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Happenings / People Saamaya from Jayasri by Mahes Perera
Jayasri the Sri Lankan group based in Vienna released their third CD Saamaya - Peace in Sri Lanka recently. The talented band in their reggae style have popularised Sri Lankan music on the continent, ever since they started out as a band in Austria more than a decade ago. "Our CD will be launched at Hikkaduwa at a live show" says Rohitha J when he dropped by at our offices to give us the good news. "The CD contains twelve songs, the lyrics for which were created by me and three other talented Sri Lankans - Christina and Ruwan who are working in Cyprus, and Nishani. The music was arranged by the whole band. We are now a multi-cultural band and as such we draw on the creativity of the members. Our keyboardist Pavez hails from Bangladesh, while the guitarist Mathias is an Austrian. Of course, besides myself - I play the rhythm guitar and am responsible for the vocals - my brother Rohan is the bassist, there's Sumal on drums and for percussion our guy is Moses. I'd like to categorise the music of Saamaya as Asian underground and am confident it will bring us success" comments Rohitha flashing that characteristic smile of his. No sooner he returns to Vienna, Jayasri are scheduled to perform at a concert in Paris, France on April 30. "This concert has been arranged by the Negombo Association in Paris and the funds collected will go towards the homeless children in Negombo which is a truly worthy cause. Thereafter, we will be flying into Italy, Germany and hopefully to LA and New York. In Vienna the summer season festivities will be on and we will be playing at the Reggae festival, the Sri Lankan, Cricketers Summer Ball and at the Summer Jam at Burg Arena. This year in December we hope to be in Colombo with our full band for a performance" says Rohitha J before he departed. We hope so too - we've heard the story before! Hilton barmen turn up trumps The Marie Brizard Cocktail Competition once again saw Hilton Colombo emerge winners in both Innovative Cocktail and Flair Barmen categories. The competition organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association together with the Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka was sponsored by Free Lanka Trading Co. Ltd. Talented barmen from all the city hotels took part in the competition and for the eighth year in succession Hilton Colombo carried off the Innovative Cocktail trophy, the winner being Ayesha Samuel, while T. S. Kaushalya, Rolando Coonghe and Suresh Gunaratne were the 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up and 4th Runner Up, respectively. Ayesha won the Gamini Fernando Memorial Shield for the Most Outstanding Bartender - Colombo region. The Flair Barmen competition was won by Susantha Mahawatte with Heshan Weerakoon as the 1st Runner Up. The winners will participate in the All Island Cocktail Competition scheduled for June this year. 'To Mother - with love'
But then, if you are looking for something stylish - Spoons is the answer, with a four course menu. If your mother is a fashion conscious mom, and who isn't these days, then treat her to high-tea at the Thorana Lounge with moms and children taking the fashion ramp on Sunday 14. "Apart from these venues, Fine things will have hand-made chocolates, personalized cakes, flowers, cards available from May 12 to 14". At the Ceylon Continental treat your mother to a great lunch buffet at the Coffee Shop - Cafe Emerald on Sunday May 14. From the Pastry Shop - La Patisserie you can indulge in an array of delicious chocolate cakes and chocolates specially made for Mother's Day. Share your words of gratitude with your mother at the Galadari Hotel by visiting the Cafe 64 which offers you take away cakes with a complimentary for all moms. Of course it goes without saying, that lunch and dinner at the coffee shop will be an extra special one, while at the California Grill your mom can enjoy a 4 course set menu specially prepared with Mothers' in mind. For every table of 5 a complimentary dinner for Mom with a Rose and a Box of chocolates. Chill out at Commons
Three days ago it was celebration time for 'Commons' the exciting and latest Coffee House at Flower Road radiating a new dimension. Managed and operated by Harpo Productions, Commons held its first anniversary celebrations on May 4 and offered discounts and prizes for the customers which lasted till yesterday. Commons has a wide market spectrum. From young adults to businessmen and women, expatriates, tourists, intellectuals, creative persons, housewives meeting for coffee or a meal, the Commons with its warm and friendly atmosphere, holds a special place for everyone. What's more, if you want to chill out you are able to relax, listen to music and even browse through the Internet, and since the Commons is opened throughout the day from 11 a. m. and throughout the week with no time barriers other than that stroke of midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, you have the option of extending your chill out hours to suit your mood. Menuwise you have about one hundred and twenty items to select from. Milk shakes, sandwiches, soups, salads, grilled items, waffles, burgers, pastas, rice dishes, wraps, pies, crab dishes and much much more. From time to time special menus are introduced. If you are thinking where shall I have my next party - 'Commons' is the answer. From next month (June) Commons has lined up some exciting promotions for your participation. Experience them! |
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Say 'thank you' to your Mother, give her a huge hug and treat her at the
Hilton Colombo on her special day - Mother's Day - May 14. For a memorable
brunch with love, take her to Spices. 
