Olympics and Galleries Paris…

If you’re heading to Paris for the Olympics , with up to fifteen million others, or just a mid-year holiday, you’re likely not to see much rain. It will be hot. When visiting Paris earlier in the year, on our first day of rain, the natural thought was to visit indoor places. E.g. museums, art galleries etc. If there are queues normally, they are even bigger on rainy days and extreme hot days.

Pacha Gaha Yata

Altru Circle, a Social Enterprise committed to fostering sustainable community development and supporting equal opportunity through innovative fundraising events and charitable activities invites you to step into a night of comedy Under the Fibber’s Tree.

Brunch Bazaar At Chambers

Looking for an extraordinary brunch this weekend? Look no further than Chambers at Park Street Mews, where their enchanting Brunch Bazaar is set to captivate your taste buds every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 12pm. For just 7000 nett per pair, you can indulge in a vibrant array of Middle Eastern delights that promise to transport you straight to the heart of Arabia.

Romantic Masterworks by SOSL

Today we speak with young pianist Dhiren Fernando, who is making his debut as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL)

Couples who work in the same Profession

Couples who work in the same profession do full-time jobs that are demanding and their working lives and personal lives are deeply intertwined. However, there are also challenges that come with it as well as the pros and cons.

Miss world Sri Lanka 2024

The Siyatha Bic Twin Lady Miss World Sri Lanka Mini Pageants got under way at the Hilton Colombo recently.

Sav Perera

Today I speak to Sri Lankan born Savindri Perera or Sav as she is best known who has made many dishes such as the black pork curry world famous at the MasterChef kitchen. All I can say is Sav is a very special girl.

Violin and Piano Recital an evening of music for a cause

Melody masters Sulara Nanayakkara and Johann Pieris are set to delight an audience with a Violin and Piano recital on the 13th of August 2024, at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, as a duo for the first time.

Savindri Perera

MasterChef Australia is a riveting programme for anyone who loves the combination of cooking and competition. However, the excitement reaches another level when there are contestants from your homeland. This year, the show featured not just one but two Sri Lankan contestants. Among them, Savindri Perera stood out as she battled her way to the semi-finals, capturing the hearts of many, especially those from Sri Lanka.

To Lunuganga Season 3 Launch

Between 11th and 14th July 2024, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust launched the third season of their ongoing programme, To Lunuganga, celebrating 75 years of Geoffrey Bawa’s garden. Over the past twelve months, Seasons 1 and 2 featured multivocal projects under themes like “nature and the natural,” “empathy through ecology,” “access beyond language,” and “garden as lens.” The third and final season was welcomed with events across Colombo and Bentota, incl

Matara Musings Colonial Buildings and Sea Breeze

We head to Matara, our first stop down south in Sri Lanka, from Colombo. Jezzabel, Pat, Pat and me. Pat the man is married to Pat the lady. Patrick and Patricia are man and wife. They only like being referred to as “Pat & Pat”. From their getting together forty plus years ago, it’s never changed.

Sri Lanka’s Manmitha shines bright

Sri Lanka’s Manmitha Senadhi Jinasena, a high school student in Maryland, USA, recently made headlines by clinching a silver medal at the prestigious USA Karate National Championship 2024. Standing out as the sole female winner representing Maryland State, Manmitha’s remarkable achievement comes just a year after she embarked on her karate journey under the tutelage of Senshi Karate Do. Having developed a passion for karate at the tender age of

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Presented by the primary school of Methodist College

Scheduled to be held on the 26th and 27th of July, the students of Methodist College are eager to make their much-anticipated comeback on stage with their own twist on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Directed by Natasha Fernando, the play mainly comprises students from Grade 5 and other primary grades who had many cheerful faces when asked how excited they were to perform at the end of this month. Inspired by the motion

Parenting and Growing Up in the 21St Century

Today we commence a new column titled IN YOUR OPINION, where important, newsworthy and salient subjects are addressed by a cross section of people, interviewed and compiled by Anusha.

Rotary District 3220 Installation of District Governor

The Rotary District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives held its Installation of its new District Governor recently at the Shangri La, Colombo. Rotary Governor Sushena Ranathunga was elected for year 2024-25.

Dishnira Saparamadu - Ariyarathne

Today on the Buzz, I speak to a very talented and enthusiastic person, who is always on the go and ever so willing to see the best outcome of any situation.

