Wednesday, January 31, 2007

NEW SHORT FILM


A "MUSEUM VERSION" OF A NEW SHORT FILM TITLED "THE GONE WORLD" BY GREGG GIBBS WILL SCREEN CONTINUOUSLY DURING THE EXHIBITION OPENING THIS SATURDAY AT GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER IN SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA.

"THE GONE WORLD" IS A 20 MINUTE TOUR OF LONG GONE JOHN'S HOUSE AS IT USED TO EXIST. PHOTOGRAPHED BEAUTIFULLY BY CHRIS KNOBLOCK AND EDITED BY JON GREASLEY, IT IS A UNIQUE TRIP INTO THE DENSE LANDSCAPE OF "THE SYMPATHETIC NERVE CENTER." ALMOST THE DIRECT OPPOSITE OF "TREASURES" IN STYLE AND CONTENT, IT ALSO INCLUDES MUSIC FROM THE LABEL. A LATER VERSION WILL INCLUDE A NARRATIVE COMMENTARY BY JOHN.

Friday, January 12, 2007

MAJOR EXHIBITION COMING SOON!


MAJOR EXHIBITION THIS SATURDAY!
SCHEDULED TO OPEN FEBRUARY 3RD, 2007




"PICTURES OF THE GONE WORLD"
@ Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CA

SELECTIONS FROM THE COLLECTION
OF LONG GONE JOHN

An amazing display of the best pieces from John's treasure trove,
including the first public presentation of "A Pirate's Treasure Dream."
The masterpiece painted by Todd Schorr depicting John as a pirate.

Also included will be excerpts from a new short film by Gregg Gibbs
called "The Gone World" featuring a complete tour of John's house with music from the Sympathy for the Record Industry catalogue.

OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES -- FEBRUARY 3RD
7:00 PM TO 10 PM

INCLUDING TWO SPECIAL SCREENINGS OF
"The Treasures of Long Gone John."
@ 6:00 PM AND 8:30 IN THE THEATRE

CSUF Grand Central Art Center
125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Exhibition from Feb 3 to March 18 2007

http://www.grandcentralartcenter.com