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‘Odyssey into the Wild’ with Mahipala
‘Odyssey into the Wild’, an exhibition of creative works penned and illustrated by B. A. Mahipala will come alive on May 8 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. This exhibition will be a revelation of his journeys ranging from popular tourist destinations to remote corners of the planet earth. A 208 page coffee table book, ‘Odyssey into the [...]
‘Memory Lane’ dedicated to Mother’s Day
‘Memory Lane; An Evening of Remembering’, a musical extravaganza with a difference, featuring glamorous singer Corrine Almeida and her singing family members will come alive on 11 May at the Colombo Hilton starting from 7.00pm. A young woman of the 70s, Corrine Almeida has devoted her life to her passion for music. For over three [...]
ABU RadioAsia2014 – Driven by the power of words
The power of words to tell stories on radio will be a central theme of a special workshop at the forthcoming ABU RadioAsia2014 conference in Sri Lanka. The workshop by Wolfram Tech of BCI Media Experts, Germany, will kick off the Asia-Pacific’s premier regional radio forum, being held in Colombo from 22-24 May 2014. Organisers expect 40 [...]
‘Sandakada Pahana’ by Sunil Edirisinghe
The veteran singer Sunil Edirisinghe’s ‘Sandakada Pahana’ , Musical Concert organised by the Welfare Society of the Wijeya Newspapers Company PLC will be held from 6.30 pm on May 11 at the auditorium of the National Youth Coucil in Maharagama. Coinciding with the musical show, the launching of DVD containing the songs sung at the [...]
DJ Ruki from Chicago spins at the Sky Lounge
Internationally acclaimed DJ Ruki Dole is now in action at the ‘Sky Lounge’ of the Kingsbury Hotel during the month of May. DJ Ruki Dole, who has earned repute in the Chicago party circuit, spinning as a DJ for the hippest nightclubs and parties in the Windy City. DJ Ruki has also spun for internationally acclaimed [...]
Priyantha returns with ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’
Breaking the silence of more than 12 years seasoned filmmaker Priyantha Colambage returned to filmmaking with ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ (A Melody of Love) a musical movie. Priyantha’s last movie ‘Arumosam Wehi’ in 2002 won international accolades including the Award for Excellence at the 2007 China International Children’s Film Festival, but the filmmaker turned fulltime advertising to [...]
‘Captain America’ comes to Liberty Lite
Featuring the Marvel Comics character Captain America one of the latest Hollywood box office hits ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ is now being screened at 4.15 pm and 7 pm shows at Liberty Lite Colombo. Starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp, Hayley Atwell, Robert Redford, and [...]
‘This is not a gun’ comes to Lumbini
Playwright G. Chamila Priyaka’s theatrical production ‘Meya Thuwakkuwak Neme’ (This is not a gun) will be staged today May 4 at 7 pm at Lumbini theatre, Colombo. Scripted and directed by Priyanka, the play talks about the deep and intricate realities like how people become ambitious about their lives while seeing the deaths of those [...]
Award winning ‘Hunuwataye Kathawa’ in Colombo
Winner of five awards at the State Drama Festival 2014 including the Best Drama and Best Direction ‘Hunuwataye Kathawa’ based on Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Caucasian Chalk Circle’ will be staged on May 11 at 6 pm at the Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo. Directed by Parakrama Niriella for Janakaraliya Cultural Foundation the play represented Sri Lanka at [...]
American Center shows power of press freedom
Focusing on the importance of media freedom, the American Center Colombo will present a series of movies under the theme ‘Power of media freedom’ at its auditorium 44, Galle Road, Colombo 3 every Tuesday at 6 pm throughout the month of May. The series will be started with ‘All the President’s Men’ a 1976 movie [...]
Cinnamon Bay : First hotel in Sri Lanka to win LEED Gold
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala became the first Hotel in Sri Lanka to be awarded the LEED V-2009 Gold certification after observing and meeting the expectations of all green standards required of a business entity. A press release from the Cinnamon hotels states, Cinnamon Bey’s sustainable efforts from its inception as a project were recognized and rewarded [...]
Kalu’s Hideaway awarded certificate of excellence
Kalu’s Hideaway hotel, one of the leading eco-friendly jungle re-treat hotels in Sri Lanka announced that it has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2013. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing [...]
Commons: Nine successful years
The Commons – one of the foremost coffee house concepts in Sri Lanka continues to enjoy success, celebrating nine years serving its loyal clientele. True to its original concept, Commons, Sri Lanka’s own home -grown coffee house, serves what its famous for…great selection of Hot and Cold specialty coffees, an extensive menu, and delicious desserts. [...]
