Art
Flavours of Thai street food
It’s a drizzly Sunday evening but the overcast skies and sporadic bursts of rain do little to dampen the slow but steady stream of people traipsing in and out of a small Thai restaurant in Wellawatte. Situated directly opposite St. Peter’s College, Tom Yum is sandwiched in between the many buildings which speckle Galle Road. [...]
Watch him!
Two Sundays ago, it was his big moment on stage when he lifted the prestigious All Island Best Speaker (AIBS) trophy but “I didn’t have time to celebrate,” Umar Azwer tells us. The 22-year-old undergraduate didn’t have too long to bask in celebratory mode because he “had a submission due in three days.” So it [...]
‘Solitude’ on London ramp
It’s every young designer’s dream! AOD graduate Ishara Jayathilake had the satisfaction of seeing her work up on the catwalk at the recently held London Graduate Fashion Week 2015. The collection created in collaboration with Brandix and Orient Design was a show-stopper at the 2014 Sri Lanka Design Festival, and went on to be selected [...]
Mirror Magazine
Tales of a ‘Survivor’
Natalie Anderson, raised in Sri Lanka was named the ultimate ‘Survivor’ in the show’s season finale last year and walked away with the grand prize of US$1 million. In an exclusive email interview she tells the Mirror Magazine about her experience What was it like to win Survivor? What do you think were the big [...]
Deanna School of Dance gears up for ‘Peter and the Wolf’
The future stars at the Deanna School of Dance are to stage a world renowned ballet “Peter and the Wolf” later on this month. “This is our junior school production,” Principal, Natasha Jayasuriya tells us. Ideal for the younger performers, the ballet comes with a running narrative voice, “so they can relate to and understand [...]
Of sweetness and spice
The beauty of a cinnamon roll is in its soft, flaky dough, the fine cinnamon powder incorporated into its depths and the sticky sweet glazing on top. Who knew that Sri Lanka’s legendary spice export would become immensely popular in the form of a Western classic that took its own time making it to the [...]
TV Times
Yashan hits new heights with Shanudrie
Popular young singing sensation Yashan de Silva is back in the limelight with his latest release ‘Sansara Gaane’(Mal Sihinaya 2) with Shanudrie Priyasad. The official launch of the new song will be held at the ‘Music Xpress’ program on Siyatha TV on Sunday, 14th June at 5.30pm. It’s the second duet sung by Yashan and [...]
Melantha to launch ‘Riversheen School of Music’ in Moratuwa
While there are many music schools in Colombo, teaching instruments and vocals, ‘Riversheen School of Music’ might be the first one-stop-shop music school teaching keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, composing and recording in Moratuwa. The school is conducted by the well-respected musician Melantha Perera of Mirage fame with other specialised teachers. All interested students/parents are [...]
“Premaya Nam” chosen for Official Selection at 18th Shanghai Film Fest
“Premaya Nam”, the directorial debut by brothers Kalpana Ariyawansa and Vindana. Ariyawansa will be screened at the 18th Shanghai International Film Festival which started yesterday, June 13. Chosen to be screened in “Official Selection” section at the festival held from June 13 to 21 in Shanghai, China, “Premaya Nam” will be screened at 6.30 pm on June [...]
“Kema Lasthi” goes to Negombo
Political comedy “Kema Lasthi”, the newest play, written and directed by Ajith Mendis will go on the boards at 3.30 and 6.45 pm on Sunday June 21 at Negombo Newstead Girl’s College Theatre. An experienced cast including Sriyantha Mendis, Madini Malwattege, Janaka Kumbukage, Wasantha Wittachchi, Saman Hemarathne, Keerthi K. Ratnayake, Pradeep Arugama and Samantha Paranaliyanage [...]
Gindari passes 50 days
‘Gindari’ the second installment of ‘Bahubuthayo’ has successfully passed 50 days at the theatres of Ridma and Cinema Entertainment circuits. According to the film producers the film has collected around Rs. 70 million. Revolving around a she-devil in town the comedy movie once again narrates around Bunty and Lanty, a journalist and a photographer who [...]
Multi awarded play in town
The winner of Best Play, Best Direction along with 7 other awards at State Drama Festival 2015, ‘Meya Thuwakkuwak Nowe’ written and directed by Chamila Priyanka will be staged at 3.30 p.m and 7.00 p.m on June 21 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre Colombo 7. With Mayura Kanchana, Dhilum Bhuddika, Anjana Premarathne. Yashodha Rasadhuni, Pramodh [...]
‘Aloka Udapadi’ acclaimed at UN Vesak celebration
Sri Lanka movie ‘Aloka Udapadi’ (Light Arose), revolving around the story of the recording of the Buddha’s Dispensation, in written form, after long centuries of oral tradition in a turbulent historical backdrop, won much acclaimed at the United Nations 2015 Vesak celebration held at Bangkok in Thailand recently. The Vesak celebration was held at the [...]
‘Colonial and Present- Colombo’
An educational tour on ‘Colonial and Present- Colombo’, Names of Streets, and ‘Heritage of Kotte’ organised by Sri Lankan Adventure Travels was launched last week. A showcase tour was conducted for 25 teachers of a leading International School in Sri Lanka; Gateway International on the 8th of June, 2015.This was done on the basis of [...]
‘FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE’ at ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE COLOMBO
Alliance Française De Colombo , once again presents ‘Fête de la Musique’ – International Music Day 2015 on Saturday 20th June at their air conditioned auditorium at 11, Barnes Place ,Colombo 7 (near Colombo Town Hall) . The response has been overwhelming as every year and organisers are finding it difficult to slot in everyone [...]
The Kingsbury Sparkle
Kingsbury, recently introduced the all new ‘Sparkle’ – The Kingsbury High Tea Monthly Fashion Show with an incredibly stunning evening wear and bridal collection by Ruchira Karunaratne. With an impressive turnout ‘The Kingsbury Sparkle’ set standards in gastronomy and fashion combined. Guests were dazzled by the extravagant selection of exquisite delights and a splendid collection of [...]
