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The poached egg that greets us at One Up – a newly opened all-day breakfast café in Wellawatte – looks promising. Nestled on a bed of rocket, the Smash n Smoking stack we sample is served with a hash brown and smashed avocado. The poached egg is lightly topped with tomato salsa and finished with [...]
Fitting styles with Liberado
Hasitha Suriyapperuma presented his new brand ‘Liberado’ at a fashion show at Excel World last week showcasing casual styles, tailored with attention to fit and quality.
Young Lankan ‘Sky Trailblazers’ reach for the stars
Late last month a group of young local university students with a shared passion for astronomy made history. The five-member group, fittingly called “Sky Trailblazers” has already cemented their names and that of Sri Lanka in the sphere of space science with the discovery of seven new main-belt asteroids in the Asteroid Belt. The five [...]
Mirror
A dalliance with political jabs and humour
When State Minster Ranjith impatiently waits for a wood apple juice at the Ward Place Hotel he little realizes that his problematic beverage order is just merely the warm up for an afternoon of mayhem. At the hotel with his wife Dimi on a relaxing getaway Ranjith’s well-constructed plan for an afternoon of fun with [...]
Comedy finds a home
The ever-growing Colombo Comedy scene has found a new home. Previously Comedy Sundays was staged at Coffee Bean, the management team of Tranquil Events have moved the night to the expansive garden of The Sandwich Factory. Now attendess can prepare to fall over in stiches in comfortable beanbags with tasty American subs, burgers and of [...]
Soup Bowl for the soul
It’s a Friday afternoon as the Scott Hall of the Methodist church in Colpetty, slowly filled up. The sound of pleasant chatter, backed by beautiful smiles, greets one at the door. Men andwomen, both old and young and from all walks of life. They were those who could not afford the luxuries of a fancy [...]
Lite 87 FM holds Halloween get-togethe
Lite 87 FM recently held their Halloween get-together for listeners at the Hilton Residences. Captured here are scenes from the Lite Fright Night. Pix by Anuradha Bandara
Evening of humour and thought provoking drama at ‘Charmed 2016’
An entertaining evening which took the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions ‘Charmed 2016’ a sold out production by the Drama Society of St. Bridget’s Convent last month. The entertainment began with ‘Just like I wanted’ a drama which left the audience in tears as they journeyed with a victim of teenage suicide, [...]
Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars face lawsuit over ‘Uptown Funk’
Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars are facing a lawsuit over their hit song ‘Uptown Funk’. The action is being brought by a little known 80’s group called Collage from Minneapolis in the US. The group’s only surviving member Larry White has claimed ‘Uptown Funk’ is similar to their song ‘Young Girls’ from 1983. ‘Uptown Funk’ [...]
TV Times
The CT Show with Marians
‘CT Show’ by the Marians is the latest attraction by the popular band Marians in their unplugged series. The ‘CT Show’ will come alive at the Sri Lanka Youth Centre in Maharagama on Sunday, 6th November starting at 6.30pm. The concert is organised by the ‘Peramaga Group’ attached to the Past Pupils Association of Dharmapala [...]
OTSC 60 years family night with Gypsies
Old Thomians’ Swimming Club (OTSC) celebrating 60 years is presenting a Mega Musical Event of the year 10th in the series. “Family Night” with the fabulous “Gypsies” with Sunil Perera and Ronnie Lietch Ronnie Lietch will be the compere of the night which will be in form of Sing-Along and a dance till midnight. The [...]
‘Studio Live’ with B & S
‘Studio Live in Concert’ with Bathiya and Santhush will come alive on the 13th November at BMICH commencing at 6.30 pm Organised by the OGA of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo 7, ‘Studio Live’ will feature Umaria, Ashanthi, Randhir and creative music director Mahesh Denipitiya. Tickets are priced at Rs 2500/-, 3000/, and Rs 5000/- and [...]
ABBA back on stage
Swedish pop sensation ‘Abba’ is set to reunite formally or the first time in 34 years to work with industry supremo Simon Fuller. The world famous group, consisting of Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad went their separate ways in 1982 after a phenomenal 10 year run. They recently performed together onstage [...]
Playwright turned prolific actor
Talented actor and playwright Bibishana Kurera has been rewarded for years of hard work and dedication to the theatre and cinema by being given a prominent role in internationally acclaimed filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage’s controversial film ‘The Court is silent’ or ‘Usawiya Nihadai’ which is now being screened. In this documentary film, allegedly based on a [...]
Comedy play in Rathnapura
Ravindra Ariyarathne’s comedy play ‘Charithe Horu Arang’ will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on November 11 at the Library Auditorium Rathnapura. With Kumara Thirimadura, Gihan Fernando, Sarath Kothalawala, Chamila Peiris, Ferny Roshani and Ravindra Ariyarathne in performance, music composition, set designing, makeup and stage management are handled by Sandasiri Adhikari, Llewellin Vanderwall, [...]
A new theif in New Town hall
Ajith Mendis’ theatrical production ‘Aluth Horek Onee’ (A new thief needed) will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 at New Town Hall Colombo 7. The cast included Roshan Pilapitya, Saman Hemarathria, Mahinda Pathirage, Senaka Titus and Mihiri Priyangani and Luvoline Wanderwall handle set designing,, Nipuni Preksha Mendis costume designing and music direction is by [...]
Iflix to bring cinema to our hand
‘iflix’ one of the world’s leading Internet TV service which provides unlimited access to thousands of TV shows and movies was launched in Sri Lanka last week. Iflex has a selection of first run exclusives, award winning movies and shows, plus the best in local and regional programs and launches huge selection of Hindi and [...]
Janakaraliya mobile theatre moves to Colombo
After a 12 year long journey around the country, ‘Janakaraliya’ Mobile Theatre will return to Colombo and will be performed from November 7 to 12. The Mobile Theatre will be installed near the Planetarium at Colombo University to enjoy a series of award winning Janakaraliya plays together with a number of guest performances. The festival [...]
‘VU’ Colombo’s first rooftop resto-bar at Best Western Elyon Hotel
With ‘VU’, Best Western Elyon brings Sri Lanka’s first resto-bar themed rooftop lounge to Colombo. Expertly mixed drinks, a delicious all new menu, great music and an elegant hideout in the city all come together to make VU the hottest new haven in town, and it’s open throughout the week from 3pm to midnight. Best [...]
Sigiriya Jungles in ancient heritage
Sigiriya Jungles, the newest deluxe Sri Lankan-styled resort in the heart of the cultural triangle, offers an exclusive Sri Lankan experience where the rustic and the royal combine for an unforgettable encounter. The legendary Sri Lankan warmth and hospitality can be genuinely evidenced at this resort, where guests are made to feel special. Spread over [...]
