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Five years ago when Pri Vairavanathan’s Milk and Honey cafe, and shop Milk took up residence in a snug, white house down Barnes Place, Colombo 7, it seemed a bold risk at the time. But it’s homely, unassuming front did little to mask the cafe’s originality and warm appeal and Milk has quietly spread its [...]
Dancing to a professional beat
Latin and ballroom performances by some of the local and international dance couples had the audience spellbound during the gala finals of this year’s Dancesport Championship last Sunday as they danced to the beats of the electrifying Jive, Cha Cha, Samba and the Rumba or swayed to the graceful Waltz, Viennese and the Quick Step. [...]
Our own Woodstock: The show is on rain or shine
Woodstock Colombo 2015, which was originally scheduled for September but postponed due to bad weather, will come alive on Sunday, November 15 at the CR&FC from 1 p.m. onwards. In the spirit of the original music festival, “the show will go on come rain or shine,” say the organisers, assuring that there will be cover [...]
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A myriad of musical moods
Catch flautist Tilanka Jayamanne and pianist Joshua Asokan performing at the Russian Cultural Centre this month. Titled ‘A Myriad of Moods’, the recital will explore the works of composers such as Schubert, Rutter and Taktakishvili. The duo are accomplished musicians who have also performed with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka on several occasions. “We [...]
100 Words since 1997
Skin Her skin, like rose petals – Soft, silky, shiny. She – a stunner. Walking on the catwalk – Tall, graceful, gorgeous. Thousands clapping Glorious cheers ringing – Proud, oh so pleased. How quickly time flies! Years? Aeons? Now – She sits on a cushioned chair – Humming a tune – Skin wrinkled, Body crumpled, [...]
Adele’s “Hello” notches past Bieber’s “Sorry”
It’s huge, and the long awaited return of Adele’s new song ‘Hello’, has smashed chart records in the UK, as it debuted at the No:1 position. Adele’s ‘Hello’ was just waiting for the kill since she teased fans with 30 seconds of the song on 18th October, during a commercial break on the X-Factor show. [...]
TV Times
Eurovision Star performs at Taj
Talented Croatian vocalist Sanja Lukanovic is all set to entertain guests at The Lattice of Taj Samudra Colombo’s stylish new lobby lounge. Sanja performs at The Lattice from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm every Sunday during the Brunch at the Latitude. The 36 year old [...]
A cultural ambassador of music
Versatile Sri Lankan musician Dinesh Subasinghe recently participated at a summer camp named O’Connor Method Camp at New York City conducted by one of the world famous violinists Mark O’Connor. The camp drew around 60 musicians around the globe, including those from Japan, Brazil and Nigeria. It was a music instruction camp for violin, viola, cello, and [...]
A charming chase
Sitting for two and half hours, 148 minutes to be exact (at a stretch), 007 or James Bond manages to keep us with fingers crossed and make us slightly nervous at times. The film opens in Mexico City, with city parade and there is Bond who is in a chase of his enemy. Sniffer shooting, [...]
‘Premaya Nam’ in competition at Colombo IFF
“Premaya Nam”, directorial debut of two brothers Kalpana Ariyawansa and Vindana Ariyawansa which is in competition at the International Film Festival of Colombo 2015 will be screened today, November 8 at 1.00 pm at Tharangani Theatre of the National Film Corporation, Colombo 7. The film is in competition for the best Sri Lankan feature film [...]
‘Address Nehe’ enters third week
‘Address Nehe’ (No Address) running for its third successful week focuses on a section of our society who have been deprived of personal or social identity. Revolving around the lives of poor urban setting, the film narrates around some characters who are part and parcel of such social setting. The struggle for day-to-day living and [...]
Play House Kotte presents Nigerian theatre experience
The latest theatrical production by Play House Kotte Sinhala Play ‘Dutu Thana Allanu’ directed by Kaushalya Fernando will go on the boards on December 12 and 13 at Lionel Wendt Theatre, Colombo. The play is based on the Nigerian play, “Opera Wonyosi” written by the Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka.
Applications called for Short Play Competition
The organisers of the Colombo International Theatre Festival 2016 are calling for applications for short plays to be selected and staged along with the International plays during the Colombo International Theatre Festival in April 2016. Sinhala, Tamil or English short plays which were staged during the past two years in Sri Lanka are eligible to [...]
GUSR:Luxury in the wild
With the opening of Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort (GUSR) in October 2012, much required star class destination facilities to the region was fulfilled. Located close proximity to the Udawalawe Park, GUSR celebrated its third successful year last month. Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort was initially opened as a 57- room luxury resort. The much projected second [...]
GFH celebrates the debut of its restoration
The Galle Face Hotel celebrated the debut of its restoration last week in an extravagant event that displayed the hotels unblemished old world charm and elegant persona. The evening was commemorated with the unveiling of the marble plaque by the President Maithripala Sirisena. The hotel since its beginnings in 1864 has been romanticised as a [...]
