Razzle Dazzle with Carolyn and Judy

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.