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The man needs absolutely no introduction. From his beginnings performing with Clarence Wijewardena and the Super Golden Chimes to his global presence as a performer in the US, Europe, Australia, Asia and the UAE, Rukshan Perera is a well-known and respected name in most music circles. Since his return to Sri Lanka, he has hosted [...]
Everybody wants to sing for ‘Aunty Mary Anne’
When we drop by Calvin Hall in Wellawatte on a rainy Saturday evening, the hall reverberates with the collective vocal strength of many people. Tired they may be, but their high spirits are clearly evident. This is an interesting crew – the young sit with the old, the experienced mingle with the amateur and they [...]
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Fashion girl’s guide to taming the closet
January is a month where many New Year resolutions are born. Committing to it, really is another story. However, among some of the resolutions planned, if ‘dressing nicely this year’ is among one of them then read on. This month’s article is about how to tame your closet so you can confidently try trendy new [...]
MadFan t-shirts – bringing illustration and designs to comic and cartoon fans
At Sri Lanka’s first ComicCon held in November last year, MadFan Clothing had completely sold out and were wiped clean in three hours.They had stocked up for the event with a modest 150 t-shirts and the response they had received was overwhelming. “We didn’t even get a chance to set up the table,” laughs Nimesh [...]
Guitar Fest kicks off with a bang
A true showcase of talent was staged at the Sixth Annual Guitar Fest at the first leg of their four-city tour at Royal College Colombo. The music played encompassed an eclectic taste of sounds, from jazz, rock, country, Brazilian to Sinhalese. The instruments used were as varied as the melodic sounds. Rare instruments such as [...]
Xtaztic celebrates its 10th anniversary
Xtaztic 2016, a show organized by the UN Club of S. Thomas College Mt Lavinia returns to Colombo celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, 13 February at the Viharamaha Devi Open Air Amphitheatre. The school’s UN Club itself focuses on community level involvement that aims to advance the mandate of the UN Charter and its [...]
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Zayn Malik releases debut album
Zayn Malik who broke ranks and quit One Direction last year has released his debut solo single ‘Pillowtalk’ on Friday, 29th January. Malik who has a recording deal with RCA is also expected to release his debut album in March. James “Malay” Ho is producer of the hitherto untitled album and single ‘Pillowtalk’. The electronic [...]
TV Times
Star studded Concert for Vernon
A spectacular concert is being organised by singer Rajiv Sebastian for the legendary Vernon Perera, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary in showbiz this year. The Concert will come alive at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on February 5, 2016, featuring Desmond de Silva, Rookantha and Mariazelle Gunathilake, Neela Wickremasinghe, Indrani Perera, Anil Bharathi, Saman de [...]
A Musical Revival in Lankan cinema
The soundtrack of successfully running musical movie ‘Ho Gana Pokuna’ was released last week at the Aesthetic University, Colombo. Music directed by young musician Dinesh Subasinghe, the Compact Disc (CD) is the first cinematic piece of musical work since Master Premasiri Khemadasa’s ‘Goluhadawatha’ and ‘Thunweni Yamaya’. The film now being screened in theatres around the [...]
A glimpse of Chinese cinema
The first Chinese Film Festival comprising cinematic creations made over the last few decades is now being screened at National Film Corporation theatre Colombo. Starting on January 29, the festival will be held till February 3 with a screening each day at 6.30 pm. ‘American Dreams in China’, a film based on a true story [...]
‘Balloth ekka behe’ back to Dehiwela
“Balloth Ekka behe” the comedy play written and directed by Ravindra Ariyarathne will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on February 6 at S de S Jayasinghe theatre, Dehiwala. Starring Wijaya Nandasiri, Kumara Thirimadura, Roshan Pilapitiya, Gihan Fernando, and Ferny Roshini, the music composition and backgournd creations are by Shantha Peiris [...]
Muhurath for a play on deities
Muhurath ceremony of latest theatrical direction of Gunapala Karunapathirana ‘Deiyo Dhani Mang Nodhani’ was held recently. Scripted by Sanjaya Henadeera, the play stars Dayasiri Hettiarachchi, Rupa Gomes, Mahesh Hemachandra Perera, Umanda Dasanayake, Heshan Edirisuriya, Kumari Dodandeniya, Sanjaya Henadeera, Ranjani Alge, Nilushika Madhuwanthi and Madhushka Gimhan. Music directed by Sarath Wickrema, the vocal renditions for ‘Deiyo [...]
‘Air Lift’ Another big hit to boost Bollywood cinema
Latest Bollywood box-office hit ‘Air Lift’ based on the biggest evacuation of Indians is now being screened at Majestic Cineplex, Regal and Excel World in Colombo and other several other theatres around the country. Directed by Raja Krishna Menon the film stars Raja Krishna Menon, Suresh Nair, Rahul Nangia and Ritesh Shah. When Iraq invaded [...]
“Premaya Nam” in competition at Bengaluru Film Festival
“Premaya Nam” (Dirty, Yellow, Darkness), the directorial debut by brothers Kalpana Ariyawansa and Vindana Ariyawansa is competing in the Asian Competition section at the 8th Bangaluru International Film Festival from January 28 to February 4. “Premaya Nam” is the only Sri Lankan film selected to feature in the competition at the BIFF this year. So [...]
Celebrating 44th anniversary of NFC
National Film Corporation celebrated its 69th anniversary in Sri Lankan cinema and also the 44th anniversary of the Corporation on January 21. The picture shows NFC chairman Deepal Chandraratne cutting a cake while Media Minister Gayantha Karunathillake who graced the occasion looks on. The celebration included, payment of tribute to late Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike [...]
‘Vista Lite’ :Newest cinema experience in Ja-ela
Vista Lite, newest state of the art luxury mini cinema created by Movie Works (Pvt) Ltd., an entertainment based company was opened at K-Zone Ja-ela recently. The theatre is the latest addition to Movie Works (Pvt) Ltd network of mini cinemas which include Liberty Lite – Colombo 03, Amity Lite – Maharagama and Sky Lite [...]
Chef Charles at Galle Face Hotel’s first ‘Dine by Design’ Series
Colombo’s Grande Dame, the iconic Galle Face Hotel will introduce globally renowned Chef Charles Disanayake, at the hotel’s first Dine by Design Series. Chef Charles is the Executive Chef of the upscale French restaurant Vis-à-vis located in New York City, and is due to unveil his flavoursome and irresistible recipes for guests at the Galle [...]
‘Derana Star City’ : Revolutionary reality show
TV derana launches another ground breaking reality show in dancing and singing reality formats with ‘Derana Star City’. This is a step beyond the traditional reality shows and will be a first ever experience of this kind to the local audience. The show features popular actors actresses, singers and dancing professionals from the local entertainment [...]
