Curtains rise! Welcome to the Made of Savannah Podcast!

This week Dee Daniels plays host to Chris Bass and Rick Garman, diving deep into the theatrics of Onstage Savannah. Chris and Rick reveal the origins of this initiative, which sprang from the Savannah Performance Alliance, highlighting its mission to avoid calendar clashes and foster collaboration among local theater groups.

The two also introduce the highly anticipated Savannah Performing Arts Festival set for February 2025, promising a lineup of diverse productions that could make even a seasoned theatergoer dizzy with excitement.

We're chatting about everything from the vision of Savannah as a performance arts Mecca to onstage beards and the coolest bald head in town. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Onstage Savannah promises to make finding your next theater fix as easy as sipping to-go-cocktails in one of the squares. Listen up, lean in and discover how this initiative is set to elevate Savannah's arts scene to show-stopping heights.

Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode:

Tap HERE to check out On Stage Savannah

Tap HERE to MEET Savannah's Performing Arts Companies

Tap HERE to learn more about Savannah Performing Arts Festival

Tap HERE to MEET Rick Garman

Tap HERE to MEET Chris Bass

Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!

Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret

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In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, host Dee Daniels talks with Mickey Hickey, a well-known figure in Savannah's hospitality scene. Mickey shares the story of the Ordinary Pub and its sister establishment, Common, highlighting their journey through various challenges, including a recent crisis involving the pub's basement flooding during a hurricane.

The conversation delves into the community's swift response, the support for displaced residents, and the pub’s contribution to local culture. Additionally, Mickey discusses innovative efforts like the Trombone Bakery and ongoing plans for recovery and growth. The episode encapsulates the spirit of Savannah’s community resilience and the unwavering commitment to hospitality.

Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode:

Tap HERE for The Ordinary Pub

Tap HERE to help the Go Fund Me for Ordinary Neighbors

Tap HERE for Common Restaurant

Tap HERE for Trombone Bakery

Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!

Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

In this episode of the Made of Savannah podcast, we welcome Amy Paige Condon, a prolific writer, producer, editor, and founder of Refinery Writing Studio.

The conversation covers Amy's intriguing career journey, from her time at Savannah Magazine to founding a writing studio and co-authoring best-selling cookbooks. Amy shares delightful stories about her pet pig Gus and her writing process, including working on cookbooks for Back in the Day Bakery and Wiley’s Championship BBQ. The discussion delves into her biography of Bill Baggs, a transformative figure in Miami’s history, and the importance of local journalism. The episode wraps up with heartfelt memories centered around food, illustrating the deep connections that culinary experiences can foster.

Learn more about the voices and topics in this episode:

MEET Amy Paige Condon

BOOK: A Nervous Man Shouldn't Be Here in the First Place: The Life of Bill Baggs

The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook

The Wiley's Championship Barbecue Cookbook

The Bress 'n' Nyam Gullah-Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-generation Farmer

Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media

The Made of Savannah podcast is a creative production of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty!

Season 4 SPONSORS - thank you Great Nate's Handyman Service | Sweetwater Charters of Savannah | and Savannah Cabaret

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!