IT'S THE CAT'S PAJAMAS GENTLE LESSONS FROM PRODUCER OF 'A GARFIELD CHRISTMAS'.Byline: >BY SEMHAR DEBESSAI>LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. There are many things one can dislike about Garfield. Like, why is he so mean to Odie? And, for once, could he not eat the whole lasagna? Or how about, he's turning 30 next year, and he hasn't aged a bit. But, instead, that mischievous mis·chie·vous adj. 1. Causing mischief. 2. Playful in a naughty or teasing way. 3. Troublesome; irritating: a mischievous prank. 4. orange feline feline of, or pertaining to, members of the family Felidae. See also cat. feline agranulocytosis see feline panleukopenia (below). feline actinic dermatitis see solar dermatitis. of comic strip comic strip, combination of cartoon with a story line, laid out in a series of pictorial panels across a page and concerning a continuous character or set of characters, whose thoughts and dialogues are indicated by means of "balloons" containing written speech. fame remains a beloved character. See for yourself at the musical production of "A Garfield Christmas," playing at the Cerritos Center this weekend only. Parents will remember him; kids will love him. And both will want to be a part of the sing-along journey to teach Garfield a lesson in giving. Jack Desroches, executive producer of the show, now in its third season, insists, "It's not just for the kids. "Some of the humor humor, according to ancient theory, any of four bodily fluids that determined man's health and temperament. Hippocrates postulated that an imbalance among the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) resulted in pain and disease, and that good health was is dated (for) 8-year-olds -- but adults will pick up on the (jokes) that miss the kids," he adds. We probed Desroches on giving us more insight into the holiday antics antics Noun, pl absurd acts or postures [Italian antico something grotesque (from fantastic carvings found in ruins of ancient Rome)] antics plural noun of Jon Arbuckle's cat companion, wondering, with all the joy and love of the season, will Garfield ever learn? Garfield isn't known for being the most cheerful character. Around this time of the year, is he like the Grinch of the cat world? Unlike the Grinch, Garfield actually really likes Christmas. But, for Garfield, Christmas is all about Garfield. Who, besides Garfield, can we expect to see? Of course there'll be (pet dog) Odie and the owner, Jon -- we get to meet (Garfield's teddy bear) Pookie. And (there will be) a lot of new characters specific to Christmas -- the Nutcracker nutcracker, common name for a small crow of the genus Nucifraga in the family Corvidae (crow family). The Old World nutcracker (N. caryocatactes) is found throughout the colder regions of Europe, including high mountain forests. , Angel (and) Ragdoll ... How much does the audience get involved in the show? Working with a family audience like (this), you break the fourth wall (between the characters and audience) pretty early. The audience is invited to participate (and) the characters will use the audience's help to show Garfield how important Christmas is. Will Garfield ever change? Possibly, lose a few pounds? Help out around the house? After 30 years, I don't think he quite ever (changes completely) -- but one of my favorite My Favorite is an independent synthpop band from Long Island, New York. They released two CDs: Love at Absolute Zero and Happiest Days of Our Lives. My Favorite broke up on September 14, 2005, when singer Andrea Vaughn left the band. lines in the show -- and Garfield discovers this -- is, "It's not about the giving. It's not about the getting. It's about the loving." Garfield comes to learn that the things we grow up with are very important (and) the idea of keeping the Christmas spirit alive is up to you. Semhar Debessai, (818) 713-3665 semhar.debessai@dailynews.com A GARFIELD CHRISTMAS >Where: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (or CCPA) is a 154,000 square-foot entertainment and music venue located in the Cerritos Towne Center of Cerritos, California. , 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. >When: 2 and 8 p.m. today, 3 p.m. Sunday. >Cost: $35 adults, $30 children 12 and under. >Information: (562) 467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The big orange cat and his closest friends get together for "A Garfield Christmas," this weekend at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. |
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