- Ô RUWANTHI ABEYAKOON Happy Valentine’s Day to all those who are celebrating it out there! This week many events will take place with Valentine’s Day in heart. Amid the many celebrations you can also enjoy the art exhibitions, dramas and musical recitals that take place within this week. Read the ‘Cultural Diary’ and know where to head to break away from the busy work schedule. You can also go for the thrilling movies that are screened at well known venues. If there is an event you would like others to know, drop an email to [email protected] or call us on 011 2429652. FEBRUARY show Alex wants many viewers to free their thoughts, invent connections and discover present day myths. None FEBRUARY Once Upon is wrong as none is correct. ‘Is he dead?’ They are all a part of the meaning to be shared. Imagine find- 27 ing in an old suitcase, a collection of drawings and paintings, ‘Is He Dead?’ presented by Elizabeth Moir School will take stage at the there are angels, three wheelers, forms that are based on betel Lionel Wendt, 18, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7 on February 18 and 19. Barefoot 18 cutters, jungle and ruins. All familiar, but no words beyond enig- Gallery a time Lionel matic titles, you are left to decipher the image for yourselves. Wendt The illustrations of unwritten tales of an unwritten history- These new paintings also reflect something of Alex’s deepen- `Once upon a time’ by Alex Stewart will take place at Barefoot ing recollections of travelling in Sri Lanka over the last 15 years Gallery, 704, Galle road, Colombo 3, until February 27. - watching the street life, reading the papers, listening to the sto- This exhibition follows on from the paintings Alex showed at ries and experiences of those around him. Alex will surely take Barefoot in 2009. these memories home to the UK, and over time images build When presented with the written word, our minds create until they appear on the paper. They grow and feed each other images for the words. But in reverse that is when there is an into a body of work ready to be shown, triggering new stories image and no words, we struggle. What does it mean, what is and histories waiting to be discovered by the viewers. For more being said, are two of the most often asked questions. In this information call ✆ 2505559. FEBRUARY up with Flautist Celina Charlier, a Clear native of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Celi- 20 na has been friends with the Lionel Waters distinguished con- Wendt temporary Brazilian Eshantha Peiris who has been actively involved on the local composer Edmundo music scenes as a collaborative musician and music director will Villani-Ca´rtes since once again step into limelight with ‘Clear Waters’ – recital which 1991. Exemplifying will be held at the Lionel Wendt 18, Guildford Crescent, Colom- the idea of human Eshantha Peiris bo 7 on February 20. Eshantha, who is currently a principal con- relationships gener- As the month of February begins ductor of the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka, co-director of ating music, Celina and Villani have performed together fre- … with love in the air, the American the Old Joes Choir and director of Contempo Choir, in addition quently and Celina has commissioned and premiered several of Big Center will bring best loved to being the keyboardist of the fusion band Thriloka will couple Villani’s compositions for flute. screen romantic comedies for all movie lovers. FEBRUARY Reverberating rhythms |}ƒ‚„~ 27 Composition for Victory Day The rhythmic tête-à-tête of eclectic beats will Triloka has gained recognition not only for its distinctive beats ‘Composition for Victo- bars. Former dissident Bentota penetrate the southern air as the local maestros but also for the use of unique musical instruments. ry Day’ is a comedy pro- Morgulis, now residing Beach of drumming take the stage at Bentota Beach The band partnership is made with Harshan Gallage on duced in 1998. (Running abroad, and participant of Hotel Hotel on Saturday, February 27 from 8.30 to 11 drums, Uvindu Perera on bass, Sarani Perera on guitar, Eshan- time 107 minutes) This protest rallies Dyakov pm. The evening promises to be a refreshing break from the tha Peiris on Keyboards and Pabalu Wijegoonawardane on per- movie will be screened organize the release of usual uniting a myriad of Sri Lankan drumming traditions from cussion. on February 23 at Rus- their friend from prison. across the country and also featuring the well known ‘Elephant As the night thickens rhythmic beats of the transcending sian Cultural Center Cin- Confronted with the cru- Foot’ and ‘Triloka’ with the aberrant flare of Pabalu. styles of drumming will resonate. ‘Elephant Foot’, a collaboration ema Hall, No10, Indepen- elty of their enemies who Twenty handpicked young professionals from around the created in the neighbouring shores of Hikkaduwa is influenced dence Avenue, Colombo masterminded the arrest island will represent folk drumming from the Northern, Southern, by the multitude of drumming styles found globally. 