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With their next big concert fast approaching, rehearsals are becoming “intense, stressful, but getting there,” Soundarie David Rodrigo, founder of the Soul Sounds says. Sri Lanka’s premier female choral ensemble, Soul Sounds is all ready to showcase innovative choral arrangements in ‘Totally Pop’ featuring the most loved cover hits from the 60’s, 70’s to the [...]
He loves singing and compering; yes, it’s Clifford Richards
A one-to-one with Clifford Richards as he gets ready for yet another concert full of razzle dazzle, bonhomie, sing-alongs and prizes and surprises…. Q:Music was your first love and it was music that led to compering. But now many people immediately associate you with the podium- as master of ceremonies. How do you feel about [...]
Rustic look in different forms and shapes
Thushan Nilendra who graduated from the University of Moratuwa, specialized in integrated design in the Department of Integrated Design and through his exhibition “Rustic” hopes to take art lovers in a new direction of creativity. The exhibition will be held on August 10, 11 and 12 at the Lionel Wendt art gallery from 9 a.m. [...]
East and West tie the knot
It was an evening of glamour on the southern coast, as guests were ushered into Amari Galle’s Ballroom to watch elegant brides and grooms take the ramp at the Designer Wedding Show Galle 2018. July 28 marked the 31st issue of the Bride and Groom magazine and the event in celebration featured a stunning parade [...]
Give your skin a treat with Body Shop
The heat is on in the city and the Body Shop in Sri Lanka is ensuring that you don’t neglect your skin with the introduction of free skincare consultations at all three of its stores in Sri Lanka. Trained beauty specialists will be on hand to offer their expertise on how best to take care [...]
Colombo to host AsPac ISGF for the third time
The Sri Lanka Scout and Guide Fellowship (SLSGF) will host the 15th Asia Pacific (AsPac) Gathering of International Scouts and Guides Fellowship (ISGF) in Colombo from September 5 – 8. With the membership mainly made up of former Girl Guides and Scouts, ISGF was founded in 1953 for adults in support of Scouting and Guiding [...]
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Examining social phobias
There’s a buzz on the stage at the Punchi Theatre as Rajitha Hettiarachchi directs the group to make their best ‘comical fear’ faces. Overhead, a sooty bare bodied boy watches them- an ominous shadow creature at the top of a multi faced slapstick frame. This month, AnandaDrama welcomes back a familiar face in their newest [...]
Lessons on Lanka in a Southern Atmosphere
It’s never easy teaching about Sri Lanka in a World Literature class full of Southern Americans who assume that I am Indian or from the Middle East. And, it is impossible to find any literature written by a Sri Lankan in the three grand volumes in Norton’s Anthology of World Literature. Nevertheless, in my absolute [...]
Wilde Plays
Director Jith Peiris together with the cast of the Creative Arts Foundation recently presented “The Importance of Going Wilde” Captured here are scenes from the two plays. Pix by Priyantha Wickramaarachchi
Should you book your next long distance bus journey through SLTB Express ?
Traveling a long distance, be it for fun or your daily/weekly commute is not exactly fun. This is especially true if the bus you’re in is jam-packed with people and you’re left standing till you reach your destination. Fortunately, there are a few platforms that allow you to book tickets and reserve your seats online. [...]
Clothe your feet
If you are into shoes, you know there is no dearth of shoe shops in Sri Lanka. You also know that most shoes in the Sri Lankan market are imported. Even the local manufacturers of shoes produce designs that are, well, don’t quite have a local feel. Like one that is made of handloom material. [...]
Ariana Grande changes track title about Pete Davidson
Weeks before the release of her new album ‘Sweetener’, singer Ariana Grande has changed the title of one of the tracks. Track 14 ‘Pete’ was changed on 30th July to ‘Pete Davidson’ after her soon to be husband. The new album is due out on 17th August. Grande had so far released two songs from [...]
