Art
Exploration of improvisation
“Playing music was a thing I would do when I was supposed to be doing other things like studying for an exam,” she laughs. “So it made sense that if I was to do something with my life, it would have to involve music.” Leila Adu, Brooklyn-based singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser (featured on our [...]
Ravibandhu dances to the tune of Othello
Shakespeare without words? It seems a tall order given that the power of the Bard lies in his expressive verse. But just think–dance may also effectively convey the poetry of Shakespeare and his dramatic themes. Aiming to touch the audience and bring Shakespeare’s powerful words alive through dance, veteran dancer and choreographer Ravibandhu will present [...]
Mirror Magazine
Stepping it up
When we meet Natasha Rathnayake the first thing she says is that “it’s been a crazy week!” Crazy seems to define Natasha’s daily schedule, from her gruelling morning workouts to the insane hours spent recording and rehearsing. We know her on television as a judge on a popular talent show. But more recently, Natasha will [...]
TV Times
Global village experience at Arcade Independence Square
Clad in a traditional Slovakian dress, young and bubbly Silvia Demokova from Slovakia was seen walking about at the Colombo Arcade Independence Square grounds. “I inherited this dress from my great grandmother. We generally wear our national costume only for an occasion,” she explained to those who inquired about her dress. In the vicinity is Polina Kalashnikova tapping a few [...]
‘Drums and Dance’ Concert in Kandy
‘Drums and Dance’, a different kind of entertainmet session with ‘Naadro’ and ‘Chandana’ was held at the Dharmaraja College auditorium, Kandy, yesterday, 8th August. ‘Naadro’ and ‘Chandana’ Concert was a dance and music extravaganza organised by two veteran artistes of their respective fields. The evening was planned to provide a unique experience to the viewers which [...]
Whyteleafe Academy presents workshop series
The Whyteleafe Performing Arts Academy will be holding a series of special workshops on performing arts for children during the August school holidays. These workshops will cover a wide ranging scope including acting, singing, dancing, speech, leadership development and other activities geared at leveraging performing arts for the personality development of children. This programme will be [...]
‘Horu’ go to holy city
“Horu Hodai” comedy stage play written and directed by Ananda Athukorala will go on the boards at 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm on August 9, at Youth Resort Hall Anuradhapura. The dramna is performed by Rodni Warangkula, Ananda Athukorala, Anusha Dissanayake, Suranga Satharasinha, Damayantha Perera, Shiromika Pranando and Indika Jayasingha. Music by Kapila Gamage, lighting [...]
The Director and Achievement of the Film “Dark in the White Light”:
Making a paradigm shift in 68 years of Sri Lankan cinema history, the renowned young film director Vimukthi Jayasundara has made it to the ‘’International Competitive’’ section in the Locarno International Film Festival. Even though there are nearly 3500 international film festivals per year going around the world due to the continuous expansion of the [...]
‘Gotaimbara Kolama’; A play and a ritual
‘Gotaimbara Kolama’ a novel theatrical experience written and directed by young playwright Dennis Perera will be presented as an open air performance at the Sri Lanka Foundation at 7 pm on August 15. Starring Nilanka Dahanayaka, Nino Araliya, Amila Sandaruwan, Danushka Dias, Pradeep Ramanayaka, Dilum Buddhika and Sankha Jayalath the play is sponsored by the Sunera [...]
LIFT collaborates with MPA
Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT), the pioneer of fashion education provider in Sri Lanka has yet again set forth to form a prestigious collaboration in order to better equip its students with the prowess that is needed to excel in the fashion industry. Accordingly, LIFT signed an agreement with the ModaPelle Academy (MPA), a [...]
Rosyth Estate House: Modern living in the rural
Set in a private 64 acre tea and rubber estate in Kegalle, the Rosyth Estate House is a newly reopened 1926 Colonial planter’s bungalow, redeveloped and expanded into a seven bedroom boutique hotel. The Estate House is located in rural village Pussela, a ten minute drive away from the bustling town of Kegalle. Perched on [...]
‘Kalu’s Hideaway’ excels at Chef’s Guild Competition
‘Kalu’s Hideaway’, participated for the first time, won a Gold Medal at the recently concluded 16th Culinary Art Competition at the BMICH organised by the Chef’s Guild of Sri Lanka. The Culinary Competition is part of the largest Food and Trade Exhibition in Sri Lanka. Witharanage Susantha Sanjeewa, Senior Steward from the culinary team attached to ‘Kalu’s Hideaway’ [...]
Mirror Magazine
Meeting up through an app
There really is an app for everything-including one for finding your next date. Tinder (very simply) uses your location and Facebook user information to find and match your profile with other interested people in the area. The app was introduced in 2012 to college campuses in the US-its rapid popularity led to the app being [...]
Making mighty strides for charity
Jeremiah James will return after a year and a half for his third charity concert to raise funds for children from economically disadvantaged communities. The dancer, who runs the Mighty Steps Dance Academy and teaches his craft for a living, directs 180 youngsters for a show to be held on August 22 at the Tourist [...]
GetUp+Vote
For many younger voters, the upcoming election experience is to be a first. The Kadirgamar Trust hopes to allow first timers and undecided youth a chance to make an informed decision. ‘GetUp+Vote- Our Country, Our Time’ is an impartial workshop to be held on Monday for 300 such participants. Sessions on responsible voting preserving rights [...]