Art
Have yourself a DIY Christmas!
Christmas gifts have become a holiday tradition that we look forward to. However, getting cost effective, suitable gifts for your family and friends is not an easy task. If you’re stuck for ideas and cash, check out our Do It Yourself (DIY) Christmas gift ideas. Ho Ho Ho! Merry Coaster-mas Gift- Set of handmade coasters. [...]
Spread a little cheer
We’re celebrating what this festive season is really about this week on Take 3. Below are three organisations that educate and support children with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Spread a little cheer this month among the most vulnerable in our communities with a donation of your time, talents or money. Here’s what you need [...]
Mirror Magazine
Festive treats to try out
If you’re looking for some new additions to your menu this season, we’ve got two interesting ideas for you to check out. Eggnog Not everyone can stomach the idea of gulping down raw eggs. This maybe the reason Eggnog never really took-off in Sri Lanka, that is until now. Nilomi Kurukulasooriya, whose kitchen is where [...]
TV Times
Sounds of Christmas
We’ve managed to confuse the JJ Twins with each other yet again. They take it in their stride though, Jason laughing it off despite having been repeatedly addressed as Julian. They may not be identical twins, but the duo are so in sync with each other that it’s difficult to tell them apart. It’s this [...]
Mirror Magazine
When small gestures mean the most
Christmas arrives bright and early for my family. Way before the sun is up, at 12am on December 1 every year, my mother has to put on some carols. Listening to the familiar festive tunes, the mood sets in from then. My mum is definitely the driving force behind all the little things we do [...]
TV Times
‘Kalaabhushana’ for Lankika
Lankika Perera of Golden Chimes was awarded ‘Kalaabhushana State Award 2014’ at the 30th Annual Kalaabhushana State Award Ceremony held at the BMICH last week. Annual Kalaabhushana State Award Ceremony was organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs under the patronage of the Minister of Cultural Affairs K.B. Ekanayake. The Golden Chimes leader Chanaka Perera too [...]
Singing Christmas Tree at MLH
The special Christmas Carol Service line-up at the Mount Lavinia Hotel commenced with the opening of Singing Christmas Tree on the 14th of December and will continue until the 23rd December, with a host of angelic voices representing some of Colombo’s best school choirs. The choir of Good Shepherd Convent, Colombo 13 opened the night followed by [...]
Music at Curve Bar
Curve Tapas restaurant is a popular venue for some fantastic music. It has a radiant ambience complimented by some lovely music performances by great bands such as Kool, CJ with Minthaka and Damien with DZone. Sitting down with these bands for a chat made me realize why I should come to Curve more often and [...]
‘Roll out the Barrel with Corrine & Co.’
Popular singing sensation Corrine Almeida will come alive with her own band at the New Year blast at ‘The 80 Club’ at Independence Avenue, Colombo 7. ‘Roll out the Barrel with Corrine & Co.’ will start rolling out from 9.30 pm onwards at the Club House with barbecue dinner and authentic kiribath breakfast and some [...]
‘Unduwap Asiriya’ at Amaya Hills
Experience the real seasonal atmosphere ‘Unduwap Asiriya’ a special Christmas festival which is now on at Amaya Hills, Kandy. The dance and music fiesta ‘Duruthu Udanaya’ at Rasawasala on 31st December featuring popular Sri Lankan band ‘SA – ZETS’ with Latiano Dance act by Solaheat will come alive on New Years Eve. The master of [...]
Another master stroke by Pathiraja
Pioneer filmmaker Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja’s latest film ‘Sakkarang’ (A drizzle during a time of drought) recently screened at the Asia Cinema Competition of the 7th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES). The film explained as the tortuous transformation from feudalism to modernity, was one of the 166 films from 48 countries that were presented. According to the [...]
‘Meththara’ moves to the town
‘Meththara’, a new stage drama written and directed by Champa Mahawedage, a former actor of Sarachchandra drama troupe will be staged at 6.45 pm on Saturday December 27 at the Navarangahala of Royal College, Colombo 7. The story of ‘Meththara’ depicts the conflict between king ‘Chanda’ a tyrant who follows the path of war towards [...]
‘Kema Lasthi’ in the hills
The comedy play, written and directed by Ajith Mendis, “Kema Lasthi” will be staged at 3.30 and 6.30 pm on Saturday February 15 at the Badulla Town Hall. With Sriyantha Mendis, Janaka Kumbukage, Madini Malwattege, Wasantha Wittachchi, Sam Hemarathne, Keerthi K. Ratnayake, Pradeep Arugama, Samantha Paranaliyanage in the cast, music composition, sound management, set design [...]
‘Gabbara Minisa’ in Ragama
“Gabbara Minisa” (Pregnant Man) is an adoptation of a play of Ajith Mendis from the book written by W. S. Wijesinghe and will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. on December 23 at the Ragama Medical Faculity auditorium. The cast include Sarath Kothalawela, Wasantha Vittachchi, Malkanthi Jayasinghe, Sujeewa Priyalal, Mihiri Priyangani [...]
Play House Kotte presents Creative Activities for Children in January
Creative Activities for Children programme (CAC-Prog) by veteran playwright Somalatha Subasinghe’s Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) or popularly known as Play House-Kotte will hold its next session in January 2015. Aimed at developing the child’s mental and physical aspects and to enhance artistic taste, cheerfulness and the playful sense of the child through [...]
Times UK ‘Top Twenty’ names Uga Escapes’ hotels
One of the world’s most respected newspapers, the Times of London, has named all three of Uga Escape’s currently active properties to a list of the top twenty boutique hotels in Sri Lanka. The article, which appeared in the paper’s ‘Destinations’ section recently, lavishes praise on Uga Escapes’ acclaimed boutique properties, which have already won numerous [...]
Christmas and New Year celebrations at Hilton CR
Hilton Colombo Residences (HCR) announced exciting promotions commencing from Christmas through New Year. The hotel will host ‘The Party’ New Year Dinner Dance for the third consecutive year at Union Ballroom featuring ‘The Kings’, international dinner buffet, raffle draws and entertainment throughout the night for Rs. 10,000/- nett per person. Special beverage deals will also be [...]
Usher in the New Year in style at Park Street Mews
Park Street Mews restaurant with its contemporary look and stylish flare offers an exceptional four course menu to savour and start with a glass of bubbly when New Year dawns on 31st December. The menu presents a selection of starters with duck and pistachio pate, Pan- roast scallops, asparagus and smoked salmon to name a few. [...]