Dec 29 ‘Tharu Dilena Reyak III’ at Nelum Pokuna The year’s scintillating musical ramasinghe. The mammoth entertainment, fiesta, ‘Tharu Dilena Reyak III,’ the coloured by a host of veterans in the world of fund raising musical extravaganza of the music and dance will this year be designed Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) with a in five segments with yesteryear classical galaxy of popular vocalists and artistes will songs, hits of 70s, current and most modern be on boards at Nelum Pokuna on Decem- rhythmic melodies and eye-catching fea- ber 29 for the express purpose of harness- tures, well-suited to all spectators. ing financial support for construction of ‘Abi- Maestro Pandith Amaradeva, Pandith mansala’ wellness resorts for dependent War Sanath Nandasiri together with Sujatha Atta- Heroes and their welfare. nayake, Anjaleen Gunetillake, Anesly Male- The entertainment, featuring many sur- wana, Anil Bharathi, Mariyasel Gunatillake, Sarashi Samarasinghe prises and spectacles is organized under Eral Fernando, Sunil Perera, combatant the aegis of President, SVAB, Manjulika Jayasuriya on turned singer, G Gokulan and young artistes like Suraj Mapa, This week’s `Cultural Diary’ brings you details about several other Dec behalf of the ‘Brave Hearts’ fund raiser of ‘Abi- Gayesha, Chili, Manjula, Nehara Peiris, Iraj, Clifford, Ravindra, fascinating events happening in the city. Take your pick of stage mansala’ projects. Anarkali, Roshan, Hemal, Damitha, Pubudu, Hemali, Upeksha, plays, exhibitions or dance performance and add colour to your Choreography for this year’s mega Akalanka, Anusha, Menaka and a few others are to colour the routine life. You can make merry and enjoy the adventures or sit 29 show too, staged for the third con- event. Tickets for the dazzling event are available at Origins back, relax and enjoy a movie of your choice. Make a little space secutive year is carefully (Colombo 7), Singer Mega (Rajagiriya), Lakviru Sevana (Battaram- to kick into high gear amid the busy work schedules to enjoy the designed by the veter- ulla), Nelum Pokuna, Army Welfare Shop (Jawatte), Army Air exciting events happening at venues around the city. If there is an WE ARE 3 at an artist, Chan- Travel Agency (Malay Street) and SVAB at Army Headquarters. dana Wick- Proceeds of this mammoth musical evenig go to the construction event you would like others to know, drop an email to eventcalen- Dec the Riddim Bar of the third ‘Abimansala’ in the Kurunegala district after the recent [email protected] (Please be mindful to send only the essential opening of the ‘Abimansala-2’ at Kamburupitiya. details). Have a pleasant week. 30

Dec program gained over the Christmas High Tea at the NAADRO LIVE 2012 at past four months; NAADRO members 24 Dilmah t-Bar at Hilton Nelum Pokuna were able to spread this program and its Live the high life this December with December 29 Fostering and developing contents through the the must have Christmas High Tea at the the ‘taste’ of the Sri whole country by Dilmah t-Bar at Hilton at Thorana Lounge. YES FM is Proud to Presents...... Lankan students, holding an inter Better yet, indulge in the Best of the WE ARE 3 (Colombo House Mafia- breaking through school competition Season on December 24, in the compa- Celebrates 3 Years!!) With Da Leg- the traditional and producing a ny of Choro Benedicte and Dilmah Sea- end! Da French Superstar! Da Head- thinking frames television pro- sonal Flush, a very special rare tea, liner! ‘DA FRESH’ on December 29 built around ‘The gramme which tel- prized the world over for its exclusivity. from 7 pm to 7 am at the Riddim Bar Art of Percussion’, ecasts corre- Whether it is catching up with your (Diving Centre) on the Unawatuna and refining the spondingly. friends or family, or taking a break from beach. complications of By reaching your hectic seasonal schedule, drop in at western percussions, the finale of this the Dilmah t-Bar at Hilton at the Thorana Dec and introducing per- programme, “NAADRO” Lounge on December 24, 3-6 pm for a cussion art with the intends to bring those young high tea of a whole new kind. Call Hilton