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Freddy, the stand-up comedy show that played to packed houses last year at the Lionel Wendt is back for a stand-up comedy special. On July 7, Freddy’s One Night Stand takes place at the Temple Trees ballroom. The show is organised by the Royal College Union in aid of the Children’s Ward of the Trail [...]
Exploring gender on canvas
Society’s general norm that girls and boys should be and behave in distinctly different ways from each other is a basic explanation of gender, said Kapila Rasanayake, the curator of ‘Genderless Jungle’, an exhibition of Contemporary Art for Gender Equality. He invites the public to engage with the work of the artists on June 9 [...]
Mothers and daughters take the ramp
Pramodi Jayawardana of Raffles Design Institute walked away with the title of LICC Chokolaate Mother Daughter Fashion Designer 2018. Emerging victorious in both casual wear and evening wear segments, Pramodi’s theme was ‘Beauty of Nature’. She received the trophy from entrepreneur Otara Gunawardene. Fifteen finalists vied for the honours as the 9th anniversary edition of [...]
‘Talking’ art with her Instagram followers
“At first art was a part of me, with time I became a part of art,” says the 22-year-old artist from Kandy, Fazra Siddeek. Fazra has been drawing since her childhood and in recent years, the self-taught artist has been focusing on social issues through her work. She took her initial step in 2016 maintaining [...]
Head to BC today for an eventful day!
This is a space where thousands of people- both young and old-have met and forged connections and long-lasting friendships. In a mood to read? To browse through the extensive selection of books on the shelves. In the mood for some company and good art? Attend one of the many open mics, theatre nights, book readings [...]
S. Thomas’ Mount comes alive with 10th Unity Camp
Nearly 200 youth from 21 districts of Sri Lanka in the age group of 18-20 years gathered at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia for the 10th Unity Mission Trust (UMT), Unity Camp. The UMT initiated unity and integration efforts from May 2009 and this camp, held end April 2018 was on the Theme “Powering Lives; [...]
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For the love of baking
Food has become a sub sector of art – creatives in the industry now compete against each other to serve unique creations that are personal and palatable. Among Colombo’s eclectic selection of home bakers we recently stumbled upon the Instagram account “Baking with grace” (@bakingwithgrace_). Intrigued (as most are when it’s an account dedicated to [...]
Of racism in the classroom and Trump supporters
Since President Trump was elected to power in November 2016 Trump’s Minions (TMs) have reared their ugly heads in my classrooms. I hate being the target for their unfounded ignorance on race, but being brown and teaching English to white students can lead to some hostility at times. In those rare moments, I remind myself [...]
A walk to remember at the museum
When a group of strangers met at the doors of the newly renovated National Museum in Colombo recently, it proved to be one of the most entertaining museum experiences. Led by Hasini Haputhanthri, passionate museologist and history buff, Symphony in Bronze and Stone: A Walk through the National Museum, was a museum walk like no [...]
Water, but with a splash of flavour
Doctors and health professionals have been warning the public about the importance of staying hydrated in the warmer months. This is easy to do when at home, and maybe the office, where access to water is a given. However, on the go, water needs to be purchase water. “Water is water, we shouldn’t be charging [...]
Nicki Minaj delays release of latest album
Nicki Minaj has delayed the release of her new album ‘Queen’ by two months. The rapper/singer had originally set the date of the album release for 15th June. However Minaj wants time to improve the collaborations which are set to feature on the new album. Minaj has defied her record label executives who feel she [...]
Music documentaries to watch on Netflix
Music documentaries on Netflix are particularly satisfying because they run the gamut from concert footage from established acts like Bob Marley, Biggie, Tupac, Justin Timberlake and Keith Richards, to more explorative films about unheralded musicians who have lived extraordinaire lives. Whether you’re looking to be transported to far-flung venues – to pretend you were lucky [...]
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‘Sandakada Pahana’ shines in Kandy
Award winning singer Sunil Edirisinghe’s solo musical concert ‘Sandakada Pahana’ will be held at the Dharmaraja College Auditorium in Kandy on Sunday, June 3 at 6.30 pm. Talented musician Susil Amarasinghe will lead the backing orchestra, while Pushkara Wanniarachchi has written the musical script. The musical evening is organised by the Welfare Society of the [...]