7 at 6 pm. of their wartime buddy, our Central and Sabaragamuwa traditions. Pioneering into the world of fusion drumming the irrefutable On the eve of the Victo- heroes involve mafia and Known collectively as ‘Rhythms of the Isle’, this group repre- technique and talent of this group has won the nod of approval ry Day celebrations, three security service in the sents a rhapsody of Sri Lankan rhythms that tell the story of the from many. old wartime friends reunite release operation, and age old tradition of percussion which is original and ecstatic. Be entertained by the multitude of talent displayed by the in Moscow. But they don’t then decide to hijack a ‘Triloka’ lives up to its name of three worlds by amalgamating three performances and enjoy a night of the traditional rhythms get a chance to sit and plane. Entrance to watch the traditions of Sri Lankan folk music, Indian raga, jazz and and fusion drumming. For more details call John Keells Hotels recall their long-forgotten vatov is accused of deal- this movie is free and all rock. The band officially entered the field in 2006 and since then Reservations ✆ 2439049 - 51 exploits. Chairman of the ings with the criminal films are subtitled in Veterans Foundation Kilo- world and put behind the English. FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Art Every ‘Never Sleepless in Seattle Saturday “People who truly One of the callers is 18 and Sunday loved once are far more eight year old Jonah who likely to love again. Sam, tells the audience that his Lionel Exhibition Lionel Ending’ do you think there’s dad needs a new wife. Wendt Wendt someone out there you After it comes out that Art Exhibition by Ravindra Dissanayake will take place at the ‘Never Ending’, an art exhibition by S H Sarath will be held at could love as much as Jonah’s mom died, and Lionel Wendt, 18, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7 from February the Artist Gallery at 18A Sarasavi Gardens, Nawala Road, your wife?” dad Sam is put on the 18 to 20. Nugegoda every Saturday and Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p. Sleepless in Seattle spot to talk to the radio m. On weekdays the paintings will be shown on prior appoint- (1993) will be screened shrink on air, women all ment for anyone interested by calling ✆ 2854737. on February 15 at the over the country fall in love American Centre, No 44, with this man that loved Galle Road, Colombo 03 his deceased wife so pas- at 6pm (Running Time: sionately. 105 min) Annie is determined to Indian Film Festival Annie Reed is heading meet Sam because she to see her family on tening to a radio call in feels a strong pull toward ndian High Commission’s cultural unit, together with National Film Corporation, will be organizing an Indian Christmas Eve and is lis- show. Sam and Jonah. Film Festival at NFC Auditorium, 3030, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, from February 18 to 24. The event is I put together to celebrate India’s 64th Independence Day. A mixture of latest movies as well as old hits will be screened at the event. The inauguration of the Film Festival will be held on February 18 at 6 pm in the presence of Mass Scoop (French Movie) Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and Indian High Commissioner Ashok K Kantha. Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots starring Aamir Khan, Madavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor and Boman Irani will be screened after Scoop by Woody Allen the son of Lord Lyman, the reception. The event is open only for invitees. (2007) will be screened Peter Lyman, is the tarot on Tuesday, February 15 card killer. Dragging along at 3 pm at Alliance Sid Waterman, a kooky February 18 at 7 pm hence his animosity. Ramnath’s daughter February 20 at 2.30 pm Française de Colombo, magician, Sondra | 3 Idiots Kaamna, however, empathizes with the boy | Abhimaan 11, Barnes Place, attempts to discover who and they form a friendship. Directed by Colombo 7. Peter Lyman really is and Directed by Prakash Mehra the movie stars Hrishikesh Mukher- (Duration: 92mn) if he is a killer. Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee Gulzar, Amjad jee, the movie stars A young journalist stu- What she doesn’t real- Khan, Kader Khan and Vinod Khanna. Amitabh Bachchan, dent, Sondra Pransky, is ize is that while she is try- his real-life wife, in England. Her friend and ing to protect the country February 19 at 6 pm Jaya Bachchan, she go to a magic show.