Art
The graffiti revolution
Have you ever noticed images or lettering, scratched or painted on public property? We could call it street art but it’s more commonly known as graffiti. Graffiti is the plural form of the Egyptian word Grafficar which signifies drawings, patterns or messages. History records that Graffiti art can be traced back to ancient Greece and [...]
Mobsters take street art to new heights
P413 and his mob as his team prefers to be called have been at it again. “We had to go from house to house and ask people for all their newspapers,” laughs mobster Chrishan De Mel. Their attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Papier Mache Sculpture” as upcoming artist P413 himself [...]
Living without a life
The name ‘Hantane’ conjures up a picture of the most evanescent but romantic and beautiful period of anybody’s life: youth. For though there are other universities around the country there is probably no symbol more archetypal, more powerful, of youthfulness than Hantane and the Peradeniya University. This has been so deeply imprinted into the popular [...]
Mirror Magazine
An unstoppable team
When Tanya and Tammy Darmaratnam decided to go into business together, an unstoppable team was formed. The mother and daughter duo now run Taya – an online boutique that specialises in elegant, sophisticated designs. Their collection includes a range of beautiful dresses, skirts and blouses that would suit any occasion. “You will find that the [...]
Thinking of life differently
Katharine Ramgopal, known as Kit to her friends, is 16 years old. She’s also an attorney in one of New York State’s youth courts. Based on the ideal of restorative justice, the courts deal with juvenile offenders between the ages of around 14 -18 who’ve been tried and found guilty. An 18 year old judge, [...]
TV Times
Telemakers Guild searches details for directory
A comprehensive directory with the details of those who are involved in the teledrama industry are to be published by Tele Nirmanakaruwange Sansadaya (TLNS) Telemakers Guild. The directory which is freely issued annually will be a much needed guide to artistes, academics, journalists and many others who are working behind the screen in teledrama production. [...]
Big guns of music for 2013
Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’, Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’, Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’ and Passenger’s ‘Let Her Go’ dominate the 2013’s year-end singles Top 40 According to the British Official Charts Company’s year-end sales data, published today by British recorded music trade body The BPI, 2013 was the year of the Million Sellers. Four singles released [...]
Leo Walk 2013
‘Leo Walk 2013’ was held recently amidst the distinguished participation of several Leo members including Leo Multiple District President Leo Buddika Lakmal, Lions Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Padmasiri Ranawakaarachchi, Leo Multiple Council Chairman Lion Anver Dole and others. The main organizer of the Walk was Leo Shamindra Livera.
Kalabushana for Calypso King
Noel Brian Ranasinghe, who is well-known as the King of Calypso was recently honoured with a state honorary award ‘Kalabushana’ by the Cultural Ministry for his immense contribution to Sri Lankan music. “I am glad that finally the state has recognised what I have gifted to this country, a style of music that could not [...]
Circle live in Colombo
One of the Philippines’ most sought after front acts ‘Circle’ is now on island to rock the scene in Colombo. Live band Circles from the Philippines is currently performing in two popular night outs in Colombo. ‘Circles Acoustic’ will be performing at FDO’s at BRC and Rhythm and Blues popularly known as RnB in Bambalapitiya [...]
Golden Jubilee celebration for Somasiri veteran baila singer
Somasiri Fernando is a quiet man by nature . Therefore some of his artistic deeds have gone un-noticed during almost his entire musical career. Tall and lanky Somasiri celebrated the completion of fifty year as a songster with the launch of his latest CD on Saturday 2nd November 2013 at an impressive ceremony held at [...]
Tony published ‘Mata Kauruth Aadaree Ne’
Internationally acclaimed actor, screenplay writer and author Tony Ranasinghe has released his latest book “Mata Kauruth Aadaree Ne” (No one loves me). Written decades ago it is a novel which depicts the natures of youthful love and affection upon family and siblings. The story revolves around three sisters in a family who though at times [...]
Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard in town
Award winning playwright E.M.D. Upali’s latest theatrical production “Idamedee Wikine” (The Cherry Orchard) will go on the boards at 7.00 pm on Sunday, January 12 at Lionel Wendt Theatre. Based on renowned Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s ‘the Cherry Orchard’, the play stars Nilmini Sigera, Lakshman Mendis, W. Jayasiri, Wasantha Wittachchi, Prasannajith Abeysooriya, Prasad Sooriyaarachchi, Ama [...]
‘Madani’ a memorable journey in theatre
Malwa A festival of drama featuring award winning theatre actress and television star Madani Malwattege will go on the boards from January 10 to 14, at Lionel Wendt Theatre and Nelum Pokuna. Titled ‘Madani’, the festival will showcase K. B. Herath’s ‘Jaganma’ (Dec 10), Udayasiri Wickremaratne’s ‘Suddek Oba Amathai’ (Dec. 11), K. B. Herath’s ‘Kalu Kumari’ (Dec [...]
Popular French films at Alliance Française
Sri Lanka filmgoers who enjoy a variety of cinema will be able to view a collection of rare French films at weekly film screenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Air Conditioned auditorium of Alliance Française de Colombo, Barnes Place, Colombo 7. The French Romantic drama film ‘Coeur en Hiver’ (A Heart in Winter) directed [...]
‘Sri Siddhartha Gautama’ wins Delhi award
‘Sri Siddhartha Gautama’, a Sinhala movie based on the life story of Prince Siddhartha and his quest for truth, won the award for the best film in the World Cinema section at the second Delhi International Film Festival in India recently. n epic film from the birth up to his enlightenment of Prince Siddhartha, it [...]
‘Crusty’s’ : Colombo’s newest healthy QSR
‘Crusty’s’, the latest addition to Colombo’s posh restaurants, was opend recently at the Pamankada Road in Colombo 6, one of the busiest surroundings of Colombo ‘Crusty’s’ is a newest Healthy Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) , the latest trend to catch up world wide. Thus, the main goal of opening Crusty’s is to satisfy the needs of [...]
‘Ginza on the Edge’ at Water’s Edge
‘Ginza on the Edge’, the authentic Japanese Restaurant and the newest addition to the Waters Edge hotel in Battaramulla, was opened at the Water’s Edge on the 23rd of December 2013. The opening ceremony was hosted by veteran Chef Rohan Fernandopulle, General Manger of Water’s Edge with the Chief Guests for the evening being Mr. and [...]
