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Despite the discomforts of entangling oneself in pigeonholes, it is important to note at the outset that when it comes to representing Sri Lanka’s racial cultural and ethnic dynamics Sumathy Sivamohan’s movies tend to occupy fresh grounds. Her movie, Ingirunthu, disrupted narratives that attempted to ‘capture’—and therefore ‘corner’—the upcountry Tamil community into comfortably-numb zones. The [...]
Treat your mother!
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and the Hilton Colombo has it all figured out. Nothing says “Thank You, Mum” like a gastronomical experience set in the contemporary chic GRAZE Kitchen Restaurant. Mothers who dine at GRAZE Kitchen on Sunday, May 14 will have a lavish spread of international delights to choose from at the special [...]
They all sang their hearts out, for a worthy cause
They came together, several musical artistes, with one goal in mind –to raise funds to cover the outstanding payments of renovating the Sacred Heart Convent chapel in Galle. ‘Pulse of the Heartians’, the fundraiser for the chapel was organised by the Sisters of Charity, Galle with the assistance of past pupils and took place at the BMICH [...]
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MLTR back in Colombo this month
Music is timeless and that is why the memories from Michael Learns To Rock(MLTR)’s last performance in Sri Lanka still remain fresh, even though it’s been nearly thirteen years, since they last performed. The simple yet catchy music that the Danish Pop/ Rock band perform make them relevant even to this day and age. Since [...]
Powerful performances brought to life in ‘Stormy Weather’
‘Stormy Weather’ which was performed at the Lionel Wendt, recently did not disappoint. It’s carefully crafted plot,the development of characters and exemplary set changes, made it an interesting production. Aside from this the play also carried a strong message, which was beautifully portrayed by its talented cast. It was Amesh De Silva’s boisterous character, Noel [...]
Crafting his own sound
Lakshane Foneska 21 who took the stage at TNL Onstage with his band MASH and emerged finalists is still where he left off – playing and making music. These days the young musician lives in Australia where he moved to at the age of 18. Moving allowed Lakshane to expose his musically curious mind to [...]
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Fashion Revolution Week : Remembering the lives behind the brands
The collapse of Rana Plaza in Dhaka, which claimed more than a 1000 lives and injured another 2,500 in 2013, is still to this day considered as one of the world’s worst industrial accidents. Since then questions have been raised as to where people’s clothes were made as half the clothing brands under whose labels [...]
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The Bicycle Ride
When I was a primary grader in a girl’s school Down South, my father taught in its boy’s school on the opposite side of the road. He hired a car to take me home from school regularly, but he himself rode a bicycle. It was not that I did not appreciate the comfort of travelling [...]
Clean Bandit tops UK singles chart
Clean Bandit, the classical crossover band has topped the UK singles chart again. The song ‘Symphony’ has provided the hit with 19 year old Swedish singer Zara Larsson performing vocals. The hit is the trio’s third UK chart topping song and follows their previous chart toppers ‘Rather Be’ featuring Jess Glynne in 2014 and ‘Rockabye’ [...]
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Pitbull to rock Colombo
Two big guns in the world music scene will fire their shots in Sri Lanka during the month of May. One of the biggest Dance and Pop sensations in the world stage ‘Pitbull’ will rock the Colombo audience at the Havelocks Sports Club Ground on May 26 starting at 5.00pm. The Pitbull concert is a [...]
Erinton re-elected to steer MAF
Erinton Perera, musician and member of popular band ‘La Bambas’ was re-elected as the President of the Moratuwa Arts Forum(MAF) for the second consecutive year at their 23rd Annual General Meeting held recently in Moratuwa. The Forum is the pioneer and the largest such artistes organisation in Moratuwa and perhaps the longest running active such outfit [...]
‘Alone in a Valley’; in search of artistic cinema
‘Sihina Deshayen’, ‘Milla Soya’ and ‘Maatha’ famed director Boodee Keerthisena’s latest film ‘Nimnayaka Hudakalawa’- ‘Alone in a Valley’ will be released soon in CEL circuit cinemas including Regal Colombo, Lido Borella and Liberty Lite Kollupitiya and Amity Lite Maharagama. The stellar cast includes Saumya Liyanage, Sangeetha Weeraratne, Samanalee Fonseka, Vimukthi Jayasundara, Sachini Ayendra, Palitha Silva, [...]
A play which exposes the reality of media
Udyaysiri Wickremaratne’s latest stage play ‘Thunsiya Heta Eka 361’ will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m 6.45 p.m. on May 13 at Panadura Town Hall and on May 27 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre Colombo 7. The cast includes Gihan Fernando, Umayangana Wickremasinghe, Ruwan Malith, Chamari Nisansala, Mihiri Priyangani, Susanga Kahandawalaarachchi, Rohitha Jayakody, Kusal [...]
Coming of ‘Peni Makuluwo’
Isuru Weerasinghe Mudali’s second cinematic direction ‘Peni Makuluwoi’, a story revolving around a novel themes of cyber crimes is now being screened at Riki Colombo and Ritz Borella and other MPI circuit cinemas around the country . Produced by U. A. Palliyaguru the film stars veteran actor Sanath Gunatillake, Aish Athukorala, Dineth de Silva and [...]
‘Sinhabahu’ comes back
‘Sinhabahu’, Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra’s timeless play will be staged at 8.15 am and 11 am on May 19 at Buddhist Centre, Moratuwa and on May 25 at YMBA theatre, Borella. Prescribed for G C. E O/L Sinhala Syllabus, the stylised play has won the hearts of many theatre goers of all ages. The shows are [...]
‘Dhikthala and Kaalagola’ in town
Punyasena Gunasinghe’s ‘Dhikthala Kaalagola’ a drama that contains many popular songs written by Charles Silva Gunasinghe will be staged at 3.30 pm and 7 pm on May 26 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. The play is a prescribed text for the theatre and drama of GCE Ordinary Level. The cast includes Richard Maanamudali, Jayantha [...]
Gihan Fernando: Manifestation of an exuberant career in theatre
Gihan Adrian Camil Fernando the award winning acclaimed actor, playwright, comedian, and singer is acknowledged and identified by those who are passionate pertaining to the theatre as a superlative and noble actor, in all probability more than anything else, for his flamboyance. He portrays his characters so precisely and energetically gripping and holding all audiences [...]
‘Uga Chena Huts’ recognised by Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler, popular Travel Magezine announced the winners of its 2017 HOT LIST with ‘Chena Huts by Uga Escape’ recognised as one of the selected winners in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List. The Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2017 recognises the best properties around the world that have opened their doors in the [...]
Jetwing ‘Room Rush’ is back
Experience the holiday season with beautifully designed open spaces and luxurious amenities at Jetwing Hotels with the Room Rush offer on from 1st May – 30th June, 2017. The new promotional offer go up to 15% to 50% discounts on room rates by booking with Jetwing online through www.jetwinghotels.com. This offer is extended at all [...]