Art
Make a statement with bags and stoles
Stoles and matching handbags are a stylish and most welcome addition to any woman’s wardrobe. Manohari Caderamanpulle’s creations pictured here are limited editions made in a variety of fabrics that enhance many an ensemble. Batik, handloom and raw silk, are just some of the fabrics that go into making these striking items. Mano’s sense of [...]
Mirror Magazine
Ladies’ College
Ladies College performed “Dinner is Served” winning the second place. The drama set in America in the mid 1950’s revolved around a Mrs. Bixby, the wife of a NYPD detective who has an affair with Colonel Cyril. She goes to extreme lengths to cover up a mink coat given to her by her lover as [...]
TV Times
Classic Rock at El Rancho
‘Classic Rock at El Rancho’ , a rock concert featuring ‘Angel Down’ will come alive at the ‘El Rancho Tequila Bar and Grill’ at No 62/4, Chatham Street, Colombo 1. ‘Classic Rock at El Rancho’ is the first and the only Tequila Bar and Grill in town, which offers a vibrant atmosphere as one of [...]
SOSL’s Night at the Opera
The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka will present a concert of popular operatic choruses and arias, conducted by Gregory Rose—well known for his expertise in the field of choral direction on 31st May at the BMICH. Gregory Rose has become a familiar and well-loved figure at SOSL concerts, and his association with the orchestra [...]
Perennial Buddhist songs for Vesak
In coincidence with the Vesak festival, Visharadha Sadhana Ranatunga has released a compact disc comprising songs on Buddhist themes. The CD titled ‘Budhu Himi Dekmata’ is comprised of songs sung by Sadhana’s grandmother Kalashuri Vasantha Sandanayake. The new musical direction for the songs penned by Mervyn Senaratne and Sarath Wimalaweera is done by Jagath Wickremasinghe. [...]
‘Panamure Kunchanadaya’ in honour of ‘Panamure Hasthi Rajaya’
‘Panamure Kunchanadaya’, a massive musical symphonic presentation with the participation of over 200 artistes directed by seasoned musician Navaratne Gamage will be launched soon. Organised by the Panamure Kunchanada Creative Group, the musical presentation is for the promotion and enlightening of the present and future generations on ‘Panamure Hasthi Rajaya’ or the majestic elephant of [...]
‘Senkadagala Rajasinghe’ is in the making
Based on the final film script written by late Dr. Tissa Abeysekara on Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe and the Kandyan era Senkadagala Rajasinghe is to be made into a film by award winning filmmaker and teledrama director Sudath Rohana. Shooting of the film which is in its pre-production stage is to be started in August in Kandy [...]
Multi talented Mahinda
Mahinda Karunaratna is a versatile actor, writer, artist and sculptor. His journey from a remote village in the Kurunegala District to the city from where he went onto make a name both as an author as well as a stage and television actor has been an arduous one. Having made a name after writing several books [...]
Creative Encounters with Play House Kotte
A drama and creative activities programme for Children, by Somalatha Subasinghe’s Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) popularly known as Play House-Kotte presents its latest programme for children named “Creative Encounters” during the school vacation in June 2014. “Creative Encounters” allows your child to learn and enjoy the [...]
‘Balloth Ekka Behe’ in town
“Balloth Ekka Be” the comedy play written and directed by Ravindra Ariyarathne will have its latest show on Sunday, May 11 at 3.30 p.m. a nd 6.45 p.m. at the Namel Malani Punchi Theatre, Borella. Wijaya Nandasiri, Kumara Thirimadura, Roshan Pilapitiya, Gihan Fernando, and Ferny Roshini in performance, Shantha Peiris and Luvoline Vandawall handle music [...]
‘Hunuwataye Kathawa’ at the Wendt
“Hunuwataye Kathawa” directed by Parakrama Niriella, depicting Bertolt Brecht’s epic drama style will be performed at the Lionel Wendt at 7.00 p.m. on Sunday May 11 (today). The play was adjudged the “Best Drama” at the State Drama Festival 2014 and bagged five awards. Produced by Janakaraliya Cultural Foundation, Hunuwataye Kathawa was performed at the [...]
