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It was a show with a difference: Instead of the typical model, the ramp saw women of achievement, from entrepreneurs to activists, to lawyers and editors, even a heavily pregnant model. “We see ourselves when we look at the ramp,” was what most women at the event told Selyna Peiris, Director of Business Development at [...]
Capturing winning ‘lines’ and ‘motion’
Ashen Milinda Marasinghe was adjudged the grand winner of the Canon Photomarathon 2017 held last month for the second time in Sri Lanka, in partnership with Metropolitan Photo Hub. He won a Canon EOS 6D M2 DSLR camera and a trip to Japan to take part in the Canon Photo Marathon Asia competing with other [...]
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Real feelings shared on film
Mental Illness comes with a stigma that is often misun and those who suffer are shunned. A short film ‘Aiya’ by Tuk Tuk films, recently captured this aspect beautifully. The film was nominated, earlier this year as one of the top ten films at SATO 48 (Springfield and the Ozarks), an annual film competition based [...]
Craft-Holic exhibition in December for crafting enthusiasts
Craft-Holic organized by Shekel Creations is an event for entrepreneurs who are looking for a start to their homegrown businesses and for all the craft enthusiasts to gather together. Organisers said in a statement the fair would also be a place for shoppers to pick up some seasonal gifts and spend a day emersed in artistic [...]
Colombo YMCA annual Christmas Carol Service
The Colombo YMCA annual Christmas carol service will be held, on Saturday December 2, 2017 from 5:30pm at the Colombo YMCA Gymnasium located at No.39, Bristol Street, Colombo 01. Many leading school choirs, churches and Christian organisations will participate along with the Salvation Army Band in attendance. The carol service is open to the public.
Getting into character
The Mirror Magazine this week unearths the process of getting into character for Best Actor winner -Haseeb Hassan and Best Supporting Actor winner Lakshitha Edirisinghe at this year’s Interschool Shakespeare Drama Competition Haseeb Hassan (20) who took home the coveted title of Best Actor at this year’s Shakespeare Drama Competition is no stranger to the [...]
Enjoying every minute
With a memorable performance as Shakespeare’s ‘helicopter parent’ -the mouthy and nosy Polonius, played by the dynamic Lakshitha Edirisinghe secured the award for Best Supporting Actor. Lakshitha’s acting resume is a mix of school and public performances, and a hodgepodge of characters. He joined the Ananda College Drama Circle in 2011, going on to become [...]
Geek Club of Sri Lanka remembers Arthur C. Clarke
“Now I can rejoice that I knew you, rather than mourn because I lost you”- a line from Arthur C. Clarke’ s 1986 science fiction novel “The Songs of Distant Earth” paints the tone of the Arthur C. Clarke Centennial Celebration organized by the Geek Club of Sri Lanka (GCSL) . Taking place on December [...]
In a league of their own
TNL Radio together with Scope Cinemas hosted the launch of the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Justice League’ in Colombo recently. Captured here are images from the premiere of the movie. Pix by Sameera Weerasekera
Katy Perry barred from entering China
Pop singer Katy Perry has been reportedly barred from entering China. Reports say the 33 year old ‘I Kissed A Girl’ hitmaker was due to perform at the Victoria’s Secrets Fashion show in Shanghai on 20th November but it did not happen as her visa was turned down. China is apparently upset with Perry for [...]
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An evening of ‘Timeless Classics’
‘Timeless Classics’ by Shehara Liyanage and Soundarie David Rodrigo and organised by the Rotary Club of Colombo East, will take place on Sunday the 26th of November at the Shangri La ballroom from 7:30 pm onwards ‘Timeless Classics’ is a charity project organised by the Rotary Club of Colombo East in aid of Project BEAP—Accident [...]
Sing along with ‘Spirit’
‘Family Night and Sing along Concert’, a special Musical Evening, organised by the Don Bosco Society of St. Anthony’s Church, Kadalana, Moratuwa will be held at the Hotel Randiya in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa on Saturday, 2nd of December, 2017 at 6.30 pm.. Popular band ‘The Spirit’ will be in action providing music for the Retro [...]
Let the love flow by Bellamy Brothers
The world renowned country music duo ‘The Bellamy Brothers’ are back in Sri Lanka for yet another exciting live performance at the BMICH on the 2nd of December from 5.00pm onwards. Kick off the festive season with a burst of melodious country hits such as ‘Let Your Love Flow’ and ‘If I Said You Had [...]
‘Post-war Cinema’ on discussion
A discussion on ‘Post-war Cinema’, second of the series of discussion organised by Cinema Cultural Unit of the National Film Corporation (NFC) will be held at 2.30 pm on November 29. Delivered by award winning filmmaker Dharmasiri Bandaranayake and film critic Chinthana Dharmadasa, the discussion series is organised by NFC chairman, Sithendra Senaratne. The discussion [...]
Iran’s humane cinema in town
Academy nominated Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s acclaimed film ‘Baran’ (Rain) will be screened at 4 pm on Tuesday, November 28 at the Iran Cultural Centre, Colombo. Made in 2001, the film is set during recent times in which there were a large number of Afghan refugees living on the outskirts of Tehran. In a building [...]
Cinematic analysis on the scholarship exam
Jayaprakash Sivagurunathan’s newest family movie ‘5 Samath’ will be released in theatres from December 1. Story written and scripted by Rasika Surawirarachchi, the film discusses the highly competitive grade five scholarship examination and its effect on children. ‘5 Samath’ will focus on the social pressure placed on children to face the exam which is emphasised [...]
‘Davena Vihagun’ competes for Best Asian Film in Indonesia
Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s critically acclaimed movie ‘Davena Vihagun’ (Burning Birds) will be in competition this week at the 12thJogja-NEPAC Asian Film Festival in Indonesia. Considered as one of the leading Asian Film Festivals, ‘Davena’Vihgagun’ will compete for the Geber and NEPATC Best Asian Film award at the festival held from December 1 to 8. The film [...]
Three Day Theatre Festival for children
Somalatha Subasinghe Play House presents its annual theatre festival for young audiences from December 8 to 10 at Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo. The festival will feature three plays, semi-musicals produced by Somalatha Subasinghe Play House: Walas Pawula (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) directed by Chandana Aluthge, ‘Ratmalee’ (Red Riding Hood) and ‘Punchi Apata Dan Therei’ [...]
‘Dikthala Kalagola’ goes to Gampaha
‘Dikthala Kalagola’ will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on November 26 at Bandaranayake College, Gampaha. Punyasena Gunasinghe’s theatrical production, the play is a prescribed text for the Ordinary Level Theatre and Drama syllabus. With a number of popular songs written by Charles Silva Gunasinghe, the play has a cast comprised [...]
Club Mahindra to Sri Lanka
Founded in 1996, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) is the leisure and hospitality arm of the Mahindra Group, a USD 19 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India. Mahindra Holidays is the largest vacation ownership company, outside of the USA, and offers quality family holidays to its members. The Company is committed to [...]
Epicure: Colombo’s latest casual fine dining
Epicure is the latest addition to the Colombo’s posh restaurants chain. Serving on line with modern European style cuisine on a pleasurable new casual fine dining experience, Epicure is located at 65B, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. Taking on Colombo’s restaurant scene with offering bold new flavours and classical European style cooking, Epicure is the brain [...]