How Virtual and Artificial Reality are Shaping the Future

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies that are reshaping how we interact with digital content and the world around us. While both technologies immerse users in digital experiences, they differ significantly.

The Friendship Recession

The days of calling up the old gang for lunch, chatting it up with your girlfriends as you pull out a tacky dress from the hangers at a mall, or sharing a laugh at the movies together, are slowly growing dim and reaching twilight. Nowadays for most, these moments only reside in memories or are only part of an episode in Friends.

Guests @ The Event

Reverie

The De Lanerolle Brothers pulled off yet another spectacular show inaColombo last evening, featuring international sopranos Sabina Cvilak and Helen Massey, accompanied by Sureka Amarasinghe on the piano. Held at the marquee at the Hilton Hotel, many of the capital’s classical music aficionados turned out in full force to support the De Lanerolle Brothers’ 15th anniversary production titled Reverie.

Montenegro Where Beauty awaits You

We stop for a coffee next to a lake but we find it’s an inland sea, the bay of Kotor, a UNESCO location. We are soon in a quaint small sea-fronting village with many baroque styled churches, a small harbour and ironically three old fire engines in a prime walking area. This we believe is the local fire brigade HQ. Perhaps there has have never been a fire.

Nimesha Wijewardana Making a career in fashion

Young entrepreneur Nimesha Wijewardana always knew her career lay in fashion. From her young days she dreamed of being a designer. Today she is the proud owner of fashion brand Jane Rabel which is stocked in her store Fashion Hut on the High Level Road at Gansaba Junction in Nugegoda. The large store is well laid out and

INTERNATIONAL OPERA SENSATIONS Sabina and Helen Set to Perform at ‘Reverie’

The much-anticipated show ‘Reverie’, scheduled to be held on the 14th of July 2024 at the Hilton Colombo Grand Marquee, promises to be an enchanting evening of song and music. The event will feature performances by the renowned De Lanerolle Brothers with Sureka Amarasinghe on Piano. Most significantly, the show will be graced by two of the world’s most prominent soprano singers: Sabina Cvilak and Helen Massey.

AIN’T IT A PRETTY NIGHT

Audiences in Colombo will have the opportunity of hearing Kiara Wickremasinghe - soprano collaborated on the piano by Menaka de Fonseka Sahabandu in “Ain’t it a Pretty Night” on Tuesday 16 th July 7.30 pm at the Russian Centre, 10 Independance Avenue, Colombo 7. Wasantha Kumara Geekiyanage – Tenor and Ravindu Perera -Baritone of the Menaka Singers Opera Ensemble will be the guest artistes at this concert.

Yi Jing At ITC Ratnadipa

Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, promises a “symphony of Asian culinary traditions,” and based on my recent experience, it delivers a delightful experience. The path to Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, might prove a touch labyrinthine for the uninitiated. However, perseverance is rewarded. Follow the signage and you will find your destination without an issue. Stepping off the elevator, you’re greeted by floor-to-

Dance sport

Suit By Embellir

Today I speak about suiting up. I’m a big fan of getting a well fitted suit as it gives me so much of confidence. I’m so happy to have worked with some amazing personalities who have crafted masterpieces on those same lines. Suit By Embellir is located at Colombo City Centre.

Dancesport Championship 2024

The Dancesport Championship 2024 Sri Lanka, held on July 7th at the Golden Rose in Boralesgamuwa, was a vibrant celebration of movement, music, and rhythm. Organised by El Latino Dance Academy (ELDA), a leading dance school in Sri Lanka, the championship brought together nine leading dance schools under the guidance of ELDA’s founder, the esteemed dance teacher and choreographer Kevin Nugara.

Epic Black A Tribute to Resilience and the Power of Dance

The well-known dance production house, With My Feet, is set to stage Epic Black choreographed by Naomi Rajaratnam – the legendary dancer and choreographer. Showcasing diverse dance disciplines, Epic Black will take to the stage on the 9th, 10 th, and 11th of August 2024 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. The event will add to With My Feet’s long line of stellar performances, whilst also serving as a heartfelt tribute to the late Trevor Rajaratna

Arugam Bay Something for Everyone

Arugam Bay is the most popular tourist destination in the east of Sri Lanka and is a premier surfing and chill location for the young at heart. For me, it is a good three-day visit only, but I don’t surf, sunbathe or spend much time on beaches. Oh yes, I’m over fifty years old and don’t want to wrinkle.