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Every year for the past 14 years, newspapers have splashed the highlights of Colombo Fashion Week (CFW). Entry by invitation only, means that for many the opportunity to witness one of Sri Lankan’s biggest fashion events is limited to that of the images featured in the newspapers. Growing up, Anushika Perera remembers leafing through the [...]
Coming out of the shadows; art redefined
On April 1, the crowd at the Lionel Wendt gallery kept buzzing, ‘What do you think it meant?’ They had been captivated by Mesh Academy of Dance’s Deconstruct the Embody but were struggling to make head or tail of it. Different ideas floated amongst people: some believed the dance had a storyline about escape, others [...]
Mirror
Acting workshop for theatre lovers
This April and May, Biman Kasun Wimalaratne is offering theatre enthusiasts and curious learners a chance to further their craft. Together with Swasha Malalasekera at The Studio – Fine & Performing Arts Academy, Biman will be conducting acting workshops for both children and adults who are interested in “improving on stage, TV or film and [...]
Raising voices for a cause
Music has that ability to deliver a strong message, it also has the power to bring people together. ‘Music for Unity’, is Awakening Lanka’s latest venture and is aimed at raising funds for the people of Poonakary. The concert will be held on April 29 at the CR&FC grounds, Colombo 7, starting at 5pm. Poonakary [...]
Harry Styles scores first No. 1 as a solo artist
Harry Styles has scored his first No: 1 song as a solo artist, as his debut single ‘Sign Of The Times’ entered the UK singles chart at the top. The song which was released on April 7 led from the inception on all formats. It culminated in Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’ being dethroned after [...]
TV Times
Return of the Furious
The latest or the 8th of the ‘Fast & Furious’ series, ‘The Fate of the Furious’, a super action thriller now being screened at a number of theatres in Colombo and the outstations. Directed by F. Gary Gray, the film is comprised of most of the previous iconic cast including Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason [...]
MAF’s 23rd AGM
The Moratuwa Arts Forum (MAF) will be hosting their 23rd Annual General Meeting on 23rd April 2017 at the Sri Palee Hall, Moratuwa. Traditionally the AGM will begin with the ceremonial segment followed by the business sessions and the election of office bearers and the committee of management. There would also be a few entertainment [...]
Play in aid of ‘Gnanartha Pradeepaya Writers Forum’
In aid of “Gnanartha Pradeepaya” Writers Forum, “Aluth Horek Onee” a hilarious play directed by Ajith Mendis will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. on Sunday April 30 at YMBA Theatre Borella. Roshan Pilapitya, Saman Hemarathna, Mahinda Pathirage, Senaka Titus and Mihiri Priyangani feature in the cast while behind the screen Anthony Surendran [...]
‘Party’ at Nattandiya
“Saadaya Maarai Salli Hamarai”, the Sinhala adaptation of British playwright Ray Cooney’s ‘Funny Money’ goes on the boards at 3.30 and 6.30 on April 29 at Nattandiya town hall auditorium. Directed by Dharmapriya Dias, the cast includes Gihan Fernando , Chamila Peiris , Dharmapriya Dias Anuradha Perera , Dayadewa Edirisinghe, Aloka Sampath , Anuradha Mallawaarachchi [...]
Prasanna Vithanage honoured in Assam
Acclaimed Sri Lankan Filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage was conferred prestigious Bishwaratana Dr Bupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award on April 10 at Rabindra Bhawan in Guwahati Assam. The award instituted in the name of Assam’s cultural icon Dr Bupen Hazarika was given by Assam Sahitya Sabha in association with the Numaligarh Refinery Limited. ‘’My Personal Belief of [...]
Ulagalla wins ‘Best Boutique Hotel’
Ulagalla, a boutique property by renowned hotel chain Uga Escapes, took home the award for ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ at the 2017 Connoisseur Hospitality Awards held in Berlin, Germany. Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s ancient Cultural Triangle, Ulagalla is a 150 year old chieftain’s mansion turned luxury hotel, with a perfectly preservedcharacter and personality. [...]
‘Insight Resort’ The taste of Southern comfort
‘Stilt Fishing’, one of the most unique and old fishing technique, that can be seen only in Ahangama stretch of the beach. Apart from the ‘Stilt Fishing’, Ahangma has now become famous point for surfing. The long lonely stretch of almost unspoiled beach offers not only for surfers but for holiday makers around the world. [...]