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What makes a good song stand out from the rest, is that one can listen to it, get lost in the melody and perhaps relate to the lyrics at the same time. The same could be said about a live music concert; if the performers are good, the show would be a memorable one. This [...]
Korean Pop World Festival rocks Bishop’s College
Quiz-on Korea and the K-Pop World Festival saw young people take the stage at the Bishop’s College auditorium to showcase their knowledge of Korean culture, history, language and lifestyle. Talented Sri Lankan vocalists and/or dancers showed their K-pop spirits on stage, with last year’s winner and two Korean student teams also performing. The festival celebrated [...]
A reel from the past: Pawuru Walalu at Sooriya Village
Art in the Village, the open mic event celebrating artists is back with a flash from the past. This month’s focus is the award-winning Sinhala film, ‘Pawuru Walalu’ (Walls Within), a film about a single mother in a traditional, Roman Catholic community in the 1960s by veteran filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage. Art in The Village welcomes [...]
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Combined Theatre Company presents ‘Taming of the Shrew’
Following their reawakening last year (2016), with their production ‘Playing Doctor’, the Combined Theatre Company is back with another production. This time around they will stage Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ at the Lionel Wendt on July 21, 22 and 23. We caught up with production directors Vinodh Senadeera and Delon Weerasinghe during the week. [...]
Platform for young creative graduates
The AMDT Showcase and Fashion Show were held recently at the Ramada Colombo. The AMDT Showcase is a platform for young creative graduates of AMDT to showcase their work to the public, and an opportunity to meet industry leaders.A total of 54 collections were on display, with Fashion graduates and ‘first years’ both showcasing their [...]
Here’s looking at Mannar
Located approximately 314.5 kilometres from Colombo, Mannar is a hidden gem in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Some of the famous attractions in the area known to many, include the Mannar Fort built by the Portuguese, the Baobab trees believed to have been planted by Arab traders and of course the bustling fishing industry. However, there’s [...]
‘Despacito’ emerges as UK’s No: 1
‘Despacito’ the cool sounding song by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee with Justin Bieber on the remix has emerged again as the UK’s No: 1 song. A week after making way for the charity song ‘Bridge Over Troubled Waters’ by the Artists For Grenfell to be chart champs. ‘Despacito’ managed to get 34,000 downloads and 7.5 [...]
‘Sports for Unity’ held in Poonakary
Appe Lanka recently held their second event “Sports for Unity” in Poonakary last month. A statement from the organization said students from Bishop’s College and and S. Thomas’ College travelled to Poonakary and stayed at the Poonakary Central College. The “Sports for unity” programme commenced with a football match between STC and Poonakary Central College. [...]
Shows to watch out for this month
Snowfall Boyz n the Hood director John Singleton revisits the streets of early ‘80s Los Angeles to tell the story of how the crack cocaine epidemic began. Before the drug takes a hold in US cities, we follow ambitious dealer Franklin Saint (British newcomer Damson Idris) on a quest for power. Meanwhile, a CIA operative [...]
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‘Tribute to Clarence’ in Melbourne
‘Tribute to Clarence’, a tribute concert featuring Lankika Perera of the Golden Chimes will be held in Melbourne on 23rd July, 2017 at the Rivergum Theatre, Hampton Park. ‘Tribute to Clarence’ concert will be a presentation by ABACUS Solar of Melbourne, will feature Daya Silva and his band. The Clan along with Lankika, who was a [...]
Acoustic Sundays with Rav David
Curve Restaurant, set in the Park street Mews complex, synonymous with live music and great Tapas now features Rav David (also known as Ravin Ratnam) every Sunday from 7.00pm – 11.00pm with an acoustic unplugged music . Rav David, a well-known name in the Sri Lankan music industry, who is born to a family of [...]
‘Yashodhara’
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne has returned to filmmaking directing his 22nd film ‘Bimbhadevi’ alias ‘Yashodhara’, the story of the beloved wife of Siddhartha. The titles roles of Siddhartha and Yashodhara is played by two Indian stars A. Chowdhury and Pallavi Subash.Last week the two Indian stars were in Colombo together with the director Prof. Ariyaratne and [...]
Prof. Sarathchandra’s Theatre Festival
A theatre festival with renowned plays by late Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra will be held from July 14 to 16 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo. The festival includes ‘’Sinhabahu’’, a play that is a prescribed text for the G. C. E O/L Sinhala Syllabus, on at 3.30 & 7.00 p.m on July 14, ‘’Maname’’ on [...]
Raigam recognizes talents in television
The 13th Raigam Telees Award Ceremony which was held recently ended recognizing many new talents in television. In the teledrama category, ‘Deveni Inima’ was adjudged the Most Popular Tele Drama with the Most Popular Tele Drama Actor being awarded to Ruwan Perera and the Most Popular Tele Drama Actress to Nayana Thara Wickramarachchi. A number [...]
‘Despicable Me’ back
‘Despicable Me 3’, a movie narrating around how Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist, is now being screened at theatres in Colombo and the outstations. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, and co-directed by Eric Guillon, [...]
Poolside Barbecue at Hilton Residences
Hilton Colombo Residences launched its latest ‘Poolside Barbecue Nights’ every Thursday from 6.00 until10.00 pm with live entertainment, shisha corner, and beverage deals. The menu will feature ‘St Louis-style Ribs’, ‘Creole-spiced Chicken Thighs’, ‘Spicy Pork Chops’; prices of each item start from Rs. 650/- nett per portion Speaking of the launch of the poolside barbecue, [...]
BEST OF EAST COAST WITH JETWING
The seas in the sunny East side are in season all year around, however, the best shades of blue in the ocean can be seen this time of year. Be it the unspoiled beach stretches with shallow waters in Passikudah or the aquamarine waves rolling into the never-ending coastline at Pottuvil Point, the drive across [...]