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‘Daru Tharu Waruna’ by Deepika
‘Daru Tharu Waruna’, a scintillating musical concert presented by the students of ‘Saundarya Shalikawa’ of Visharada Deepika Priyadarshani, was held at the Bishops College Auditorium last week. Two commemorative awards were also presented during the show to pay homage to two great music personalities the late Somadasa Elwitigala and the late Premasiri Khemadasa who had [...]
Erinton at the helm of MAF
Erinton Perera, a founder member of yesteryear’s popular band ‘La Bambas’ and presently vice-president of the Moratuwa Arts Forum(MAF) was elected as the President of MAF at the recently concluded 22nd Annual General Meeting. The rest of the committee of management elected were Nalaka De Soysa and Thilak de Mel (Vice Presidents), Pimal Fernando (Secretary), Lakdas Fernando (Assistant [...]
‘I Volunteer International’ hosts Musical Night
Volunteerism is a noble concept that promotes the moral of selfless acts by making someone else’s life better. It not only helps people in need, but brings communities and even the world together, for a common goal of contributing to elevating the quality of human life. IVolunteer International (IV) was born, under the same principles [...]
A film to promote Buddhism
Ven. Aludeniya Subhodhi thera, the moderator of ‘Shradda’ media network film ‘Ma Wisin Mese Asana Ladi’ animation film was screened recently at Tharangani theatre of the National Film Corporation. A joint venture by the Ministry of Buddhist Affairs, Mahamewna Meditation centre and Shradda media network the film was released for 2560th Buddha Jayanthi celebration.
Seethala Ginidel; A depiction of money, politics and related evils
‘Seethala Gini Del’, one of the latest teleplays to be aired on Rupavahini is shown daily at 7.30 pm under the direction of veteran actor Lucky Dias. Revolving around present day socio-political realities, the play narrates about a family of two businessmen and how social vices, murders and politics work hand in hand. The play [...]
‘Aluth Horek’ at Panadura
Ajith Mendis’ comedy play “Aluth Horek Onee” will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. today, June 12 at Panadure Town hall. Wijaya Nandasiri, Roshan Pilapitiya, Saman Hemarathne, Senaka Titus, Mihiri Priyangani and Kumari Senarathne are in the main cast, Anthony Surendra handles music while Llewellyn Vanderwall has done the background creations. [...]
Warcraft: The influence of video games on Cinema
Warcraft, a Hollywood fantasy based on the Warcraft video game series and novels set in the world of Azeroth is now being screened at Liberty Lite, Savoy and Excel in Colombo and other cinemas around the country. Directed by Duncan Jones and written by Charles Leavitt and Chris Metzen, the film is also based on [...]
Comedy play back in Colombo
Ravindra Ariyarathne popular play “Balloth Ekka Behe” will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm on June 18 at the New Town Hall, Colombo 7. With Wijaya Nandasiri, Kumara Thirimadura, Gihan Fernando, Roshan Pilapitiya and Ferny Roshani in performance with Shantha Peiris’s music composition, Llewellyn Vanderwall’s stage settings, Ajantha Prasad’s makeup and [...]
Shakespeare in cinema
The Digital film Academy of Sri Lanka Foundation will screen ‘Coriolanus’, British film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Coriolanus at 4 pm on June 16. The film is the dicrectorial debut of Ralph Fiennes. Caius Martius, aka Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from [...]
MLH’s Empire Ballroom: Perfect venue for dream weddings
210 years of history, colonial heritage, and the legacy of romance has made Mount Lavinia Hotel a preferred venue for weddings throughout generations. The signature Empire Ballroom has now re-opened to couples following recent restoration. The magnificent Empire Ballroom, which depicts the colonial heritage of the hotel is the signature banquet hall at Mount Lavinia [...]
Galle Face Hotel partners with World Volkswagen Day celebrations
Given the ardent popularity of the ‘Mighty Bug,’ the Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club, along with the Galle Face Hotel and The Mount Lavinia Hotel, has made arrangements to hold the Annual World Volkswagen Day Celebration on Sunday the 26th of June starting at 8am. The history behind this celebration came about with a date being [...]
