Art
Glue and glitter showstoppers
Though the sky is overcast the cheerfully yellow pom poms that dangle inside Michelle Wijesinghe’s house lend a festive flavour to the otherwise wet afternoon. Since the launch of her brainchild Piñatas Sri Lanka, life has been a whirlwind of work and creative chaos for Michelle whose animated showstopper pieces have ornamented many a celebratory [...]
Selling their souls for a great role
The play begins with a rather vicious, foul-mouthed monologue delivered to a group of fully grown men, slightly cowering in their seats. This is the scene that thrust Alec Baldwin to notoriety in the film, the scene that is so extensively quoted it’s in a pop culture league of its own. “So no pressure there [...]
Mirror Magazine
Setting the stage for a new era
With a rich history spanning 132 years, the Colombo Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) is ingrained in the heart and soul of anybody who has had anything to do with arts, literature and sports. With revamped interiors, popular activities have been revived once more at the YMCA. A pioneer in the sporting arena, the YMCA [...]
For those baby-doll eyes
There’s something about eyelashes that have always fascinated young beautician Heshi Gunasekera. An eyelash expert who believes semi-permanent eyelash extensions are a good alternative to enhancing beautiful eyes. Having watched Heshi at work – eyelash extensions seem to work almost identically to hair extensions. Heshi uses tape and eye pads to begin the process by [...]
TV Times
Gayan wins Sirasa Super Star finale
Singing sensation Gayan Arosha of Maharagama bagged the Sirasa Super Star Trophy – at Season 6 finale held at the Stein Studio last week. He was awarded Rs one million in cash and a life cover of Rs one million. Chamara Prasad from Nikeweratiya won the runner up place bagging Rs 500,000/- as a cash reward [...]
Dhanushka bags Derana Dream Star Award
M. G. Dhanushka of Embilipitiya clinched the Derana Dream Star 2014 – Season 5 trophy at the grand finale held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium last week. Vishmitha Sachinthana won the second place while Lahiru Prabath was placed third. Gayani Kaushalya secured the fourth place. The panel of Judges for this years Derana Dream Star included [...]
Sunsilk party with Umaria
“My life is on a new high , it is riding on a huge party wave since I signed up for Colombo’s first-ever nonstop, 24 hour party by a brand,” said Umaria, the pop, R&B and jazz singing sensation, whose the icon for Colombo’s most talked about Sunsilk’s purple party. “I am mobbed by my [...]
A play on one’s identity
“Guti Kemata “Niyamithay “ a hilarious play which simply depicts on how one loses one’s own identity in society will be staged on July 19 at 7.00 pm at Lionel wendt , Colombo 07. Talented artistes like W. Jayasiri , Sarath Kothalawala , Dharmapriya Dias and others are all set to entertain the audience with their [...]
Parapura, Clitus’ directorial venture
The first cinematic direction of experienced actor Clitus Mendis, ‘Parapura’, revolving around a farmer who loves the sport of boxing will be released in Regal Colombo and other Ridma circuit cinemas around the country from the beginning of August. The cast which consists of both experienced and up and coming stars include Jeewan Kumaratunga, Ranjan [...]
Korean drama to entertain Lankan viewers
Following the immense success of Korean serialized dramas dubbed in Sinhala, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) has introduced yet another multi-awarded drama set around 18th century Korea. “Yahapath Maha Raja” (Lee San, Wind of the Palace) a Korean television drama of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation in Korea is now being aired from 6.30 pm to 7.30 [...]
‘Makarata’ goes on the board
Talented playwright Chamika Hathlahwaththa’s multi-awarded theatrical presentation ‘Makarata’ will be performed at 7.00 pm on July 18 at Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo. The play which won nine awards at the State drama festival 2014 stars Jayalath Manorathna, Naleen Pradeep Udawela, Sanjeewa Dissanayake, Theruni Ashansha and Sarath Karunarathna. Lighting is by Chandana Aluthge, stage settings by [...]
Epic play in town
Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra’s epic theatrical production ‘Maname’ will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 7 pm on July 20 at Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo.
Stages Theatre Group presents two innovative plays
Stages Theatre Group, headed by well-known dramatist Ruwanthie de Chickera, will present two plays in the same week at the Lionel Wendt this month. The run starts with Daasa Mallige Bangalawa on July 23 and 24, followed by Walking Path on July 26 and 27. Both plays start at 7.00 pm. Daasa Mallige Bangalawa, co-directed by [...]
‘Yala Caravan Village’
‘Yala Caravan Village’ is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, located in the picturesque Gurugoda beach in Yala. Started in December 2012, ‘Yala Caravan Village’ comprises of ten luxurious imported caravans on a two acre land. It offers an ultimate wildlife experience or a typical relaxed adventure experience, that wildlife enthusiasts are looking for [...]
‘Summer’ licious’ 2014 at Harpo’s Restaurants
‘Summer’licious’ promotion is on at the Bay leaf, The Commons, Park Street mews, Curve Bar, Colombo Fort café and Harpo’s pizza during the months of July and August. ‘With many on holiday, and holidaymakers from overseas travelling to visit family and enjoy what we have to offer, we felt it is the ideal time and a [...]
Professional Travel Bloggers in Sri Lanka
Professional Travel Bloggers Association (PTBA) will be organising Asia’s first-ever Travel Bloggers Conference (TBC) from 14 to 18 November, to promote Sri Lanka to the forefront of tourist destinations among future holiday makers. Organised by the Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts together with SriLankan Airlines, PTBA has invited over 50 bloggers from around the world to [...]
