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The brown owl stares back at you quizzically. Its expression more akin to a glare makes you want to quickly apologise for invading its space. While owl shots are common from exhibitions to postcards and bookmarks, it was the perfectly timed capture of the legendary bird that makes this photograph Kavindra Amaratunga’s favourite. “I actually [...]
Uni students show they have style
‘Stylish Marketer’ was a night of oomph and pizzazz on December 15 at the University of Kelaniya. Organised by the Future Marketers Association, the student body of the University’s Department of Marketing Management, the show combined flamboyant fashion, sensational modelling and dynamic entertainment. The contest kicked off with a select pick of contestants from local [...]
Mirror
All about the bass
Being a woman in the music industry is hard especially when being judged all the time, yet despite it all, Esther Rojas III has developed a strong personality and has made a name for herself, both in the United states and the Latin music scene. The Mirror Magazine, caught up with Esther, who was recently, [...]
Unique sounds of Salvage
After forming in 2008, Salvage went through a brief hiatus from 2012-2014, and is now once again sailing strong with their new line-up. Recently they released their 5th single ‘Stains’ which captivated the hearts of many rock fans in the city. After 5 single releases, Salvage is now working towards the release of their first [...]
Youth driving sustainability
The Unilever Youth Forum 2016 organized by the Unilever Student Ambassadors- SPARKS, together with the Unilever Interns 2016 was held at The Kingsbury, Colombo, a statement from the company said. The event themed “Youth for Sustainability” aimed to motivate over 100 undergraduates from across the island to assemble for a constructive discussion on sustainability in [...]
George Michael bids goodbye
George Michael who sang on two of the most famous Christmas songs ‘Do They Know Its Christmas’ and ‘Last Christmas’ sadly passed away on Christmas Day 2016 at his home in Oxfordshire aged 53. Michael whose real name was Georgios Panayiotou shot to fame in 1984 as a member of the pop duo Wham. He [...]
Music in her blood
Cathy Menezes was born in Colombo, and raised within a strong musical family. She first began learning music at the early age of four; her first great tutor was her grandfather ‘Papa Menezes.’ She was classically trained, but at the age of 10 she began leaning toward contemporary music. She completed her education in Classical [...]
TV Times
‘Next Gen’: well-known singers and their children on a charitable cause
‘Next Gen’ – an evening of music with an innovative concept where veteran musicians and their musically talented childrenwill be performing on the same stage for a charitable cause, will be held on January 15 at 7.00 pm at the BMICH. The evening, a wonderful opening for ten ‘Next Generation singers’ will feature Keerthi Pasquel [...]
Lakmini blends academic and skilfulness to achieve aesthetic splendour
The complex psychological process which is very much a conscious process is also automatic when it comes to naturally talented singers such as Lakmini Geethanjali Udawatta. Lakmini was one of the final twelve contestants in Sirasa Super Star contest season 3. She had sung in a number of Chat ‘N’ Music and ‘Sanhinda’ programmes of [...]
A multiple talent with a Divine calling
Multi-talented television and cinema artistes and pioneer in cartoon and animation filmmaking in Sri Lanka, Givantha Arthasad was recently awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Sri Lanka Press Association. The citation for his award noted on his contribution to cinema and television art. He was instrumental in creating an animation film camera and [...]
‘Sing’ ; Animals got talent
‘Sing’ 3D an animated musical comedy with record number of classic songs from famous singers and some original songs by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande is now being screened at Liberty Lite, Vista Lite and Savoy Wellawatte. Directed by Garth Jennings and co-directed by Christophe Lourdelet the film has 85 classic songs. Set in a [...]
Celebration of theatre
Young playwright Ravindra Ariyaratne celebrates the success of his theatrical career in the new year as he stages the 800th show of his debut play ‘Balloth Ekka Behe’ and 150th show of his second play ‘Charitha Horu Aran’ at 7 pm on January 7 and 8 respectively at the Lionel Wendt theatre. Both plays, political [...]
The wonders of Wellawaya with ‘Kaduruketha’
Wellawaya is a hidden treasure trove of adventure – from chasing magnificent waterfalls, visiting ancient royal palaces to taking a stroll across the village and enjoying an authentic local meal, this town is a one-stop travel destination that can fulfil every explorer’s deepest desires. Painted with the best of scenery, Wellawaya continues to display the [...]
‘Party Bus at the Edge’
Playing on Sri Lankan talent to celebrate and parting, Waters Edge together with premier travel and vacation company Ebert Silva Holidays recently introduced the latest party sensation the ‘Party Bus at the Edge’ which will no doubt be an experience for tourists and locals alike. The party starts when guests are picked up from city [...]