‘Ira Mediayama’ book released
‘Ira Mediyama’, the screenplay of Prasanna Vithanage’s award winning film was released as book together with a comprehensive and analytical review on the film by late Chandana Silva. The screenplay was written by Priyath Liyanage and the book is a Sarasavi publication.
‘Sri Siddhartha Gautama’ film in Vietnam
Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan movie ‘Sri Siddhartha Gautama’ which was made based on the life of the prince Siddaratha and his journey to be the Buddha has been nominated for the ‘Best Feature Film award’ at the Buddhist Film festival celebrating the UN Day of Vesak 2014 in Vietnam. An epic film based on the [...]
Seductive rates for couples from Aditya
Aditya, the exclusive all suite luxury boutique hotel located close to Galle, has put together two inviting packages for couples looking for a romantic getaway. A release from Aditya stated that both packages are valid from May to July 2014 and are catered towards local tourists. The first package is the ‘Double Date’ Package which [...]
Mother’s Day at Mews
Mother’s day will be celebrated on May 11th at Park Street Mews with a special menu with Mum’s favourites and a Kids Menu to enjoy with mum. Soup and Starters with Tomato and roasted bell pepper soup with sesame seed, Aubergine parmigiana with mozzarella timbale and arugula salad or Smoked salmon and quail egg with [...]
‘Food Revolution Day’ ‘at Harpo’s Cafes and Restaurants
Realizing the importance of raising the awareness of the impact of healthy food ,and to promote it, starting with kids, Harpo’s Cafes and Restaurants will be conducting a workshop for Kids on healthy food recipes on 16th May. This will be coinciding with English celebrity chef, media personality, known for his food-focused television shows and cookbooks, Jamie [...]
Thai cuisine in Nuwara Eliya
The exquisitely designed ‘Grand Thai’ the Thai Speciality restaurant in Grand Hotel, has been the buzz word in Nuwara Eliya, since it’s opening on 12th April by the Deputy Ambassador of Thailand Ms. Natnapang Damrongsoontornchai, gracing the occasion. ‘This is yet another experience offered by the Grand Hotel to visitors to Nuwara Eliya’ said the [...]
Art
Getting what you want is just a click away
Ashan Whittall and Mariam Moosa were lazy victims of late night food and beverage cravings. They just could not head out to get themselves a few bottles of soft drinks. If only someone could just deliver it to us, they thought. And that’s exactly how the concept of Quickee.lk was born. Ashan and Mariam made [...]
Mirror Magazine
Night of many stars
The Interact club of Royal College was successful in staging the popular Inter school drama competition – Drama Comp 2014 for the 28th time. The competition has provided young aspiring Thespians an opportunity to showcase their talents. The finals which were held recently at the Lionel Wendt saw some stunning performances. The evening’s panel of [...]
Art
Hitting the road with ‘heart and sole’
Flags and banners fluttered in the morning breeze as the girls in blue were out on the streets early Saturday, May 3, joined by cyclists, trucks and vintage cars as they walked “with heart and sole” for their beloved school. The Musaeus College Triathlon 2014 started off early – at 7 a.m. from near Nelum [...]
Mirror Magazine
St. Joseph’s College
While the Josephians didn’t retain the championship the cast did take home an award. St. Joseph’s College who performed an adaptation of “Macbeth” went home with the award for best backstage management. The adaptation began with Macbeth meeting the three sisters for the first time and ended with him becoming a very confused king. What [...]
What’s relevant to you ?
This week the buzz is all about the World Conference on Youth 2014 happening in Colombo, with the participation of over 1500 young people, government representatives and decision makers from around the world meeting to draft the Colombo Declaration, which will be presented at the 69th UN General Assembly later this year. We asked our [...]
Methodist College
Methodist College Colombo performed a gripping drama called ‘Desert Places’ and emerged as champions of the night. The drama was set amidst the happenings of a mental hospital and centred around the story of five women patients. One continuously spoke to her dead sister and played with her while another had thoughts of punishing her [...]
