Welcome to our round-up of all the things we are loving right now. We receive a constant stream of news from the community at the shop and we thought we should share it with you! You'll find here regular updates on happenings down south, food recco's, podcasts, telly and various local finds.
WATCH: National Theatre Live Screening of Frankenstein
NTLive is back down south! A live streaming of Frankenstein is coming to the south coast on 28th September at 4.30pm. Catch a screening at Sky Lite Cinema Matara, organised by British Council. RSVP to LK_Arts@britishcouncil.org to request 2 complimentary tickets.
Its on for much longer in Colombo so email them for those dates if you cant make this one
WATCH: Patta History
Patta History is a cute youtube channel that creates animated stories of Sri Lanka's history. You can check them out online anytime but they have a bunch of showings countrywide and will be screening in Galle at 5pm on 12th September at Blue Beach - message them to book. This is the quirky, cool, creative stuff Sri Lanka does well!
LISTEN: V. V. Ganeshananthan on The Waterstones Podcast
We have listed to quite a few interviews with V. V. Ganeshananthan ("Sugi") but recently heard this and found it a great, non-rambling, to-the-point chat about Sugi's approach to Brotherless Night. No spoilers in there, and if you havent been moved to read it yet, you might be after hearing this
VISIT: TOTAL LANDSCAPING @MMCA
MMCA have been closed for a month as they set their exhibition space for "Total Landscaping". It'll have 29 artists exhibition their interpretation of Sri Lanka's changing landscapes - beyond the brush. On from 12th Sept - 1st Dec means plenty of time to check it out
And its FREE!
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STAY: Doornberg, Galle
The formally know Dutch House has been delicately restored back to life and re-opened as Doornberg. We were lucky enough to spend a couple of nights and cant rate it highly enough - it is the ultimate boutique experience. Service is exceptional and the space is calm, relaxing and tranquil. You can rent as a villa or individual rooms, great for visiting friends and relatives.
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ATTEND: In conversation with Sunela Jayawardene @ Wild & the Sage
Finally...don't miss our talk with Sunela Jayawardene at the shop - so happy to have an author event again. Sunela just released Ravana's Lanka, a fab book that explores the myths and legends around King Ravana and his time in Lanka - seats are first come first seated at 10:30am on Sunday 15th - SEE YOU THEN!Think we've missed something? We're all ears! Get in touch here to fill us in.