Art
Chasing his dreams
Dimitri Zaik is such a kaleidoscopic talent, that it can be quite impossible to pin him down. The Sri Lankan born, Melbourne-based artist recently made headlines when his original composition ‘Antigen Society’ off his debut album was placed as a ‘Finalist Winner’ of the highly competitive John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2014. A passionate environmentalist, Dimitri [...]
If boys can do it why can’t we?
Cheers, screams and applause, a sea of colour, waving flags – the Sports Ministry grounds was a happy place on International Women’s Day, as past students from five of Colombo’s leading girls’ schools gathered to enjoy the first ever Girl Power Inter-School Old Girls Sportsmeet. Past students from Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, CMS Ladies’ College, [...]
Mirror Magazine
Making the grade
Steffan Paul, a student from Elizabeth Moir School who has been accepted on early decision basis to Harvard University shared his story, and tips for students applying to colleges abroad. Steffan Paul knew what he wanted from the start and didn’t make compromises. “Ever since we began talking about which schools we wanted to attend,” he remembers [...]
Spreading the word on a healthy lifestyle
The Alumni Association of Gateway College, Kandy, together with the Rotaract Club of Kandy is hosting “RUN” for health awareness, scheduled for Saturday, April 11. Unlike the typical walk or run, the event will be a fun-filled scavenger hunt in which teams of four members can take part. The obstacle-race style hunt will take each team [...]
Finding expression through movement
Pradeep Gunarathna is not afraid of his body. All the proof you’ll need is in his dance-his body moves seemingly to a rhythm of its own, although he will tell you that it takes days, even weeks of practice to get five seconds of it right. As a young dancer who has made somewhat of [...]
TV Times
Salon KESS-making waves with unique styles
Set in a backdrop that exudes his long years of achievement, Salon KESS at Rosemead Place is a hub of creativity. At KESS, the concentration is on carving and creating something unique by putting to work, the impressive skills of the team at the Salon, headed by Vasantha De Silva. Everything about KESS exudes modernism [...]
Grand Avurudu show in Dubai
The Grand annual Avurudu celebration will come alive this year too at the Wonderland Esplanade in Dubai, UAE on 10 April from 1.00 pm onwards featuring a large number of popular singing stars including Keerthi Pasqual, Lahiru Perera, Sureni de Mel, Jolly Seeya, Upeka Nirmani, Udaya Sri Wickremasinghe of Centigradz fame and Waffa. Sinhala and [...]
New music video on Sebs ‘Back to School’
The special music video on the innovative song ‘Back to School’, created by veteran musicians Lalith Perera and Mahesh Silva for the maiden ‘Old Sebs go back to School’ was released last week and now on sale. ‘Back to School’ was the theme song of the ‘Back to School Project’ held at the St. Sebastian’s College, [...]
Multi-awarded ‘Makarakshaya’ makes a come back
Multi-awarded theatrical production ‘Makarakshaya’ (The Dragon) directed by veteran playwright Dharmasiri Bandaranayake will go on the boards again after a long silence on April 5. ‘Makarakshaya’ which won 12 awards including the Best play, Best Production, Best Direction and Best Translation at the State Drama Festival 1985 will be staged at 2.30 and 6.30 pm [...]
Sellapperuma returns with ‘Sanjana’
‘Sanjana’, the newest film directed by veteran filmmaker Hemasiri Sellapperuma is now being screened at Rithma circuit cinemas around the country. Produced by Suranga de Alwis, the cast includes Manjula Kumari, Anarkalli Aakarsha, Sanka Prasad, Anusha Damayanthi, Rebecca Nirmalee, Kusum Renu, Manel Wanaguru, Wilson Karu, Indika Rathnayake and the film introduces Sameera Randeniya, the son [...]
Sugath sets a record with six films
Director Sugath Samarakoon set a new record starting six films at once. Muhurath ceremonies for all six films were held recently at the National Film Corporation recently. The six films were ‘Maha Ravana’, ‘Thriloka Pathram’, ‘Baladhakshayo’, ‘Judasta Erehiwa Judas’ and ‘Anda Sundari’. All five films are produced by Jagath Wishwakumara for a Hollywood film [...]
Kelum with ‘Oyai Mamai’
Kelum Tharanga, a talented young singer released his maiden songs ‘Oyai Mamai’ and ‘Vehi Lihini’ recently. Music for these two songs was composed by Kelum himself, and ‘Oyai Mamai’ lyrics was written by him, while ‘Vahi Lihiniye’ was penned by Vasheela Vanigasooriya. The songs are too popular among the music lovers nowadays and can be listen [...]
‘Spandhana’: A romance blended with horror story
Introducing the genre of horror romance to Sri Lankan cinema ‘Spandhana’ another film by ‘Sinhawalokana’ famed filmmaker Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa is now being screened at Regal Colombo, Lido Borella and theatres around the country. The film stars Shalani Tharaka, Roshan Ranawana, Dilhani Ekanayake and Thisuri Yuwanika in the main cast while the rest of the [...]
Sri Lankan ‘garden dining’ menu at Commons
The Commons Coffee House, well known for its extensive coffee house theme and menu, launched a new Sri Lankan speciality menu highlighting local cuisine with a creative twist, to enjoy in the newly refurbished courtyard. Adding a warm ambience, the garden courtyard, with the lanterns lit at night , the occasional welcome breeze and the Rotti [...]
Easter Sunday Brunch at MLH
This Easter, Mount Lavinia Hotel opens its colonial atmosphere to an extensive Sunday Brunch at the Governor’s Restaurant including Easter specialties including Easter Eggs, Hot-cross buns, Chocolate Easter Bunnies, Marshmallow Bunnies, Smoked leg of Ham, Oyster, Terrine, Pate and Duck. For children, Easter is a time for Easter Bunnies and Easter egg hunts. A line [...]
French Cookery Demonstration & Workshop At Alliance Francaise De Colombo
Alliance Française De COLOMBO organized a French Cookery Workshop and Demonstration by a Lady Chef and her Assistant, especially flown from France. It was held last week at their Auditorium at Barnes Place, Colombo 7.
Easter promo at Hilton Residences
Hilton Colombo Residences announces its celebrations for Easter Sunday on 05 April 2015. An exquisite buffet brunch will be held by the poolside restaurant, Verandah Bistro; offering discounts of 25% for HSBC Premier and Advance Cardholders for food and beverage, and 20% for all other HSBC cardholders. The kids’ activities during the celebration would include [...]
‘Patachara of our times’ ready
‘Wijaya – Kuweni’ and ‘Ehelepola Kumarihami’ famed filmmaker Sugath Samarakoon has completed his latest film ‘Ape Kaalaye Patachara’ (Patachara of our times), a story influenced by the Jathaka story of ‘Patachara’, and scripted based on the story of Patachara famous character in the Buddhist literature, the film depicts the tragedy befallen on modern ‘Patacharas’ or [...]
‘Neela Palingu Diya’ A story of an astrologer
At a time when astrologers play the prominent role not only at childbirth and marriage but deciding rulers for the country, ‘Neela Palingu Diya’, the latest teledrama tells a story about an honest astrologer. Directed by ‘Ektamge’ and ‘Thambapata Hendawa’ famed teledrama maker, Iresh Lokubandara the teleplay will be telecast at 8.30 pm belt on [...]