Technically International Women’s Day should be my favourite day. On the 8th of March, all women should be recognised for their achievements regardless of their national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political heritage. It is also a day to honour the struggles and accomplishments of the women from the past and mainly to look into [...]
By Capt. Elmo Jayawardena
There are three huge hundred year old ancient nuga trees growing in a sandy patch by the Wesley School in Kalmunai. The space is seraphic and is shaded by the giant tree trio standing like sentinels. It is a kind of “all purpose” ground where children gather to play. The nuga [...]
A production for the entire family Strange Tales takes on board five amazing plays on March 13 and 14, at the Punchi Theatre at 6.30 p.m. The plays are adaptations of children’s plays by Ted Hughes. Directed by Sashi Mendis, Strange Tales is presented by 40 students aged between 10 and 15, most of whom [...]
By Sumaya Samarasinghe
Crazy Heart is the feature debut of Scott Cooper, based on a novel of the same name by Thomas Cobb. Despite the relatively low budget of seven million dollars, the director was able to attract a solid cast, dominated by a superb performance by Jeff Bridges.
He is truly one of the last great [...]
The Shi-en Ikebana & Floral Art Society of Sri Lanka, the leading promoter of floral art and design will be holding their annual exhibition on March 7 and 8 at the Earl’s Court, Cinnamon Lakeside from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Demonstrations in the art of Ikebana and Western flower arranging will be held at [...]
In order to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8, the International Centre for Ethnic Studies of Colombo will celebrate the event hosting a film festival March 8-10 at the ICES Auditorium, 2, Kynsey Terrace, Colombo 8. A panel discussion will be held on March 8 at 5 p.m. under the theme: Equal opportunitites, [...]
March brings a very rare musical treat. The Chamber Music Society of Colombo is proud to present the world famous French concert pianist Jean-Bernard Pommier, who will thrill local audiences with a selection of monumental piano sonatas. The project is sponsored by airline partner SriLankan Airlines, and hotel partner Hilton Colombo Residencies.
The recital will be [...]
Well let’s see if I get some of the winners right. It would be lovely to see Colin Firth take home his first statuette, or give a double win to the two fantastic female actresses who starred in Up In The Air; but seriously, I doubt it.
Oscars, it is correct are to acknowledge a film, [...]
By Ranee Mohamed
Kennel Club Judge June Barraclough (UK) and her husband Ring Steward Douglas Barraclough were welcomed with a bow as they walked into their 25th wedding anniversary celebrations organised by their friends in Sri Lanka.
It was an occasion where something more than puppy love was being celebrated. And for this breeder of King Charles [...]
By Michael Hardy
The hottest period of the year is beginning in Sri Lanka, and on the streets of Colombo it’s a daily struggle to keep cool in the sweltering 31 degree weather. How hot is it? Hot enough to require an extra fan to go to sleep at night. Hot enough to leave you dripping [...]
