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One of Sri Lanka’s internationally sought-after models Adam Flamer-Caldera and his sister Anjuli launch ‘the agency’ to give local models a competitive edge The global modelling industry is a highly competitive one and top model Adam Flamer-Caldera who has made it big on the international scene tells us that the job is more than what [...]
Sea Legs brings contemporary dance narratives to our stage
Sea Legs, a dance troupe, is bringing fresh, new, and edgy dance works from the USA to Sri Lanka this month presenting modern dance stories with influences of contemporary ballet, jazz, and hip hop styles. Their show titled, Dance Adventures on January 16 at 7.30 p.m. at the Lionel Wendt Theatre will see dance narratives in [...]
NOISE 2016: Lanka’s hottest talent on show
The flagship fundraiser project of the Rotaract Club of Colombo East, ‘NOISE 2016’, a concert which will feature 11 of Sri Lanka’s hottest young talent vying for first place, will be held in February. The initial round of auditions got underway at Cult Studios, Kohuwela, with the 11 finalists being chosen from 57 hopefuls on [...]
Mirror
Notable viral phenomena of ‘2K15’
As the year that has drawn to a close – popularly hash-tagged across social media as ‘2K15’ has seen the average person’s relationship with the internet only become stronger. Whether its sneaking a quick scroll through a favourite home-feed before a class, or simply surfing through cat pictures at work, hours of aimless scrolling has [...]
If every day was Christmas
Joanna Adams Jayawardana is many things at once-Compeer, Voicing artist, owner of JHA solutions Pvt Ltd and TV presenter at ART Television. This week on ‘What Christmas Means To Me’she tells us why she wishes everyday was Christmas This Christmas the décor was up by the 1st of December. Before I got married, it used [...]
Shutterbug
To all our readers thank you for your contributions received last month and for telling us what the month of December has meant to you. As we begin a New Year we’d like to take this opportunity to wish our readers and budding photographers a fabulous 2016. January’s theme is “Abundance” please send in your [...]
Empowering women through fabric and colour
Young Sri Lankan entrepreneur Azahn Munas speaks to Duvindi Illankoon about his newest venture ‘Moga’ – a brand that is bringing people together through its colourful shawls and headscarves Azahn Munas, 22, just graduated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a Distinction in Advertising. You’ll find him even more enthusiastic, however, about his [...]
Guns N Roses to reunite in 2016?
Guns N Roses the 90’s hard rock band may be reuniting for 2016 after the group’s website restored the original logo. Reports from the US suggest Axl Rose and Slash have made up as the group also updated the profile picture on their Facebook page with a crowd, perhaps hinting of a tour as well. [...]
TV Times
‘Welcome Home Sing-along’
For the very first time, Ratnapura music lovers will be able to see the action of their own home grown singing star Annesley Malawana with his band on the 8th of January 2016 at Samudhi Hall Ratnapura starting at 7.00 pm. ‘Welcome Home Sing-along’ will feature Annesley and his band Chimes from curtain raiser to curtain [...]
‘Creative Activities for Children’ by LCYTF
The Lanka Children’s and Youth Theatre Foundation (LCYTF) popularly known as Somalatha Subasinghe Play House will start its next session of ‘Creative Activities for Children’ programme from January 9. Children from ages four to fourteen can take part in the programme. The prime objective of the programme is to develop child’s mental and physical aspects [...]
‘Hiru Unplugged’ with Bimal: New on Hiru TV
With the increasing demand for good music and music-based programmes on Hiru TV has launched a brand new musical fare for the year 2016 titled ‘Hiru Unplugged’ that kicked off its maiden telecast on Friday, 1st of January. ‘Hiru Unplugged’ will be on air every Friday at 10.00 pm. It promises viewers a new experience, [...]
‘Down Memory Lane’ : A great success
The seventeenth concert in the series , Down Memory Lane (DML) sing-along was held recently with the participation of an enthusiastic and animated musical crowd . Over forty five songs were performed by the Moratuwa Arts Forum ‘DML Orchestra’ created and experimented for the first time, directed by musicians Pimal Fernando and Rolinson Ferdinando. The avid [...]
‘Party’ celebrates diamond jubilee
A Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s ‘Funny Money’ directed by Dharmapriya Dias as ‘Saadaya Maarai Salli Hamarai’ will have its 75th show at 7 pm on January 9 at Lionel Wendt Theatre Colombo. At 2015 State Drama Festival this play won the awards for Best Actor , Best Actress and Best Stage management. [...]
‘Gee Ranga Siri’ classic songs from Sinhala theatre
A musical show featureing past and contemporary theatre songs, ‘Gee Ranga Siri’ will be held at 7 pm on January 8 at Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. The collection of songs includes some from John De Silva’s ‘Siri sanga bo’ staged in 1903 to Jayalath Manorathna’s drama ‘Guru Tharuwa’ and the duration spans over hundred years. [...]
Most successful film of all time!
The blockbuster ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, the seventh film of Star Wars saga which is on the track to become the most successful film of all time, concluding a record-breaking year at the box office is now being screened at Savoy 3D Wellawatte. The American film which has become the fastest film to reach [...]
In love with French cinema
Paris, Je t’aime (Paris, I love you), a 2006 anthology film starring an ensemble cast of actors of various nationalities will be screened at 3 pm on Tuesday January 19 and at 6.30 pm on January 20 at Alliance Française de Colombo, Barnes Place, Colombo 7. The 22 directors include Gurinder Chadha, Sylvain Chomet, Joel [...]
Aliya Resort celebrates two years of Success
Aliya Resort and Spa, Sigiriya celebrated its second anniversary in December. Staying true to the resort’s tasteful and charming ambience, the celebrations included a pirith ceremony and other religious observances with the presence of Chandra Wickramasinghe the Chairmanof Theme Resorts and Spas, management and staff, dignitaries and many well wishers. Aliya Resort which opened its [...]
Singapore Airlines’ Agent Awards
‘Singapore Airlines Top Agent Awards 2014/2015’ was held at the Hilton Colombo residencies recently to recognise the best performing trade partners, who have contributed to SIA during the year 2014/2015. This year is a doubly significant year for Singapore Airlines Colombo. This glamorous event was held not only to felicitate SIA’s top performing agents, but [...]
The Steuart by Citrus brings a taste of Scotland
‘&Co Pub and Kitchen – The Steuart by Citrus’ set new standards in entertainment with the recent performance of the Dollar Academy Band from Scotland at the restaurant. The night was illuminated by the pleasures of Scotland as the band performed signature Scottish tunes, giving the audience a unique chance to experience the true essence [...]
