Razzle Dazzle

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! 

Superstars and Clowns

Want to know what it’s like to be on the big stage? This month, Carolyn and Judy are joined by performers Larry Friedman and Gregory May, two local legends of showbiz. Come hear their stories about life in the circus, the behind-the-scenes of Jesus Christ Superstar, the artistic highs and lows of the pandemic era, and the joys of teaching the performing arts. It’ll be a great show!

Home for the Holidays

“Home for the Holidays” is the theme of this edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio. And, if you arestaying home this holiday season, be sure to check out the many events that make Christmas a little sweeter, Chanukah a little brighter, and Turkey Day a little more zesty. Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton invite Cindee Velle to talk about her new digs, and  her shortened version of “The Nutcracker” ballet. Ian Kennedy shares the dates of fun and festivity at Color Burst Park in the heart of the Merriweather District, including holiday markets, fireworks and ice skating for all. Happy Holidays.

Celebrating the 2023 Outstanding Community Supporters of the Arts Howie Award Winners

Meet Malynda & Rich Madzel, the 2023 Outstanding Community Supporters of the Arts Howie Award Winners, a creative couple of creators that have made a huge impact in the arts community in Howard County, and continues to bring laughs with their comedy show at Bus Boys and Poets once a month.  

Dance, theater, MPT, and Drag[on] Extravaganza

October's episode has it all, from dance recitals, to sweet vengeance in theater, to uplifting the arts on TV at MPT, to the Drag[on] Extravaganza, and more! Bring out your calendars, sit back and enjoy the show!