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It’s a balmy Sunday evening as a few men trickle down the corridors and walkways of St. Joseph’s College. When they assemble outside a few deserted classrooms, the rich hum of their voices warming up for the vigorous choir practices that occupy most of the past few weeks echoes through the quiet of the college. [...]
Good serving of chic ambience and food
Though a land of tea drinkers, coffee and the cafe culture has steadily been growing in Colombo in the past few years with both international chains and local cafes springing up throughout the capital. This trend has now spilled over to the suburbs, one example being the chic French-themed Cafe Noir that opened up at [...]
Mirror
Building up underprivileged communities
August found Indira Kithsiri flying in to Sri Lanka to sit on the jury for the E-Swabhimani 2017 Digital Social Impact Awards. The award, which recognizes the best locally developed e-content and application seems like the perfect scenario for Indira, whose own entrepreneurial spirit took her from being a 21 year old undergrad to working [...]
Chester Bennington tribute concert today
It was indeed a sad moment, when the world discovered that Linkin Park’s (LP) lead vocalist, Chester Benington had taken his life. Today marks World Suicide Prevention day and in light of that, Theme institute, a non-profit organization will launch ‘LIVE- Because It’s Worth It’’ a campaign aimed at creating awareness on suicide and prevention, [...]
‘Musical Perpetua’ bringing past and present pupils together
The beauty of a particular song sometimes resonates in the fact that it stirs a certain memory. To many, that tune would take them back to their school days. S.Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia has always had a rich tradition of music and over the years, they’ve certainly left their mark in the music industry. As [...]
Stars, virtual reality and migrants to dominate Venice film fest
A refugee documentary by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, a horror film starring Jennifer Lawrence and George Clooney’s latest directorial effort are all tipped as must-sees at the Venice film fest. Top Hollywood talent and auteur directors will be vying for the Golden Lion at the world’s oldest film festival which, after a period in the [...]
Fleetwood Mac world tour not a farewell
Fleetwood Mac’s world tour next year will not be a farewell for the band. Mick Fleetwood has debunked rumours saying the 18 month long tour is a continuation of the band’s commitment to music. He met up with Stevie Nicks in Italy to work on some forgotten songs which they will revamp for the tour. [...]
TV Times
BLOCKBUSTER SOUNDTRACKS AT SOSL POPS
The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka takes you on a whirlwind journey of timeless classics and blockbuster soundtracks at its annual SOSL POPS concert on the 16th and 17th of September at the Bishop’s College Auditorium with a promise of an extraordinary evening of film soundtracks guaranteed to have all film enthusiasts asking for more. [...]
‘Look What You Made Me Do’
Taylor Swift’s vengeful new music video ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ is smashing records on YouTube, garnering more than 43 million views in its first 24 hours of release. Reuters quoting ‘YouTube’ said on Tuesday, it was the biggest debut of any video in YouTube history, beating the 36-million mark set by South Korean [...]
All-new Dialog TV ViU HUB in offer
For the first time in Sri Lanka, Dialog Television has introduced a state-of-the-art all-in-one media and satellite decoder with Wi-Fi connectivity, the Dialog TV ViU HUB. Viewers can enjoy 1000s of hours of local and international movies, TV series and tele-dramas via Video on Demand and uninterrupted access to some of the most highly sought-after [...]
‘American Assassin’ in town
An action thriller film ‘American Assassin’, a story centred on counterterrorism agent will be released in theatres in Colombo and its suburbs from September 15, simultaneous to the worldwide release. Based on Vince Flynn’s 2010 novel of the same name, ‘American Assassin’ is directed by Michael Cuesta and stars Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, [...]
Ashley heads NETPAC Jury at 15th “Pacific Meridian” IFF in Russia
Ashley Ratnavibhushana, the President of the Asian Film Centre and the Executive Director and Jury Coordinator of the Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC) has left for Vladivostok, Russia to participate as the President of the NETPAC Jury at the 15th” International Film Festival of Asia Pacific Countries “Pacific Meridian” in Vladivostok, [...]
Aru Sri Art Theatre performs at Ramayana Festival in Delhi
Aru Sri Art Theatre, Sri Lanka’s leading dance dramas and ethnic harmony concerts with international fame is to perform at the International Ramayana Festival in Delhi, Jaipur and Bhopal in India from September 12 to 20. The performances are on the invitation ICCR from India with the Ministry of Tourism. Aru Sri Art Theatre performed [...]
‘Kelani Palama’ A longest running play returns
A special performance of ‘Kelani Palama’, one of the longest running theatrical productions in Sri Lanka will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on September 16 at New Town Hall auditorium, Colombo 7. With a host of new actors and actresses, the cast comprises of Ramya Wanigasekara, Palitha Perera, Prasannajith Abeysuriya, [...]
A visit by Lawrence’s Bride
Two performances of “Lawrencege Manamalee” (Lawrence’s Bride) a popular play by Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige will be staged at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on Sunday September 10 (today) at Presidnet’s College Rajagiriya. Written by Hemantha Prasad, the play stars a talented cast including Duleeka Marapana, Sampath Jayaweera, Maali Jayaweerage, Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige and Hemantha Prasad [...]
French cinema at AF Kandy
Alliance Francaise de Kandy presents an opportunity to experience some French cinematic venture at its Cineclub film screening on September 20 and 22. The movie screenings are organised in partnership with the French Embassy, the Rotary Club Kandy and the Interact club of Trinity College. 2015 Franco – Belgian co-production ‘Le journal d’une femme de [...]
Taste Serbia at Mitsi’s : Serbian Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Colombo
It’s not often that Sri Lankans get to enjoy authentic Serbian Cuisine but now the delicacies from the Balkans will be at their fingertips during the Mitsi’s Food Festival which started from Saturday, September 9 onwards Mitsi’s is the country’s first-ever Balkan restaurant specialising in Serbian cuisine in Sri Lanka. ‘This Mediterranean Food Festival will be [...]