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Indu Dharmasena and Co will begin 2016 at the Lionel Wendt with ‘Run For Your Wife’, Ray Cooney’s comedy from the 80’s. The story begins with taxi driver, John Smith, who must watch his carefully constructed double life unravel before his very eyes when he meets with an accident. John has taken both the law [...]
‘Marco stood there silently observing’
You know those fantastically entertaining times on Masterchef Australia when Marco Pierre White bears down on some poor contestant, and just stands there watching them cook? Remember how terrified they’d always be, and the silly mistakes that would happen because of the nerves? None of that for Anya De Silva. The aspiring young chef-to-be who [...]
10 rocking years of Silent Chaos Serpentine
2006 was a big year for Stigmata, the pure heavy metal band; for not only did it mark the release of one of their signature albums, the band also staged an album launch concert. This year on Saturday, February 27, Stigmata will be reliving a decade of that album- Silent Chaos Serpentine (SCS) – at [...]
Mirror
Spreading love through letters
For those of you who don’t have plans or you’re simply taking a stand against evil corporate consumerism then drop by the Cakery at 4 pm to spread some love via letters. Join the Letter Earthlings as they celebrate Valentine’s Day on a different note. Lukewarm pun intended. Letter Earthlings works on quite a simple [...]
Oscars 2016: A look inside the £150,000 goodie bag
If you’ve ever been to an event where goodie bags are handed out then some posh chocolates or sweet-smelling moisturiser are normally the best you can hope for. But when the guest list includes Matt Damon, Jennifer Lawrence and Sylvester Stallone that simply won’t do. As well as a gold statuette, and the biggest honour [...]
Miles to go
When we drop by the Madiwela Car Park on a Saturday evening it’s already packed with vehicles of all sizes and makes, but more notably with many automobile enthusiasts – young and old alike. They’ve all gathered here to welcome Rukshan Munesinghe, a third generation Malaysian born to a Sri Lankan family, who has travelled [...]
Adele named biggest selling musician for 2015
Adele has been named as the biggest selling musician for 2015 in the world. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) made the announcement on 8th February following the tabulation of worldwide sales figures. Adele has toppled Taylor Swift who held the top spot for 2014. Adele’s album ‘25’ came out in November coupled [...]
100 Words since 1997
Thank you for your contributions to the 100 word page on “SHORT” an interesting medley – confusion after death of a life cutshort, a short but worthwhile life, a short frock, a short man, something short but worth it – all these fixed expressions here. The 100 word page values your imagination – how you [...]
TV Times
‘Breath’: Discharges popular dance music
Popular band ‘Breath’ is not a new scenario in the Lankan music scene. Led by talented Thushara Peiris of popular ‘me paaluwe nimnaye’ fame, ‘Breath’ is loaded with talent. ‘Breath’ started as a three piece outfit in 2011 and continued as a Trio till recent time. But the popularity of the band demanded the change [...]
‘Valentines Romance 2016’ at ‘Le Garage’
‘Valentines Romance’, a Special Valentine’s Ball will be held at the ‘Le Garage’, Amaya Hills on February 13th and 14th, 2016. Sun FM DJs will be in action at the Garage on Valentine’s Day. The young ladies and guys can hang loose at the ‘Le Garage’ with DJ Saint, DJ Blake Styder, DJ Susa and [...]
Comedy Sundays
Tranquil Events being the pioneers in hosting comedy shows in Sri Lanka is now managing four of the best stand-up comedians in Sri Lanka. Tranquil Events along with its partners PR Wire and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf can proudly say that they have reached the short term goal. The goal was to create [...]
Eastwood in multiple role
Sri Lanka Foundation’s Digital Film Academy will screen American drama film ‘Gran Torino’ directed and produced by Clint Eastwood at 4 pm on February 25 at Sri Lanka Foundation premises. Woven around a disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski who sets out to reform his neighbour, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski’s prized [...]
An evening of dazzling dance
The premier performance of ‘Natya Pravaaham’ an outburst of dances presented by Aru Sri Art Theatre will go on the boards at 6 pm on March 4, 2016 at New Kathiresan hall, Colombo 4. Presented by Past Pupils’ Association Colombo branch of Jaffna Vembadi Girls’ High school, this mega dance show is produced and directed by acclaimed [...]
A play for lovers’ day
Udayasiri Wickramaratne’s theatrical production ‘Pem Yuwalaka Ona Kara Thibe’ (Wanted: A real couple) in which the romance of the 1970s film transforms into a unique 21st Century theatrical experience, will be staged on Valentine day, February 14 at 3.30 and 6.45 at Colombo 7 air conditioned New Town Hall Theatre at Green Path Colombo 7. [...]
‘Suriya Diyani’: A tale of a courageous peasant girl
South Korean pseudo-historical television series ‘Empress Ki’ dubbed to Sri Lankan audience as ‘Suriya Diyani’ will be screened every weekday from 6.30 pm onwards starting from February 16 on the Rupvavahini channel. The drama depicts the loves and battles of Empress Ki who exercises her influence in the Yuan Dynasty. Empress Ki is from Goryeo. [...]
Cinderella in town
Cinderella, the latest production by Inoka Sathyangani is now being screened at Regal Colombo and Lido Borella in Colombo and 29 other theatres around the country. Produced by Sthri Shakthi Production and distributed a by Cinema Entertainments (Pvt) Ltd (CEL), the film is played by Upeksha Swarnamali and Dancing Stars fame cricketer turned actor Akalanka [...]
98 Acres Resort receives accolade
U.H.E Group, the umbrella company to world renowned brands; Halpé Tea, 98 Acres Resort and Spa in Ella and the Secret Hotel Chain (located in Kandy, Galle and Yala), collectively became one of the highest awarded private companies in the illustrious history of the Entrepreneur Awards in Sri Lanka, clinching an astounding four top trophies [...]
Valentine’s Day special at MLH
The Mansion of Love, Mount Lavinia Hotel invites all Princes and Princesses for a fairy tale Valentine’s Day on Sunday, February 14th. The hotel, steeped in the legacy of romance invites lovers to experience the ‘Hot Hut Love’, the ‘Enchanted Tree House’, the ‘Train to your Heart’, ‘Valentines in Bed’ and our own ‘Ape Adaraya’. [...]
Amari Galle : On track to open in 2016
Construction of Amari Galle Sri Lanka is progressing on schedule, with the resort on track to open in late 2016. This upcoming opening marks the introduction of the Amari brand by ONYX Hospitality Group to Sri Lanka, and follows on the success of two earlier openings in the country – OZO Colombo and OZO Kandy. [...]