correct technologies and talented budding percus- event desk on 011 2 492 492 to reserve 30 and methods to the last four months. Raki- sionists to the public eye. Plans your table now. student population of tha Wickramaratne, the have already been laid out by Sri Lanka; the ‘Let’s Do it with founder and the leader of the NAADRO team for the fina- NAADRO’ programme which NAADRO (also a brand le - a concert of an interna- was organized by the Orien- endorser of the world’s largest tional level to be held at the Indian Cultural Centre Drama and tal Music Association of Royal percussion instrument manu- Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Raja- to screen two documentary College - Colombo in collabo- facturer - Latin Percussion) paksa Theatre on December theatre A ration with Naardo and Tiara along with his team members, 30 from 7 pm onwards where films on December 28 drama Rollo, was successfully held empowers the programme the best chosen performers workshop and theatre among the schools of Galle, with their knowledge and dedi- would experience their first workshop will Colombo, Kurunegala, Kegalle cation. major concert/public perfor- be held on December 30 at and Kandy areas during the With the huge success the mance. 1000 Feet of Hope at Sinhala the main hall in the ‘Sinhala 1000 Feet of Hope by Faiza Khan (2011) will be screened on Cultural Institute’ (Sudarshi December 28 at 5.30pm at Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) audito- Cultural hall in front of BMICH Colom- New Year rium, 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. 1000 Feet of Hope is on bo 7) from 3 pm to 6 pm. an artificial low-cost limb invented by an illiterate craftsman – the Institute Entrance free. Jaipur Foot that has given a new lease of life to thousands in India. Eve Dinner Now it makes its way to Jaffna, Sri Lanka where the team attempts to fit one thousand limbs in one month. The film follows the journey of this glamour Dance group as they continue to forge new medical boundaries and break political Dec and a touch of ones. The admission is free on first come first served basis. For further details ‘Blast Thruelegance 2012’ with theirat 2012 please contact the Indian Cultural Centre on telephone no: 2684698 or Email: sensational music for iccrcolombo @gmail.com. 31 Ramada‘Blast theColombo audience. The New Year Eve Thru 2012’, Sunil Perera the Dinner Dance 2012 will which has always captured the master of ceremo- be held at The Golden attention of many, who want to nies in Sri Lanka for many dec- Apart from these features the Mile Beach Restaurant spend their new year’s eve cele- ades and his legendary troupe evening will have a galore of sur- on Monday (December bration in a gala style with dance, ‘Gypsies’ together with ‘Pearl’ the prises and gift packs for the audi- 31) from 8 pm. The dinner and friendly atmosphere is veteran group are sure to rock this ence. event will feature Kis- taking shape once again in a evening until the dawn of New There is also an opportunity for met and Novel grand manner aiming to top the Year. The compere of the night lucky winners to grab many Airline Rozairo,70’s, Retro, list of events that are in prepara- would be the versatile Radley Ste- tickets to exciting tourist destina- Reggae, Jazz, Baila, tion at Ramada Colombo on phen. tions. Outburst DJ’s,Papare … December 31 from 9.30pm. With a gala International Buffet, Blast Thru Tickets, can be Band, Fire works dis- Gypsies and Pearl will be the ‘Blast Thru 2012’ offers you many reserved through the hotline 0112 paly, Competitions and stars lined up for the night adding complimentary beverage options. – 422001 . give aways along with Dinner and Breakfast. Dec The kids corner will Dec ‘BANGBANG 2012’ New years include Clown, Magic ‘BANGBANG party,the party that rocked your Show, Bouncer Castle socks of last new year is back 31 and Babysitters. 