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The 7th edition of the French Spring Festival jointly organised by the French Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Alliance Française de Kotte will be held from June 14 – July 14. “Our programme intends to promote culture and French excellence in different disciplines as well as the creativity and artistic exchanges between France and [...]
‘It all happens here’: BC’s new look library
The British Council Library unveiled its newly refurbished library premises last week, inviting patrons to an evening reception with music and entertainment. Speaking at the launch British Council Country Director Gill Caldicott addressed the question of what a library looks like in today’s world, saying that it was something they gave serious consideration to. “The [...]
Travelling the world doing what they love doing most
‘Hypnotik,’ an internationally acclaimed party band have been settling in at the L.A.B (Lounge & Bar) at the Hilton Colombo. Comprising a line-up of multi-talented musicians from around the globe, they have been performing five days a week at the L.A.B. and thus far they’ve managed to fill the lounge with their positive energy and [...]
Life is bliss, art is bliss
Anup Vega is so light-footed he seems to tread happily on thin air. He is a vision in Colombo in the afternoon, especially against the timeless charm of the Paradise Road Gallery Cafe. Frail, in a light pink-orange sarong and white T-shirt, he exudes an etherealness, almost a blissful swami in the grinding city where [...]
A cafe for your taste buds, your mind and your pets too!
Opened newly in Colombo 4, Café Sociale as its name suggests is a place for people to socialize. In keeping with the theme the café has also introduced innovative concepts such as the “Co-ffice” which is a space for 8 hot desking spaces available to customers on a first-come-first-served basis. At a nominal fee this [...]
Mirror
A star in the making
The story of sheer dedication, passion, sacrifice and success go hand in hand and 17 year old Anna- Marie Ondaatje is proof of that. Just last April, she became the first female gymnast to represent Sri Lanka in rhythmic gymnastics, at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Queensland, Australia. Although a Sri Lankan at birth, Anna- [...]
Celebrating 12 years of enchantment
The cast and alumni of ‘Pyramus & Thisby’ (a production by Jehan Aloysius) recently celebrated its 12th Anniversary at an event in Colombo. The show is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, set in low- country Sri Lanka. The original team includes Avanti Perera who, with Jehan Aloysius, performed and arranged the fusion [...]
Dinosaurs come back to life with Jurassic World Alive
If you’re a fan of Jurassic Park and you love dinosaurs, then this is certainly a game for you. Combining the forces of AR/VR technology and the power of smartphones, Jurassic World Alive brings back your favorite dinosaurs to life and uses them in real (virtual) combat. Developed by Ludia Inc., Jurassic World Alive was [...]
Mustering his courage for a daring climb
Keep trying, until you finally succeed. This is a lesson which some of us are yet to learn and this was just what Johann Peries sought to prove, as he set off on his expedition to conquer the biggest hurdle in his life, earlier this year. On May 22, 2018, Johann became the first Sri [...]
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa dominate the charts
For a seventh straight week Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa are in control of the No: 1 slot on the UK singles chart with ‘One Kiss’. The popularity ‘One Kiss’ has been extended by Dua Lipa’s live performance of the song at the UEFA Champions League Finals. Of the 33 singles Harris has released 22 [...]
TV Times
Make a Date with Nigella Lawson
Cinnamon Life will host the internationally renowned TV cook and food writer– Nigella Lawson for a series of events in Sri Lanka from the 21st to 23rd of June 2018. Nigella’s tour in Sri Lanka will comprise of a wide array of exciting events that will form a part of every gourmand’s dreams! On the [...]
OHME Band: Silent Approach but big in the music industry
Musical bands are synonymous with Sri Lankans when it comes to entertainment and we Sri Lankans love a good serving of music being brought out from our local talent. When it comes to bands that entertain us through their musical renditions, there is no doubt a growing number of musical bands found all over the [...]
‘Sparkle 2018’: Celebration time for Good Shepherd PPA
‘Sparkle 2018’ dinner dance organised by the Colombo Branch of the Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy Past Pupil’s Association to mark its 40th anniversary will come alive in at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo on June 30, 2018. The guests will be entertained by Pearl and Black and the event will be compered by Faizal Bongso. [...]
Legendary ‘Boney M’ live in Colombo
Legendary Boney M, featuring Liz Mitchell will come alive in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Saturday 16th of June at SLECC starting at 7.00pm. Boney M, featuring Liz Mitchell – the original lead vocalist accompanied by the full eight-piece live band, will be performing live in Sri Lanka on Saturday. Boney M was not only the [...]
Malaka’s debut ‘Undecided’ wins accolades
Young filmmaker Malaka Devapriya’s debut feature film “Bahuchithawadiya” (The Undecided) won Special jury award for Best Direction and Best Sound Design at the recently held 8th SAARC Film Festival 2018 . The film screened at the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema) section of the prestigious 40th Moscow International Film festival 2018. Last year at Derana Film [...]
A Bollywood action thriller
‘Race 3’, Bollywood action movie starring Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Bobby Deol and Jacqueline Fernandez will be released in theatres here from June 15, simultaneous to the worldwide release. Directed by Remo D’Souza and produced under Tips Films and Salman Khan Films, the film revolves around a landowner who gets sabotaged by a criminal. ‘Race [...]
‘Rassa Parassa’ with a new look
‘Rassa Parassa’, a new production by Rohana Dandeniya will go on the boards at 8.15 and 10.45 on June 14 at the Lionel Wendt theatre in Colombo. The new production is done by Sriyantha Mendis. The play is a prescribed text for Grade 8 Sinhala syllabus. The cast of the new production include Kusum Renu, [...]
‘Guttila Kaavya’ goes on the boards
‘Guttila Kaavya’ a theatrical interpretation of well-known poetry based on a Jathaka story will be staged at 8.15 am and 10.45 am on June 14 at the YMBA auditorium in Borella. “Guttila Kaavya” is a prescribed text for both GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level Sinhala subjects. The play is performed by experienced actors Prasannajith Abeysuriya, [...]
A play on the tragedy of exam-oriented education
The late pioneering children’s theatre director Somalatha Subasinghe’s ‘Vikurthi’, a stage play that describes and analyses the tragedy of examination oriented education system in Sri Lanka, will be staged at 8.15 am and 10.45 am on June 20 at the Auditorium of YMBA Borella. The play is a prescribed text for the Theatre and Drama [...]
Rock Salt fusion:Be your own Chef
Bored with the routine experience of visiting a restaurant where you have cooked food served to you? Are you longing for a brand new experience the next time you visit a restaurant. Then the Rock Salt restaurant, the signature restaurant of Cinnamon Bey Beruwala is the one for you. The ‘Rock Salt’ is the first restaurant in Sri [...]