by consolidating the two showrooms and focusing on the retail/design portion of the business. It’s been a very positive move all around.”

Over the past decade, TREBOR/NEVETS has collected its share of famous clientele, participated in many A-list events, and has sold to various noted set designers. It products have been featured in numerous movies and TV shows including HGTV’s “Design Star”, and on the debut season of Kathy Griffin’s “My Life on the D List” (episodes 1 & 2) in 2005. Some of its famous clientele include Kim Coles, Sarah Michelle Geller, Raquel Welsh, and Ashley Judd. TREBOR/NEVETS has also provided custom furniture and designed items for high-profile affairs including MTV Awards after-parties, Oscar gifting suites at the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Showcase House in Pacific Palisades with noted architect Richard Landry, and the first-ever Los Angeles Esquire House, also with Landry. “This house was host to many celebrity fundraisers,” Sarinana recalled, “including a poker party hosted by Ben Affleck, Penny Marshall’s birthday party hosted by Rosie O’Donnell, and the Surfrider Foundation event featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers!”

• 4^th Street Vine (2142 E. 4th)
• Art Theatre (2025 E. 4th)
• Artistic Edge (2105 E 4^t)
• Lil Devils (2218 E 4th)
• Lola’s Mexican Cuisine (2030 E 4th)
• Moxi Roller Skates (2312 E. 4th)
• Meow Vintage (2210 E 4th)
• {open} (2226 E. 4th)
• Portfolio Coffeehouse (2300 E 4th)
• Songbird (2240 E 4th)

• 4^th Street Vine (2142 E. 4th)
• Art Theatre (2025 E. 4th)
• Artistic Edge (2105 E 4^t)
• Lil Devils (2218 E 4th)
• Lola’s Mexican Cuisine (2030 E 4th)
• Moxi Roller Skates (2312 E. 4th)
• Meow Vintage (2210 E 4th)
• {open} (2226 E. 4th)
• Portfolio Coffeehouse (2300 E 4th)
• Songbird (2240 E 4th)

The 3rd annual 4th Street Zombie Walk, slated for Sat., Oct. 30^th 5pm – Midnight, is shaping up to be a fabulous event with businesses from Junipero to Cherry hosting live music, ghoulish food & drinks, maniacal make-up stations, a zombie “Flash Mob” dance performance, and more! The event culminates with the Zombie Walk down 4^th (8:30 pm from Portfolio Coffeehouse) and ending at the Art Theatre for the screening of “Shaun of the Dead” (9:30 pm). Bring yer shufflin’ shoes! Stay tuned for all the latest details HERE!

Zombie Walk received the support of GlobalLB.com—a comprehensive guide to national arts and humanities month in Long Beach—and the Long Beach Arts Council. “GLOBAL and the Arts Council saw the exciting things happening on 4th Street and asked how can we help?” offered Ryan Smolar, GLOBAL Co-Coordinator. “GLOBAL worked with Zombie Walk to expand the interactive art activities and vibrancy of the block.”

The second event is a month-long “Dia de Los Muertos“ (‘Day of the Dead’) on 4th Street to honor and celebrate the memories of the beloved friends and family that we’ve lost over the year. Participating merchants will each create their own unique storefront altars that we all can admire and enjoy all month, so make sure visit the following:

• 4^th Street Vine (2142 E. 4th)
• Art Theatre (2025 E. 4th)
• Artistic Edge (2105 E 4^t)
• Lil Devils (2218 E 4th)
• Lola’s Mexican Cuisine (2030 E 4th)
• Moxi Roller Skates (2312 E. 4th)
• Meow Vintage (2210 E 4th)
• {open} (2226 E. 4th)
• Portfolio Coffeehouse (2300 E 4th)

The 3rd annual 4th Street Zombie Walk, slated for Sat., Oct. 30^th 5pm – Midnight, is shaping up to be a fabulous event with businesses from Junipero to Cherry hosting live music, ghoulish food & drinks, maniacal make-up stations, a zombie “Flash Mob” dance performance, and more! The event culminates with the Zombie Walk down 4^th (8:30 pm from Portfolio Coffeehouse) and ending at the Art Theatre for the screening of “Shaun of the Dead” (9:30 pm). Bring yer shufflin’ shoes! Stay tuned for all the latest details HERE!

Zombie Walk received the support of GlobalLB.com—a comprehensive guide to national arts and humanities month in Long Beach—and the Long Beach Arts Council. “GLOBAL and the Arts Council saw the exciting things happening on 4th Street and asked how can we help?” offered Ryan Smolar, GLOBAL Co-Coordinator. “GLOBAL worked with Zombie Walk to expand the interactive art activities and vibrancy of the block.”

The second event is a month-long “Dia de Los Muertos“ (‘Day of the Dead’) on 4th Street to honor and celebrate the memories of the beloved friends and family that we’ve lost over the year. Participating merchants will each create their own unique storefront altars that we all can admire and enjoy all month, so make sure visit the following:

• 4^th Street Vine (2142 E. 4th)
• Art Theatre (2025 E. 4th)
• Artistic Edge (2105 E 4^t)
• Lil Devils (2218 E 4th)
• Lola’s Mexican Cuisine (2030 E 4th)
• Moxi Roller Skates (2312 E. 4th)
• Meow Vintage (2210 E 4th)
• {open} (2226 E. 4th)
• Portfolio Coffeehouse (2300 E 4th)