Art
Sinhala and Tamil classics from Soul Sounds
Well-known all female choir Soul Sounds, directed by Soundarie David Rodrigo, will present an evening of Sinhala and Tamil classic favourites –‘Spandana’ – on May 9 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7.30 p.m. The show is a repeat of the one presented in November 2014 as part of the group’s 10th year celebrations. Audiences will be [...]
Pretty cakes and memories of lantern-making
Every May millions of Buddhists in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of Lord Buddha. Streets come alive with twinkling lights, lanterns adorn every nook and canny and crowds throng the city centres as all of Sri Lanka- irrespective of age and religion-step out – some to go [...]
Mirror Magazine
Await ‘Happily N’Ever After’ by the Colombo International School
The drama club of Colombo International School under the guidance of director, Vinodh Senadeera will bring to life the legendary tales of the Grimm Brothers along with a dab of Gore Vidal and a sprinkle of Rae Shirley putting together their production titled ‘Happily N’Ever After.’ The evening opens with the abstract play ‘A Visit [...]
Using social media to spread the spirit of charity
Danesh Maduranga Edirisooriya who is the brainchild behind SamajaSathkara- a Facebook campaign for social service. Danesh has put his creativity to good use by planning innovative project ideas to carry out community service initiative. Spreading the spirit of Vesak this year, Danesh has launched a project titled – ‘Donate and Join Challenge’ which opens up an [...]
Stars shine at the Emmy Awards
The stars came out in Burbank, California recently to attend the 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards. Supermodel Tyra Banks hosted the show. Betty White received the Lifetime Achievement Award. While there was a tie between “Days of Our Lives” and “The Young and the Restless” for outstanding drama series. Here’s the breakdown of the winners: Outstanding [...]
TV Times
Young thespians take the stage at ‘Drama Comp’
“My people, long have we waited for this day. Our Sage has come to us. Our saviour is here,” echoed a young actor from the Ananda College drama team. A post apocalyptic wasteland, the production depicts the confusion created amongst villagers due to the confrontations between a self-proclaimed sage and an actual actual Sage filled [...]
Ishanka breaks into singing career
Ishanka Perera of ‘Ishanka School of Music’, a popular pianist and a music teacher, unveiled her maiden music video ‘Heena Sithuwam’ recently on web and air. This was her first attempt on to her singing career after serving in the academic side of the music industry for the past eleven years. Her song ‘Heena Sithuwam’ was [...]
Lanka Tuk Tuk Challenge
Under the framework of supporting all international events, directed by Tourism Minister Naveen Dissanayake, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau announces the forthcoming grand event that has caught the eyes of the International Tourism ‘Lanka Challenge’ which will kick start in September. Large Minority Travel (www.largeminority.travel), the leading provider of adventure charity challenges, will be running [...]
‘Thank You for the Music……’
Sri Lanka lost two of her veteran singers during the last couple of weeks in April. Award winning musician Nimal Mendis of ‘Master Sir’ fame and C. L. Fonseka, both with roots in Moratuwa, passed way after a brief illness. Nimal composed evergreen hits like ‘Master Sir’, ‘Nim Him Sewwa’, ‘Upul Nuwan Vidaha’, ‘Ran Tikiri [...]
‘Sinhawa Atharin’ Sanath handles a triangular love
Veteran actor turned director Sanath Gunatilake’s much awaited film ‘Sinhawa Atharin’– a gripping love triangle is now being screened at Liberty cinema, Kollupitiya and other EAP circuit cinemas around the country. Starring Semini Iddamalgoda, Chris Henri, Jayani Senanayake, Robin Fernando, Nadeeka Gunasekera and Sanath himself in the main cast ‘Sinhawa Atharin’ revolves around a traditional [...]
Bakthi Gee at Crescat Boulevard
Vesak Bakthi Gee session organised by Sawana Rendhi Geetha fan club will be held from 6 pm to 8pm at Crescat Boulevard, Kollupitiya on May 5. Veteran musician Thilina Thushara Wellalage conducts the music and a group of singers from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts and wellknown Bakthi Gee singers like Gunadasa [...]
International Buddhist Film Festival for Vesak 2015
In order to celebrate Vesak, the most revered festival of the Buddhists, all those who throng to Colombo and specially those visitors who are expected to witness the celebrations around Bauddhaloka Mawatha and at the BMICH will have an opportunity to experience cinema with the theme related to Buddhism from Sri Lanka and overseas during [...]
Comedy in town
“Kotakalisan Karaya” a comedy play directed by Ananda Athukorala will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on May 9 at Namel Malini – Punchi Theatre, Borella. Starring Rodney Warnakula, Ananda Athukorala, Anusha Dissanayake, Sanjula Divarathna and Eric Abeywardana, musical direction is by Weerarathna Perera and stage management is by Niluka Enderamulla. Stage designed [...]
‘Spandhana’ prevents ‘Gindari’ taking over its theatres
An attempt to release Udayakantha Warnasuriya’s film ‘Gindari’ removing Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa’s ‘Spandhana’ was restrained following an order issued by Colombo District Court last week. Removing ‘Spandhana’ which was released on March from the theatres, Udayakantha’s second installment of Bahubuthayo was to be released in the same theatres from April 17. But the court prevented [...]
The most extravagant of treats for mothers
All restaurants at the Kingsbury were packed to capacity for lunch and dinner during the Mother’s Day celebrations last year. This year too, The Kingsbury has elaborate plans to bring families together and strengthen family bonds on 10th of May. ‘Mother’s Day is best celebrated when you treat her to the best brunch in town: [...]
Water’s Edge partners with ‘Simplifly’
Civilian helicopters have been cleared to land at the Water’s Edge complex in Battaramulla, domestic helicopter operator Simplifly said yesterday in details released by the company to the media. According to airline officials, a dedicated helipad will soon be constructed in the near future, and until such time helicopters will be landing on a designated [...]
Calamander Beach- Sri Lanka’s first CarbonNeutral Resort
Unawatuna’s best known destination resort, Calamander Unawatuna Beach, took a bold green step by emphasising its strong commitment towards reducing the hotel’s environmental impact towards becoming a responsible corporate citizen by achieving international recognition as a certified ‘CarbonNeutral’ Hotel. Issued by the CarbonNeutral Company of the UK, the world’s leader in carbon offsets, and backed [...]