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Fun hatter!

Fun hatter!

In love with vivid colours, Nihara Fernando wants Lankans to fold up their umbrellas and don hats Sitting in her garden, Nihara Fernando resembles nothing so much as a bird of paradise. Her toenails are pink, her fingernails are green. Big rings adorn her slender fingers; one wrist is bracketed in several bangles of varying [...]

Into the blue

This week on Take 3, we’re heading out to sea. Sri Lanka offers some world class diving with wrecks and reefs that will make your dive an experience to remember but centres here are also arguing for greater conservation efforts to help preserve some of this threatened marine diversity. Here’s what you need to know. [...]

Mirror Magazine

A true home away from home

A true home away from home

Volunteer Jamie Snedden recounts his experience as a young teacher of spoken English to children at a government school in the south This time last year I was sitting at a small wooden desk in a school in Scotland. I was studying for my higher exams, the Scottish equivalent of the A /Levels. My exams were [...]

The case of the perfect cast

The case of the perfect cast

After five years of waiting Silent Hands Productions has assembled ‘the right group of people’ to stage Sherlock Holmes’ Secret Life’, the first in a series of  darker and edgier plays Perhaps it’s apt that ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Secret Life’ is being presented by Silent Hands Productions. Although, as appropriately named for the job as they [...]

Art

A diva in everyone of them

A diva in everyone of them

For many of the girls of the Contempo choir – singing is about reliving those glory days where they used to sing their hearts out for the Bridgetine choir. While for some of the younger ones, it’s about the joy of singing in a professional choir with the seniors that they looked up to during [...]

TV Times

Salutation for Rathna Sri

Reputed lyricist Rathna Sri Wijesinghe who made an enormous contribution to Sri Lankan music will be felicitated with musical show at Nelum Pokuna. Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Colombo on today, June 2. Celebrating 40 years in music, more than 30 songs penned by Rathnasri will be sung at the show titled ‘Rathna Sri Ulpatha Pamula’. [...]

Theevra Performing Arts Ensemble : Academic side of the limelight

With the dawn of reality shows and talent hunts on television in Sri Lanka, many young talents have emerge from the grass root level to glittering limelight in the local music scene. The dreams of becoming a popular singer or musician still a long awaited hope for some people due to lack of training and academic [...]

‘Viva La Diva’ : Debut concert of Contempo’s

‘Viva La Diva’ : Debut concert of Contempo’s

‘Viva La Diva’, Contempo’s debut concert, with a true ‘diva’ musical experience will be staged at the Russian Cultural Centre, on the 7t and 8 June at 7.30 pm.  ‘Viva La Diva’, is a celebration and a tribute to legendary female artistes by an all female ensemble of twenty-two, who bring to life all-time hits [...]

Fast and Furious goes for six

Fast and Furious goes for six

The sixth and latest installment of ‘Fast and Furious’ series starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson who lead the cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent is now being screened at the Majestic Ultra and Arena Katugasthoa. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, [...]

Cuban cinema for solidarity

Cuban cinema for solidarity

Cuban Solidarity Film Festival and Mini Exhibition, with film screening and campaign to free five Cuban nationals, ‘Cuban Five’ who have been held in America for last 15 years — will kick off from Monday, June 3.  Three-day film festival and exhibition starting from June 3 at Sausiripaya Auditorium, Wijerama Road, Colombo 7 is organised [...]

It’s a Matter of Love, English cinema in Lanka

‘It’s a Matter of Love’, Sri Lankan English movie is the latest directorial venture of veteran filmmaker Roy de Silva who made his way back to cinema after a break for more than two decades. The film is now being screened at the Majestic Cineplex, Bambalapitiya and many other theatres around the country. Connected to [...]

The Last Phase; An Inquest into last days of war

The Last Phase; An Inquest into last days of war

‘The Last Phase’, a documentary film investigating on those responsible for the losses of many innocent lives during the latter stages of the Sri Lankan war which is still a mystery, will travel around the world representing film festivals and various other platforms. Scripted, directed and produced by Jeevan Chandimal, the documentary attempts to penetrate [...]

‘Nari’ at Punchi Theatre

‘Nari’ at Punchi Theatre

Actor and director Sarath Kothalawala’s theatrical production “Nari Burathi” will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45pm on Sunday June 2 at the Namel Malani Punchi Theater. Sarath Kothalawala, Kumara Thirimadura, Pubudu Chathuranga, Mihira Sirithilaka, Sarath Chandrasiri, Hemantha Iriyagama, Chinthaka Peiris, Janaka Ranasinghe and Wajira Kodithuwakku perform in the play in which stage settings is [...]

‘TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013’

‘TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013’

Seven Cinnamon Resorts bag Seven Cinnamon and Chaaya Resorts of the John Keells Hotels have been awrded Certificate of Excellence for 2013 by the popular travel web site ‘TripAdvisor’ last week. The resorts namely Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, Chaaya Village Habarana, Chaaya Blu Trincomalee, Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa, Bentota Beach Hotel and Cinnamon Wild [...]

Queens dansala in Kandy

Queens dansala in Kandy

Ice coffee Dansala hosted by Queens Hotel for the Sixth consecutive year, was held on Wesak full moon Poya day with the direction of Chairman Sanjeev Gardiner for the devotees who visited Dalada Maligawa. Here are some of the pictures from the scene.

Crab Fest

Popular restaurant in Mount Lavinia beach, ‘Lavinia Breeze’ is now hosting a ever popular Crab Fiesta during the month of June. June Crab Fiesta will feature popular crab dishes prepared in authentic Sri Lankan style and as well as Indian, Singaporean and Western preparations. Crab Cocktail, Steamed Crab, Steamed Crab Salad and Singapore Style Pepper [...]

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