New version Charitha Atak
The newest updated version of veteran actor Wilson Gunaratne’s ‘Charitha Atak’, a political satire will go on the boards on Sunday, June 3 at 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm at the Kiribathgoda Viharamahadevi College Auditorium. ‘Charitha Atak’ is the only stage play in Sri Lanka in which one actor portrays eight different characters with eight [...]
‘Boyzone final tour 2018’- Is Sri Lanka on their minds?
Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch, more popularly known as ‘Boyzone’ will be celebrating their Silver jubilee this year. Irish boy band, Boyzone have sent fans into overdrive after announcing their plans to release new music and tour as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations. The pop group confirmed widespread speculation that [...]
Homage to Great Italian Opera
Colombo will pay homage to the Grand Italian Opera under the direction of Maestro Jacopo Sipari, infant prodigy of the Italian Opera. ‘Great Italian Opera’ conducted by Maestro Jacopo Sipari di Pescasseroli will come alive at at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo onJune 6, 2018. ‘Great Italian Opera’ will be accompanied by the first [...]
COLOMBO’S BIGGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
Prepare for the biggest musical event in the history of Colombo’s entertainment as Cinnamon brings yet another world-class event to Colombo. Four international artistes will set the city ablaze with their beats with 10 hours of non-stop entertainment on the 18th of August 2018. The event will feature a selection of entertainers and pop-up events, [...]
Play followed up with popular demand
Ravindra Ariyarathne’s “Balloth Ekka Baa ‐ 2”, the follow up of the first under the same title will go on the boards at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 pm at the New Town Hall auditorium Colombo. The sequel to the play has been produced on popular demand and it stars Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Chamila Pieris, [...]
A play for education and entertainment
Ever popular playwright Punyasena Gunasinghe’s “Dikthala Kalagola” will go on the boards at 8.15 am and 10.30 am on June 8 at the Town Hall auditorium in Kurunegala. The play is a prescribed text for G.C. E. Ordinary Level Drama and theatre syllabus “Dikthala Kalagola” is played by Indika Jayasinghe, Jayanath Bandara, Thushari Gunaratne, Isuri [...]
‘Wassane Sanda’ now in cinema
‘Wassane Sanda’, Udayakantha Warnasuriya’s latest film is now being screened in theatres around the country. A triangular love story depicts the importance of human relationships and the importance of sustaining them. The cast of the film includes Piyumi Hansamalee, Oshadi Himasha, Anup Ranasinghe, Ravindra Randeniya, Srinath Maddumage, Sweenitha Weerasinghe, Anula Karunathilaka and it introduces Angelow [...]
Distribution agreement of ‘Kaala’ handed over
The distribution agreement of the Tamil block buster Rajinikanth’s “Kaala” was handed over by Mr. G.R.Pathmaraj, Managing Director of Cinema Entertainments (Pvt) Ltd to the supplier of the film–R. A. Films, Rohan Pinnaduwa last week. This film is distributed by CEL and will be screened worldwide and in Sri Lanka from June 7. Anjali Patel, [...]
Daring mission to save prehistoric creatures
The much awaited latest installment of the Jurassic World series, ‘Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom,’ will be released on June 8 in 30 theatres in Colombo and around the country. Directed by J.A. Bayona, the epic action-adventure is produced by Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley and they once again partner with Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow [...]
Affordable vacation at Panorama Resort, Kandy
I had dreamt about a vacation when I was stuck in traffic during my evening commute and working overtime at the office. I dreamt about leaving the intense city which is full of concrete buildings and spending some quality time in a place with unique scenery and stunning natural landscape. After days of searching through [...]
Sri Lankan Nights at FLOW
Hilton Colombo Residences announced the launch of Sri Lankan nights at FLOW, its main restaurant, offered every Saturday from 7.00 PM until 10.30 PM. As a part of the hotel’s 20th anniversary celebrations this year, the buffet is priced at an attractive rate of Rs. 2,680/- nett per person. The buffet will feature local favourites [...]