Ringing in Christmas cheer with loads of laughter
Christmas has come early to Colombo as Silent Hands Productions stages the Yuletide farce, ‘Sorry, Wrong Chimney’, on November 29 and 30 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7.30 p.m. ‘Sorry, Wrong Chimney’, originally written by Jack Sharley and produced and directed by Leo Sears, is the story of David Tuttle and his desperate attempt [...]
Young eyes on nature
“Young Eye on Nature” the annual wildlife photography exhibition and “Kin Wild” the annual wildlife arts exhibition by the Young Zoologists Association (YZA) will be held on November 28, 29 and 30 at the J.D.A. Perera Art Gallery, Colombo 7. ‘Kin Wild’ -the exhibition of wildlife paintings and sketches is the longest running wildlife art [...]
From jungles to the city: Lankan wilds in perfect symphony
“Wildlife photography shouldn’t be about the ego that is attached to it. It isn’t about the equipment we use, or how many more animals we see compared to others. It is about our connection with nature” – these words truly echo through the pages of ‘Symphony of Serendib’ – the coffeetable book to be launched [...]
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Lankan inspired Bohemian weaves
When you buy from an ethical clothing line, you know that there is a lot of love that has been put into creating that clothing. From the people who weave the fabrics, to the man who sells the fabric, to the designer that created the piece, to the seamstress that has sewn the clothes together [...]
Showcasing local acts at ‘Battle of the Bands’
‘Battle of the Bands’ (BOTB), organised by Ladies’ College will feature the talents of six up-and-coming youth bands of schools ranging from Ananda College to Lyceum Wattala, attracting a crowd as diverse as it is enthusiastic. BOTB is scheduled to take place on November 29, 2019 (Friday) at the Air Force Grounds opposite Cinnamon Lakeside, [...]
‘Tantalize Rewind’ set to get underway this week
‘Tantalize’ has been a show providing a platform for the young and upcoming local performers to showcase their talent and make a name for themselves for over 10 years now. Starting in 2008, ‘Tantalize’ has become one of the most highly anticipated shows for youth as it provides a stage to share their music, dance, [...]
Expect some twists as Overseas School of Colombo gears up for ‘Oliver’
Please, sir, I want some more” is one of the most infamous lines from the childrens’ classic ‘Oliver Twist’written by Charles Dickens and based on this beloved story ‘Oliver!’ the British musical by Lionel Bart has fast become a must-see in the West End and on Broadway. Come December the Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) [...]
What to watch out for at the upcoming Lanka Comic Con
With Comic Con less than three weeks away, many geeks are excitedly doing their last-minute adjustments on their cosplays, and procrastinators are scrambling around in a frenzy to make sure that they can look their best during the biggest geek event of the year. This year the schedule is jam-packed with several events for geeks [...]
Music News
Camila Cabello to release second solo album ‘Romance’ Camila Cabello is to release her second solo album ‘Romance’ on 6th December. The singer took social media to make announcement. The new album will carry the hit duet ‘Senorita’ with Shawn Mendes as well as the hit song ‘Liar’ as well as her [...]
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Sing-along with Spirit
A popular sing along session will be back again with the popular band ‘The Spirit’ led by Lucky Deva.Organised by the MAF ‘Musicians of Moratuwa’ an ‘Evening of Sing along/ Dance’ will be held at the new A/C banquet hall (in front of the Methodist church Koralawella, Moratuwa) on Saturday the 30th of November,2019 at [...]
‘Legends of 70s’ with Annesley Malawana
Legends of 70s’ with Annesley Malawana, a musical evening with a galaxy of stars will come alive at the BMICH on 8th December, 2019. Apart from Annesley himself backed by his band ‘Super Chimes’, guest artistes Anil Bharathi, Dharmaratne Brothers, Indrani Perera, Priya Peiris and Errol Fernando along with Sunil Perera of Gypsies and Benjy [...]
‘Christmas in the Air’ by Thomian Society
‘Christmas in The Air’ a Chritmas Sing A Long organised by the Thomian Society will come alive at the Empire Residencies (Roof Top), No. 51, Braybrooke Place , Colombo -2 on 30th November at 7.00pm Tickets are priced at Rs 2250/- . For more details call 0777411811
Bollywood thriller on world terror
With the success of first two Commando series, Hindi action thriller ‘Commando 3’ directed by Aditya Datt will be screened here simultaneous to the worldwide release. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah who made the two earlier franchises, the movie stars Vidyut Jammwal, Adah Sharma, Angira Dhar and Gulshan Devaiah in main roles. A mysterious man [...]
Cinematic comedy on a patriotic mission
Bollywood comedy movie ‘Pagal Panti’ (Madness) narrating about a group of Indians come across a series of hilarious incidents, is now being screened at several theatres in and around Colombo. Starring Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Ileana D’Cruz, Arshad Warsi, Urvashi Rautela, Pulkit Samrat, Kriti Kharbanda, and Saurabh Shukla, the film is directed by Anees Bazmee. [...]
‘Charlie’s Angels’ in town
The latest of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ series, famous Hollywood action comedy featuring three extraordinary girls with a mission in their hands, is now being screened in theatres around Colombo. Written and directed by Elizabeth Banks from a story by Evan Spiliotopoulos and David Auburn, the third instalment of the series features Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and [...]
Long awaited Tamil romantic thriller in town
Tamil romantic movie ‘Enai Noki Paayum Thota’ (The Bullet fired at Me), featuring Dhanush and Megha Akash in the lead roles will be released in theatres in Colombo and island-wide. Written, directed and produced by Gautham Menon, the film narrates around an ordinary college student falls in love with an actress and marries her, but [...]
The enlightenment of a champion boxer turned bouncer
‘Herbert’ German film about a German boxing champion’s journey from glory to desperation, will be screened at 7 pm on November 29 at Goethe Hall at Gregory’s Road Colombo 7. Directed by young German writer-director Thomas Stuber, the film is one in the series titled “Unexpected Strokes of Fate” which highlights individual persons who are [...]
Elders Day Celebrations with VCC
Commemorated each year The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1st. The Vintage Car Owners Club (VCC) of Sri Lanka together with the Mount Lavinia Hotel hosted the ‘Annual Elders Day Treat’ at the ‘Regency Room’ of the hotel recently. ‘The Vintage Car Owners Club’ showcased a phenomenal display of classic road [...]
‘Quantum of the Seas’ sails to Asia
The luxurious comfort of a 7-star cruise comes to Asia this holiday season with the Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Quantum of the Seas Luxury Cruise. This spectacular cruise is set to sail through Asian waters from November 2019 to March 2020 and will sail to some of the most breathtaking cities including Singapore, Penang, Phuket and [...]