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Newly refurbished Studio Joe Neth ready for a new journey
One of the oldest and leading recording studios in town, Joe Neth Studio at No. 45, Kynsey Road, Borella is now being refurbished and revamped with modern facilities to do recording with a full orchestra. With the addition of new equipment, there are facilities now available for recording of groups and choirs. “Joe Neth Studio [...]
Damayanthi sings Buddhist songs
Veteran award winning singer Damayanthi Jayasuriya’s latest collection of Buddhist songs, ‘Sitha Niwana Gee’ (songs that calm the mind) will be released on April 23 at the Buddhist Cultural Centre at Sambuddaththa Jayanthi Mawatha, Havelock road. The maiden collection of Buddhist songs by Damayanthi were penned by a group of versatile and veteran lyricists including [...]
‘Fragments and Figments’
‘Fragments and Figments’: A Collection of Cultural Essays, written by freelance critic Uditha Devapriya, was launched at the Western Province Aesthetic Resort recently. The launch ceremony was a resounding success, with the active participation of several distinguished members of Sri Lanka’s cultural and literary spheres. Malinda Seneviratne and Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka, the Chief Guests of [...]
Jazz mania hits Kandy
A popular Jazz Band from Germany was in action recently at the Grand Kandyan Hotel at their monthly High Tea event on the 31st of March 2018. This was the 3rd ‘high tea’ event organized by the hotel and the very first time foreign artistes were seen in action to entertain more than 230 guests, who [...]
‘Sintonia with 2Forty2’
Youth Society of St. Clare’s Church of Thumpeliya, Jaela and the catholic congregation have organized a Musical Night ‘Sintonia with 2Forty2’ featuring popular singer Billy Fernando, Jaya Sri from Vienna, Austria, Umariya Sinhawansha and ‘La Sigore’(Lahiru Perera) on April 28th, 2018 at Maris Stella College Auditorium from 7.00pm onwards. ‘Sintonia with 2Forty2’ is one of [...]
40th Moscow International Film Festival Focuses on Sri Lankan Cinema
In 2017 we celebrated 70th Anniversary of the Sri Lankan Cinema and in the backdrop of this historical milestone, 40th Moscow International Film Festival now being held focuses on Sri Lankan Cinema. Started on April 19, the festival will continue till April 26. This decision was taken at a discussion held between Ashley Ratnavibhushana, President [...]
Sarath writes about his life and Lankan cinema
Well-known cinema enthusiast and campaigner Sarath Silva, the General Secretary of Film Viewers Association released a book, ‘Sinhala Cinemawai Mamai Chithrapata Sansthawai’ (The Sinhala cinema, I and Film Corporation) at the National Film Corporation premises. Film Viewers Association played a prominent role in 1970 in establishing the National Film Corporation. A Sarasavi publication, the first [...]
‘Yashodhara’ in theatres from April 26
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne’s newest film woven around ‘Bimbhadevi’ alias ‘Yashodhara’, the story of the beloved wife of Siddhartha will be released in 70 theatres on April 26. The 22nd film by experienced filmmaker is released in line with the Vesak celebrations and the film is produced by H. D. Premasiri. The main roles of Siddhartha [...]
Battle to save Chicago
Hollywood sci-fi movie ‘Rampage’, a story of a primatologist and a geneticist who team up to stop three different animals infected with a dangerous pathogen destroying Chicago, is now being screened in theatres. Loosely based on the video game series of the same name by Midway Games, the film is directed by Brad Peyton and [...]
‘Lalan Villa’ Luxury living in rustic forest
Ruhunu National Park or popularly known as ‘Yala National Sanctuary’ is one of the top tourist destinations in South province. Arguably it is the best leopard sanctuary in Asia. The Park has become the most sought after destination for both Sri Lankan and overseas visitors throughout the year. After a beautiful rainy season in November/January, [...]