Daniel O’ Donnell back here to treat his fans
Daniel O’Donnell, one of Ireland’s best known performers has continued to push the boundaries of his career both on stage and TV. The popular star will perform in Colombo at the BMICH on Wednesday, March 13, at 7.30 p.m. with another Irish country music star Mary Duff, who has toured Colombo with him before. Daniel [...]
Your picture can help save nature
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has just launched its first ever Conservation Photography Competition. This is an attempt to draw attention and awareness to the urgent need to make conservation a priority in all aspects of life. This competition is not for pretty photographs of animals and birds, but rather stark depictions of [...]
A chance to meet some online women entrepreneurs
Many entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka have turned to Instagram to promote their businesses. While some import foreign products which allow Sri Lankans to access products they wouldn’t otherwise have, others provide some value-addition to these products, and some just make their own. ‘It’s Your Time to Shine’ on Saturday, March 16 between 10 a.m. and [...]
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Mixing old school elements and modern metal sounds
In a bid to create a unique sound ‘Constellation’, Sri Lanka’s upcoming progressive metal band has come a long way since winning the coveted TNL Onstage trophy in 2014, and this week we got a chance to catch up with them. Since winning Onstage, ‘Constellation’ played live gigs consistently and kept recording new material. “Ever [...]
AIS students rock the stage with ‘Rock of Ages’
Asian International School (AIS) took audiences back to the 1980s as they set the stage to perform the jukebox musical ‘Rock of Ages’last month at the Lionel Wendt. Captured here are images from the production.
More than a charity ride
Compassion towards one another is perhaps one of the best things we could have as human beings. Fuelled by this compassion, 44 cyclists embarked on a 400 kilometer charity ride from Colombo to Jaffna on February 27 under the ‘Ride for Ceylon’ banner. Their sole aim was to raise funds for the Green memorial hospital, [...]
Highlights from the Mobile World Congress
The Mobile World Congress(MWC) is THE place to be for everything related to mobile. Everything from new phones, to gadgets, to new technologies are all showcased here. In case you missed it, MWC 2019 took place from Feb 25-28, 2019in Barcelona , Spain. MWC is the pioneer exhibition for anything related to mobile and smartphones [...]
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A day to Remember
‘After 13 years of school life, everyone is forced to say goodbye to their Alma Maters. The baby who cries when he goes inside the school in grade one, later on cries when he has to leave the school. The question that pops up in everyone’s mind is: ‘Should it be the end’? …Well not [...]
Bump N Grind to promote Sri Lankan Hip-hop/Rap artist
‘Bump N Grind’ is an event brand which was started with the idea of promoting ‘Hip Hop/RNB’, ‘Rap’ artistes and this will be a monthly event featuring Sri Lankan hip-hop/rap artistes. The very first Bump N Grind Concert was held at the W Lounge, Horton Place on 1st February with many local talents. The first episode was graced [...]
Win more movie tickets at Scope-CCC
TV Times readers can now watch their favourite movies free of charge at Colombo’s latest Scope Cinema Complex at the Colombo City Centre (CCC). All you have to do is to answer the simple question along with the other details on the Coupon and send it to Movie Quiz with Scope Cinema, C/o TV Times, [...]
Daniel O`Donnell comes alive again
Popular singer Daniel O’Donnell will come alive again in Colombo at the BMICH on 13th March. Daniel will be supported by his favourite singing partner Mary Duff who will be singing her solo hits plus several duets. Daniel will be accompanied by his ten piece band plus the technical team. This time as usual he [...]
‘Asandhimitta’ to visit cinemas soon
Renowned filmmaker Asoka Handagama’s 10th film direction ‘Asandhimitta’ Based on a Novella by Saman Wickramaarachchi, is to be released soon in theatres. Produced by H D Premasiri, the film stars Nilmini Sigera, Dharmapriya Dias, W Jayasiri, Shyam Fernando, Yashoda Wimaladharma, Rukmal Nirosh, Anula Bulathsinhala, Gayani Gisanthika, Sandali Handagama and Pradeep Ramavikrama in the main cast. [...]
A Dance of Devotion to Lord Maha Vishnu
The Sri Shirdi Sai Trust of Sri Lanka along with the trustees of Sri Varatharaja Vinayagar temple – Sai Nathanin Saranalayam, Kotahena, Colombo, have jointly organized a devotional classical Bharathanatyam dance performance by Sri Pavithra Krishna Bhat, a popular classical dancer from India, on Saturday, March 16 at 6:30 pm at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo. [...]
‘Thirteen Tickles’ in Punchi Theatre
Jayantha Chandrasiri’s play ‘Hankithi Dahathuna’ (The Thirteen Tickles) will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm at the Namel Malini Punchi Theatre Borella on March 16. Starring Sriyantha Mendis, Kusum Renu, Jayalal Rohana, Wasantha Vittachchi, Sanjeewa, Dissanayake, Mahendra Weeraratna, Nuradhika Serasinghe, A. Athukorala, Nadeesha Rupasinghe, Gamini Jayalath and Tissa Gunatilake, music is [...]
‘Balloth Ekka Baa-2’ Political satire goes on the boards
A political comedy play, “Balloth Ekka Baa” directed by Ravindra Ariyaratne, the second instalment under the same title, will be staged at 3.30 p.m. and 6.45 pm at Namel Malini Punchi Theatre in Borella on March 17. The cast includes Gihan Fernando, Kumara Thirimadura, Chamila Pieris, Sarath Karunarathne, Chinthaka Peiris and Ravindra Ariyaratne, while costume [...]
Election of office bearers to Directors Guild on March 18
The election of office bearers to the Film Directors Guild, the leading independent organisation comprising filmmakers in Sri Lanka, will be held on March 18. The Annual General Meeting of the Film Directors Guild was held on February 28 and the Executive Committee for the years 2019-2020 was appointed. The Executive Committee comprises Prof. Sunil [...]
AYU introduces weekend lunch
Inspired by the Urban grocery store concept, AYU at Movenpick, Colombo now introduces a brand-new weekend lunch buffet, offering a range of creative concepts by the Executive Chef, Meththa Ekanayake. Making use of local produce such as coconut, jackfruit and an arsenal of spices, AYU now delivers an abundance of incredible local dishes. From sleek [...]
FitsAir expands with scheduled flights
Revolutionary Sri Lankan aviation carrier, FitsAir has announced the introduction of scheduled flights from Colombo to Batticaloa, thereby further expanding its domestic operations within the island. A reputed pioneer in Sri Lankan Aviation since its inception in 1997, FitsAir offers premium passenger services in scheduled and chartered flight configurations within Sri Lanka. The air carrier [...]