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A journey and love affair between land and lad
When starry-eyed photographer and city boy Tavish Gunasena headed to Arugam Bay it opened up a new horizon, and his exhibition, Scrubland: East Coast Essays, is a result of a mission to go beyond mere beauty By Yomal Senerath-Yapa Beware of expecting beaches, jungle glades and leopards and bears when you walk into Tavish Gunasena’s [...]
MeshGround to hold creative residency, invites artists
Local dance company MeshGround will present Weathering Grounds, a hybrid choreographic research residency in collaboration with Alleyne Dance (UK) and ClimArts (UK/India). A leading contemporary dance company and movement platform, MeshGround founded by Umeshi Rajeendra and Shonaka Ranatunga, has explored creative work that spans a range of performances that combine contemporary movement, live sound, poetry [...]
Music News by Miles Brohier
Yungblud Halts World Tour Due to Medical Concerns Yungblud has cancelled his Idols World Tour on medical advice, following the announcement on 16th November. The singer, whose actual name is Dominic Harrison, was on the US leg of his tour. The 28 year old decided after some voice and blood tests were done. He was [...]
TV Times
‘Riverston’ bags the ‘Best Director’ at Kolkata Film Fest
By Susitha R. Fernando In a remarkable international award streak, filmmaker Lalith Rathnayake’s film ‘Riverston’ has secured yet another prestigious accolade, this time at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) in India. Rathnayake was honoured with the ‘Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Director’, which carries a cash prize of 2.1 million Indian [...]
‘The Wolf’s Call’ in Sri Lanka
French film ‘The Wolf’s Call’ (‘Le Chant du Loup’), directed by Antonin Baudry in 2019 will be screened with English subtitles, in Colombo, Matara and Kandy. The film will be screened at PVR Colombo on Saturday, November 29th 2025, at Skylight Cinema in Matara on Wednesday, December 3rd at 5.00pm and on Friday, December 12th [...]
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‘Wicked for Good’
Second sequel of hit movie of famous musical fantasy Following the immense success of its original sequel ‘Wicked’, musical fantasy movie made based on the generation-defining musical ‘Wicked for Good’ or ‘Wicked: Part Two’ is now being screened in theatres around Colombo and outstation. Loosely based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, a reimagining of L. [...]
TV Times
Russel’s hosts festive cake mixing ceremony led by talented NAITA chefs
Russel’s, the well-known tea and catering brand, ushered in the spirit of the festive season with its annual cake-mixing ceremony held recently at its headquarters in Colombo 10. The celebration took on a special charm this year with the participation of three talented young chefs from NAITA (National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority), Nethmi Saurangi, [...]
‘The Village Within the City’: Nuga Gama re-launched at CGC
By Sanath Weerasuriya Cinnamon Grand’s iconic ‘Nuga Gama’ restaurant is one of the leading Sri Lankan restaurants serving authentic village fare to modern city dwellers, who crave for real Indigenous cuisine from all four corners of the island. Under the shade of the majestic 200-year-old Banyan tree, ‘Nuga Gama’ at Cinnamon Grand Colombo was officially [...]
Predator: Badlands An outcast turned hero
Newest Hollywood sci-fi action and the latest in the Predator film series ‘Predator: Badlands’ was released in cinemas last week. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the story revolves around an alien hunter and an unlikely ally embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. However he is cast out from its clan. In [...]