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Waffles & Boba Now At The Coffee Stop, Cinnamon Grand
Warm crunchy gourmet waffles and sweet speciality boba tea—is there a more perfect combination for those tea-time cravings? Cinnamon Grand proudly
Indian High Tea at the The Lattice, Taj Samudra
Nestled within the walls of Taj Samudra, The Lattice offers a unique and indulgent Indian High Tea experience every Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 6
Tag me @danu - Serenity
Indi Yapa Abeywardena took the glossy ramp by storm this Sunday at the Cinnamon Grand, unveiling the ’Serenity by Indi’ Spring and Summer 2024 col
Meet The Authors of Galle Literary Festival 2024 - Nizrana Farook
Children’s author Nizrana Farook is the author of the award-winning The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, The Boy Who Met a Whale, The Girl Who Lost a Leo
A Holiday Serenade
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC), renowned for its invigorating performances, is delighted to announce an elegant seasonal concert, ’A Ho
Sathya Bala: Championing Inclusivity and Equity
It is heartening to see Sri Lankans the world over taking a stand and doing amazing things. One such person I met recently at a meeting of creative wo
“Somewhere in My Memory” by Contempo
After a hiatus of a few years the Past Pupil’s Choir of St. Bridget’s Convent, Contempo are back in the entertainment scene as they bring the audi
CFW Luxury Resortwear Edition
Forging ahead in their mission to make Sri Lanka the South Asian hub of fashion with an emphasis on sustainability, Ajai Vir Singh the Founder a
Feroze Kamardeen Back On Stage With Grow Up Nana!
While many of us are familiar with Feroze Kamardeen – director and playwright extraordinaire, only a few can claim to know Feroze Kamardeen – the
#WATSS Campaign: Why are teenagers so sad?
Young people in Sri Lanka have had a rough time of it – especially over the past four years. In addition to the isolation of COVID, the profound dig
Paata Paata Heena
Imaya Jayawardene’s song ‘Paata Paata Heena’, successfully aired on the radio recently with the official music video set for release soon. A stu
Dish It Out – Yashasvi Kannangara
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food consultant and food reviewer Yashasvi of CookEatReviewRepeat, takes our Q&A!
Buzz with Danu: Serendisco
Today on the Buzz I speak to a young man who lives in San Francisco. He has been doing his best to do something for Sri Lanka. His project Serendisco
Maestro Robert Rÿker conducts Brahms, Haydn and Verdi
To commemorate the launch of the artistic partnership between the Tokyo Sinfonia Orchestra, Japan and the Gustav Mahler Orchestra of Colombo, a conce
Buzz with Danu - Dmitri Gunatilake
Today on the Buzz I speak to Dmitri about what’s new in her world of music, because this is the season and who can say NO to anything Christmas?
Prince Claus Fund Biennial Symposium 2023
The Prince Claus Fund is launching its first Biennial Symposium –– Collaborating with partners within various localities. The event facilitates So
WNPS Monthly Lecture Harnessing Nature for Climate Change Action
The biggest challenge in this century is climate change and its related impacts with multiple approaches to address these impacts. Dr. Miththapala and
The Ballet School Of Colombo Celebrates The ‘Joy Of Dance’
’In a magical display of grace and artistry, the students of The Ballet School of Colombo (TBSC) took centre stage on 3rd and 4th November 2023 at t
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo Announces ‘Music for Piano Trio’
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo along with the Goethe-Institut, Colombo, is delighted to announce the upcoming recital, “Music for Piano Trio,
Where it ‘Feels Like Home’ - Festive Cheer with Pendi
As the season blankets the world in a frosty embrace, there’s a place that beckons with warmth, laughter and a sense of belonging - and that’s Pen
A Conversation with Gary Mehigan: From Lamb Stock to Sri Lankan Sojourn
In the world of culinary virtuosos, Gary Mehigan stands out not just for his remarkable gastronomic skills but for the warm, affable nature that makes
‘Matara Festival for the Arts’ (MFA) 1st Edition
Matara Festival for the Arts (MFA), a celebration of Contemporary Art and Music from Sri Lanka and beyond, will kick off its 1st Edition on Independen
Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine
At the table with Italian cuisine: well-being with taste’ is the theme at the 8th edition of the Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine (WWIC) being held
Solo Female Travel - Top tips
Looking at the number of travel advertisements in the Hit Ads section of the Sunday Times newspapers and various travel offers on social media it is h
Dealing with Dementia: Advice for families of patients
Dementia is a condition that usually affects older adults. The two common types of it are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia. Whilst the loss
Introducing Gourmet Galle: A 12 Week long Culinary Extravaganza
Get ready for a tantalising journey of cuisine as Gourmet Galle takes centre stage every weekend from the 11th of January until the 31st of March acro
Art Exhibition: Chitra Lane students to showcase their artistic talents
Chitra Lane School for the Special Child and the Chitra Lane Children’s Resource Centre will be showcasing an exhibition and sale of beautiful arts
Buzz with Danu - COLD Theatre 7
Today I speak to the team at COLD Theatre 7 about the upcoming production where they have 100 cast members on stage and 6 plays in one show, all to ce
Joy of Dance: Meet the Dancers
The Ballet School of Colombo (TBSC) presents “Joy of Dance”, a production incorporating elements of classical ballet, jazz ballet, tap and contemp
MEET THE AUTHORS - GALLE LITERARY FESTIVAL: ANDREW LOWNIE
Prize-winning historian and biographer, Andrew Lownie is well known for his biography of British diplomat and spy Guy Burgess (“Stalin’s Englishma