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Most Masterchef hopefuls walk into their audition nervous, hesitantly explaining what they have made, anxious about the judges’ reaction. Not Ray Silva. He walked in confidently to the Season 9 auditions, announced that he had made bacon and eggs, his tone implying that it was an obvious choice, even in the light of the judges’ [...]
Mirror
Back to her roots
Before Tharanga Goonetilleke was selected to be admitted to the Juilliard School, or earned praise from the likes of the New York Times and the Washington Post, the virtuoso was trying out the first notes of her natural genius as a teenager together with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka. At the time, the just [...]
Setting the stage for ‘Technique-Colour’
Marking her thirty seventh year in the arena of dance, celebrated dancer and dancing teacher Kanthi Ranchigoda, stages her latest showpiece “Technique-Colour” which will showcase the skills of her students who have been practising under her guidance at the Dance Works Centre. This year, the show which unfolds a diverse range of dance routines ranging [...]
Framing faces and places through art
‘Faces in Different Places’, an art exhibition by the students of Elizabeth Moir Senior School recently took place at the JDA Perera Art Gallery, Horton Place, Colombo 7. The exhibition focused on faces and places and demonstrated the integration of proportion and perspectives. The School’s Inter-house art competition was part of the exhibition under the [...]
TV Times
‘OKTOBER RAVE’ An Evening of Song and Dance
The Past Pupils’ Association of the ‘Convent of Our Lady of Victories’ Moratuwa is organising a family entertainment event; ‘Oktober Rave’: An evening of song and dance on Saturday 21st October, 2017 at the Empire Ballroom of Mount Lavinia Hotel from 7.00 pm. onwards and beyond midnight. The organising committee has put in much effort [...]
‘Ra Ahase Live in Concert’ with 2Forty2
Billy Fernando needs no introduction in the local music industry. He is a music phenomenon, an icon, and has established his own identity as a musician, with his extraordinary talent to perform in different styles, experimenting with music, and even turning the traditional ‘Raban’ into catchy and upbeat tunes. Coming from a family of musicians, [...]
“Dharmayuddhaya” reaches 100 days
The Sinhala version of the box office recorded Malayalam thriller film, ‘Drishyam’ (Visual), “Dharmayuddhaya” will reach 100 days on October 21 and the film is to be screened till October 26. At the end of 84 days, the film which screened at 56 centres and 14 other theatres had grossed Rs. 175 million. At the [...]
Priyantha portrays power of father’s love
Priyantha Colambage’s latest cinematic venture ‘Dédunu Akasé’ is now being screened at EAP circuit cinemas around the country. Scripted by Tharaka Herath Damunumulla and Priyantha himself, the film revolves around a young couple. Samudra and Vihangi are two young and beautiful students who are studying at a higher educational institution. Samdura is the youngest son [...]
Aru Sri Art admired for ‘Ramayana’ performance in India
Aru Sri Art Theatre, led by veteran dance guru, Dr. Arunthathy Sri Ranganathan performed at the 3rd International Ramayana Festival recently at three Indian cities, Delhi, Jaipur and Bhopal. The team performed at three locations from September 12 to 20. The performances were on the invitation of Ministry of Tourism and Indian Council for Cultural [...]
Blue Whale Resort In Kalpitiya to open in November
Tourism in Kalpitiya initiated with patriotism for Dolphins and Whales. The adventure lovers travel with fishermen’s crafts to fulfill their desire to see a Dolphin and Whales. But most of the times they were disappointed and made them stay in Kalpitiya for more than one day. In such situations fishermen use to give their house [...]
A Taste of Italy in a Slice : Specialty Pizzas from Echo
The favourite restaurant for Italian cuisine, Echo at Cinnamon Grand offers a range of 14 speciality pizzas, made with the finest ingredients now available for take away. Echo is the authentic Italian Restaurant for all authentic flavours such as Pizza Margherita or Pizza Marinara. ‘Feeling adventurous? Try one of our more exotic variants; the Pizza [...]