Art
Home is not a destination, it’s something within you
Young Indian author Anjali Joseph speaks of her two novels and the different reactions to them By Smriti Daniel, Pic by Indika Handuwala Here to attend last month’s Colomboscope courtesy the British Council, writer Anjali Joseph was in Jaffna shortly after and then in Kandy. For a few hours in the middle, we find ourselves at [...]
Bite into a burger
This week on Take 3, the glorious chicken burger is the focus of our obsession. Here’s what you need to know. The Sandwich Factory 24, Wijerama Mawatha, Col 7. Tel: 011 2676080 You’ll have to pay an additional Rs.140 to have fries accompany your burger at the Sandwich Factory, which seems like a real tragedy when [...]
Fit for a bride
From bridal-dressing, jewellery to décor Anushka de Fonseka fulfils every girl’s dream of that perfect day with her bridal service, Amber By Tharooshie Mahahewage It’s every bride’s dream to be a vision of loveliness on the most special day of her life. Amber, a bridal service by Anushka Perera de Fonseka bases her offerings on [...]
Mirror Magazine
Hitting the outdoors with BootCamp
Duvindi Illankoon discovers that exercising doesn’t always have to be boring Being told to get down on your stomach on a rather muddy turf at 7am on a Saturday morning might not be everyone’s cup of tea. After all, sitting comfortably in one’s own kitchen with an actual cup of tea seems far more enticing! [...]
UN Club of STC promises an ‘Xtaztic’ show
By Duvindi Illankoon Xtaztic, the annual fundraiser of S. Thomas College Mt. Lavinia’s UN Club will be held on April 11 at the CR&FC Grounds for the 8th consecutive year. This is the first time the previously indoor event will be held in an outdoor setting with some exciting new add-ons to the annual extravaganza [...]
Vacationing with elephants
For the volunteers of an elephant conservation programme in Sri Lanka, the experience has been a humbling one… For Erin McClory and her family, elephants were the company they sought on their first family holiday in 15 years. “My mom volunteered with monkeys in South Africa last year, and decided she wanted to do a [...]
TinieTempah set to headline | Electric Peacock Festival 2013
Organisers of the Electric Peacock festival have announced TinieTempah – famous hip-hop and rap artist, will take center stage as the festival’s headliner – act at the upcoming Electric Peacock lineup on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Colombo. “This is a huge first for Sri Lanka,” said Leah Bazalgette, Co-founder of the festival, “he is [...]
Harmonious sounds
As part of the ‘Year of Faith’ celebrations, St. Cecila’s Choir of S. Joseph’s College teamed up with the renowned Assens Boys Choir of Denmark , to perform at ‘Anno Fidei’- a school concert to celebrate this season in harmony and brotherhood. His Eminence, Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, together with the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr.Joseph Spiteri, graced [...]
TV Times
The Unforgettable Story of Sinhala Pop Re-scheduled
The stage was set for another spectacular musical extravaganza on 31 March at the picturesque Nelum Pokuna. After an unfortunate event, the show is now re – scheduled for 11 May. The legendary A.E. Manoharan who arrived on 25th March, late Monday evening had his second gig at the Karaoke Bar along with Rajiv on [...]
Frederick Koch writes history in New York
By Sanath Weerasuriya For the first time in cinematic history and International Film Award presentations an actor of Sri Lankan descent or origin is chosen to be a ‘special’ presenter among the more famous stars of the Hollywood Film Industry. New rising Sri Lankan-Australian actor Frederick James Koch, who played a significant roles in the film [...]
Aussie Katcha to perform at Fdo’s
‘KATCHA’ is a well known due performing in Sydney for over 20 years made ’Katcha’, a popular Lankan n Aussie singing combination will be in Colombo for exclusive performances at the Fdo’s at BRC. The duo will perform at FDO’s on the 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27 April from 9.30pm onwards. ‘Katcha’ is a [...]
JK Talent Night; bringing out the stars
Sri Lanka’s premier blue chip conglomerate John Keells brought together talents and teams in the group’s diverse business units, in a unique JK Talent Night, last week at the Cinnamon Grand’s Oak Room. Organized by a team from The Managers Forum, the event intended at providing employees of JK Business Units the opportunity to shine [...]
