Location

Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

The premier choice for celebrities, presidents and dignitaries for over 80 years, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel offers historic grandeur and modern convenience in the heart of exciting downtown Los Angeles.

Experience distinctive service and classic European style in one of our 683 guest rooms and suites, with amenities such as a Roman-style indoor swimming pool and health club.

Dine at any of our five unique bars and restaurants, from contemporary Asian cuisine at Sai Sai to modern California cuisine at Smeraldi’s, or traditional tea in the famed Rendezvous Court.

Located a short ride away from Los Angeles International, Burbank and Long Beach airports, the Biltmore is an ideal location for social events and meetings. Our exquisite function space includes five magnificent ballrooms, including the Crystal Ballroom which hosted the glamorous Academy Awards of Motion Pictures through the 1930s and ‘40s.

Our exquisite function space includes five magnificent ballrooms, including the Biltmore Bowl which hosted the National Academy of Motion Pictures Academy Award Ceremony in the the 1930s and ‘ 40s.

 

 

 

Performers

Malcolm De Kauwe and Midnight Sun

Malcolm began his musical career with the late Donovan Andre. He was a finalist and performed nightly at his three Clubs Fun Fair along with the finest of Sri Lankan talent in the island at the time. He won 1st prize in Radio Voice Competition run by St Joseph's College Colombo. He was also invited for a solo performance at the Mr. Lanka Contest. He received several curtain calls including accolades and reviews in the local press. He performed regularly for entrepreneur Mubarak Thaha at the Atlanta Nightclub at Horton Place, Colombo. He joined the Harold Seneviratne Combo (Sri Lanka's leading dance band) as lead vocalist and bass player performing at all venues. They were also the resident band at the prestigious nightclub “The Blue Leopard” in the Taprobane Hotel.

 

Chaminda Walpola & Friends with Preetysha

Chaminda Walpola and Preethysha are well known names in the Sri Lankan community. Chaminda is the son of Latha and late Darmadasa Walpola who dominated the Sinhala music scene in the fifties, sixties and even in the seventies. Chaminda has the unique ability to imitate his late father and the songs he sings makes many a Sri Lankan nostalgic in some of the most popular pop songs of an era gone bye. But Chaminda with his superb style of singing has given rebirth to those songs.

Preethysha is more or less the same, making many a Hindi song lover feel proud and nostalgic, rendering in the most melodious fashion some of the most popular Hindi songs sung by the
nightingale of India, Lata Mangeskhar.

Chaminda and Preethysha are a most sought after duo in their respective communities.

Chaminda will also be performing with his mother, Latha Walpola on February 9th, 2008, in the concert called “Mau Putu Gee Madu” in Los Angeles, California.

 

Sapthabhumi Drummers

Sapthabhumi drummers will be performing the invocation performance.

 

Dilini Ranaweera

Dilini Ranaweera will be singing the US and Sri Lankan National Anthems.

Winners

Professor Malinee Peris Lifetime Achievement	Dr. Edmond Kulatilake Lifetime Achievement
Professor Harindra Joseph Fernaando Lifetime Achievement	Dr. Benille Emmanuel Exceptional Achievement
Rajah Rutnam President's Award	Bhadrajee Mahinda Jayatilaka Exceptional Achievement
Raja Edirisuriya Srimerican of the Year 2007	Cheryl Perera Exceptional Performance by a Young Professional
Susantha Halambarachchige Exceptional Performance by a Young Professional	Kumari Andarawewa Exceptional Performance by a Young Professional

 

Program

AWARDS NIGHT November 3, 2007

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.	Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres  *Organ Music by Chandimal Fernando
7:30 - 7:40 p.m.	Invocation by SAPTHABHUMI
7:45 - 8:00 p.m.	Lighting of Lamp and National Anthems & President’s and Consul General’s Remarks
8:00 - 8:30 p.m.	Dance to the music of MALCOLM & MIDNIGHT SUN
8:30 - 10:00 p.m.	D I N N E R
8:30 - 9:00 p.m.	A W A R D S        - Talent Contest Winners                           - Essay Competition Winners                           - Outstanding Performance by A Young Professional Award                           - Exceptional Achievement Awards
9:00 - 9:30 p.m.	1st Phase of the Beauty Pageant
9:30 - 10:15 p.m.	A W A R D S        - Sri-American                           - President’s Award                           - Lifetime Achievement
10:15 - 10:45 p.m.	Dance to the music of MALCOLM & MIDNIGHT SUN
10:45 - 11:15 p.m.	Crowning of MISS SRI LANKA USA & MISS TEEN SRI LANKA USA
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.	Dance to the music by CHAMINDA and FRIENDS with PRITYSHA
11:45 - 12:15 a.m.	Dance to the music of MALCOLM AND MIDNIGHT SUN
12:15 - 12:45 a.m.	Dance to the music of CHAMINDA and FRIENDS with PRITYSHA
12:45 - 1:15 a.m.	Dance to the music by MALCOLM & MIDNIGHT SUN
1:15 - 2:00 a.m.	Dance to the music of CHAMINDA and FRIENDS with PRITYSHA

 

Menu

 

Roasted Bosc Pear with Endive, Caramelized Walnuts Gorgonzola and Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette   Southwestern Crab Cakes on a bed of Black Been Roasted Corn Medley with Cilantro Jalapeno Drizzle   MIXED GRILL ~ COMBO Mixed Grill - Lamb Chop, Jumbo Shrimp and Chilean Sea Bass RISOTO   Baby Carrots, Asparagus and Tomato   VEGETARIAN ALTERNATIVE Herbed Layered Polenta with Grilled Vegetables Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Tomato Sauce Garnished with Brocollini   Warm Dinner Rolls and Butter TRIO Tiramisu, Fruit Florentine Chocolate Fantasy   Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, International and Herbal Teas