[In brief]

Book launch

Kusumsiri Wijayawardane's latest book Mahanuwara-Loka Uruma Nagaraye Smaraka will be launched at Dayawansa Jayakody Book Exhibition Hall, Colombo 10 on May 19 at 10 a.m.

Mahanuwara was the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. It has been declared a world Heritage city by the UNESCO. The book is a Dayawansa Jayakody Book Publication.

Cricket Tharu Mela postponed

Cricket Tharu Mela, the star cricket carnival organized by a host of popular artistes, which was to be held on May 23 has been postponed for next month. The organizers said that the new date will be announced soon. The event will be held in aid of the war heroes of the country with the participation of popular artistes from cinema, television and the music scene.

City FM songs

Popular vocalist Somathilaka Jayamaha will sing a number of well loved songs on City FM Miyuru Kalpana at the Ananda Samarakoon Studio of the radio channel on May 21 at 6 p.m. Wasantha Rohana will compere the event which is produced by Sunil Amarasinghe. The event is sponsored by People's Bank.

Akalanchiya at John de Silva

Rohana Baddege's stage play Akalanchiya will go on boards the John de Silva Theatre on May 21 at 3.30 p.m. And 6.30 p.m. Bandula Vijeweera, Nilmini Kottegoda, Madanee Malwattha and Somapala Pathirage comprise the cast. Jagath Padmasiri is the make up artist.

Amith Nalinda Liyanage and Buddhika Wickramatunge play their part by handling the music.

The play is scripted and produced by Rohana Baddege. The production manager is Edward Chandrasiri while Jude Srimal handles the coordination. The event is organized by the Kotikawattha Public Marketing Welfare Society.