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A Tribute to John Denver at Grand Kandyan
For the first time in Kandy the Grand Kandyan hotel hosted an amazing musical evening to pay tribute to the iconic music legend – John Denver. The show exclusively featured the amazing voice of Mark Roberts; Song writer and singer from Ireland; award winner for impersonation of John Denver’s singing. Mark is also a winner [...]
‘Alleluia’ CPC in concert
Colombo’s oldest performing choir, the Colombo Philharmonic, will present a programme of sacred classical music titled ‘Alleluia’, this November after regrouping under the baton of its new conductor – Harin Amirthanathan. The performance will take place on Saturday, the 17th of November 2018 at St. Michael and all Angels Church, Polwatte, Colombo 3. The Colombo [...]
Janakaraliya teaches Drama and Cinema
Janakaraliya Cultural Foundation has commenced a diploma course to methodically instil professional skills in drama and cinema performance (including teles) script writing and direction. The group of resource persons who conduct the programme include some of the veterans in the relevant fields. They are Sudath Mahadivulwewa, Jerome de Silva, Ravindra Guruge, Rajitha Dissanayake, Dr. Saumya [...]
World War II and monster horror movie
Overlord, a thrilling and a pulse-pounding action adventure movie directed by Julius Avery is now being screened in a number of theatres in Colombo and around the city. With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that’s crucial to the invasion’s success. Tasked with [...]
‘Sinethra’ focuses on yesteryear golden cinema
Bringing back memories ofthe golden era of Sri Lankan cinema, ‘Sinethra’, a television programme focusing on landmark cinematic ventures in the country, will be telecast every first and third Sunday at 10 am on Rupavahini channel. The maiden programme will feature Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja’s film ‘Bambaru Evith’, one of the revolutions in Sinhala cinema. The [...]
Newest K- Drama to hit TV
‘My Lovely Sam soon’, popular Korean tele-serial, dubbed into Sinhala as ‘Hithata Horen’ will be aired every week day at 7.30 pm on Rupavahini channel. Produced by MBC in 2005, the serial became popular not only in Korea but also in other countries like Japan. The drama attracted a massive viewing audience and went on [...]
NFC gets a new chairman
The National Film Corporation’s acting chairman Sanath Weerasooriya last week assumed duties as the new chairman of the Corporation. The picture shows the new chairman accepting his appointment in the presence of outgoing NFC chairman Sitendra Senaratna. Actress Sanoja Bibile is also in the picture.
Aussie Oporto at CCC
After months of anticipation following the announcement of its arrival three months ago, the much-loved Australian flame-grilled chicken franchise, Oporto, opened its doors to fans here in Sri Lanka, on Tuesday the 16th October. Located at the Food Studio’s Atrium, the innovative new dining construct of the recently-opened Colombo City Centre(CCC), the Aussie brand finds [...]
Sunday Brunch Carnival at AYU
AYU at Movenpick, Colombo now introduces a Sunday Brunch Carnival that will not only accommodate little ones but also offer dishes they’ll enjoy. Commencing 11th November, the Sunday Brunch Carnival extends to the Vistas rooftop, all the way up to the 24th floor with free access to the stunning infinity rooftop swimming pool. There are [...]
Peter Kuruwita at Amaya Langdale
Amaya Langdale, one of the nine resorts under the Amaya Resorts and Spas umbrella, hosted the internationally famed Sri Lankan born celebrity chef, Peter Kuruvita recently. Peter Kuruvita has been a patron guest of Amaya Langdale for years, and, this year, he made two trips to this beautiful 13 roomed Small Luxury Hotel in the [...]