Art
Stepping out and looking back
As the Workshop Players get set to ‘come out of hybernation’ by going down memory lane with “The Best of Broadway”, Purnima Pilapitiya catches up with director Jerome De Silva and some of the cast members One night. One stage. A colourful cast of characters, some who aren’t even human. It seems near impossible to [...]
Genesis awakens interest in original dance forms
Last weekend (July 11 and 12 ) the newly launched Mesh Academy of Dance brought experimental dance to their audience at the British School Auditorium with Genesis: the Awakening. The show was intense, well thought out and refreshingly original for a first attempt by a new group of dancers. Sri Lanka’s dance scene needs little [...]
Mirror Magazine
Summing it up
Recently, two boys breathed a sigh of relief as they finally released their first game after four months of testing, developing and hard work. ‘Two Digits’ is a game developed by 15 year old Shenal Santhush Kotuwewatta and his brother, 11 year old Sithija.The Kottuwewatte brothers are the very young duo behind ‘Cleverweek’, an independent [...]
AIESEC organises Global Village 2015
Bringing a unique cross cultural experience to the Sri Lankan general public, AIESEC Sri Lanka will host ‘Global Village 2015’ on July 24 at the Arcade Independence Square Colombo, from 3.30p.m onwards. AIESEC Sri Lanka is the local charter of the world’s largest student run organisation that facilitates exchanges for both local and foreign undergraduates [...]
TV Times
‘Susara Sandhwani’ Shepherdian talent on show
The maiden Orchestral Concert ‘Susara Sandhwani’ (Choral Symphony) of Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena was held at the BMICH recently. The show focused on Shepherdian talent at its best. The Orchestra trained by Saman Nishantha was highly commended by the audience. The students performed dance sequences and songs to the beat of the backing orchestral music. ‘Our [...]
The buzz at 7 Degrees North
Adding to the weekend buzz at the picturesque 7 Degrees on the Lake, Cinnamon Lakeside has now introduced live entertainment with the talented Shaman Ranaweera. Belting out popular favourites, Shaman Ranwaeera comes with 20 years of experience in the music industry. A multi-talented musician with national awards and international performances under his belt, Ranaweera will add [...]
Can you structure the word?
How well do you know your songs? Can you make up the word? Popular Hit Music Station, YES101 and 100.8 brings ‘Spy Song’ to your radio. What you have to do is identify the songs, write down the first letter of every song and structure the word. Here’s an example: The songs are Happy by [...]
A journey by two generations
French and Moroccan movie ‘Le grand voyage’ directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi will be screened at 3 pm on July 21 and at 6.30 pm on July 22 at Alliance Francaise de Colombo auditorium, Colombo. Reda, summoned to accompany his father on a pilgrimage to Mecca, complies reluctantly – as he is preparing for his baccalaureat [...]
Minions in search of a master
‘Minions’ latest Hollywood animated movie, a prequel to the Despicable Me franchise, tells the story of Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob who are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, an incredible villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. The film will be released at Majestic Cineplex on July 24. [...]
A new production for ‘Kuweni’
One of the landmark plays in Sri Lankan theatre “Kuweni” produced by late Henry Jayasena will be staged as a new production at 8.15 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. on July 28 at the Air Conditioned New Town Hall Colombo 07. Presented as a new production by Samudra Jeewani Karunananda, the play has been hailed by [...]
Ashoka introduces relaxing music to Sri Lanka
Dharshana Ashoka Kumara’s second music album with relaxation music will be launched at 3 pm on July 23 at the National Library and Documentation Centre Auditorium. The album with original compositions by Ashoka contains five pieces of music each of which runs for around 15 minutes. The music pieces plays with piano and flute by [...]
Nigel Barker Workshop for the Sri Lankan Fashion Industry
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is gearing up to host the internationally reputed photographer Nigel Barker in Sri Lanka. During his tour, the celebrity photographer, reality TV host, author and model will conduct a half-day workshop for Sri Lanka’s fashion industry on Fashion, Photography, Modelling and Inspiration. This workshop is organised by Cinnamon in partnership with [...]
‘Chef Charles Dissa’ launches infused virgin coconut oils
New York based, famous celebrity Chef Charles Dissanayake was in Colombo last week to launch an innovative range of ‘flavour infused coconut oil’ by Ceylon Coconut Company (CCC). Popularly known as Chef Dissa was the top attraction at this ceremony, prepared few of his popular dishes using these specialised coconut oils. He also mentioned that [...]
GFH’s Chief Concierge receives Les Clefs d’Or international membership
The Galle Face Hotel, an iconic luxury getaway that is renowned for its vintage charm and prestige, reached a new milestone recently as the hotel’s Chief Concierge received the globally renowned cross keys membership (Les Clefs d’Or) for maintaining the most superior standards as a concierge in the international hotel industry. Chief Concierge Duminda Botejue [...]