Art
Paddling solo halfway across the world
Her Dad follows her on a world map back home in Western Australia every day, while her Mom only wishes to know whether she is safe. It is not just wanderlust which has gripped 43-year-old Sandy Robson but a unique “dream”. Inseparable have been Sandy and her kayak, with her travels using this mode of transport [...]
Spirituality, spring and sweets:The origins of Easter traditions
Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday today, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter is also linked to spring and here we look at the origin of some of those traditions associated with Easter. Scholars believe the name Easter is derived from Eostre; the goddess of spring and renewal. The Christian [...]
Mirror Magazine
Making their mark
Asteria, the all-female choir directed by Mahen Pieris will take to the boards of the Lionel Wendt on May 3 for ‘Caprice’, a show featuring the ensemble’s very best. The choir which was formed five years ago, comprises past pupils from Methodist College trained by Mahen Pieris. Mahen himself is no stranger to the local [...]
TV Times
Any Body Can Dance
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) ‘Stage Craft’ student talent show was held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, with a full house, on February 7, 2014. The chief guest for the evening was Prof. Ariyarathne Kaluarachchi, Dean of the Faculty of Dance and Drama, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka. The show included [...]
Mirror Magazine
More promise for youth
The Colombo Declaration on Youth promises many things, amongst them better education, opportunities and understanding. But perhaps more than anything it holds the promise of a more inclusive future for young people not just in Sri Lanka, but around the world. As the Colombo-based organizers will tell you, the document is so much more than [...]
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Sam the Man sings for SLFUW
‘Sing – A – long’ with ‘Sam the Man’, a sing along concert, presented by the ‘Sri Lanka Federation of University Women’(SLFUW) will come alive on 26th April at the SLFUW premises at 94/11, Kithulwatta Road, Colombo 8. SLFUW renders social service and undertakes charitable, education and social welfare activities for women in particular and [...]
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Splash dance
‘Applause’, the fifth official production by the Visakha Vidyalaya Synchronized Swimming team will see all sorts of slick moves by the team as they slice their way through the clear water of the school pool. The concert isn’t named after the Lady Gaga hit for nothing. But perhaps most significantly, it will be a celebration [...]
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EFM and NKAR Joint Promo
NKAR Travels & Tours having concluded the joint radio promotion with EFM picked up the lucky winners on Friday, 4th April at their office. The Radio Promotion was conducted during the month of March during which period the EFM listeners took part by logging onto the NKAR face book fan page. The sponsors of the joint [...]
Ashoka writes on war propaganda in the world
The latest book written by journalist, writer, poet and lyricist Darshana Ashoka Kumara will be launched at the National Library and Documentation Centre at 3.30 pm on April 28, 2014. This is the 5th book of Darshana. The new book titled “Thorathuru Walata Hadawathak” is basically on war propaganda carried out in different parts of [...]
Thri Nayaka – Bharata Natyam Recital at ICC
A Bharata Natyam Recital titled “Thri Nayaka” presented by the dancers of Aru Sri Art Theatre will be performed on April 22 at 6.00 pm at Indian Culture Centre (ICC) auditorium at 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07. The dancing trio namely Amila Rumesh, Pranesh Subramaniam and Dhakshoth Samaraweera who do the recital learnt Bharata Natyam [...]
Memory Lane: An Evening of Remembering
A young woman of the 70s, Corrine Almeida has devoted her life to her passion for music. For over three decades she has rocked both the Western and Oriental music scene in Sri Lanka and captivated Sri Lankan audiences and others across the world with her voice. Now, at the pinnacle of her career, she [...]
‘Kosthapal Punyasoma’ ready for duty
‘Kosthapal Punyasoma’ (Constable Punyasoma) Udayakantha Warnasuriya’s latest comedy will be released at Regal Colombo and other CEL circuit cinemas around the country from May 2. A satirical look on a policeman the film revolves around a series of events relating to a police team. Playing the star role as ‘Kosthapal Punyasoma’ is seasoned actor Mahendra [...]
‘Hamlet’ filming for Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday
Celebrating the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare, the Shakespeare Centre Sri Lanka will start its latest film production, the cinema version of ‘Hamlet’ on April 23. A cast comprising veteran stars in local cinema including Jeewan Kumaranatunga, Veena Jayakody, Rex Kodippili and Clitus Mendis are to play the main roles together with other talented and [...]
Box office hit ‘Captain America’ here
UK box office hit ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ featuring the Marvel Comics character Captain America is now being screened at Savoy 3D Cinema Wellawatte. After dropping to second place previous weekend, the American superhero film reclaimed top spot at the UK box office, with a third-weekend haul of 1.78 million Sterling Pounds. In UK [...]
Mermaid visits AC
American animated musical fantasy film ‘the Little Mermaid’ will be screened as the weekly children’s film screening at 3.30 pm on April 26 at American Center auditorium, Colombo. A story of a mermaid princess who makes a Faustian bargain with an unscrupulous sea-witch in order to meet a human prince on land, the film is [...]
‘Divergent’ depicts a divided world
‘Divergent’ Hollywood sci-fi action film directed by Neil Burger, based on the novel of the same name by Veronica Roth is now being screened at Majestic Cinemplex Colombo. Starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoë Kravitz, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Jai Courtney, Miles Teller, and Kate Winslet the film is set in a futuristic dystopia where [...]
Shehan: Man behind the mighty rafting rapids
Popularly known as ‘Bullet’ amongst his colleagues and friends, Shehan Pilapitiya is no stranger to the White Water Rafting industry. Having experienced rafting in South Africa/ Malaysia and India, Shehan is a qualified rafting instructor and adventure facilitator for over eleven years. Not known to many he was instrumental in being the brain child in [...]
A romantic holiday in the heart of the city
This April season, The Kingsbury has lined up luxurious weekend holiday packages with incredible gifts that await your indulgence. The package is based on a minimum night’s stay with rates starting at Rs. 32,165/- (double), inclusive of luxurious accommodation, lavish amenities, delectable cuisines, the legendary Sunday Oyster Brunch, special gifts and surprises to give you [...]
