Razzle Dazzle

Drag Queen and Activist Bella Naughty

Tune into the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio for a behind-the-scenes discussion with Bella Naughty, Drag Queen and longtime activist and supporter of Howard County's LGBTQIA+ community. They delight with their tales of dancing and singing, owning a small business, Eastern Coral, at the Columbia Mall, and donating hours of work as co-chair of Howard County Pride. This show is fun and fabulous!

Arts and Culture at HCC

On this edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio, we'll talk with several guest artists about upcoming arts and culture programming at Howard Community College. Joining us is Assistant Professor of Dance Darion Smith, Associate Professor of Theatre & Stage Movement Jenny Male, and Arts and Culture Public Relations Manager Adam Leatherman. For more information about the arts at HCC check out https://www.howardcc.edu/discover/arts-culture/horowitz-visual-and-performing-arts-center/.

Gala Season and Theatrical Upbringings

Put on your top hats and join co-hosts Carolyn Keleman and Judy Templeton for a full schedule of galas and theatrical adventures! Guest Mira Lamson Klein of the Howard County Arts Council tells us how we can celebrate the arts this Fall. Then, Gerald Jordan and Brynn Williams of the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts share their inspiring work from the Broadway stage to educating the endless talent right here in Howard County. Finally, acclaimed actor Tico Wells shares stories about breaking onto the scene and life as a performer. 

Local Theatre in the Spotlight

Co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton hear from two titans of the local theater scene. Tune in to hear Tommy Malek, Artistic Director of the Maryland Theatre Collective, promote “Monster” which will be up this October at the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park, MD. Jeremy Goldman, Executive Director of Silhouette Stages, announces his company’s 20th season with a gala celebration at HCC’s Horowitz Center on Saturday, Sept. 28, plus a full season of popular musicals and special “Cabaret Nights” at Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village. 

Hot Time, Summer in the City

Pull out your calendars - it's "HOT TIME, SUMMER IN THE CITY," here at Razzle Dazzle Radio with co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton. Guest Todd Hochkeppel delights audiences with his tales of playing Nathan Detroit in the Howard County Summer Theater's production of "Guys & Dolls" at Marriotts Ridge High School June 23-39. Here's a show that will have you tapping your feet and humming familiar melodies long after the curtain closes. Stick around after the interview while Carolyn and Judy discuss their favorite upcoming events this summer, including the Columbia Festival and free concerts at Colorburst Park all summer long. Add to that the summer ballet recitals, Misako Ballet Company, and so much more!  

Sounds of Summer

Picture yourself sitting on the lawn at Merriweather Post Pavilion and listening to your favorite rock band. Or joining families on a moonlit night at Colorburst Park in the nearby Merriweather District. That’s the mood co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton have set in this early summer edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio. Guests Ian Kennedy, Executive Director of the Merriweather Arts & Cultural Center, and Demitian Gilbert, representing The Collective Columbia Offshore and Encore, are music aficionados who share the many options to enjoy concerts indoors and outside all summer long.

Fairy Tales, Musings, and Cancer Treatment

Tune in to Razzle Dazzle Radio and hold on to your hats. Guest artists Lee Andersen and Diana Ulman are bursting with energy and enthusiasm for their artistic talent. Among her many endeavors, whirlwind Lee Andersen runs an interactive art museum, best described "as a pretend department store for the creatures of fairy tales, ancient myths, and other worlds,” located in the Long Reach Center off Tamar Drive in Columbia. The New Zealand native encourages visitors to find one’s inner artist by participating in one of many craft workshops, each one designed for kids and the "young at heart.” Her tips and encouragement bubble over as she speaks about her artistic clothing she designs and her extensive philanthropy, especially helping young artists. Jot down her upcoming events and be prepared to be dazzled.
 
Painter and visionary Diana Ulman gets things done in a quieter manner. She’s been honored for her paintings and musings by Howard County Arts Center and The Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. She is totally involved in her son’s Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. In 2019, The Ulman House, a hospitality house opened in Baltimore, open to all who needed a place to rest and restore after medical treatments nearby. Check out the Blue Jeans Ball on June 8 and meet the Ulman family.
 
We're honored to present these two outstanding women on Razzle Dazzle Radio.

Superstars and Volunteers

Co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton salute two “Superstars and Volunteers” on the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio. Barbara Lawson is a longtime supporter of the arts and social justice. Ric Ryder has roots in Howard County and credits those who helped him make it to Broadway. And did he ever. Tune in to learn what it’s like to be in the spotlight and how rewarding it is to contribute behind the scenes. Both of our guests have volunteered for decades - Ric has sung at many AIDS benefit concerts here in Howard County, and Barbara was recently recognized by the Howard County Arts Council through their exhibition Visionary Women: Speaking up Speaking Out. 

What We Do For Love

Co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton invite Leela Dawson and Ann-Marie Gover to share their stories about their love of performing and teaching dance. Leela plays the role of Diana Morales, a character in "A Chorus Line” at Toby’s Dinner Theater who is a determined, athletic dancer from the Bronx. Diana is streetwise, a little tough, and an eternal optimist. Both Carolyn and Judy give Leela’s performance 5 stars, thumbs up, and the strongest recommendation to see the show live through March 10th. Ann-Marie, a somatic educator and dance performance artist, is back in her hometown of Columbia, where she teaches and leads workshops at The Pearl. Her classes range from Introduction to Dance Improvisation to Step Touch, a dance party open to all levels of experience. And, if you love dance, you’ll want to check out HCC’s spring dance performance on March 15th-17th. 

Works of the Heart

Looking for an escape from the winter weather? Tune in to the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio for some hot tips on what's happening in Howard County and beyond! Want to learn tango, the hottest dance from Argentina? John Bouman and his longtime partner Mary Jo share their lessons in this dance and other dances that will delight both young and old. We'll also be joined by Buzz Merrick, a singer/songwriter focused on Hootenannies - Pete Seeger-style protest music singalongs - and the promoter of a heartfelt benefit that helps those in need of housing, food, and friendship. It's Heart Month, so let's rally!