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Making weddings personal again

Making weddings personal again

Weddings are a big deal and undoubtedly a joyous occasion, however, take the bride and groom out of the scene and one can’t shake-off the feeling of familiarity. Celebrating nuptial vows has become a fairly standard affair. For Charith De Silva and Eric Wijeratne event décor is about “personalisation,” but that wouldn’t fully describe what [...]

Head for some great entertainment with Rukshan!

Head for some great entertainment with Rukshan!

Rukshan Perera Live in Concert will see one of Colombo’s beloved entertainers on stage tonight, Sunday, February 7 at the Bishop’s College auditorium, at 7 p.m. After his return to Sri Lanka, some years ago, it has become almost a tradition for the musician-singer to hold an annual concert and this is his seventh, this [...]

Grabbing life with one hand

Grabbing life with one hand

Meet Dhashuni Vinodahewa. The 22-year-old undergraduate has completed her CIMA ( Charted Institute of Management Accountants) and is looking forward to a career in management. A past student of Visakha Vidyalaya, Dhashuni is also completing the final year of a degree in Business Administration at the University of Sri Jayawardenapura. Completing CIMA by 22 is [...]

What would life be without a song!

What would life be without a song!

Two of Soul Sounds’ leading soloists – Dinushka Jayawickreme and Shehara Liyanage will share the spotlight at the next Soul Sounds concert on February 10 at the Lionel Wendt theatre. ‘Nella Fantasia’, the show is in aid of Tiny Stars preschool and day care centre and will feature a fascinating mix of genres from jazz [...]

Beatboxers, pop and baila artistes billed to perform at “Xtaztic 2016”

Beatboxers, pop and baila artistes billed to perform at “Xtaztic 2016”

They’ve been doing this for a grand total of 10 years now, but ask the boys of S. Thomas College ,Mt Lavinia about organizing ‘Xtaztic’ and they’ll still get you buzzed with their enthusiasm. For the UN Club, which organises the event every year, Xtaztic is a chance to put their best coordination skills to [...]

Of musical beginnings for Odessey

Of musical beginnings for Odessey

Odyssey have yet to grow accustomed to the spotlight following their win at ‘Tanatalize 2015,” a talent concert organised by the Student Activity Club (SAC) of the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT). Meeting the winners of the five member band just a month after their success, a ripple of unsure smiles pass through [...]

‘Spotlight,’ actors of colour win big at SAG awards amid diversity furor

‘Spotlight,’ actors of colour win big at SAG awards amid diversity furor

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to diverse TV,” Idris Elba joked on stage after winning twice at Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, where actors of color claimed a slew of wins amid a furor in Hollywood over the lack of on-screen diversity. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson and the cast of “Spotlight” – all white actors – [...]

Young thespians at Colombo International School take on ‘Skellig’

Young thespians at Colombo International School take on ‘Skellig’

Science and spirituality, two subjects that usually don’t mix, come together in ‘Skellig,’ a production by the students of the Colombo International School, based on David Almond’s award-winning children’s novel. The production strays from the norms of slapstick and opts for a thought-provoking, choice, for the cast and audience. It has moonlight and owls, magic [...]

Ellie Goulding escapes death in Norway

Ellie Goulding escapes death in Norway

Pop singer Ellie Goulding has narrowly escaped death recently. The 29 year old British singer has now revealed that while driving a vehicle in Norway on a frozen lake the ice gave way and the all terrain vehicle crashed through in temperature on -25 degrees. The ‘Love Me Like You Do’ hitmaker was accompanying photographer [...]

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Indrajith writes ‘Akasmika Adaraya’

Indrajith writes ‘Akasmika Adaraya’

‘Akasmika Adaraya’, a Valentine video with romantic songs penned by popular radio and television presenter Srimath Indrajith Liyanage, will be released on 14th February at the Galadari hotel. ‘Akasmika Adaraya’ features sixty songs and romantic poems, with series of dance sequences by dancer Damayanthi Weerawardena and Renu Damayanthi.

