TV Times
‘Green Pradise’ of Kandalama
By Sanath Weerasuriya Kaludiya Pokuna’ is an ancient monastery close to Kandalama Lake. Surrounded by thick tropical jungle and Ritigala Style Mountain said to be a home for five hundred Arahaths one time, is just few kilometres away from modern civilization. This lesser known location is now fast becoming a popular tourist attraction with the [...]
‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ in Delhi this week
Multi-awarded play by Dharmasiri Bandaranayake ‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ is to be staged at the 15th Bharat Rang Mahotsav in New Delhi, India on January 11. Later the play is to be staged at a parallel festival in Jaipur on January 13 at the Rabhindramanch Theatre. The group of Dhawala Bheeshana consists of 20 members are to [...]
Majestic to showcase blockbuster movies
Majestic Cineplex, country’s first ever cinema multiplex with 3D facility is to release some of the latest blockbusters in the first quarter of the new year 2013. The four state-of-the-art theatres at the multiplex will showcase both Hollywood and Bollywood releases in 2013. Slated to be released on January 25, ‘The Last Stand’ starring Arnold [...]
‘Ape Kale Mariyawo’ adds colour to National Christmas programme
The Christmas play ‘Ape kale Mariyawo’ scripted and directed by Sisira Jayashantha was staged at the National Christmas Programme organized by the National Youth Council Service (NYCS) recently. This Christmas Programme was arranged by Rajitha Hapuarachchi the chairman of the Youth Society regional Bala Mandala in Katana and conceptualised by Lalith Piym Perera, Chairman and [...]
Madura Jawanika in Battaramulla
Two shows of “Madura Jawanika” one of the most popular plays of Dayananda Gunawardena will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on Saturday January 12 at the Battaramulla Janakala Centre. Rodney Warnakula, Bandula Wijeweera, Jackson Anthony, Madhani Malwaththa, Rathnasheela Perera, Tharanga Kumari, Indika Jayasinghe, Wasantha Gunawardena, Buddhika Ranaweera and Jayanath Bandara play in [...]
‘Swara’resonates at Jaipur Film Festival
With its powerful message on humanity and theme revolving around a marginalized group of people, internationally acclaimed actress and producer Nita Fernando’s ‘Sawara’ (Seven Notes) has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at a special section of the Jaipur International Film Festival. Originally titled “Journey of Hope”, the film with a remarkable message has been [...]
‘Colombo Guitar Fest 2013’
By Sanath Weerasuriya The third Guitar Fest organised by the Guitar Association of Sri Lanka, ‘Colombo Guitar Fest 2013’ will come alive at the Navarangahala- Royal College Hall, Colombo on 19 January 2013. The Guitar Association of Sri Lanka could successfully initiate the first Guitar Festival on 8th January 2011 at Russian ,Centre, Colombo and [...]
Yashan, Shanudrie in ‘Mal Sihinaye’
‘Mal Sihinaye’, a beautiful duet sung by Yashan de Silva and Shanudrie Priyasad is the latest song to hit the Lankan music scene. Shanudrie Priyasa, the youngest daughter of the veteran Sri Lankan film director Dinesh Priyasad and the sister of popular movie stars Dinakshi and Sheshandri. The lyrics of ‘Mal Sihinaye’ song was written by Gayathri [...]
Noel Undergoes Brain Surgery
Noel Brian Ranasinghe King of Sri Lankan country and folk music, the man who created a trend which really triggered a revolution in our music scene has been affected by ill health. Noel who was diagnosed with ‘Palsy’ took a turn for the worse and was rushed to Apollo hospital in India for brain surgery. [...]
‘Prabhavee’ : Talent show of Shyamalie Kaldera
A charming visual and audible experience themed ‘Prabhavee’ was staged at the Tower Hall recently. ‘Prabhavee’ was a collection of talent student present and past and the skillful effort of Mrs. Shyamalie Kaldera . This is to mark her 23 years in the dancing field and most of her ex students have taken part in [...]
35 years after Elvis Presley
Since the demise of Elvis Presley thirty five years back, more than twenty eight million people have passed through the gates of Graceland solidifying its status as an iconic music landmark. In fact, Graceland, the mansion where Elvis lived, is said to be the most-visited private residence in the world, and it is listed in [...]
Milton Mallawarachchi comes alive again at Nelum Pokuna
By Sanath Weerasuriya In the wake of the 15th death anniversary of the legendary Milton Mallawarachchi, the stage is set for the first ever tribute to the teenage heart throb of the 70’s on 19 January 2013 at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre(NPMRT). After giving serious thought, Milton’s eldest son, Ranil, has opted for the [...]
Mirror Magazine
Girl going places
Two years after leaving her job in London to become a full time artist Mika Tennekoon is preparing for her first solo show By Smriti Daniel Mika Tennekoon’s small living room is packed full of suitcases. That’s great because Mika is a girl going places, except in the strictly literal sense. It’s been over two [...]
Turning heads and raising issues
By Duvindi Illankoon Shear Madness-a Hair Brained Idea’ speaks for itself. Volunteers, both male and female, shaved their heads last month in a bid to raise funds and awareness for Sri Lanka’s vulnerable women and girls. The revolutionary campaign was launched at the Barefoot Cafe (World Human Rights Day) where skilled professionals were on hand [...]
Newstead Walk 2013
Newstead Girls’ College Negombo readies to celebrate 200 years in 2016 Newstead Girls’ College Negombo, which is 196 years old, is gearing to celebrate 200 years of existence in Sri Lanka in 2016. The ‘Newstead Walk 2013’ is the initial project that the Past Pupils Association is organising to raise funds to refurbish the existing [...]
Capturing the colours of an island
Max Kegfire and his friends had a great time on holiday in Sri Lanka and made a video to commemorate their trip, however he was the most surprised when it went viral, he tells the Mirror Magazine When Max Kegfire, a strawberry farmer and part-time videographer, made a short video of his trip to Sri [...]
Art
Challenging art and its status quo
Chinthaka Thenuwara and Poornima Jayasinghe present ‘Beyond perception’–a conceptual photography exhibition which ends today, January 6, at the Park Street Mews, No 50/1, Park Street, Colombo 2 . It will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition looks at how photography can be tied with technology by using DSLR cameras, different printing [...]
A real treat
Serving authentic lamprais alongside a variety of sweet and savoury goods, the Dutch Grocer has earned a reputation for delicious food By Smriti Daniel Driving down Stratford Avenue, Kirulapone, it’s hard to miss the sign declaring that ‘The Dutch Grocer is open for business’. In fact, since they launched in August, the little store has [...]
On the road learning from different schools of life
25 young change-makers who took a bus around the country, visiting schools under the Sri Lanka Unites(SLU) initiative share their experiences with Duvindi Illankoon Formed to promote reconciliation and understanding among youth more than three years ago, Sri Lanka Unites (SLU) has held flagship events like the Future Leaders’ Conference. Last year the conference held [...]
