Art
Mixing music, making DJs
Love of music and ‘DJ-ing’ are inextricably linked and that is what the DJ Academy, Sri Lanka’s first-ever school exclusively catering to the education of Disc Jockeys (DJs) and entertainment industry training pursues passionately. As the DJ Academy celebrates its fourth anniversary tomorrow (September 3), its Founder and Chief Executive Officer Tareeq Musafer stresses, “Be [...]
Ashanthi ready to rock the world with new album
A hush fell over the gathering as they listened with rapt attention, letting the waves of music wash over them. Ashanthi de Alwis was doing what she does best – singing and mesmerizing her audience. The event marked the passing of yet another milestone in her music career as Ashanthi launched her first international crossover [...]
A fairy tale that has a lesson for parents too
Playwright, director and screenwriter Ruwanthie de Chickera’s first play in five years, ‘Kalumaali: a Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is a unique theatre project, one of the first in recent memory to be staged in both the English and Sinhala languages. It deals with a subject that touches everyone – parenting. The play centres on seven-year-old [...]
Mirror Magazine
Are we missing the point?
As far as I can remember, I have always wanted to volunteer – do something good, make life better for others. The journey has been good so far, but lately I have been challenged by various experiences and people, who have made me think a little deeper. While agreeing the need for volunteerism exists, I [...]
Dressing Up
Stacked in an inviting heap on a long, low bed are Upeksha Hager’s newest designs. They’re a kaleidoscope of colour and fabrics – thin cotton, cool linen and glimmering silk, some inset with delicate lace or edged in playful piping. You want to rummage around in there, unfold that cute mini and see how it [...]
TV Times
Workshops create a community choir
Young Sri Lankan choristers from several different schools have managed to impress their mentors at the Colombo Music Festival – visiting lecturers Thomas Caplin and André de Quadros both told the Mirror Magazine that they were struck by the sincerity and dedication of the young performers they met. “Their strengths are immediately obvious – they [...]
A bubbly evening
Jith Peiris observes the youth in the performing arts circuit, with a mixture of pride and anticipation of what their audience will see in the future. It was a similar train of thought that prompted Jith to establish the Creative Arts Foundation 25 years ago, with the intention of providing young, aspiring performers with the [...]
Mirror Magazine
So many saints
The Saints choir has a rather interesting story behind their name. Its 12 member group hail from St.Benedict’s, St, Sebastian’s, St.Joseph’s, S.Thomas’, St.Mary’s, St.Anthony’s Katugasthota…” So many ‘saints’!” musical director and trainer Priyanke Perera says. And so the group was aptly named the ‘Saints’. The choir was initially formed in 2005 “just for kicks” by [...]
Take part in Comic Quest
We received quite a few answers from comic book fans for Comic Quest a competition we kicked off last week. See if your name is in the running for the prized comic – log onto our website www.sundaytimes.lk to find out. The winner of this competition walks away with the ‘Batman:Venom’ comic provided by Vijitha [...]
Hitting the winning note
‘Road to Victory’ a concert by Choro Calibre will see this youth choir perform the songs that earned them their three medal haul at the ‘Asia Cantante’ International Choir Festival’ Choro Calibre will tell you a story of battles won and lost on September 11, at the Hilton Grand Ballroom. Led by Shamal De Silva, [...]
TV Times
Get close to nature at Cinnamon Lodge
Sheltered by tall trees and resonating with the chatter of the rich forest dwellers, eco friendly five star hotel, the Cinnamon Lodge, a nature lover’s paradise, is spread over an evergreen woodland in the small town of Habarana. The rooms are laid out in a chalet style, and lie on the fringe of an ancient [...]
Marians open a new chapter at Silver Jubilee
Nearly twenty five years ago, a group of young school boys from St. Mary’s College, Chilaw, formed a band of musicians on the initiative of the school’s head prefect. This band led by the head prefect himself was to accompany the contestants at a singing competition of the school. Then school principal late Rev. Bro. [...]
Damian dances with ‘Dee Zone’
‘Dee Zone’, the newest player in the Western music scene in Sri Lanka, is now ready to take the season in high fortitude. Damian Wickremathileke, the leader and the creator of ‘Dee Zone’ said ‘though the band started a couple of years ago, the outfit has never come to the limelight. ‘We had good potion [...]
