Art
Budding designers
It’s that time of year when students of design at the Moratuwa University have their graduation fashion show and exhibition. There will be 39 students taking part this year- a veritable pool of budding young talent. “Every year the final year students end with a catwalk collection. They find themselves a suitable concept through market [...]
Sheaam Dean releases debut single ‘Afterglow’
RnB, soul and pop artist Sheaam Dean has released his debut international single ‘Afterglow’ under Midas King Productions, an international production company. The 22-year-old singer, who gained popularity with his single ‘Rebekah’ in Sri Lanka, is now hoping to make a mark on the international music scene. Though the songs for the EP are still [...]
Comic mayhem gets audiences laughing
If you can imagine such a thing as a theatrical romp, this was it! ‘No Sex Please, We’re British’, a comedy written by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott was first staged in London’s West End in 1971 and played to a full house until 1987. In my opinion it was one of the best British [...]
Mirror Magazine
Ten Sing rocks Kandy
Ten Sing Norway took the stage at the Kandy City Centre by storm. From pop band to choir and from step-dance to ballet, they performed an hour’s worth of simple yet meaningful pieces to the ad-hoc audience that sat on the floor or stood around in the lobby. Ten Sing Norway is a young performing [...]
Empowering children
It’s surprising how we as adults are quick to forget the significance of our childhood experiences; in acknowledging the prominence of them in the shaping of what we are today. Undeniably decisions taken consciously or unconsciously following the experiences of deep emotion in childhood extend to all facets of life, be it encounters of love, [...]
‘Afterlife 2014’ – platform for rock bands
The Rotaract club of the University of Moratuwa Alumni kicked off the year in style. In collaboration with the Rotaract club of University of Moratuwa, they organized ‘AFTERLIFE 2014’, an unplugged concert featuring talented local artistes from the Sri Lankan rock industry. This was the first club service project put together by the Alumni club [...]
Kelaniya Uni students take on Kyogen theatre
The Drama Theatre and Image Arts Unit at the Kelaniya University presented a Kyogen Theatre Workshop and play in partnership with the Embassy of Japan. The programme was presented as part of the ‘Cool Japan’ initiative by the Wisdom of Japan Executive Committee. Kyogen (literally ‘mad words’ or ‘wild speech’) is a form of traditional Japanese [...]
CIS bags awards at CO-MUN
Colombo International School (CIS) emerged champions at this year’s Colombo Operated Model United Nations which concluded recently, taking home multiple awards for Best Delegate and Best Foreign Policy Statement amongst others. The 20th CO-MUN session was themed under ‘Equitable Justice’. CIS has proved their mettle at the Model UN conferences, both at those in Colombo [...]
TV Times
YES101 roars louder
Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Hit Music Station, YES101 & 100.8 invites each and every one of you to cheer on the Sri Lankan Cricket team who will fight for the ICC World Twenty20 Cup in Bangladesh this month. Show your love for the game and support the Lions by uniting and cheering together as one, at [...]
MISTY hits the international road again…..
Popular band Misty took wings last week to embark on their latest three months long World Tour. Misty will celebrate their success on the international platform once again for the twelfth consecutive year, commencing their off-shore tour in March 2014. The band is slated to perform in four countries in seven destinations, for a number of [...]
Friday Live Jazz @ Cloud Cafe
Friday Night live Jazz at Cloud Cafe of Colombo Courtyard is the latest attraction of the city. Friday Night live Jazz features Ray Gomes with his Band ‘Replay’ starting from 7.00 pm onwards. Replay, a popular Jazz Band, is the only outfit right now with a lineup of the best professionals in Colombo. Together, they count many [...]
‘Balumgala’ wins People’s Award
Sri Lanka’s hallmark Marketing event, SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards, branded Neth FM’s ‘Balumgala’ as the Best Radio Programme of the year 2014 category at the recently concluded ceremony held at Water’s Edge. Asset Radio Broadcasting (Pvt) Ltd. CEO Asanga Jayasooriya, accepted the award.
PEABODY and SHERMAN in town
‘Mr. Peabody and Sherman’, animated comic movie based on the characters from the Peabody’s Improbable History segments of the 1960s animated television series by Ted Key, ‘The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show’ is now being screened at Savoy cinema Wellawatta. Directed by Rob Minkoff, DreamWorks Animation production and 20th Century Fox distribution, the film will feature [...]
Celebrating women
Celebrating the month of women, a monthly film forum curated by filmmaker, cinema enthusiast, photographer and writer Anomaa Rajakaruna will be held at Goethe Institute, Colombo. It will focus on women with screening of cinematic creations centred on women’s issues. Asoka Handagama’s latest film ‘Ini Avan’ and a series of films made by both new [...]
BONJOUR CINEMA! For the ninth time
Over the past few years, the Francophone Film Festival in Sri Lanka, has become an increasingly popular event among local movie lovers. Every year, the festival attracts a large audience. This year, Bonjour Cinema will be held on March 29 and 30 at the National Film Corporation of Colombo. Organised by the High Commission of [...]
‘Non Stop’ stops at MC
An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account, ‘Non Stop’ will be released at Majestic Cineplex from March 21. Starring Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore and Scoot McNairy, the film [...]
Shakespeare Centre teaches cinema
Shakespeare Centre Sri Lanka, one of the theatre education institutions specialising in Shakespearian productions is to start a drama and theatre courses for the year 2014-2015 and those interested are invited to apply. Those interested in cinema will be able to study the subject along with the production of the film ‘Hamlet’ which is a [...]
Oak Ray Best banquet facilities in Kandy
The Oak Ray Hotel is one of the latest additions to the Kandy’s luxury accomodation chain. Located in Gatambe off Peradeniya Road, Oak Ray Hotel contain twenty well appointed rooms with all modern amenities. Rooms are air-conditioned and consist of a balcony with beautiful views of the Hantane from one end and the Knuckles from [...]
Mandara charts out expansion
Popular Mirissa Resort Mandara is increasing their total roomcapacity from 20 rooms to 50 rooms and Mandara Rosen, Kataragama will be having 60 rooms. Construction has already begun and expected to be completed before the 2014 winter season. Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector has recorded a strong growth and promises continued expansion. ‘Sri Lanka has [...]
