Art
Bringing out the drama in the dance
Growing up, Savitha Sastry knew that dance was third on her list of priorities. In second place was Carnatic music, but her studies were indisputably in the top spot. Though her father worked in a bank, he had known difficult times when all he could afford to eat for a day were two biscuits and [...]
Tough road to the top
Poised and articulate, ivacious, Amanda Rathnayake took the crown of Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe 2013 at a hotly contested finale at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on September 14. Singer Nathan Eardly set the stage and the girls were introduced to the audience, each making their entrance with a touch of their own style. [...]
Mirror Magazine
The vinyl countdown
His DJ console is the first thing that greets Ramindu in the morning. Stationed next to his bed, surrounded by a stack of gramophone vinyl records-it beams like a pet who has been loyally by his side for years. Twenty-seven-year old Ramindu Ranasinghe -better known as DJ Rami- reveres the tools of his trade with [...]
Andrew ready to groove in Colombo
The last time Andrew de Silva was in Sri Lanka he was half the size he is now and on holiday. Still, his childhood memories are of what a great trip he had. He’s hoping to update those memories and make new ones with his family when he returns to Colombo this month to perform [...]
TV Times
Will Burrard-Lucas : Renowned wildlife photographer in Sri Lanka
Will Burrard-Lucas, professional British wildlife photographer is now on tour in Sri Lanka, sporting his Beetle Cam invention – a remote-control buggy with a DSLR camera mounted on top. DSLR camera is just another one of his many remote and autonomous inventions which allow him to take intimate images of shy and dangerous animals around [...]
Musical Theatre enthralls the crowd
The much awaited wide screen of the ‘Musical Theatre’ was opened at Dharmarajah Auditorium on Saturday 7 th September mesmerising the audience with what it offered that was beyond expectation. Governor of Central Province , who was the chief guest applauded the organizers with a donation mentioning that he took note on the worthy cause of this [...]
‘Cashew Queen of Puttlam’ crowned Microfinance Film of 2013
The Cashew Queen of Puttlam Village, a short film by Reggie Schickel, has won the first annual microfinance film competition, MicroFlicks. It tells the story of Geetha, a Sri Lankan woman with an infectious spirit, who was able to grow a successful cashew business with a small loan. The film received thousands of votes from [...]
Sushi & Sashimi at the Kings bury
From Friday to Sunday, the Kingsbury celebrates the weekend – the fun, the frolic and family time – with an offer of an array of Sushi & Sashimi. ‘The Score’, the sports bar by the sea and be treated to the finest of the Japanese delights from sushi nigiri, sushi maki to succulent slices of [...]
Pio piano moods
After her successful comeback piano concert last year, Mehroon Wahab is ready with another dazzling programme. ‘Pure Piano Moods’ will feature an exciting repertoire consisting of jazz, classical and pop music, at the Goethe Institute, Colombo 7, on 5 Saturday October from seven to nine p.m. Mehroon, a precious pianist from her childhood days, had [...]
‘GAYAMU PERANI GEE’ 2013 – A Sing-Along Concert of Sinhala Old Favourites
‘Gayamu Perani Gee 2013’, a sing Along Concert with Lankiak and the Golden Chimes will come alive at the Holy Emmanuel Parish Hall, Idama, Moratuwa on 19 October at 6.30 pm. ‘Gayamu Perani Gee 2013’ is a concert of Sinhala Old Favourites organized by the Bank of Ceylon Pensioner’s Association (BOCPA) – Moratuwa Region. BOCPA [...]
‘One Direction’ makes way
The British-Irish 3D concert film centering on the boy band ‘One Direction- This is us’ is now being screened at Savoy Wellawatta. A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry’s meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 [...]
Award winning play on the go
Multi-awarded stage play at the National Youth Drama Festival and National Theater Festival, “Man Diyawela” (I melt away) will be staged at 3.30 p.m and 6.45 p.m on September 28, at Namel Malini Punchui Theatre. Directed by Thanuja Wanniarachchi and written by Nipuna Balasooriya the play won the awards for the Best Drama, Best Actor, [...]
Pathiraja returns with ‘Sakkarang’
Veteran filmmaker Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja started shooting his latest film ‘Sakkarang’ based on a novel by Chamminda Welagedara under the same title. The film is being shot in Kandy and Matale. ‘Sakkarang’ was produced by well-known publisher H. D. Padmasiri and Welagedara who also wrote the screenplay. The role of the protagonist is played by Wimal [...]
Gayantha’s Blasters blast
Gayantha Wijeyratne led ‘Gayantha’s Blasters’ won the Derans Star Challenges, a reality show compete among groups of singers, defeating Corrien Almeda’s ‘Corrien’s Angels’ recently. The novel reality programme was organised with six team of singers lead by welknown singers in Sri Lankan music industry. While the six veterans led, the team members comprised of those [...]
A salute for Senanayake
Award winning writer and script writer Somaweera Senanayake will be felicitated for the valuable service he had rendered for over 30 years as a screenplay writerto the television drama industry. The event will coincide with the launch of Mr. Senanayake’s latest book ‘Thira Rachanayak Liyamu’ (Lets write a screenplay) at 3.30 pm on October 10 [...]
‘Kema Lasthi’, opens the table
The premier show of the newest play, written and directed by Ajith Mendis, “Kema Lasthi” (The Meal is ready) will go on the boards on Saturday, September 28 at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm at the Don Bosco Hall, Dungalpitiya, Negombo. With Sriyantha Mendis, Madini Malwattege, Janaka Kumbukage, Wasantha Wittachchi, Saman Hemarathne, Keerthi K Ratnayake, [...]
