The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), held their first international art event ‘The Foreigners — Sri Lankan Contemporary Video Works and Panel Discussion’ during Frieze week, (London’s largest art fair) at The

The stage is set for a truly timeless performance, full of sudden twists, unexpected surprises, and lots of laughter in ‘The Menaechmus Twins’ performed by the cast and crew of the English Drama Society of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia. The

Thalahena in Negombo is one of the oldest destinations in Sri Lanka. Apart from the popular Negombo beach, travellers were attracted to the lagoon too since the tourism boom in the seventies. Even after many decades, the village Thalahena is a quiet

Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all they nurture us, educate us, provide for us and are largely responsible for making us who we are. They shape our lives. Therefore, it is our responsibil

Singaporean fashion designer Kavita Thulasidas who also has a presence at One Galle Face in addition to her loyal clientele had the distinction of showcasing her collection at Paris Fashion Week. Kavita took with her to Paris Fashion Week, an exten

English theatre has been sorely missed. Not that this country has been lacking in theatrics in any way over the last three years or so, but let’s admit that the dramatics are much more enjoyable on stage than when it is played out in reality. So y

In line with their slogan “Adha Keells eke kamu”, the easily accessible meals at the Keells kitchen and bakery have emerged as a unique hallmark of their supermarket chain, distinguishing themselves from the rest. Their goal is to serve people fr

Today on the Buzz, I have a lady who had made her way into the fashion arena, with her take on Batik. It’s not an easy place to make a name when the industry has so much to offer. Her commitment to being a mother, work and life itself is a testimo

The tour shall entail a comprehensive understanding of the legendary work by Geoffrey and Bevis Bawa, pertaining to their relationship and their respective homes, Brief & Lunguganga along side, an in-depth understanding of their relationship with art

For the last three decades or more a Saturday night out dancing has ranged from disco to baila to some ear splitting music in a nightclub or a beachside bar. However in the last decade or so this has changed largely due to popular dance shows such as

For Deepthi Gooneratne, who will be having an exhibition in a couple of weeks, art is a form of relaxation and a way of expressing herself. She spoke to us about her exhibition “Colours Transcending”and her journey in art spanning some 30 ye

Ahead of ARTRA’s Comics & Caricatures Edition launch, founder and editor-in-chief Azara Jaleel on wit & satire and the power of humour. Q ARTRA Magazine is set to launch its 65th edition - Comics & Caricatures; what inspired this edition? Simple,

Dushyanthi Perera took up the baton fairly recently in a distinguished career as a cellist. She made her debut as a conductor in 2012, directing the SOSL in Mendelssohn’s “Scottish“ Symphony. Prior to stepping onto the podium, she was the prin

Royden Gibbs and Dillai Joseph Rodrigo inspire a spirit of conservation to aid efforts of WNPS. Experience the captivating beauty of Sri Lanka’s heritage and nature through the exquisite fine art of Royden Gibbs and Dillai Joseph Rodrigo in the upc

Taking over the mantle as the principal dancer of the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya since the retirement of her aunt Upeka Chitrasena, lissome and beautiful Thaji Dias is shouldering the responsibility of keeping the tradition of dance alive. The granddau

Just how often do you think about the Roman empire? Julius Caesar – The Musical is hitting the Wendt this October and as rumour has it - Colombo is in for a show! Our journalist Panchali Illankoon sat down with Nana Jeraine and Dishan Muneswaran f

Kanthi Ranchigoda needs no introduction and after a three year hiatus she will have an evening of dance and music in the traditional spirit of Christmas. The audience will be treated to an evening guaranteed to get their toes tapping right throu

No one likes to think about their own death, but preparing end-of-life documents, such as a Last Will and Testament, can give you a great peace of mind, knowing that your wishes will be followed when you’re gone and your loved ones are cared for. W

The X-Men may not be the most powerful superhero team but they probably have the most diverse character lineup. They also have a Sri Lankan named Suvik Senyaka in the comic book series. In an interview that took place before the WGA strike, writer Sc

In recognition of the yeoman service she has rendered to the Methodist Church, Savitri de Silva was voted in as the Vice President for the year 2023, which is the highest position a Lay person can hold, in the Methodist Church. Born into a Christian

World famous for its beautiful coral stretch, Hikkaduwa was crowned as one of the best spots for various types of water-sports activities including snorkelling, diving, surfing, wind surfing, rowing, water skating and water skiing. ‘Coral safari’

“I do it my way” an evening to showcase the talents of the differently abled Girl Guides, will bring together different ethnic groups and religions, from various parts of the island. They will comprise those who are visually and hearing impaired,

Stories of Sri Lankan adoptees in far flung lands searching for their biological families always tugs at our heartstrings. Their quest to find out their biological parents and possible siblings is an innate desire some of these adoptees have as they

Dinushi Pamanuwa’s label La Pard started it’s journey in 2016 with an innovative use of batik in luxury lingerie. This is how the label launched in store at PR, the same year. In 2017, Dinushi applied her unique style of batik to ready to wear a

Vogue Jewellers, renowned for its exquisite 22-karat gold jewellery, is proud to announce a sensational promotion from 11th to 17th September. During this limited-time promotion, customers can exchange their old gold jewellery for the latest jeweller

Balapitiya in the Southern Province is popular for two characteristic features of the area. One is the popular Madu Ganga and other is Tuna. Balapitiya is popular for tuna fishing and a number of secret culinary delights endemic to the region. Madu

The annual Ceylon Heritage Festival by the Rachel Raj Foundation and the Ministry of Industries will have its inaugural launch with a fashion show dedicated to artisanal traditional textile crafts on September 27 at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo.

Living his dream of becoming a filmmaker, British born Sanmugan Satheesan also known as Saanmuu has released his latest film The Jungle. Dabbling in filmmaking while studying for a Law degree, Sanmugan took on the challenge of making this film soon a

Organ donation is the process when a person allows an organ of their own to be removed and transplanted to another person legally either by consent while the donor is alive or dead with the assent of the next of kin. Donation can be done for research

Today on the Buzz, we have the lady with the magical touch! We chat to THERUNI who founded ‘The Physio’ in January 2014. I had to ask her, are we all suffering with some kind of pain everyday, and the answer is YES!! So this made me ask her more