January >> Workshop ] Big Screen [ 24 The A-Team by Roger The A-Team (2010) will be McGough screened on Jan- uary 25 at The @ British Council Kandy American Centre, No 44, Galle Road, McGough Colombo 03 at 6 pm Roger one of Liam Neeson Britain’s best-loved poets for (Actor), Bradley both adults and children will Cooper (Actor), Joe be here in Sri Lanka. He is a Carnahan (Director) well-known English perfor- Give it up to the A-Team: they’ve always been good at mance poet. He presents the demolishing things in big, big ways. Freed from the con- BBC Radio 4 program Poet- fines of the 1980s TV series, the 2010 blockbuster movie ry Please and records voice- Travel around the city with the ‘Cultural Diary’ which brings you details about version allows the four members of the paramilitary overs for commercials, as fascinating events happening this week. You can also enjoy a delicious meal with squad to really amp up the mayhem to newly crazed well as performing his own your loved ones. Know about what is taking place at various venues this week and heights. poetry regularly. His latest take your pick to relax and enjoy life. You can also go for the thrilling movies that poetry volume is That Awk- ward Age (Penguin) and, for areÔ screenedRUWANTHI ABEYAKOON at well known venues. If there is an event you would like others to C.R.A.Z.Y. (French Movie) children, All The Best, The know, drop an email to [email protected] or call us on 011 2429652. Bees’ Knees and now Slapstick (all Puffin). His Collect- C.R.A.Z.Y. by Jean-Marc ed Poems, bringing together over forty years of Vallée (2006) will be McGough’s poetry was published in 2003. screened on Tuesday, Jan- A prolific writer, he is twice winner of the Signal uary 25 at 3pm and Award for best children’s poetry book and recipient of the Wednesday January 26 at Cholmondeley Award. He is a Fellow of Liverpool John 6.30 pm at Alliance Moores University and is a Vice President of the Poetry Française de Colombo, 11, Society. He was recently honoured with the Freedom of Barnes Place, Colombo 7. the City of Liverpool. (Duration-127mn) His autobiography Said And Done (Century) explores Synopsis – The movie is overnight fame with Lily The Pink, The Scaffold and Yel- January about a father’s love for his low Submarine which he helped write for the Beatles. He five sons and one son’s love encounters Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Marlon Brando, 26 >> for his father which is so Allen Ginsberg, Pete McCarthy and Salman Rushdie Galle literary festival strong that it compels him amongst others. to live a lie. That son is Zac @ Galle This great personality will hold the event titled ‘Roger who is different from all his McGough: A work in progress’ will be held at British brothers but is desperate to Council Kandy on January 24 at 5.15 pm. At the event 2011 this week fit in. As a child Zac enjoys idyllic journeys as his father’s Roger will read and perform a selection of new unpub- favourite but as the time passes by, Zac’s journey of self- lished work, as well as some “oldies”. It will be followed discovery brings about some surprising conclusions. The by a Q&A session. The same event Admission – free! movie is suitable for persons of 15 years and over and is subtitled in English.

Shyam Benegal’s Well Done Abba at ICES The International Cen- tre for Ethnic Studies will screen one of the pio- neers of the ‘New’ and ‘Middle’ cinema in India, Shyam Benegal’s latest film Well Done Abba, on Friday, January 28 at 3 pm. and 5.30 pm. at the ICES Auditorium, 2, Kynsey Ter- he fifth anniversary of the race, Colombo 8. The Galle Literary Festival An author, director and a will take place from January 26 to social activist Benegal has 30. From small beginnings the Fes- been honoured with some of tival has attracted many visitors the most prestigious awards and has become a favourite of par- like Padma Shri, Padma Every >> ticipants and audiences alike. Bhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Friday Feel Sri Lanka Year 2011 will see award winning Award and numerous National Film Awards. “Well Done Evening @ Galle Face Hotel writers, historians poets and biog- Abba” is the story of Armaan Ali, a driver working for a raphers from Nigeria, the Ukraine, senior executive in Mumbai. He takes a month’s leave to Sri Lanka’ – the weekly cultural extrava- Malaysia, Australia, India, Pakistan, find a husband for his teenage daughter who lives in near ‘Feel ganza initiated by Sri Lanka Tourism to Canada, England, the United Hyderabad. When he is delayed and return to work after enable foreign visitors to witness authentic traditional Sri States, South Africa, Turkey and Sri three months, his employer threatens to sack him. But Lankan dance forms in Colombo will synergize with the Lanka converging upon the world he is persuaded to listen to the reason for Armaan’s delay. Colombo City Tour, a unique venture by Sri Lanka heritage city of Galle to participate The story he relate is delightful, hilarious – and poignant. Tourism and Ebert Silva Holidays this month onwards. in four days of solo and panel dis- Every Friday evening a sightseeing tour in the Colombo cussions, workshops, concerts and City will commence from Galle Face