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Let’s escape to a different place and time

Let’s escape to  a different place and time

When the curtain opens on the Hotel du Paradis it is to the rhythm of the first of many bouncy musical numbers complete with a swaying, pirouetting ensemble and plenty of jazz hands. In less than a week, the cast of Divorce Me Darling will take their audiences beyond the stage of the Bishop’s College [...]

Coffee and dine-in-menu at Café Mocha

Coffee and dine-in-menu at Café Mocha

Popular coffee house chain Barista Lavazza recently opened the door to a brand new coffee experience at what was formerly known as the Gandhara outlet down Stratford Avenue, Colombo 6. Café Mocha by Barista takes the signature coffee experience synonymous with the chain to another level by adding an extensive dine-in menu. The café’s rustic [...]

Mirror

Suvindili’s ‘Limited Edition’ unique wearables

Suvindili’s ‘Limited Edition’ unique wearables

Setting-up shop just four months ago at Liberty Plaza, new comer to the shopping complex is Suvindili Fernando’s store, Limited Edition. “Costume Jewellery doesn’t need to be cheap,” according to Suvindili who started-out quite young in her appreciation for all things shiny. Crediting her father who travelled excessively with “great taste,” her love for jewellery [...]

Youth Speak forum to get underway

Youth Speak forum to get underway

This week, AIESEC in Sri Lanka will bring together 300 young delegates to take part in the first ever Sri Lankan edition of the Youth Speak Forum. If you’re a young person with something to say it’s not too late, applications close tomorrow (March 14) at 11.59pm. AIESEC is a global platform that encourages young [...]

When books inspired movies

When books inspired movies

Was the book better than the movie? The only way to know for sure is to read before/after you watch and that’s what we’re helping you do this week. Consider yourself forewarned – from Martin Scorcese’s 23-year-project to Jennifer Lawrence’s next role, here are a few upcoming films that owe their existence to a book. [...]

Breaking-up is hard to do

Breaking-up is hard to do

“Humble living does not diminish. It fills. Going back to a simpler self gives wisdom” said Rumi. I was trying to find comfort in these words last week, after seeing my car off with its new owner. It was the first car I owned so it was a little hard letting go without getting a [...]

Adele’s hit song advances on the UK Chart

Adele’s hit song  advances on the UK Chart

Adele the multi- awarding singer recently took time out of her recently launched tour to visit an ill fan in hospital. Adele visited 12 year old Rebecca Gibney who is suffering with Cerebral palsy; epilepsy and blind at her Belfast home in Northern Ireland. The girl’s mother Tracy had launched an online campaign to get [...]

TV Times

‘Wagon Park’ takes on 2016 with hard rock treat

‘Wagon Park’ takes on 2016 with hard rock treat

Rock fans can agitatedly wait for the launch of the new hard rock album of their favourite band ‘Wagon Park’ early next year to celebrate their tenth rocking year in the Sri Lankan music scene. Wagon Park has been around since 2007 organising and performing at various events. They have already released an EP and [...]

Ten years, since Cumar gone…..

Ten years, since Cumar gone…..

The tenth death anniversary of late Cumar Peiris of Gypsies fame was commemorated on Wednesday, 9th March. Veteran musician Cumar was with the Gypsies since 1995 until late 2005, a few months before he passed away on 09th March 2006. Cumar Peiris, who came from a musical family from Moratuwa, started his professional musical career [...]

A play with a British touch

A play with a British touch

A Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s Funny Money goes on the boards under the directorial vision of actor and playwright Dharmapriya Dias as “Saadaya Maarai Salli Hamarai” on 18th March at Sandalanka hall – Sandalankawa. The cast comprises of Gihan Fernando, Jayani Senanayake , Giriraj Kaushalya , Anuradha Perera , Dayadewa Edirisinghe,Dharmapriya Dias,Premjayantha [...]

Award winning play in Dehiwela

Award winning play in Dehiwela

Award winning stage play “Janelayen Paninnada” will be staged once again at 3.30 and 6.30 pm on March 18 at S. De S. Jayasinghe Hall Dehiwala. The play is directed by Dhanushika Nayanakumari according to the script written by Thumindu Dodanthenna and won many awards including best director , best production and best actress at [...]

Bonjour Cinema for 11th time

Bonjour Cinema for 11th time

The 11th edition of the Bonjour Cinéma!, Film Festival from French Speaking Countries will be held from the March 17 to 20 in Colombo and from March 19 to 20 in Kandy. The Festival will present a collection of diversified movies produced in member countries of the International Organisation of “La Francophonie” (OIF), reflecting the [...]

Celebrating Bergman’s life and work

Celebrating Bergman’s life and work

Screening of the documentary, ‘Bergman’s Island’ and the launching of the Sinhala translation of Ingmar Bergman’s auto biography ‘The Magic Lantern’ will be held at 4 pm on on March 23 at Tharangani Theatre at the National Film Corporation. The introduction for the film is done by renowned filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage. Just four years before [...]

‘Gotaimbara Kolama’ is back

‘Gotaimbara Kolama’ is back

‘Gotaimbara Kolama’ a political comedy containing diverse meanings at different tiers and produced to perform in open air theatre will be performed at 7 pm on March 18 and 19 at Sri Lanka Foundation (Near Independence Square). Written and directed by a young film maker and playwright Dennis Perera, the paly is produced by Hippie [...]

‘A New Culinary Journey’ at EAT

‘A New Culinary Journey’ at EAT

OZO Colombo’s all-day dining restaurant, EAT, introduces an incomparable dining experience, allowing guests to indulge in a range of Asian and western flavours, with dinner themes that vary every night. Diners are presented daily with a sublime selection of culinary delights, prepared by a team of professional culinarians, to suit local and international palates. ‘A New Culinary [...]

Mount Lavinia Hotel exclusive Catering Partner for BMICH

Mount Lavinia Hotel exclusive Catering Partner for BMICH

Celebrating 210 years of history and colonial heritage, Mount Lavinia Hotel extends years of experience in the hospitality industry to Colombo’s distinguished International Convention Hall as exclusive catering partner, strengthening the 28 year long alliance of the two iconic organisations. Mount Lavinia Hotel is a pioneer in creating unique international culinary experiences and customised catering [...]

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