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Razzle Dazzle Radio salutes HCC superstar Jenny Male, talented student actor Tiyana Waldron, and Laurel Mill Playhouse producer Maureen Rogers. From the classroom to the community stage, you won’t want to miss these incredible tales of theatrical creation and collaboration.

Step backstage with Razzle Dazzle for an inside look at the intersection of stage and song. Join hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton as they sit down with a local director and two talented Americana musicians to celebrate Irish traditions and the arts. Be sure to explore the music at Bobcat Opossum and Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts at CCT Arts Shop. Song: "Bill Malley's Polkas" Artist: Bobcat Opossum Used with express permission from the artist for Razzle Dazzle. 

This month on Razzle Dazzle, we’re turning up the spotlight on the incredible theatre and dance productions lighting up the stage at Howard Community College. From powerful dramatic performances to high-energy choreography, March is packed with creativity, culture, and campus talent you don’t want to miss. Carolyn & Judy break down what shows are hitting the stage, highlight the student performers and directors bringing these stories to life, and give you all the details on how to attend. Whether you’re a theatre lover, a dance enthusiast, or just looking for something inspiring to do this month, this episode has your front-row preview. Catch the magic. Feel the movement. Support the arts.

Razzle Dazzle Radio celebrates classical music, concert artists and their roots here in Howard County. Co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton join guests Fay Rosinsky and Mike Giuliano for a discussion of past events and up-coming programs in Columbia. “Sundays at 3” chamber concerts at Christ Episcopal Church Feb. 15, Misako Ballet in “Ballet Bouquet” at Rouse Theatre Feb. 1, and HoCoPoLitSo’s “Irish Night” at the college Feb. 7, and projected Oscar winners.

Tune in the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio and circle your music calendar for some lively shows at Columbia’s downtown The Collective Offshore restaurant and next-door supper club, The Collective Encore. Co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton join guests Demitian Gilbert who keeps things lively at the restaurant, while Rick LaRocca greets folks coming to the music venue. Lots of tips on catching local and national acts here at home. 

Home for the Holidays? Tune in to Razzle Dazzle Radio for tips on Yuletide festivities. Carolyn and Judy share ideas for enjoying dance, theatre, music, and more with guests, Arabesque’s Ginger Lachman Freint and triple threat Tico Wells, who joins the show from California. And do check out his documentary “First Generation College Bound,” at www.fgcb.org.

The Howard County Summer Theatre celebrates its 50th season, and Razzle Dazzle salutes Todd Hochkeppel, speaking frankly with his theater buddy, Mo Dutterer. Tune in for some witty, amazing conversation between these two artistic icons who invite listeners to join them for a gala celebration Nov. 6. Visit HCST.booktix.com. Co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton add sass and humor to this latest edition.

Since its beginning in 1966, HCC has been home to many organizations, HoCoPolitso and the Columbia Film Society, among them. Tune into the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio to learn more about the artistic bond between the College and the Community. Janelle Broderick, Director of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center promotes the 20th Anniversary Season of the Center and offers tips on what not-to-miss. As a bonus, Chris Hefty, a.k.a. Bella Naughty, returns with their unique wit, humor and talent.

Tune in Razzle Dazzle for up-to-date info on the upcoming gala season of the performing arts here in Howard County. Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton host Ann-Marie Gover and HCC’s Liz Higgins, both involved in dance activities at the college and beyond. First up is the premiere Dance Festival at the Columbia Lakefront Saturday, Sept. 20 with workshops and performances. Also, note the 28th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County Saturday, October 25, from 6-10 p.m. at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center. It’s a season to celebrate! Be sure to check out Ricky Huff’s dance promo video below… Instagram

Get ready for mid-summer merriment in Columbia as Razzle Dazzle Radio celebrates the first “Pride in July” fest at the Lakefront. Co-hosts Judy Templeton and Carolyn Kelemen interview CA’s Dannika Rynes with up-to-date information on the Pride event, and actress Tori Weaver talks about her role in the disco classic musical, “Saturday Night Fever” at Toby’s Dinner Theater. Fun galore!

Looking for some cool summer gigs in our area? Check out Razzle Dazzle Radio, with Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton, for the best of summer theater, music and festivals. Actor/Producer Todd Hochkeppel shares information on the 2025 Howard County Summer Theatre’s production of “Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Marriott’s Ridge High School June 21-28. Merriweather Arts and Culture Center’s Executive Director, Ian Kennedy, wows us with his extensive list of not-to-be-missed music events (most free) throughout the summer.

Meet Stephen Foreman and Celine Jones Cameron, “CJ” on the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle. These two artists are making their mark in the world of theatre. Stephen began his theatrical career at one month old playing Baby Jesus and now as Director of Silhouette Stages, “Suessical” with lots of creative work in between. CJ has grown from Drama student to Stage Manager and other important roles here at the college. Their stories will delight both young and old, especially future Stars…

"Be Inspired" is the theme on the latest edition of "Razzle Dazzle Radio" podcast," and feel good about new adventures this summer. Hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton share idea with guests Mark Beachy, described as "A man about town" who has a broad talent in theater. Gerald Johnson heads the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) that offers opportunities for kids of all ages. Be prepared for a fantastic summer of music, dance, and acting.  

Put on your dance shoes for an exciting episode of "Razzle Dazzle Radio". Join us as we meet Liz Quinones, Artistic Director of Kinetics Dance Theatre, and Debbie Mobley, local actress starring in Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Liz will preview the upcoming Kinetics concert, "Dance upon a Time", and share insights into her choreography for the HCC Spring Dance Concert. Debbie will take us behind the scenes of local theatre, recounting her adventures both on and off stage, and revealing how she landed her role as Sister Mary Lazarus in Sister Act. Tune in to hear all the razzle dazzle these two creatives bring to our local stages and beyond!

