Episodes

  • Music is in the Air
    Dec 20 2024

    "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/.

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    28 mins
  • Holiday Arts & Theatre Happenings in Howard County
    Dec 2 2024
    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.
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    28 mins
  • Drag Queen and Activist Bella Naughty
    Oct 22 2024

    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!

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    25 mins
  • Arts and Culture at HCC
    Sep 26 2024

    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/.

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    24 mins
  • Gala Season and Theatrical Upbringings
    Aug 30 2024

    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.

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    28 mins
  • Local Theatre in the Spotlight
    Jul 31 2024

    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.

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    29 mins
  • Hot Time, Summer in the City
    Jun 26 2024

    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!

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    28 mins
  • Sounds of Summer
    May 14 2024

    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.

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    25 mins