TV Times
Lebanese Food promotion
The, present the ‘Lebanese Food Fiestal’ ‘ will come alive at the ‘BUZZ Restaurant’ of Gateway Hotel Airport Garden Hotel from 21 to 29 July. The authentic Lebanese cuisine will be on for dinner from 7:00 to 10:30 pm. For Rs 2450/- The menu bringing the best of the Lebanese fare such as Shish Tawouk, [...]
Hartland City: luxury facility in Meegoda
‘Hartlands City’, a commercial complex comprising a reception hall cum restaurant and shopping arcade in the picturesque surroundings of Meegoda, a short distance off Homagama. ‘Hartlands City’, which was declared open last month is one of the latest attractions in the area. The fully air conditioned reception and banquette hall, which could accommodate more than [...]
Maharaja Palace: for authentic Moghul cuisine
‘Maharaja Palace’, the latest addition to Colombo’s posh restaurant chain, opened its doors with true Indian royalty, style and glamour offering authentic North Indian cuisine for those with impeccable taste. Situated on Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 7, ‘Maharaja Palace’, an authentic Indian Restaurant, provides a truly royal experience. The brilliant white mansion stood amazingly against the [...]
Savoy 3D opens with ‘Ice Age’
To keep up with the trend of introducing 3D theatre experience to local filmgoers, Savoy cinema, one of the country’s premier theatres will be the latest theater to add this new technology. The project which was done at a cost of Rs. 100 million has added the state-of-the art technology with a 4K projector and [...]
The need of mice
A hilarious drama ‘Meeyo Nethuwa Be’ written and directed by Keerthi K. Rathnayake, will be staged on Sunday July 29 at 3.30 p.m. and 6. 45p.m. at the Namel Malini Punchi theater at Borella. A host of renowned artistes including Ravindra Yasas, Madini Malwatte, Sudharshana Bandara, Keerthi K. Rathnayake, Mahesh Umagiliya, Ishara Wickramasinghe, Sumith Warnakula, [...]
Palitha comes with a circus
Award winning actor and playwright Palitha Silva’s latest theatrical production ‘Circuskarayo’ (The Circus) will go on the boards on July 31 at Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo. A multi-talented actor and theatre director who won a number of awards in theater, cinema and mini-screen, Palitha’s latest stage production is a contemporary experience with a psychological analysis [...]
The beginning of Digital cinema
A major leap forward in the future of Sri Lankan cinema, filling a void of a much needed academy to teach cinema, Digital Film Academy (DFA) will be established under Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. The DFA will be the first and only academy of its kind to teach various aspects of cinema in a country [...]
‘Sihina Seya’ shows stills of celebrities
‘Sihina Seya’ (Dream Photography), the maiden solo photographic exhibition of Tennyson Edirisinghe, photojournalist from ‘Sarasaviya’ weekly cinema tabloid will be held from July 27 to 29 at the National Art Gallery, Colombo. The exhibition will feature photographs of celebrities in the Sri Lankan cinema and arts scene taken by Tennyson over several decades. His camera [...]
Hits of 70’s at Kularatne Hall
‘Hits of 70’s’, a grand musical evening featuring a mix of stars from the 70’s and 80’s era, will come alive at the Kularatne Hall of Ananda College on 4th August starting at 7.00pm. The ‘Hits of Seventies’ will feature Annesley Malawana, Anil Bhareti, Dalreen Suby, Mariazelle Gunethileka, Errol Fernando, Keerthie Pasqual and Christine Fernando along [...]
‘Choro Calibre’ excels at ‘Asia Cantate 2012’
The ‘Choro Calibre’ Youth Choir from Sri Lanka bags a Silver and two Bronze Diplomas in the Folk and Chamber Category at the ‘Asia Cantate 2012, which concluded in Thailand last week. ‘Choro Calibre’ Youth Choir participated at the ‘Asia Cantate 2012’ was awarded a Silver diploma in the folk category and two bronze diplomas in [...]
Mirror Magazine
Into the deep end
Impeccably attired and flanked by their fellow Olympians, Heshan Unamboowe and Reshika Udugampola brandished broad smiles as they gazed unflinchingly at the wall of cameramen and photographers in front of them. As a wave of clicks descended over them, the two young swimmers were unquestionably aware that the unofficial starting gun for their Olympic journey [...]
Green issues
The fifth Sri Lanka Model United Nations conference will take place from August 5-7, 2012 at the Water’s Edge, Colombo. The first SLMUN was held in August 2008 and from then on SLMUN conferences have been held every year. The initiative has now grown to be the biggest school level-MUN (Model United Nations) conference in [...]
A show that defies description – so call it what you want
Aptly titled ‘Call it What You Want’, this- the new choral production directed by Peshali Yapa and her students- is a musical venture that appears to embrace a world of possibilities. Taking the stage on July 28 and 29, the performance follows the theme of love and friendship, narrating a story spanning the several nuances [...]
Making wishes come true
What would a terminally ill child wish for? It’s hard for those of us who are not in their shoes to imagine, but their wishes are innocent and easy to fulfill such as a visit to the zoo, to eat pizza, have a new pair of slippers or meet the President.Granting wishes for terminally ill [...]
Rocking it in the hills
Teenagers rocked the hills recently as a host of musicians and dancers took to the stage at ‘Teens on Stage’ (TOS) organised by the Kandy Teen Club. The Club creates an open platform for young people to experience the thrill of the stage and showcase their talents. All the performers that evening were very talented, [...]
Battling it out at the Hulftsdorp Debates
The Hulftsdorp Debates were held for the first time this month at the Sri Lanka Law College, with the Sri Lanka Law College ‘A Team’ emerging triumphant. Organized by the English Literary Association of the institution, the debates sought to improve debating standards amongst Sri Lankan universities and promote a network of cooperation and understanding [...]
Art
Never on a plane, but been to 198 countries
He’s been to 198 countries without boarding a single flight. Smack in the midst of a Guinness World Record attempt to be the first man to visit every sovereign nation on Earth without flying, Graham Hughes is a hard man to pin down. But as he’s currently stranded in Sri Lanka, his 198th destination, with [...]
Memories are made of a box of tissues
Mariam Riza keeps 35 tissues in a box. Each carries a discreet little brand and one glimpse is all she needs to remember where and why she picked it up. A tissue from Yoshinoya is the oldest in the collection, a reminder of sitting down to her first Japanese meal in Singapore in 2007. Mariam was [...]
Who will it be?
Tonight’s the big night when we all find out who of these young beauties will wear the glittering crown of Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe. Yes, after months of preparation and intense practice, the grand show unfolds at the Ballroom of the Colombo Hilton. Last Sunday, it was a dress rehearsal of sorts when [...]
