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ArtWalk has a colourful history of picking unusual locations for its shows; previous venues have included a rustic warehouse on Park Street and a car mart in 2011. When it was announced that the 2015 edition would take the catwalk to the Floating Market in Pettah we were intrigued, but not surprised. Despite a rainy [...]
The band’s still got it !
Five years in anticipation: the lights were dimmed, the stage was set, and the hour had finally come. It was the launch of Stigmata’s new album, ‘The Ascetic Paradox’. One could definitely sense the excitement of the crowd as they made their way to the British School auditorium on Saturday, October 17. The hallway leading [...]
That screaming, headbanging moment
The atmosphere was lively, upbeat and electric; the bands bold, heavy and eclectic. This was the second edition of The Paradox Tour, and Stigmata were set to test unchartered waters. The architects of change had already celebrated their 15th anniversary and the release of their newest album, in Valhalla Tavern, Wellington the night before (October [...]
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A million lines of code and counting
Aslam Najeebdeen started FrontCube in 2010 from his bedroom. Five years later, the company can name brands such as Al Jazeera and Microsoft among its growing clientele. Amidst this all Aslam remains grounded- in conversation he seems more interested in polishing the potential of both his products and employees than in big profits and fame. [...]
Fools
I sighed in relief when a Sunday evening just for me finally arrived. It had been a month since I returned to my home town, but had got a chance to merely glance at it. I came out to the street filled with the hustle and bustle of those who return home. I wondered off, [...]
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Legends of the 70’s:‘Super Star reunion Concert’
The ‘Super Stars Super Concert’ marks the reunion of the original members of the seventies popular band ‘Super Stars’ almost after 25 years. The ‘Super Stars Super Concert’ musical Extravaganza will come alive on the 7th of November 2015, at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Colombo at 6.30 pm. ‘We were one of the [...]
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Exhibition Two: metaphysical maze and silk screen prints
Kavan Balasuriya’s Exhibition ‘Two’ was a metaphysical maze. His signature style which was discovered in his time at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design London, is a twist of colours and textures leaning to a standard black and white. Splayed on Ruby Studios’ walls last month was his dabbling in colour. Themes of [...]
Snazzy footwork and soulful sounds
It’s considerably more difficult to pull off dance moves to 80’s tunes and still look cool. The cast of Elizabeth Moir School’s musical production of award winning retro musical “Footloose” has however got it figured out. You could see them in action from November 5-7 at the Wendt, breaking Moir’s stretch of over 10 years [...]
Prestantia Music School students in concert
The students of Prestantia Music School took to the stage to present “Prestantia Musica 2015,” recently at the Tourist Board Auditorium, Colombo 3. The event was graced by guests of honour; Deputy Minister Public Enterprise Development and Member of Parliament representing the Moratuwa Electorate, Eran Wickramaratne and his wife Kushlani Wickramaratne. The production was directed [...]
KDA edge out One Direction of No.1 spot
This week the elusive figure behind the name KDA has edged out One Direction in the race for the No:1 song on the UK singles chart. KDA made it with the club anthem ‘Turn The Music Louder (Rumble)’. KDA was supported by Tinie Tempah and Katy B on the track. The song by the British [...]
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‘Lyrics DVD’ OF ‘Golden Oldies’
A lyrics DVD comprising old favorites will be launched by the Moratuwa Arts Forum (MAF) during their ‘Down Memory Lane’ sing-along scheduled for 29th November, at Ramadia Ranmal Holiday Resort , Moratuwa. This DVD will include over 20 songs traditionally sung at this concert including ‘Old folks at home’, ‘My bonnie lies’, ‘Clementine,’ ‘Home on the [...]
A challenge for a witch-hunter
‘The Last Witch Hunter’ a supernatural action film directed by Breck Eisner starring Vin Diesel as an immortal witch-hunter who must stop a plague from ravaging New York City is now being screened at Savoy cinema Wellawatte. The cast also includes Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Julie Engelbrecht, Michael Caine, Rena Owen and ÓlafurDarriÓlafsson. The modern [...]
“Sinhabahu”at Kiribathgoda
‘Sinhabahu’ one of the greatest theatre productions of Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra will be staged today, November 1 at 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. at Viharmahadevi Ladies College hall Kiribathgoda. Tickets are now available at Sarasavi Book Shop – Kiribathgoda and the show is organaised by Jude Srimal.
Nawagaththegama’s play goes to Negombo
“Sudu saha Kalu” an outstanding play written by veteran writer and director Simon Nawagaththegama, will be staged at 6.45 p.m. on November 8 at newly built Ave Maria Convent Auditorium Negombo. New direction by actor Sriyantha Mendisthe play stars Kusum Renu, Roshan Pilapitiya, Jayalal Rohana, Wasantha Wittachchi, Nadeeshani Peliarachchi, Mahendra Weerarathna, Rathna D. Nambuge, Prageeth [...]
British comedy with Lankan touch
A Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s Funny Money goes on the boards under the directorial vision of Dharmapriya Dias as “Saadaya Maarai Salli Hamari” on Novemebr 1 at Embilipitya D A Rajapaksa hall, November 4 at Rathnapura Town Hall and November 6 at Avissawella Town Hall. At the 2015 State drama festival this [...]
Summer of cinema here again
Much awaited the International Film Festival of Colombo (IFFCOLOMBO) will kick off this week for the second consecutive year with more than 100 films from the world over and a number of new Sri Lankan films which would have their premieres during the five day festival from October 7 to 11. Showcasing some of the [...]
361 Degrees unveils ‘Tribal Challenge 2015’
361 Degrees, the leading Human Activations company in Sri Lanka, has organized the ‘Tribal Challenge 2015’, a unique competition featuring a tribal-themed outdoor experiential learning programme. The competition celebrates the company’s momentous milestone of completing 1,000 training programmes since its inception back in 2001 as Wild Drift. Additionally, this competition serves as one of several [...]
‘Pimp my TukTuk’ road show
Forty Asia-based European and Asian senior corporate executives reached their final destination inMatara, ending their ride which commenced in Jaffna under the banner ‘Pimp My TukTuk Sri Lanka – 2015’. This rally was sponsored by David Pieris Motor Company Ltd, the first automotive company to introduce the Bajaj three-wheeler to Sri Lanka. Participating in a [...]
