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'Power of Dance'moves on By Sanath Weerasuriya 'Power of Dance', a dance concert with novelty by the students of Arpeggio Dancing Academy will be held at the John de Silva Theatre on July 27 at 6.30 p.m.  This will be their second performance of 'Power of Dance', which is getting popular very fast. 'Arpeggio'
led by talented dancer Nilan Maligaspe, has years of experience
behind him as a choreographer and dancer in cinema and stage. This
ten-piece dance group is based in Athurugiriya is much popular in
Colombo and outstation circuits. 'Power of Dance'
is dance concert with fusion style and the group is aiming at doing
it dffierently mixing modern ballet with pop, rock and Eastern music. 'Arpeggio Dance
Orchestra' comprises Nilan, Indika Thilak, Chandeepa Priyadarshana,
Menura Perera, Dinesh Kumara, Lasantha Kumara, Kalum Pushpa Kumara,
Kamal Kumara, Asitha Kumara, Lakshitha Wijetunge, Chamila Lakmal,
Amila Kuruppuarachchi, Manjula Prasad, Irosha Sandaruvani, twins
Ruvini and Ruchira, Sugandi Ekanayake, Rashmi Amarasinghe, Hasitha
Senanayake, Divanthi Herath, Preethika Sanjeewani and Harshani.
Most of the members perform with the group on special occasions. Making the
group members to be perfect on the job, Maligaspe intends training
another group of youngsters talented in the craft. "Unless
more innovative items and programmes are presented it would be difficult
to carry on," he said. Adamant and
dedicated to keep several more successsful steps ahead in the near
future, Maligaspe has chosen Indika Thilak as deputy leader of the
group to act on his behalf during his absence. 'Arpeggio', the dance troupe with a difference celebrated its eighth year in dancing recently. A
taste of Ireland Chef Torrades
has a variety of scrumptious Irish dishes lined up from chicken
liver pate laced with Irish Whiskey to cream of parsnip soup and
moving on to kerrygold beef, garlic roast sirloin of beef with butter
sauce - or perhaps Irish stew... end on a sweet note with Irish
mist souffle, apple cake with custard or even Baileys Ice cream. The Irish Food Promotion will be from the 17th to the 20th of July 2002 at the London Grill, the Lanka Oberoi. 'Bradby
Ball 2002' After scrumming
at the Bogambara ground (2nd League), Trinitians and Royalists will
have a swinging, rocking blast at the Le Kandyan with hotest band
in the town "Sound Journey" together with YES FM and MOS
DJ Crew. Singing duo Bathiya & Santhush too will perform with
their backing musicians. "Sound
Journey" is led by versatile musician Bony Apwasamy, who is
an excellent guitarist and a good vocalist. Band Leader Shane Berenger,
who is having 12 years experience behind him and born to a family
of musicians, seems to have music in his gene. Band comprises
of Suresh Perera (Keyboards/Vocals), Riz (Drums), Rohan Nethasinghe
(Bass), Bony and Shane. According the
boys,they love to play songs of Deep Purple, Joe Cocker, Bery White,
Toto, Pink Floyd and Queen. In other words Rock, Soul, Punk Blues
are their favourites. Yes FM will
pump the best and the latest music with their Spin-Masters Tom Hart,
DJ Anza, Mike Riley together with popular MOS DJ Sheran-D. Also
the Kandy audience can feel the best Hi-Tec sounds and laser lights
for first time in Kandy. This is a biggest
party of the year in Kandy. There will be loads of competitions,
give aways which are sponsored by leading companies in Sri Lanka.
Selection of 'Bradby Queen', 'Best Scrummer' and 'Best Dancer' will
be the top attractions of the night. "Also
the audience can enjoy their food and beverage throughout the party
in the special outlets, which are priced at nominal rates,"
said Rushdy Raheem, Manager, Food and Beverage and Entertainment
of the Hotel. Tickets are
priced at Rs. 750/- and ladies are free to enter. Limited tickets
will be sold . The co-sponsors of the above dance are Dialog GSM, B&W, Three Coins, Bitter Lemon and the official paper is TV Times. The
biggest 'Rock Party' in town Rock bands
Venom, Stigmata, Sound Journey, Independent Square and Kerb's Cycle
will be featured at this biggest rock party. 'Rock Cyclone'
will be the very first concert that will feature all these rock
bands on one stage. This will cater mainly for rock lovers of Sri
Lanka, who starved for pure, rock of 60's and 70's. The band Venom
comprise of highly experienced musicians namely Keerthi Fernando,
Thilak Dias, Primal Liyanage, Chaminda, Kolitha and Tony. Special
attraction of this show will be the performance of the "On
Stage" winner of the solo category, Rock Queen Chathurika Fernando,
who is none other than Keerthi's daughter. This event
will be in a party atmosphere. There will be plenty of food and
beverage stalls to make rock fans comfortable. Tickets will be priced at Rs. 500/- and will be sold at the gate. Every ticket will receive a glass of beer or a soft drink free. Web
for Maria comes out with 'Sthree' Speaking at
a press conference, Mariazelle said "this was a dream come
true" and thanked those who have helped her realise it among
whom Sohan Weerasinghe and Antionette owed special mentioning. However the official launch will be done on August 11, in parallel to the musical event called " Sthree" scheduled to be held at Bishop's College-an event, where female are to dominate the stage. Mariezelle, Corine, Dalrene, Chandani Hetttiarchchi and Shyami Fonseka are the main singers while Annesley Malewana, Maxi and Sohan Weerasinghe will be singing duets with these female vocalists. The roceedings will
be channelled to the Kidney Patients Welfare Society. A Special page called Music Shop lists her cassettes and CD release, while calender lists all her performances for the month, both in Sri Lanka and overseas. The website will also feature News Updates on a regular basis together with a direct link to her e-mail address at home. The year was 1976, Mariezelle recalls "Kandy Lamissi-bacame an instant and roaring hit with the growing clientele at "Akasa Kade". The same year, her father " strongest inspiration" as she puts it decided that she should make a recording of it. For the first time a six-minute song was sung and recorded. 'Scrum
Down 2002' at MRH "Scrum
Down 2002" is organised to coincide with the 2nd Leg of the
Annual Bradby Shield encounter to be held in Kandy on Saturday July
27. 'Super Pink & Purple' with '2 Together R' will provide the
music for dancing and compere of the evening will be Faizal Bongso. The hotel has planned many competitions. Airline tickets courtesy of SriLankan Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, an Evening of Karaoke at Showboat, lots of gifts courtesy Singer Mega and many other weekends vouchers from other hotels in the country await the lucky winners. Gypsies
in Concert G.L. Peiris Foundation carries out a wide variety of educational, cultural, religious, sports and other social activities with Colombo as its centre, covering other areas of the island. |
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