Mirror Magazine
Avurudhu Memories
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It’s that time of the year, when families will re-kindle memories of Avurudu’s past and re-visit familiar traditions to welcome the New Year. It’s a special time for families and no doubt everyone has their own favourite Avurudu memory. As we look ahead to the New Year the Mirror Magazine invites its readers to tell [...]
Art
Imagine all the possibilities
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Differently-abled Australian X- Factor star Emmanuel Kelly who’s here for a series of awareness concerts, shares his inspiring story where a passion for singing became a responsibility By Shaveen Jeewandara He touched our hearts through a life-changing X-Factor audition that reached more than 14 million viewers on YouTube and uncountable others across the world. The [...]
Looking for those Easter treats?
Happy Easter from all of us here at Take 3! Today, we set out to find some of the ingredients for your Easter feast (and for the egg hunt you might want to have later in the garden.) Here’s what you need to know. Fine Things | Hilton, 2, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 2 [...]
Mirror Magazine
Treating others with Respect
What is the best way to deal with racism? By thinking that we cannot change things, that certain situations in life are beyond us and that we must leave that to elected officials. We let people manipulate our emotions and pull wool over our eyes. So we react. Those that hold racist views say what [...]
Living (and loving) the violin
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Learning life lessons through the music he plays Sulara Ferdinand Nanayakkara has never regretted making an early commitment to his instrument Twenty year – old Sulara Ferdinand Nanayakkara first began playing the violin at age 5. His first instrument was a gift from his grandfather and Sulara who had inherited his love of music from [...]
To prank or not ?
With April Fool’s Day falling tomorrow Duvindi Illankoon speaks to the master of Morning Show prank calls – E FM’s Gem on some tips on pranking … Brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen. April Fool’s Day is tomorrow and you’re more than likely to find yourself locked into a washroom or on the receiving end of [...]
Jammin’
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By Tharooshie Mahahewage “Rock a Rolla unplugged” took place recently at The Manchester, Independence Avenue, Colombo for the third consecutive year. Organised by Rock a Rolla productions and Poised events, owned by Sabrina Sathgunsigamani and Kanishka Pieris, the evening featured six bands. It was also the inaugural gig for four bands whose members have been [...]
TV Times
The revolution of Neville and Noel
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A ground breaking book on two legendary musicians Neville Fernando and Noel Ranasinghe, a historical endeavour written by journalist Shelton Weeraratne. ‘Batahira Kandayam Sangeethaye Vikashaya- Eya Deshanugathakala Neville saha Noel’ (The development of western band music- Neville and Noel who inculcated in in Sri Lankan music) will be launched at 3 pm on April 3 [...]
Nineteenth AGM of MAF
Moratuwa Arts Forum (MAF) completes another eventful year and is due to hold its 19th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 7 April at the Sripali Reception Hall in Moratuwa at 4.30 pm. The show will get on the road with the rendition of the Moratuwa Theme song ‘Siribara Moratu Game’ penned by Priya Peiris of [...]
The ‘Story of Sinhala Pop’ ready to unleash tonight
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Rajive Sebastian is now all set to present his latest show ‘The Unforgettable Story of Sinhala Pop’ on Sunday, March 31 at the Nelum Pokuna Performing Arts Theatre. ‘The Unforgettable Story of Sinhala Pop’ is more an unfolding story on bandstand than a concert. The deep voice which regenerated the revolution of the 70’s, Rajiv [...]
Midnight’s Children Searching Identities in Subcontinent
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By Susitha R. Fernando Can Indian at the same time be a Pakistani or Bangaladeshi? Saleem Sinai’s search for identity at a time when his country is divided in to three different nations is the main plot of Deepa Mehta’s newest movie Midnight’s Children made based on controversial Salman Rushdi’s novel under the same title. [...]
The Croods Threat to pre-historic era
‘The Croods’ American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film which takes the audience to prehistoric era is now being screened at Savoy cinema, Wellawatta. A DreamWorks Animation production, the film shows a period in the history when a man’s position as a “Leader of the Hunt” is threatened by the arrival of a prehistoric genius who comes [...]
Madura Jawanika in Panadura
Dayananda Gunawardena’s ever-popular theatrical production “Madura Jawanika” will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the Panadura Town Hall. A team of experienced stage actors including Bandula Wijeweera, Rodney Warnakula, Madhani Malwaththa, Jackson Anthony, Rathnasheela Perera, Tharanga Kumari, Indika Jayasinghe, Wasantha Gunawardena, Buddhika Ranaweera and Jayanath Bandara play in [...]
“Sinhabahu” goes on the board
Prof. Ediriwira Sarachchandra’s ‘Sinhabahu’ stage play will go on the boards at 7.00 p.m. on March 31 at Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo 07. All seats have been box-planned and tckets are available at Lionel Wendt Theater.
‘Kalumaali’ to return to stage
A one-off English language performance of Ruwanthie de Chickera’s hugely popular, original play ‘Kalumaali: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ will go on the boards at 7.30pm.on Sunday, April 7 at the Lionel Wendt All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward the Building Fund of the Sri Lankhadara Society. Tickets are available at the Lionel [...]
Bonjour Cinéma now showing
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Bonjour Cinéma, the Francophone Film Festival in Sri Lanka which is now being held at Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies auditorium (BCIS) , Colombo will show Canadian French film ‘Molly in springtime’ (Le printemps de mélie), Romanian film ‘Crossing dates and Swiss film ‘The Translator’ at 11 am3 pm and 6.30 pm respectively on Sunday [...]
‘Maniyanee’ : Tribute to late Clarence Wijewardane
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Focusing on the collaboration of Three Musical Generations For the first time in the history, a distinctly unique musical album has been produced in tribute to the late, great Clarence Wijewardane; the undisputed king of Sinhala Pop music. This musical album titled ‘Maniyanee’, created by young talented Rukshan Karunanayake, gives a unique instrumental interpretation of [...]
Easter egg-stravgant at Kingsbury
Celebrate Easter Sunday with an extensive brunch buffet and seasonal goodies at The Kingsbury. aster brunch buffet including a succulent carvery selection and appetizers, salads, soups, mains and desserts prepared by the dynamic team headed by Chef Kithsiri de Silva will come alive on Sunday,31 March at the at Café de Paris between 11.00am – [...]
Liberty hits the top
Libery Ballroom is one of the popular wedding venues in the country. The Liberty Ballroom at Ramada Colombo is a magnificently spacious venue accommodating upto 900 persons for a seated affair or even upto 1500 persons for standing events – space that allows guests the room to mix and mingle in comfort. What’s more, the [...]