‘Berklee Celebrates Sri Lanka’ Independence celebrations on video

‘Berklee Celebrates Sri Lanka’ Independence celebrations  on video

‘Berklee Celebrates Sri Lanka’ is a project initiated by Sri Lankan students at Berklee College of Music, USA with the sole intention to promote Sri Lankan tradition and culture. The project brings together over 50 performers representing 17 different countries such as The United States of America, Colombia, Luxembourg, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Japan, South Africa, [...]

‘Friends & Lovers’ Party at ON14

‘Friends & Lovers’ Party at ON14

Popular ON14 of OZO Colombo offers an intimate affair- the ultimate Valentine Party experience for all romantic people with live DJ music by DJ Nick. Enjoy delectable tapas, romantic cocktails, live DJ entertainment, prizes and surprises, at this chic rooftop bar and lounge. Minimum cover charge is Rs. 1,000/- per person, which is also redeemable from [...]

The Revenant; An Oscar contender in town

The Revenant; An Oscar contender in town

The Revenant, on its way to Academy sweep with 12 nominations starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is now being screened the Majestic Cineplex and other theatres around Colombo. Made based on a true story, the film has already won three Golden Globe awards including Best Director and Best Actor. Written by Iñárritu and Mark L. Smith, , [...]

Priyantha returns with rainbow colours

Priyantha returns with rainbow colours

The Muhurath ceremony for ‘Dedunne Pata Aran’ the newest film direction by seasoned filmmaker Priyantha Colambage was held recently. The new fil comes in the aftermath of ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ (A Melody of Love) a musical movie which was released last year. Hemal Ranasinghe who played the lead role in Adaraneeya Kathawak is to play the [...]

‘Wanted: A real couple’ for Valentine’s Day

‘Wanted: A real couple’ for Valentine’s Day

‘Pem Yuwalaka Ona Kara Thibe’ (Wanted: A real couple), an attempt by Udayasiri Wickramaratne to transform the romance of the 1970s film into a unique 21st century theatrical experience, will be staged on February 14 at 3.30 and 6.45 pm at air conditioned New Town Hall Theatre, Green Path Colombo 7. The theme of this [...]

Rathnawalee; A Sanskrit play for modern theatre

Rathnawalee; A Sanskrit play for modern theatre

Sri Harshadeva’s Sanskrit play ‘Rathnawalee’ translated by Piyadasa Nishshanka and produced by Lalitha Sarachchandra will go on the boards at the 8.15 am and 10.45 am at the YMBA theatre in Borella. The play is included in the GCE Advanced Level Sinhala syllabus. The play stars Sanath Wimalasiri, Prasannajith Abeysuriya, Janaka Munasinghe, Shirani Costa, Nihari [...]

ABC to promote Documentary Filmmaking

The Asian Broadcasters’ Council (ABC) is an orgnaisation that was formed to promote documentary filmmaking as an art and a social campaign. It has planned to produce documentary programs on social, cultural, religious, environmental, and human rights related issues. With these aims in mind, the ABC has planned to produce a documentary film featuring the [...]

Alpine Hotel : Creating Colonial era

Alpine Hotel :  Creating Colonial era

Nuwara Eliya is one of the leading travel destinations of Sri Lanka for both local and overseas visitors. It has wide range of places and activities suitable to every individual traveller to the city. Popularly known as Little England, Nuwara Eliya offers a total package for adventure, romantic, spiritual, nature, eco based and seasonal travellers [...]

Uga Escapes, unveils ‘Chena Huts’

Uga Escapes, unveils ‘Chena Huts’

Uga Escapes consolidated its position in the leisure industry this month by unveiling its newest addition to its range of luxury boutique hotels, Chena Huts, a chic hideaway nestled deep within Yala. The luxury boutique hotel is located on a seven-acre expanse of land and comprises 14 guest pavilions or huts. Each hut houses a [...]

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