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Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Award to Auction
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) gold plaque signifying Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon LP that sold a million dollars’ worth of copies was auctioned off by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on Thursday. The award was once owned by Pink Floyd’s former keyboardist and founding member, Richard Wright, who died in 2008 at age [...]
Asus launches ‘ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017’
With the launch of ‘Asus ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017’, a country qualifier tournament of one of the most celebrated and state-of-the-art eSports events in the world, all Sri Lankan eSports fans are now eligible to qualify for the World Championships. Asus ROG Masters presents Sri Lankan gamers a chance to live their ultimate eSports [...]
A suspenseful journey in search of a serpent
‘Pitasakwala Abhirahasa’ (The Mystery of ET) famed young director Nirmal Rajapaksa’s newest film ‘Maranthika Sarpaya’ (Deadly Serpent) is being completed and will be in cinemas soon. Revolving around a group of youngsters who go on an expedition to Sinharaja rain forest, the film is full of suspense. The journey is for both educational and investigative [...]
Cinema discussion on the film ‘Nino Live’
A discussion on Thisara Imbulana’s film ‘Nino Live’ will be held on June 28 at the National Film Corporation theatre , Tharangani from 3.00 pm onwards. Organised by the Independent Cinema Movement, Bodee Keerthisena, Upul Shantha Sannasgala and Eranda Mahagamage will deliver talks on the film while Dhanushka Gunathilaka is to moderate the discussion. A [...]
Return of Transformers
‘Transformers; The Last Knight’, the latest Hollywood action thriller, the fifth installment of the live-action Transformers is now being screened in theatres in Colombo and the outstations. Directed by Michael Bay, the film series is based on the toy line of the same name created by Hasbro. The film revolves around a fierce war between [...]
A theatrical protest against wars
Versatile dramatist Dharmasiri Bandaranayake’s multi-awarded theatrical production “Trojan Kanthawo” (Trojan Women), translation of Euripides’ anti-war tragic will go on the boards at 7.00 pm on July 9 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo. Organised in aid of the building fund of the Tricon Cultural foundation, the play celebrates its 17th anniversary this year. ‘Trojan Kanthawo’ [...]
‘Thirteen Tickles’ goes in theatres
Jayantha Chandrasiri’s newest play ‘Hankithi Dahathuna’ or ‘the Thirteen Tickles’ will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm at the Punchi Theatre Borella on July 1. It features Sriyantha Mendis, Kusum Renu, Jayalal Rohana, Wasahtha Vittachchi, Sanjeewa, Disanayake, Mahendra Weeraratna, Nuradhika Serasinghe, Nadeesha Rupasinghe, Gamini Jayalath and Tissa Gunatilake. Music composed by [...]
‘Guru Tharuwa’ in Panadura
Jayalath Manoratne’s popular play ‘Guru Tharuwa’ will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm at Panadura Town hall auditorium on July 2. The play highlighting the importance of teachers and their role in moulding a society and the world, is played by Ratna Lalani, Sampath Tennakone, Lal Kularatne, Dayadewa Edirisinghe, Sarath Chandrasiri, [...]
The Korean Cultural Festival 2017 From Korea with love
The Korean Cultural Festival, one of the arts and culture events becoming popular in Sri Lanka will be held from 1.30 pm to till 7.30 pm at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on July. Organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea together with the National Unification Advisory Council South West Asia Chapter, the Korean [...]
Master Chef George Calombaris at Dilma Tea Party
The 11th June was a memorable evening for Master-Chef enthusiasts across Colombo as they gathered to meet the renowned Master-Chef judge and Australian celebrity chef George Calombaris. Cinnamon Life, Colombo’s premier lifestyle development, offered eager fans and aspiring chefs an inspiring evening of laughs, good conversation and pictures with the celebrity Restaurateur himself. The Queen’s [...]
South America and Singapore at ‘Colombo Seven’
Colombo Supper Club’s last edition featured the creations of Singaporean chef Damian D’Silva. Once again this month, they have teamed up with Jetwing Colombo Seven to host two of Singapore’s most innovating restauranteurs – Jennifer Lee and Christian Hartmann of contemporary Latin-American cocktail bar Vasco. The event will be held on the 27th and 28th [...]