Art
Getting into student mode
“Theeeere’s a rumpus in the campus!” It’s 10 a.m. on a lazy Sunday for the rest of us, but the cast of Rag-The Musical are already up, about and dusting off their dancing shoes. There are at least 20 people high kicking their way through a-needless to say-energetic number. They twirl, fall effortlessly into each [...]
Revelations wow China, Hong Kong with their brand of song
Leading male vocal ensemble, The Revelations completed a successful tour of China and Hong Kong last month thrilling audiences with their trademark acappella singing, intricate harmonies and beat boxing. They performed initially in the Guangdong Concert Hall in China to a capacity audience of over 1000. “It was a new experience to our audience and [...]
Cutting the best figure at Asian Super Model contest
Willowy Lankan model Jayamali Erangika Wijesuriya made it to the Top Ten of The Asian Super Model contest and won the coveted award for Best Figure at the contest.Jayamali and Chulakshi Ranatunga, representing Sri Lanka were among leading models from 14 countries including China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Kazakhastan, Russia and others vying [...]
Mirror Magazine
Rocking it out out for a cause
Great news for all rock lovers – ‘Everything louder than everyone else’ a rock concert organised by six bands will raise funds for charity through rock music . Funds from the show will go towards the charity called ‘Unity Mission’. The chairty is currently structured as a voluntary organisation with a pool of around 30 [...]
Singing in style
The students of the Cantabilé School of Singing will present their third concert ‘Reach-In A Singing Style’ over the last weekend of this month. This collection of three choirs, directed by Prashalini Pieris and choreographed by Roshani Kumarasinghe, includes a wide repertoire of amateur and accomplished singers aged from an adorable five to an experienced [...]
Young inventors connect heart and mind
The amount of aspiring young inventors in this country is remarkable, as was visible at the ‘Sahasak Nimewum’ exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission, held on October 1 and 2. “I once saw a police uncle being run over by a motorist on a television programme, I’ve also seen many of them in [...]
TV Times
D Sounds of a Saxophone with Hector Dias
Hector Dias of ex Marians fame, is ready to bang his saxophone with his new outfit ‘D- Major’. ‘D- Major’, led by Hector Dias is the latest band to hit the Sri Lankan music scene, with a different concept. Hector Dias, his life’s passion for music that drives him to creating that romantic atmosphere with a touch [...]
“Roots of Sri Lankan music” now on DVD
The Millions of Sri Lankan fans who missed the historic concert ‘SALUTE TO THE ROOTS OF SRI LANKAN MUSIC’ due to the limited number of seats available at the picturesque Nelum Pokuna on 16th june 2012 would be delighted to hear the release of the DVD of the said event. This one of its kind [...]
Clif Richrads in action
Golden Voice of Sri Lankan Showbiz Scene, Clifford Richards will come alive in Concert on Sunday 21st October at the Grand Ballroom at Waters Edge, organised by the Colombo branch of OBA of St. Anthony’s College, Kandy. After many very successful shows held in the past years, Cliff has finalized this latest concert, a family [...]
‘Skyfall’ celebrate golden jubilee of James Bond
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the James Bond series, ‘Skyfall’ twenty-third spy film in the Eon Productions of 007 will be released in Sri Lanka on November 9 simultaneously to worldwide release. Produced for MGM, Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the film features Daniel Craig’s third performance as James Bond, and Javier Bardem [...]
The best of Bavaria at the Colombo Oktoberfest
The Bavarian Oktoberfest Colombo will come alive from the 17th to the 21st of October at the CR & FC grounds, starting at 6.00pm daily on weekdays and 4.00pm daily on weekends. Partnered with CR & FC, Yes FM, Elephant House, Mt. Lavinia Hotel and Sri Lankan Airlines, there will be music, authentic German cuisine [...]
‘A Common Man’; first Lankan hit to Hollywood
Veteran filmmaker and experienced line producer of many Hollywood movies in Sri Lanka, Chandran Rutnam’s ‘A Common Man’ is to be released in Hollywood as the first Sri Lankan movie to the world’s leading cinema industry. Rutnam been inspired by the 2008 Hindi film ‘Wednesday’ completely rewrote its script to make ‘A Common Man’ with [...]
