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At 17, Sri Lankan-born Anna-Marie Ondaatje has a collection of achievements and a stellar reputation as an athlete that precedes her. Residing in Canada, she has big dreams of representing Sri Lanka at the 2020 Olympics. We sat down with this rhythmic gymnast on her recent visit to Colombo, to talk about the sport and [...]
Strumming his guitar with all 10 fingers and a toe!
The crowd bustles about, wanting to escape the scorching sun, perhaps sip on a refreshing thambili, whilst chilling to some David Bowie and Leonard Cohen tributes. The musician on stage has a soothing voice that is just perfect for the moment and his amazing guitar work has jaws dropping. All his ten fingers lay on [...]
Mirror
Taking the journey across the yellow brick road
‘The Wiz’ is Asian International School’s (AIS) newest production.Directed under the guidance of Jerome L. de Silva, the production will take place at the Lionel Wendt theatre on February 11 and 12. The school has geared itself up to put on an amazing performance that promises the audience a night full of fun and laughter. [...]
For the love of music
There are those, who find themselves, being able to relate to the lyrics of a song, while some find themselves lost in the notes. To Lasith Fernando, the only thing in life that ever moved or inspired him, was music, as he tells us. Following the release of his new single ‘Mathaka Mal’, the Mirror [...]
Finding his sound
During Yudhish Attanayake’s early childhood, he was shy and never even wanted to confront people. He would hide behind his mother and look down at the floor. Never did he imagine that one day he’d be singing in front of thousands of people, looking right into their eyes. At the age of 10 things changed when a [...]
It’s a kind of magic
It may all seem an illusion, performing magic. Regardless, making that illusion so real, that you actually believe it, is one of many things that the talented Neel Madhav, has in store for his audience. Everyone wants to believe in magic, they want to see it happen for real, and Neel tries to bring it [...]
Music left behind by George Michael to come out this year
New music by the late George Michael may come out soon. Weeks before his death George Michael is reported to have been recording new songs for an album to be released this year. He was working with producer Naughty Boy. In a recent report from the UK, it appears the late pop star recorded a [...]
Lipstick smiles
This story is of a long standing friendship between two women, both aging, and the two different ways in which they regard the process. This touches you not so much for the craft but the feeling and sense that has gone in to it. N.B. Work sent to this page may be edited. A white [...]
TV Times
Colombo Jazz Fest is back
The popular Colombo Jazz Festival will come alive on the 18th and 19th of February at the Galle Face hotel. Following on the immense success of its inaugural festival in 2016, this year’s event has expanded to cover two days with over 45 artistes. The concept behind the festival is music, culinary and art event, [...]
Platters come alive in Colombo with Elvis
Popular band of yesteryear, Platters and Johnny Thompson, Elvis Presley Impersonator will come alive in Concert at the Grand Ballroom of the Galadari Hotel on February 12 from 7.00 pm. This will be a rare opportunity to witness two of the most popular acts in western music field performed absolutely live with a wide repertoire [...]
Sing-a-long with Annesley
After a successful stint in Kandy at New Year’s Eve Dance, ‘Annesley and Super Chimes’ will be featured for a sing-a-long on 18th February at Royal Kandyan Hotel starting at 7.00pm. The grand event is organised by the Kandy Vaaj Fitness centre to celebrate their first Anniversary. Prizes, surprises and competitions are in store for [...]
Going back to the golden era of Cinema music
Young musician Dinesh Subasinghe has surpassed all musicians in his generation and many other senior musicians in the country too. This multi-talented young man with an outstanding ability to play number of musical instruments perfectly became the winner of largest number of awards in the year 2016. The movie ‘Ho Gaana Pokuna’ being the pinnacle, [...]
‘Nari Burathi’ in Borella
Well-known actor Sarath Kothalawala’s maiden theatrical production ‘Nari Burathi’, will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm, on February 5 at the Namel Malani Punchi Theatre, Colombo 8. The cast comprises of welknown artistes Kumara Thirimadura, Pubudu Chathuranga, Mihiri Sirithilaka, Hemantha Iriyagama, Chinthaka Peiris, Janaka Ranasinghe, Wajira Kodithuwakku and Sarath Kothalawala himself. Music composition [...]
Applications are called for Pantomime Contest
Applications are called for the first ever ‘All Island Pantomime Contest’ organised by Rupana School of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs. The contest for the year 2016 and 2017 is aimed at giving an opportunity for younger generation to develop their talents in acting and thereby promoting artistes for theater [...]
‘Raees’ soon
Bollywood action film ‘Raees’ or ‘Wealthy’ is now being released in theatres around Colombo. Based on an Indian criminal Abdul Latif’s life, the film directed by Rahul Dholakia and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sunny Leone unfolds the story of a cruel and clever bootlegger, whose business is highly challenged by a tough [...]
A television for reconciliation soon
Plans are underway to open a television channel solely dedicated for reconciliation. The TV channel affiliated to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) is to be started with Rs. 180 million allocated from the budget. The agreement related to this important endevour was signed between National Intergration Ministry Secretary V. Sivagnanaothy and SLRC chairman Ravi Jayawardena. [...]
Exposing human realities through humour
Veteran script writer Somaweera Senanayake who was acclaimed for his welknown teledrama scripts like ‘Palingu Menike’, ‘Yashoirawaya’ and ‘Kande Gedara’ has returned to script writing with ‘Eka Gei Minissu’. The teleplay directed by Jayaprakash Shivagurunathan and produced by Somaratne Gamage is now being telecast at 8.35 pm every weekday on Rupavahini channel. The story is [...]
The story of Rekhava
“Panas Haye Rekhava” a research publication by Ajith Galappaththi based on the movie directed by Dr. Lester James Peries will be launched at 6.30 pm, today, January 29 at the Regal theatre, Colombo. The artistic transformation during 1956’s resulting a development of the Sri Lankan film industry and how the cultural and sociopolitical backgrounds affected [...]
‘Jie Jie Beach’: All new seaside getaway in Panadura
Luxury comes to Panadura in the form of ‘Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing’, an all new property promising the best of lavish comforts with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Break away from routine life and bask in the home of Sri Lankan hospitality, an easy alternative as ‘Jie Jie by Jetwing’ is located one [...]
SLAITO revives ‘Sancharaka Udawa’
The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) recently announced the annual ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ Tourism Product Trade Fair, which brings to the forefront many unidentified small and medium service providers by creating a platform to showcase their services as well as build links with the tourism industry, will be staged on 5 and 6 [...]