Hotel at 4 pm pick- events in laid back surroundings, Al ] Dine Out [ ing up guests from city hotels en-route. fresco lunchtime concert picnics, Chang, Andrey Kurkov, Damon into the country’s multi ethnic soci- The Tour on the striking red open-deck double decker gourmet lunches, dinners, late night Galgut, William Fiennes, Charles ety. Join Tash Aw, Tan Twan Eng, will take the tourists to most of Colombo with a live com- revues and readings. Allen, Pankaj Mishra, Tash Aw, Jill Omar Musa, Preeta Samarasan and This January @ Cinnamon mentary on board by a professional guide and a brief stop Nobel, Booker, Orange, Whit- Dawson, Pauline Melville and Sri others as they talk about their Lakeside Colombo… at the Independence Square. bread, Commonwealth and Gratiaen Lankan local and diasporic writers country and their work. The Colombo City Tour will then arrive at the Hotel Prize winners will rub shoulders Karen Roberts, Randy Boyagoda, Join the BBC World Forum dis- School Auditorium 78, Galle Road, Colombo 3 (opposite with young, talented, upcoming and Liyanage Amarakeerthi, Prashani cussion, which will be broadcasted Tarts and Pies Galore Cinnamon Grand) in time for the ‘Feel Sri Lanka’ show as yet unknown writers and also Rambukwella, Roshi Fernando, to over 40 million listeners. Sit Strawberry Tarts, Berry Almond commencing at 5.30 pm. It is a one hour, back to back mingle with an audience keen to Ranjini Obeyesekere and many back, and relax while listening to Tarts, Linzer Tarts, Peanut and show consisting of traditional dances of Sri Lanka with a ponder over and question their more. one of our laid back ‘Poets at Maple Tarts, Mixed Fruit Tarts, Apple pies, Pumpkin and Ginger few fusion acts based on traditional steps. Tickets and work. Poets will include Daljit Nagra, Teatime.’ Pies and Lemon Meringue Pies more information on Colombo City Tour will be available This year’s writers will include Roger McGough, Omar Musa, Vivi- The children’s program will see will be available at Goodies at all city hotels and on hotlines 0777 599 963 and 0777 Orhan Pamuk, Kiran Desai, Chima- marie VanderPoorten and Tishani children’s writers Shamini Flint and throughout January. 772 595. Information on ‘ Feel Sri Lanka’ can be obtained manda Ngozi Adichie, Mohsin Doshi. Jancis Robinson, Eng- Prashani Rambukwella leading from Sri Lanka Tourism Kumudu 071 4880570, Nimanthi Hamid, Jung land’s leading authority on wine, workshops in writing, mask making 071 987 2028 and Gayan 077 2544 117. will headline a strong gourmet and other activities. High Tea participation which will also The outreach program for chil- Daily High Tea at the Lounge will include an extensive include Malaysian celebrity dren in the southern province con- buffet of sweet and savoury treats and a la minute waf- chef Tripat Narayanan and fine tinues to grow. We have been con- fles and crepes served with tea, coffee or iced coffee. wine from Sandalford in west- ducting creative writing workshops ern Australia. throughout the year. The 2011 festival will intro- At the festival, there will once Shake it up duce a new spotlight. This again be a completely free day for You can try the new creative margaritas at year’s special spotlight will local schools, where foreign and Sri the 7 Degrees North. be given to Malaysia, with Lankan writers will help young peo- Malaysian writers, poets and ple improve their English skills and chefs providing a glimpse learn about literature. Splendours of the Sea Select your choice of seafood from Oysters and crab to cuttlefish and even handallo January >> February >> and have it cooked in a prepara- ‘Rats’ Cory Wallia tion of your choice. 28 @ Lionel Wendt 01 in Sri Lanka @ Mount Lavinia Hotel @ Bishops College Bollywood makeup artist and Renowned hairstylist Cory Wallia will be in Australia Day Colombo to conduct a special workshop. The work- Visit Mount Lavinia Hotel on January 26 and 29 and shop will focus on grooming the skills of Sri Lankan enjoy a complete range of fabulous modern Australian make up artists and hairstylists for recipes with Chef Asanka when he will be the main the National Awards 2011 to be highlight on Slow Food Australian style and the . held in February. Wallia will Great Australian BBQ visit Sri Lanka on the invita- tion of SLAHAB (Sri Lanka Association of Hairdressers Go Veggie every and Beauticians). Poya Day January >> The workshop will kick Artistic off with ‘look & learn sem- Truly veggie-friendly with 28 inar’ at the Bishops College a multiple and exceptional vegetarian offerings will talents on January 31 from 10 am. start from January 19 and @ Lionel Wendt “Rats” A Musical presented by Leeds Interna- Hands-on workshops for a is only offered at lunch tional School, directed by Jerome L De limited number of partici- time. Vegetarians will be art exhibition organised by students of Latifa Silva will take place on January 28 and 29 at the pants will be held on overwhelmed with the An Ismail will be held at the Lionel Wendt, 18, Guild- Lionel Wendt Gallery, 18, Guildford Crescent, February 1 and 2 from 9.30 choices at the restaurant. ford Crescent, Colombo 7 from January 28 to 30. Colombo 7. am to 4 pm.

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