Art
Young activist on a mission
Women’s empowerment was never just a catchphrase for Birendra Siriwardhana. The 15-year- old grew up literally in its embrace. His mum Shivani Siriwardhana, an almost architect who gave up seven years of gruelling study to look after her children, is his mentor. His paternal grandmother Kala Keerthi Eileen Siriwardhana is a former principal, educationist, writer [...]
TV Times
Palm Beach excels
Palm Beach Hotel in Mount Lavinia, owned and Managed By Don YJ Hotels (PVT)Ltd, celebrated its tenth anniversary recently. Palm Beach Hotel, a popualer resort close to the city, offers forty two luxury rooms and two suites. All rooms are with modern amenities including A/c with attached bath, cable TV,IDD, WIFI, mini Bar and tea/ [...]
The spirit of Christmas at Jetwing Hotels, Negombo
In true Christmas tradition, people from all walks of life came together on the spectacular Negombo beachfront opposite Jetwing Beach and Jetwing Blue, for the longest Christmas cake mixing ever held in Sri Lanka on the 26th October. Attended by 400 participants, made up of guests, associates and well wishers, the 100m long mixing was a [...]
Barista Lavazza locations celebrate multi culture
Big decisions influence the location of even the tiniest cafe. Traditionally decision makers would consider elements such as the environment, traffic, space and visibility, but for Barista Lavazza, another all important factor enters the equation – the story. Behind every Barista Lavazza café lies a story to be told over a freshly brewed cappuccino. The [...]
‘Poppy Malak’ for War heroes
The Archdiocesan Social Communication Centre has taken the initiative to make a song to celebrate Poppy Day dedicated for war heroes who died over the years. The effort makes more praiseworthy as it has been set to the voices of 27 popular Sri Lankan singers representing different faiths. The group of singers who represents almost [...]
‘Ihirunu Kiri’ with a super cast
‘Ihirunu Kiri’ the latest teledrama serial with a host of popular and veteran stars will be telecast every weekday at 8.30 pm on Rupavahini. Directed by Sanjaya Gunwardane, the teledrama is produced by Sanjaya Gunawardane, Kumara Wanduressa and Punsisi Wanniarachchi. Scripted by Priyanka Amaratung, ‘Ihirunu Kiri’ is played by Jayalal Rohana, Bimal Jayakody, Muthu Tharanga, [...]
Documentary on ‘Magic Realism and After’ at ICC
Indian Cultural Centre will screen a documentary film titled ‘Magic Realism and After’ directed by Suresh Kohli at 6.00 pm on Tuesday, October 29 at its auditorium at 16/2 Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. ‘Magic Realism and After’ (Indian English Fiction: 1981-2011) takes one through the trajectory of Indian writing in English starting from ‘Midnight’s Children’ [...]
Sumathi Awards to felicitate tele-talents
Felecitating the talents on the small screen, the 18th Sumathi Tele Awards ceremony will be held on October 30 at the BMICH. Focusing on 2012, the ceremony is to give away 60 awards covering almost all the areas both before the camera and behind the screen. Among the awards to be presented are those for the [...]
OTSC Oktoberfest
Popular Oktoberfest will come alive at the Old Thomians’ Swimming Club (OTSC) on Sunday, 27th Ocober from 12noon to 6.00pm. Live band ‘Journey’ will be in action at the festivities that are traditionally home to Bavaria are going to be creating some heady cheer this October. Authentic Bavarian beverages and authentic German cuisine will be [...]
News hit video from Yashan
Popular singer Yashan released his new music video for his latest single ‘Labagaththe Amaruwen’ last week. ‘Labagaththe Amaruwen’ is penned by popular lyrists Sajith V. Chathuranga, who revolutionized Lankan pop music scene with his biggest hits in recent times namely ‘Nodaka Inna Ba’ and ‘Babara Nade’. Music for the song was directed by an upcoming [...]
Mirror Magazine
Bringing a classic tale to life
The Pevensies found their escape from reality at the magical end of Prof. Digory Kirke’s wardrobe, as they left behind a world of mundane veracity and stepped into one that was full of enchantment – likewise, drama-goers will dive headfirst into an enthralling night of theatre as the drama society of S. Thomas’ College presents [...]
Big Apple – where the music never sleeps
The Elizabeth Moir School presents the Big Apple from November 1 – 2, 2013 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. The production comes together under the guidance of veteran director and teacher, Aida Mansoor. Organisers say the production will be the school’s most ambitious and challenging yet. To pull this off, the audition process has been [...]
Watch out for Vocal Enigma’s ‘Playlist’
The pumped up, daring and talent-packed bunch of choristers who make up ‘Vocal Enigma’ – this time around are all geared to perform “The Playlist” – an evening of contemporary music with a choral twist. With almost all the choristers being from a similar age bracket, there is a familial sense that knits Vocal Enigma together [...]
Suspicion, paranoia create a perfect aura for mystery
“Ladies and gentlemen! Silence, please. You are charged with the following indictments.” Ten strangers are at a dinner table on a secluded island when a recorded voice accuses them each of murder. Comparing notes they realise that none of them know their hosts, the mysterious and missing ‘Mr and Mrs Owen’. It doesn’t take long for [...]
Art
Strumming a tune
MusicMatters Borella Email: info@musicmatterssrilanka.com 92/1a, D. S. Senanayake Mawatha, Borella, Colombo 8. Tel: 011- 2686615 Sarani Perera and Primal Liyanage – known as members of the groups Thriloka and Flame – teach guitar at MusicMatters. Here, students turn up once-a-week for a two-hour session. The session consists of a 30 minute individual instrument class, a [...]
A shared journey, a conversation and now a novel
Dilshan Boange met his muse on a bus from Nandyal to Chennai. He and Rachana Prasad Reddy spent hours in conversation, the other passengers around them sleeping as the bus pelted through the night, covering the miles between the two cities. The encounter would become the kernel around which he built his fourth book. In [...]