31 2012’ at the again: bigger, better and more dangerous to your health. With a Saffron beach strengthened line-up of DJ’s and Palimpsest: India and Europe an upgraded sound-system. The organizers are pulling out all Palimpsest: India the stops to make sure you get and Europe by your money’s worth on December Archana Kapoor 31 at the Saffron beach hotel, (2012) will be Wadduwa from 5 pm. screened on The event will also feature Asvaj December 28 at it,Shiyam,TimTim,Upul,Geve,Twig 5.30pm at Indian s and Sunara. Cultural Centre (ICC) auditorium, 16/2, Gregory’s Dec Road, Colombo 7. Masquerade Ball NYE 2012 at Palimpsest: India Dec Gala Dinner Dance and Europe, the 31 film helps under- Mount Lavinia Hotel stand fascinating 31 at Berjaya Hotel cross cultural Frequency 69 in collab- influences in documentary weaves stories of Europe- oration with Mount Lavin- Gala Dinner Dance Organized by Berjaya Hotel Mt societies that geographically so far ans as they interface with Indian dance, ia Hotel brings you a Lavinia for the New Year’s Eve Sensation will be held away yet emotionally so close to India. music and cinema and interpret them in splendid and extraordi- on Monday (December 31) at Berjaya Hotel Mt Lavin- It is a journey through five countries of their own way. nary chance to celebrate ia from 9 pm onwards at the Pool Terrace. Europe to experience the influence of The admission is free on first come first your New Year’s Eve in Entertainment will be provided by Reply and DJ Out India’s diverse and colorful culture that served basis. For further details please style and mystery. This Burst. has gently and silently moved into soci- contact the Indian Cultural Centre on time it is a Madly Mysteri- eties which do not have linguistic, his- telephone no: 2684698 or Email: iccrco- ous, Stylishly Sensational torical or colonial ties with India. The lombo @gmail.com. party on Monday (Decem- ber 31) at the Mount Lavin- ia Hotel from 9 pm. Traffic So join to celebrate New Traffic(2000) directed by Steven Year in a magnificent Mas- the sultry sights that surround you and Soderbergh will be screened on querade Party. Experience the extraordi- enjoy the mystifying masks with the enter- December 28 at the Russian Centre nary this New Year’s Eve where the glam- tainment to move you through the night. auditorium, No10, Independence orous will be transformed into an opulent Be there and start your count down Avenue, Colombo 7 at 6.30 pm. era of intrigue, fantasy and masked sur- together with Frequency 69. Traffic is a 2000 American crime prises. As the organizers say they make sure it is drama film directed by Steven Bring in the New Year with style and mys- another night you will never forget Cele- Soderbergh and written by Ste- tique! Lose yourself in your imagination for brate the New Year in style at the Masquer- phen Gaghan. It explores the a night of fantasy and excitement.. A New ade Ball. illegal drug trade from a num- Years Eve to remember well into 2013 Your Masqueraded Dj’s will be Lil Guru, ber of perspectives: a user, an immerse yourself in a world of colorful Manesh Mendez, Walid Milinda, Shirantha Dec Colombo Countdown enforcer, a politician and a couture as the Masquerade Party arrive in and Diru. That is not all a mouth watering trafficker. your finest New Year’s Eve attire, Take in breakfast for everyone free of charge. at green path Their stories are edited 31 together throughout the It is Colombo’s film, although some of largest New Year the characters do not NEW YEAR EVE 2012 meet each other. The party spanning from film is an adaptation at the Galadari the lotus pond to the of the British green path on Mon- Channel 4. D-Production Presents NEW YEAR EVE day (December 31) For further 2012 on Monday (December 31) at the from 8 pm. This is details Galadari hotel, Colombo from 8 pm. Featur- one big Carnival with contact the Cultural Officer on 0112 please ing artists will be Sushan, Ruky and Samm a variety of entertainment items ranging from a horror 685440 / 0112 685429. Limited number Dec Only a limited number of tickets will be house to a beer zone. You get a wish wall where three of seats available. sold at the gate so grab yours as soon as wishes will be granted for the New Year to Limo rides possible. Tickets can be purchased at and much much more. There is something for every- 31 ODEL. one from Kids to adults.