Razzle Dazzle Radio welcomes dance mavens Liz Higgins and Misako Aoki, who share their talents in the art of ballet and modern movement. Circle March 14-16 on your performing arts calendar for the annual HCC Dance Concert. Six choreographers will present original works for these shows. Misako Ballet Company creates classical ballet and Japanese-themed performances to bring joy to our community and increase awareness of Howard County’s cultural diversity. Look for this company at the Smithsonian during the Japanese Festival on Saturday, March 22. And do check out the cherry blossoms too!

The latest edition of "Razzle Dazzle Radio" will warm up the chilliest of performing arts fans with its salute to Irish Night at the College (Feb. 15,) Toby's hit musical "9-5," and Slayton House's long list of shows, cabarets, lectures and more. Join Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton for this special nod to our local arts, especially "More Than Hope," a benefit at Owen Brown Interfaith Center on Sunday, Feb. 23, that lends support and takes action for refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers. Pick up tips from guests Tara Hart, who has been with HoCoPoLitSo for a long time, Sharon Cooper-Kerr, the new director of Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village Center, and Jordon Stocksale, a cast member of "9-5," the sassy, new show at Toby's Dinner Theater.

"Music is in the Air," and you don’t want to miss the winter edition of "Razzle Dazzle Radio" with co-hosts Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton. They welcome Howard County's award-winning jazz musician/composer Damon Forman and producers Stacey Samaras and Randy Smith from Columbia's hot spot for music, the Collective Encore, where they share some upcoming venues, starting with a gala New Year's Eve party, followed by varied weekend concerts, and Damon Forman's show Saturday, Jan. 25. For more information go to https://thecollectiveencore.com/.

Razzle Dazzle Radio welcomes the magical world of “The Nutcracker” and other winter treats for the whole family. Aimee Moran, co-Director of Ballet Center Velle (BCV), shares memories of dancing and now directing the holiday classic “The Nutcracker, with her mom, Columbia’s longtime dance maven, Cindy Velle. Horowitz Performing Arts Center Director, Janelle Broderick, talks about the multi-cultural, all ages activities slated here at HCC.  She’s most excited about the Imagination Season, a program where kids get to explore the theater right from the stage, there’s also student music programs and a Senior Arts singing concert and much more, including a holiday arts sale and a Valentine Program for music lovers. And we can’t forget our favorite guest, Ian Kennedy who heads up the Merriweather District programming.  Look for free concerts, ice skating events and the annual walk-through-the-lights (or drive through them) already happening, tune in with us and we’ll make your Holiday even merrier. 

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!

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/.

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. 

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. 

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!  

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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! 

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” is the theme of this edition of Razzle Dazzle Radio. And, if you are staying 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.

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.  

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!   

Tune in Razzle Dazzle Radio for up-to-date info on  National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). And what a celebration it will be! Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton welcome Gabriel Moreno from La Alianza Latina, a new commission in the county that as part of their work will be bringing Latino cultural events in Howard County especially Hispanic Festivals, starting  Saturday, Sept. 16 with dancing and music under the stars at the Lakefront in Columbia, Copa Com'Unidad, a soccer tournament on September 23rd, and the first Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Chrysalis on October 14th. Lance Newman joins Carolyn and Judy for a look at local and big time theatre. Lance grew up in a theatrical family - his dad was “Pete, the Pirate” on television, and continued his college courses in all aspects of theater. Currently Lance is promoting his newly-written musical with hopes of making it to Broadway.

Join Carolyn and Judy as they share in the excitement of the opening of The Collective Encore in downtown, find out everything they have in store for us this summer and beyond. 

Tune in to the latest edition of Razzle Dazzle for tips on celebrating July 4th at the Lakefront. Or catch a performance of "Hello Dolly" at Marriott Ridge High School weekends now thru the first week in July. Guest Pam Land plays Dolly Levi and David Bittner is her gentlemen friend, Horace Vandergelder. Hosts Mo Dutterer, Carolyn Kelemen and Judy Templeton keep the show lively and entertaining with tips of their own on performing arts in Howard County.     

Looking for tips on what events not to miss this summer here in Howard County and beyond?  Join Carolyn and Judy on their latest edition of Razzle Dazzle with guest artists Robert Neal Marshall,  Executive Producer of the Columbia Film Festival on behalf of the Columbia Festival of the Arts and shares advice on maneuvering through the jam-packed June 16-18 weekend at the Lakefront. Sr Vice President & Chief Advancement Office at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Allison Burr Livingstone, updates us on where and how to connect with the orchestra throughout Maryland. Circle on your performing arts calendar June 16-18 for the joyous return of the Columbia Festival of the Arts, www.columbiafestival.org.  The Baltimore Symphony returns to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in the Fall, but you can see (and hear) the musicians at the 4th of July celebration in Baltimore.

Carolyn and Judy Talk with Visual Artist James Albright who joins other local artists at Busboys & Poets in the Merriweather District Saturday, May 13. Nearby on that same weekend, “Books in Bloom” returns with authors, poets and lots of books to enjoy. Surprise guest artists will be on hand for the annual celebration. Meanwhile, Howard County’s own Silhouette Stages is gearing up for a knock-out new season. Based at Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village Center, Founding director Jeremy Goldman shares behind-the-scene tales and upcoming shows and Cabarets.