Art
‘The Yala Adventure’
Ruhunu National Park or popularly known as ‘Yala Sanctuary’ is one of the top tourist destinations in South Sri Lanka. Arguably it is the best leopard sanctuary in Asia. The Park has become the most sought after destination for both Sri Lankan and overseas visitors lately. ‘The Yala Adventure’ is situated on the banks of [...]
TV Times
‘Bombay Velvet’
‘Bombay Velvet’, one of the latest Bolywood films that was shot in Sri Lanka will be released at Majestic Ultra Cinema from May 15. A story of an ordinary man who goes against all odds and forges his destiny to become a ‘big shot, the film is directed by Anurag Kashyap based on historian Gyan [...]
Multi awarded play focuses on growing extremism
The winner of seven awards including the Best Play, the Best script and the Best Direction at the State Theatre Festival 2015 “Meya Thuwakkuwak Nowe” (This is not a gun) written and directed by Chamila Priyanka will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm on Sunday May 17 at the Lionel Wendt [...]
Theatre festival with popular plays
A theatre festival featuring an ever popular translation and original plays will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 7 pm from May 15 to 17 at the Lionel Wendt theatre Colombo. The festival starts on May 15 with Henry Jayasena’s “Hunuwataye Kathawa” which was based on Bertolt Brecht’s internationally renowned ‘Caucasian Chalk Circle” [...]
Somalatha Subasinghe’s Play House-Kotte organises another Creative Activities for Children
Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) popularly known as Play House-Kotte commences its next session of “Creative Activities for Children” programme in June 2015. Children from ages four to fourteen can take part in the programme. The prime objective of the programme is to develop the child’s mental and physical aspects and to enhance [...]
The Wailers to rock Mount Lavinia
Number one Jamaican reggae band ‘The Wailers’ will rock the scene at the Paradise Beach, Mount Lavinia Hotel on 19 May starting at 7.00pm. The tickets are priced at Rs. 4000/- (VIP) and Rs. 2000/- (regular) and are available at Suger Bistro at Crestcat and at the Mount Lavinia Hotel from 11 May. ‘The Wailers’ performing [...]
Cartoon Network appoints ‘Rainco’ as local branding agent
Popular Cartoon Network CNE in Sri Lanka, together with Cartoon Network Enterprises South Asia launched its very first official branding programme with Rainco Private Limited as the official representatives of their brands recently. The popular cartoon brands such as ‘Ben 10’, ‘Ben 10 Alien Force’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ are being licensed under this project. Rainco Limited conducted an [...]
Crossroads at the ‘Keg’ again
The popular band ‘Crossroads’ is back in action at the popular ‘ladies Night’ on performing at the new look Keg at the Excel World on Wednesday nights specially for ladies starting from 7.30pm. Fabion Bonny, the leader and founder of the band Crossroads, has always been associated with rock music thanks to his husky voice [...]
Mirror Magazine
Fashion for a cause
Junior Prefects of the Elizabeth Moir Senior School hosted a fundraiser fashion/talent show at Park Street Mews recently. The event showcased designs by Sonali Dharmasekara, Ramona Pulle, LatikaAlok and accessories by the Salvage design team. “We wanted to raise awareness about fashion among the rural youth of Sri Lanka,” said one of the organizers, Tripti [...]
Passionate about earthy textures
Shaanea Mendis D’Silva’s earliest memories are of the kind we’d love to have. “We had a large garden at the back as well as in front where my brother and I and sometimes our neighbours would play in,” she remembers of her childhood home in the suburbs of Colombo. “Snakes were a regular sighting. Basically, [...]