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‘Boyzone final tour’- Live in Colombo
‘Boyzone’ 25th Anniversary and Farewell Tour Concert will come alive at the CR and FC Grounds in Colombo on Thursday, 12th August 2018. Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch, more popularly known as ‘Boyzone’ is celebrating their Silver jubilee this year. Irish boy band, Boyzone have sent fans into overdrive after announcing [...]
Marians celebrate 30 years of excellence
Marians, under the leadership of megastar musician and TV personality Nalin Perera alon with the dynamic and creative individuals, celebrated its 30 years of music with double Concerts at the BMICH. ‘Thaala’- Marians live in Concert was held at the BMICH on July 14 and 15 to mark the three decades of music and entertainment. [...]
To Clarence …from Lucky Deva….
Lucky Deva, former vocalist of the ‘Golden Chimes’ and the lead vocalist of the band ‘Sprit’ is coming up with a new song with a meaningful lyrics soon. A song composed in memory of the legend, great Clarence Wijewardane titled ‘Dayabara Clarence Kivindaneni’. ‘Dayabara Clarence Kivindaneni’ is a special birthday song for Clarence, which falls [...]
‘Evening of Music’ with Dr. Manella Joseph
‘An Evening of Music with Dr. Manella Joseph’ will come alive at the auditorium of Allince Francaise DE CEYLAN, popularly known as Alliance Francaise DE COLOMBO, the Leading French Language Center on Saturday, 11 August at 6.30 pm. Dr. Manella Joseph will be backed by a team of talented and experienced musicians Nihal Jayawardena (Guitar [...]
Century passed ‘Yashodhara’ till Aug. 9
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne’s latest cinematic creation ‘Yashodhara’, which passed successful 100 screening days will continue to be screened till August 9. The film which was made based on the character of ‘Bimbhadevi’ alias ‘Yashodhara’, the beloved wife of Siddhartha will be screened at 74 theatres around the country. Produced by H. D. Premasiri for Sarasavi [...]
Locarno creates a platform for Lankan independant cinema
One of world’s renowned and longest film festivals that created a platform for large number of new independent filmmakers, Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this year features a number Sri Lankan creations and provide much needed support for country’s independent filmmaking. A number of internationally renowned filmmakers and young and upcoming short filmmakers from Sri [...]
‘Davena Vihagun’ Director’s cut now on
A special copy of Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s ‘Davena Vihagun’ (Burning Birds), named as ‘Director’s Cut’ is now being screened under the adults only tag at 4.15 at Regal theatre, Colombo and Lido Borella. The film with a few unedited scenes is screened following its original release by the National Film Corporation (NFC) through its Rithma circuit [...]
Premiere for newest children’s play
Award winning playwright Sachithra Rahubadda’s newest children’s play “Mama Kamathima Chocolate, Meya asa Biscuit” will have its premiere show at 6.30 pm on August 10 at Bishops’s college Colombo. Produced by Thimira Rajapakse, the play features some renowned stars like Chandani Seneviratne, Sanath Wimalasiri and Jayanath Bandara. It also has a number of young and [...]
Sinhala musical play at Wendt
“Madhura Jawanika”, ever popular Sinhala musical drama produced by Dayananda Gunawardena will be staged at 3.30 pm and 7 pm at the Lionel Wendt theatre on August 5. The play which was first staged in 1983 stars Bandula Wijeweeera, Jackson Anthony, Rodney Warnakula, Madani Malwatte, Rathnasheela Perera, Tharanga Kumari, Indika Jayasinghe, Wasantha Gunawardena and Buddhika [...]
‘Mamma Mia’ London West End comes alive in Colombo
The sensational and popular musical ‘Mamma Mia’ will come to the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Colombo for an eight-day run from 22nd to 30th December as part of the international tour. ‘Mamma Mia’ is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family [...]
Enjoy priority access to - Mamma Mia!
HSBC Premier has partnered Cinnamon Life to present the world renowned musical ‘Mamma Mia’ for the first time in South Asia. HSBC Premier Customers will have exclusive presale ‘access’ to book the best seats to the show through the Box office counters open at Cinnamon Lakeside with a special 15% discount valid until 8 August. In [...]