On the Rocks at OTSC
‘On the Rock with Hitz of 70’, a grand musical extravaganza, organized by the Old Thomian’s Sports Club, will come alive on Saturday, 22 September at the Club House starting at 8.00pm. This will be the seventh mega musical event in the series at Old Thomian’s Swimming Club, the most ‘Happening Club’ in Mount Lavinia.‘On [...]
Batman back
‘The Dark Knight Rises’, the latest American superhero film featuring the DC Comics character Batman is now being screened at Majestic Cineplex and Liberty Lite, Colombo. Directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, the film is the third and final installment in Nolan’s Batman film trilogy Christian Bale reprises [...]
Russian Centre shows ‘Battle for Moscow’
The Russian film ‘The Battle for Moscow’ depicting the dramatized account of the 1941 Battle of Moscow’ and the events preceding it will be screened at 6 pm on September 7 at the Russian Centre Auditorium. Directed and scripted by Yuri Ozerov, the film which was made for the 40th anniversary of the Allied victory [...]
‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ returns
Dharmasiri Bandaranayake’s award-winning theatrical production, ‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ will go on the boards of Lionel Wendt on September 2 at 6.45 p.m. Since its maiden performance in 1988, ‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ has enthralled the local theatre lovers, securing nine coveted awards at the State Drama Festival of 1990, including Best Director, Best Actress, Best supporting actor and [...]
‘Deyyoth Danne Ne’goes to New Town Hall
“Deyyoth Danne Ne” (Even God doesn’t know), a stage play directed by actor Sarath Kulanga will be staged at the New Town Hall Theater at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 pm Friday 7 September p.m. With a host of popular actors such as Wijaya Nandasiri, Kumara Thirimadura, Ananda Athukorala, Thushari Gunarathne, Tharanga Kumari and Tharaka Upendra, [...]
‘Nari Burathi’ at Punchi Theatre
Actor and director Sarath Kothalawala’s hilarious theatrical production, ‘Nari Burahti’ will go on the boards at 330 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. on September 8 at Namel Malini Punchi theater, Borella. The cast of ‘Nari Burathi’ consist of Kumara Thirimadura, Pubudu Chathuranga, Mihira Sirithilaka, Sarath Chandrasiri,Hemantha lriyagama, Chinthaka Peiris, Janaka Ranasinghe, Wajira Kodithuwakku and Sarath Kothalawala [...]
‘Millewa Walawwa’ to unravel mysteries of a mansion
The telefilm ‘Millewa Walawwa’ revolves around a series of mysteries relating to a mansion called ‘Millewa Walawwa’ and it is directed by a young director namely Sunetha Malinga Lokuhewa who hopes to start its shooting soon. With a cast of talented and budding stars ‘Millewa Walawwa’ will be be played by Dhananjaya Siriwardena, Champa Sriyani, [...]
Movies of American Center
Screening Hollywood movies every Tuesday, the American Center is to screen four films set on a variety of themes and different presentations from independent films to science fiction. Starting from ‘My Own Private Idaho’, Gus Van Sant’s classic independent film which is loosely based on Shakespeare’s Henriad, the film on September 4 stars River Phoenix [...]
Lanka Challenge 2012
After officially captivating the world in 2011 through the third edition of the Lanka Challenge, Large Minority in partnership with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Economic Development, plan to continue their meaningful adventure through the Lanka Challenge 2012; a 12 day three-wheeler Challenge taking place in Sri Lanka. From 31st August to 11th September, intrepid [...]
‘Café M’ opens its doors in Kandy
Café M, the newest brand launched by Mahaweli Reach, opened its doors at No. 492, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha (Old Peradeniya Road) adjoining the Avenue Clothing Store and ANC , bringing the ‘coffee house’ trend to Kandy. This new venue creates a relaxed ambience within its busy environs and introduces a range of indulgence for the [...]
Vietnamese Folk Music Fest
The ‘Folk Music Night’ featuring popular Vietnamese and Sri Lankan folk artistes will come alive at the Russian Cultural Centre, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7 on Wednesday, 5 September from 6.00 to 8.00pm. Bich Ngoc and Ha Thu are two Vietnamese folk artistes, who will for the first time perform a special folk music show along [...]