Jayantha J’s Journey on reel
Susitha R. Fernando Donald Jayantha who functioned as an assistant director in a record breaking number of films in Sri Lankan cinema was recently awarded for his contribution. Winning the SIGNIS (OCIC/UNDA) Salutation, the first ever award given to an ‘AD’, this is a fitting tribute to this enthusiastic cinema artiste who has laboured so much for [...]
Ashley leaves for IFFS General Assembly
The President of the Asian Film Centre and Board Member and Jury Coordinator of the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC), Ashley Ratnavibhushana has left for Tunisia on an invitation extended by the International Federation of Film Societies (IFFS) to participate at its General Assembly held at Hammameth, Tunisia. The assembly is held [...]
Norma Rae; Woman’s struggle for rights
Norma Rae, a 1979 American drama film tells the story of a factory worker from a small town in North Carolina, who becomes involved in the labor union activities at the textile factory where she works. It will be screened at 6 pm on April 9 at the American Center, Colombo 3. The film starring [...]
French cinema at AF Colombo
The Alliance Francaise de Colombo weekly film screening will showcase ‘La Veuve de Saint-Pierre’ (The Widow of Saint-Pierre) by Patrice Leconte on April 9 and 10 at 3/6.30pm. The calmness of Saint-Pierre, a small French island off Canada, is flustered by a wild murder The culprit, Neel Augustus, is very quickly arrested and sentenced to [...]
‘Piththala Konderuma’ Heroic tale of three kids
‘Piththala Konderuma’, a teleplay woven around the bravery of three children who tried to eliminate social injustice, corruption and anti-social activities is now being telecast on every Saturday at 7 pm Swarnavahini channel. Directed by Saman Kumara Liyanage and produced by Richard Abeywardana story of the teleplay revolves around the Nugethenna village which is set [...]
‘Sam’s Story’ shows in Canada
‘Samige Kathawa’- ‘Samy’s Story’, a film based on Gratien prize winning novel of Capt. Elmo Jayawardena will be screened at ReelWorld Film Festival on April 11 in Canada. A Sri Lankan-Canadian production the film is directed by Priyankara Vitanachchi based on the novel which won the country’s Best English novel in 2001. The film had [...]
Avenging an honest father
‘Himmatwala’ a Bollywood action comedy film directed by Sajid Khan is now being screened at Regal Colombo and Regal Kandy. Featuring Ajay Devgan opposite Tamannaah in the lead roles, the film is the official remake of the 1983 blockbuster Himmatwala which itself was a remake of a Telugu film Ooriki Monagadu of 1981. The movie [...]
Ocean Safaris in Mirissa with Ebert Silva Holidays
‘Ocean Safaris’, the responsible Whale and Dolphin watching tours by Ebert Silva Holidays in Mirissa, in Southern Province is now the latest attraction. ‘Ocean Safaris’ are scheduled throughout the weekends in the month of April. These will be the final tours for the Mirissa season as the season shifts to Trincomalee in May. Mirissa, in [...]
Avurudu holidays amidst heritage and culture at Sigiriya Village
Sigiriya Village, the jungle retreat has the historical 4th Century sky-palace ‘The Sigiriya Rock’ a world renowned heritage in its sights, plannes to celebrate Avurudu in typical village style. The hotel’s design compliments its rural setting as it blends into the rustic village life around it. All guests will receive a traditional welcome with beetle leaves [...]
‘Bakmaha Asiriya’ at Amaya Hills
Experience a real festive atmosphere called ‘Bakmaha Asiriya’ from 8to 14 April at Amaya Hills. With a novel theme for festive season at Poolside and Dumbara Bar Terrace includes Burger promotion – Chicken, Beef, Vegetable, and High Tea from 3.00pm to 6.00pm at theTerrace. At ‘Rasawasala’ main restaurant ,which includes special preparations on certain theme buffets. [...]
Kingsbury celebrates an Egg-stravgant Easter
The Kingsbury Hotel celebrated the end of Lent with an extensively lavish Easter brunch and seasonal goodies. A large number of guests relished in an enticing spread at the Harbour Court including a seafood buffet, appetizers, an array of cheese, succulent meat the carvery station, Sri Lankan treats and a splendid selection of desserts prepared [...]
