Art
Stepping into model mode
November 30 was an unforgettable night for 30 aspiring young models who took the ramp when Colombo Fashion Week presented “Supermodel Sri Lanka” at the Governor’s Terrace, Mount Lavinia Hotel. CFW’s main man Ajai Vir Singh described it as an opportunity to invest in young models and a great platform for them to showcase themselves [...]
Making a difference for our four-legged friends
Adopt a Dog Sri Lanka Email: adoptadoginsrilanka@gmail.com Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/adoptadoginsrilanka Tel: 0716912194/0712228357 Founded in 2011, Adopt a Dog, Sri Lanka is a non-profit organisation that helps find good homes for animals and also conducts rescues and feeding and vaccination programmes. They run on donations from fellow animal lovers. If you’re considering rescuing a pup in need, their [...]
Mirror Magazine
Platform for young voices
This year’s Commonwealth Youth Forum in Magam Ruhunupura was history in the making. Sri Lanka was host to the forum’s first ever General Assembly and in addition the Commonwealth’s first ever Youth Council was elected and appointed, making it the official voice for the largest recognised youth body in the world. Four Sri Lankan representatives [...]
Living and breathing dance
For Jeremiah James, there’s nothing like a bit of good music, smooth moves and great vibes for building bridges and inspiring confidence in the young people he works with on a regular basis. As the founder of the Mightystep Academy of Dance and a professional dancer with a fair few gigs under his belt, dance [...]
Sing Along Negombo 2013
Sing Along Negombo 2013, a musical extravaganza, proudly presented by CA Events will take place on December 13, 2013 at the Jetwing Blue, Negombo from 7.00 pm onwards featuring the sensational Nalin Perera and Marians. The night will see performances by SWAY, an upcoming dance troupe as well. Sing Along Negombo 2013 will be hosted [...]
Celebrating Christmas memories
My mum Sharlene is Catholic and my dad Sunil is Buddhist, so growing up we got to celebrate the best of everything. We even had two trees – one was the fake tree we’d decorate before hand but on December 23 my father would go out and buy a lovely real tree. My cousins, who [...]
One with the water
They glide across the water, graceful and confident. The music is just right…intense, rich jazz setting the right tone for these bodies in movement swathed in the shimmering glare of the aqua waters. And suddenly, there’s ABBA on the stereo and the swimmers are swimmers no more. Jets of water pierce the air as they [...]
TV Times
A singing Christmas Tree at MLH
As Mount Lavinia Hotel is preparing for the season, one of the many initiatives that make them standout from the rest, mainly focuses on the unique traditions that they exalt each year that are celebrated across the world and indeed make the Christmas season so special. One such celebration is the ever famous Singing Christmas [...]
Catch the smooth grooves at Curve Music Bar
Curve- Tapas, Bar, Music, set at Park Street Mews, is the newest addition to Harpo’s cafes and restaurants chain, featuring an excellent selection of entertainment for all. The ambience at night time comes alive with the mood lighting and live music from Wednesday to Saturday,from 8.00 pm onwards, offering a mix of neo- Jazz and [...]
Rajiv excels in Bahrain
The dynamic Sri Lankan dance band ‘Rajiv and the Clan’ led by versatile Rajiv Sebastian, who regenerated the golden era of 70s in style, had a successful tour of Bahrain recently. Organised by the Sri Lanka Club of Bahrain, the band engaged in a dinner dance and two packed concerts featuring the international award winning [...]
‘Premeye Mahimaya’: Gospel songs on CD
A new festive CD- ‘Premeye Mahimaya’ created by Visharada Rev Father Edmond Thillekeratne will be launched at a ceremony on Tuesday, 10 December at St. Joseph’s College, Maradana. The lyrics and the music composition of the CD- ‘Premeye Mahimaya’ was done by Father Edmond himself and the professional vocals were rendered by veterans such as [...]
A rare Guitar Concert by maestro and disciples | ‘Andante to Allegro’
Experienced classical and fleminco guitarist and guitar lecturer Amaranath Ranatunga and his students will come alive with yet another concert named ‘Andante to Allegro’ at 3.30 pm on December 14 at New Town Hall (Green path), Nelum Pokuna Mawatha, Colombo 7. A two-hour show will include as many as 14 guitar melodies played as solos, [...]
Soul sounds celebrate a decade of song
It was 10 years ago in 2004, when 20 girls just out of school and their choir director realized that they shared one passion…one love…music. Wanting to continue singing even after leaving school, they looked to their choir director for a solution. And thus saw the birth of Soul Sounds – a musical rollercoaster ride [...]
‘Balloth Ekka’ completes 500 shows
One of the longest running stage production “Balloth Ekka baa” will be staged its special 500th and final show for the year on Friday, December 13 at 7.00 pm at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo 7. Directed by young playwright Ravindra Ariyarathne, the play is one of the great successes in the Sri Lankan theatre in [...]
‘Thimirigira’, a journey of a monk
‘Thimirigira’, a story of a young man who has reached higher spiritual levels and maintains his valuable accomplishment despite many a social barriers and challenges, is now being telecast every weekday from 8.30 onwards on Derana TV. Screenplay written and directed by Lakshman Pushpakumara, the teledrama produced by Arujna Wijesinghe is played by W. Jayasiri, [...]
Play House – Kotte brings Musical Theatre for Children
Play House – Kotte, the leading children’s play producer, presents plays for children, “Punchi Apata Den Therei” (We Know It Now) and “Toppi Welenda” (The Hat Seller) on December 14 at Lionel Wendt at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. “Punchi Apata Den Therei” and “Toppi Welenda” are based on well-known folk stories. All plays are [...]
Swara attuned for a mission
‘Swara’ (Seven Notes) a cinematic creation by internationally awarded actress Nita Fernando and Manohan Nanayakkara has been used for renowned mission as part of AIDS awareness. A special screening of the film for the people with HIV was held in Colombo last week with the partnership of Lanka Business Coalition for HIV/AIDS, a coalition of [...]
‘Angara Ganga’ flows again
‘Angara Ganga Gala Basi’, Ranjith Dharmakeerthi’s direction which is rich with the harmonious music of late master Premasiri Kemadasa and lyrics of Ajantha Ranasinghe, will be staged on Sunday, December 15 at 7.00 pm at the Lionel Wendt. Theruni Ashansa, Ama Wijesekara, Prasannajith Abeysuriya, Sampath Thennakoon, Ranjith Hewathanthrige, Anuradha Mallawaarachchi, Thushari Chamila Gunarathne, Mihiri Priyangani, [...]
Maharaja Palace:Royalty Moghul cuisine
‘Maharaja Palace’, Colombo’s latest destination for exquisite North Indian Moghul cuisine, is an opulent new restaurant at No. 14, Rajakeeya Mawatha. It takes back through time into the grandeur of ancient Mogul Palaces, the opulence of artistic North Indian décor and the mouth-watering Lucknawi savours found nowhere else in Sri Lanka. Maharaja Palace opened its [...]