‘99/9’, a tale of a house with hilarious scenes
Actor and director Wasantha Moragoda’s latest tele production ‘99/9’, a teleplay revolving around many amusing incidents that happens in a house numbered ‘99/9’ is now being telecast ever Sunday at 7 pm on Swarnavahini. Starring a mixture of veteran and up and coming cast including W. Jayasiri, Richard Manamudali, Saman Ekanayake, Menike Attanayake, Piyumi Shanika [...]
‘Karma’ comes
Acclaimed filmmaker Prasanna Jayakody’s second cinematic production ‘Karma’ is now being screened at Regal cinema Colombo and other CEL circuit cinemas around the country. A nicely woven visual portrait around three main characters, a troubled youth, a musician and his lover, a woman who faces with tragic circumstance comes following Prasanna’s immensely successful debut ‘Sankara’ [...]
‘Tess’, a peasant girl caught between two men
Renowned director Roman Polanski’s ‘Tess’ a romance film about a young strong-willed peasant girl who becomes the affection of two men will be screened at the Russian Centre, Colombo at 6.30 pm on October 26. An adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s 1891 novel ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ tells the story of a strong-willed, young peasant girl [...]
‘Senasuru Maaruwa’ begins
‘Senasuru Maaruwa’, starring Channa Perera, Sheshadri Priyasad and Buddhika Jayaratne in the lead roles, now being screened at Liberty cinema Colombo and other EAP circuit cinemas. To a story written by late Tissa Abeysekera, the film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya narrates around two businessmen who had a business transaction that leads to a number of [...]
‘Rivinka Riverside’: Nature holidays
‘Rivinka Riverside’ Hotel is a popular destination for travellers in Bulathkohupitiya off Kagalle. It has become a memorable holiday location for both overseas tourists and the Sri Lankan holiday makers. Located in Ampagala in historic Panapitya area, Rivinka Riverside has six well appointed rooms. Bordering Ritigala Oya in the historically famous ‘Seethawaka Kingdom’, ‘Rivinka Riverside’ is [...]
‘Meeyo’ in Punchi Theater
A hilarious stage play ‘Meeyo Nathuwa Be’ (Can’t without mice), directed by Keerthi K. Rathnayaka will be staged on October 16 at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. at the Namel Malani Punchi theater in Borella. With some veteran names in the stage the cast include Ravindra Yasas, Madini Malwatte, Sudharshana Bandara, Wasantha Vittachchi, Keerthi K. [...]
Amateur Cartoonists at American Center
The American Center in Colombo will be hosting an Amateur Cartoonist Contest for creative artists with a flair for cartoons. The winning cartoon will be selected in a special event at the American Center by Kevin Kallaugher, Lead Cartoonist, The Economist magazine. The winner will receive a MID A-10 Tablet PC and also have the [...]
‘Nari Bena’, ‘Jasya and Lenchina’ in Town
Special shows of two popular plays ‘Nari Bena and Jasya Saha Lenchina’ will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on October 19 at Namel Malani Punchi Theatre Borella. Bandula Wijeweera, Rodney Warnakula, Sarath Kulanga, Tharanda Kumara, Rathnasheela Perera, Sunil Thilakaratne, Nilmini Kottege and Indika Jayasinghe performs in the plays in which music directed [...]
‘Sokari’ goes on aboard
The stage play ‘Sokari’ based on the old folk drama in Sri Lanka, which was formed according to the rural traditions of Shanthikarmas that were performed to goddess Paththini seeking fertitility and prosperity will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on Sunday October 14 at Namel Malani punchi Theatre Borella. Sokari a form [...]
Coffee and Chocolate at Taj
A naturally inviting duo – fresh roasted cup of coffee and handmade chocolate is indeed a decent match made in heaven. This October, the Lobby Lounge at Taj Samudra offers all chocolate lovers for a truly intricate taste experience. Enjoy pairing the many types of gourmet coffees and espresso, with the delectable varieties of handmade [...]
