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Shenuka’s unique creations
Have you ever heard of an ear cuff? A piece of jewellery which looks like an earring but snakes around the ear, ear cuffs are popular abroad but haven’t quite caught on in Sri Lanka. It is unique jewellery like this which Shenuka Silva sells online. She hopes to cater jewellery to discerning customers with [...]
A stage, two characters and today’s reality
Director Sashane Perera and the actors Dino Corera and Tehani Chitty talk to AnneMarie De Silva about their upcoming play, ‘Lungs’ It’s the 21st century. You’ve inherited an environmental debt from the previous generation (thanks, mum and dad) and you’re shopping with your significant other when you wonder – should we have a child? We’re [...]
Workshop of Neoclassical Ballet
The theme of this year’s dance workshop presented by the Alliance Francaise de Kotte (AFKO) is “The Art of Neoclassical Ballet” – a core item of the French Spring Festival 2016. The workshop will provide a brief history of neoclassical ballet and introduce participants to simple techniques used in this sublime dance genre, which evolved [...]
Ralahamy returns
Veteran director and producer Jith Pieris will bring back a perennial Lankan favourite when he stages “The Return of Ralahamy”, a play written by H.C.N. De Lanerolle, in July. In the return of Ralahamy, politics take centre stage when Ralahamy returns to the fore alongside a few other familiar faces. This time an election is [...]
Visakha gearing for ‘Candide’
The Drama and Debating Society of Visakha Vidyalaya will present an adaptation of “Candide” this month. ‘Candide’ is a French satire by Voltaire which describes the journey of the namesake character, who is forced to leave his sheltered life and travel the world – where the optimism he is taught is tested many times. Candide’s travels [...]
Zayn Malik pulls out of first live performance
Anxiety has compelled Zayn Malik to pull out his first live performance in the UK. The former One Direction member was due to sing live at the Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on 11th June after Craig David but he did not appear on stage as an announcement was made that he will not be [...]
100 Words
Thank you for your contributions to the 100 word page on “Palm”. The various meanings of palm have been expressed interestingly here, often giving us a glimpse of Sri Lankan life. The theme for July is “FULL”. Please send in your contributions before July 2 To Madhubhashini Disanayaka-Ratnayake, C/o The Sunday Times, No. 8, Hunupitiya Cross [...]
TV Times
C & C ….continues to treat its fans
Chandani Hettiarchchi’s C & C which has been in the industry for about ten years as a band and continues to attract and keep the fans glued to their music which is appreciated by young and old alike. The band is known for and chosen for dinner dances, corporate gigs, concerts and performing in the [...]
‘Paul Fernando Live in Concert’
A spectacular concert is being organised by singer Rajiv Sebastian for the legendary Paul Fernando, who is celebrating his anniversary in showbiz this year. Prince of Baila, Paul Fernando will be featured in a live concert at Bishop’s College Auditorium on 3rd July at 7.00pm. Backed by Rajiv and the Clan, ‘Paul Fernando Live in [...]
Galle goes swing with Gala Swing Quartet
As the saying goes ‘Music is the universal language of mankind’; what better way to celebrate World Music Day 2016 than to dwell in the luxuries at Jetwing Lighthouse Club, Galle and groove to the music of the French Gala Swing Quartet. Jetwing Lighthouse Club, Galle in collaboration with Alliance Française, Colombo is honoured to [...]
World renowned French cinema at AF Colombo
Academy nominated Belgian comedy-drama film ‘Le huitième jour’ (The Eighth Day), a story of the friendship that develops between two men who meet by chance will be screened at 3 pm on June 21 and at 6.30 pm on June 22 at Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7. Georges has down syndrome, [...]
‘Gotaimbara Kolama’ is back again
‘Gotaimbara Kolama’ a novel theatrical experience written and directed by young playwright Dennis Perera will be presented again as an open air performance at the ‘Ape Gama’ Baththaramulla (Jana Kala Kendraya) at 7 pm on June 25. The storyline of ‘Gotaimbara Kolama’ which takes the influence of ‘Kolam’ and ‘Shanthi Karma’ (ritualistic dance for curing [...]
Evergreen Theatre
Yesteryear well-known playwright Dayananda Gunawardena who enriched Sri Lankan theatre with entertaining plays will be showcased with three of his plays ‘Nari Bena’ and ‘Madhura Javanika’ along with the revived ‘Bak Maha Akunu’. Dayananda Gunawardena’s ‘Bak Maha Akunu’, a drama which made a significant impact on the history of Sinhala theatre will go on the [...]
Cinema for Social change
Cinema should not necessarily be for entertainment and entertainment alone. Cinema can be used for social reforms and can be used to share powerful messages and highlight most pathetic and unfortunate situations and make aware and open the eyes of many to burning issues. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) together with the [...]
Safeer to share experiences about theatre in Germany
Playwright and writer M. Safeer who recently attended, Theatre Treffen 2016, renowned theatre festival in Germany is to share his experience about the “present day theatre in Berlin and My Experience ” on June 21 at 5.00 pm at the Goethe-Institute in Colombo (German Cultural Centre). The discussion will be coordinated by Dr. Saumya Liyanage. [...]
‘IT’S A FROG’S LIFE’– ISHANDA SENEVIRATHNA FROM JETWING ST. ANDREW’S
Being in hospitality industry for over four decades Jetwing Hotels goes the extra mile to ensure that responsible tourism and unique experience goes hand in hand. Through the efforts of resident naturalists at Jetwing properties spread all over Sri Lanka, guests are provided the opportunity to learn about nature firsthand, with no harm to the [...]
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for Harpo’s Pizza
Harpo’sPizza & Pasta Parlour Nugegoda, , serving thin crust wood fired home grown pizzas and fresh pasta, has been awarded the TripAdviosr Certificate of Excellence, in its 1st year of operation. The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. ‘This is [...]
