Savannah, Georgia: Anything But Ordinary

The Savannah Theatre, overlooking Chippewa Square in Savannah, Georgia, is America's oldest continuously-operating theatre on its original site. For over 200 years, the Savannah Theatre has been arguably one of Savannah's most iconic live entertainment venues, with past performers including Oscar Wilde and W.C. Fields as well as American Idol winners and Broadway stars. Built in 1818, the Savannah Theatre has survived several fires, economic depression and other challenges. In this episode, we learn from Matt and Michelle Meece, a husband and wife duo who purchased the theatre with their business partners nearly two decades ago, about their experiences renovating the theatre with their own hands and using their talent to bring exciting live performances back to the historic stage. Thanks to their vision and hard work, today the Savannah Theatre hosts a dynamic year-round repertoire of variety shows, touring groups, comedic acts and full-length musicals. The unmistakable Savannah Theatre marquee is a signature of Savannah's skyline, and the live performances continue to attract talent and audiences from around the world.  

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Antiques, murder, enchantment and seduction. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with notable best-selling author John Berendt and exchange views on his acclaimed non-fiction novel, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". It’s a controversial and mysterious read about Savannah socialite, preservationist and antique dealer Jim Williams. Williams was convicted of shooting his lover, Danny Hansford, in the famed Mercer Williams House, now one of Savannah’s most renowned museums. We address the once taboo topics portrayed in the novel as well as the inspiration behind his writing and eccentric characters. Prepare for a deep dive into the story that called attention to one of the most prominent cities in the South.

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In this episode, we sit down with local entrepreneur and collector of the rare and peculiar, Ryan Graveface. We recorded this interview onsite at his museum experience, the Graveface Museum, located on Factor’s Walk in downtown Savannah. This extraordinary museum features rotating collections of macabre curiosities, and is also a record store, oddity shop and pinball arcade. We discuss everything from true crime to UFOs to the unexplainable occurrences that happen at the museum daily. Not only is Ryan one of the nation’s largest private curators of the dark and uncommon, he’s also an accomplished musician and composer! All of the music featured in today’s episode is original work form his company, Terror Vision Records & Video. You can also visit the flagship Graveface location in the Starland District in Savannah. Beware: this episode may cause chills, discomfort and a general sense of mystery.

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Known for incredible coastal weather, unparalleled hospitality, and locals with sweet Southern drawls, Savannah, Georgia, is a mecca for Southern culture, cuisine and language. In this episode, we sit down with Savannah locals and fellow Visit Savannah team members Erica Backus and Ansley Connor to talk about what makes the South, and specifically Savannah, different from anywhere else on Earth! We cover everything from Southern sayings to Southern cooking, including important influences from the Gullah-Geechee people and early European settlers. Grab a coke and some boiled peanuts and enjoy!

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In this special episode, we read love letters to Savannah written by our social media audiences. Savannah's ability to touch people's lives is expressed through the stories in this heartfelt episode. Thank you to our followers and listeners for sharing how they have fallen in love with and/or in Savannah. Click here for more Savannah love stories and submit your own Savannah love letter to us at: [email protected]

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Hosted by Shannon Lowery and Produced by Tyler Edic.

The Olde Pink House has a reputation as being one of Savannah's most impressive dining experiences. The remarkable historic home was built in 1771 for the Habersham family and later served as a bank and tea room. It was restored to its former glory in 1992 and has been serving some of Savannah's most iconic dishes for almost three decades. In this episode, we sit down with head chef Vincent Burns and general manager Craig Jeffress to talk about the Pink House legacy and answer the age-old question: Why is the Pink House pink? 

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"What would you like to drink?" It's the first-asked question in Savannah, a city that likes to imbibe. Between our open container policy, plethora of pubs and watering holes, and amazing weather just daring you to have a cold drink on a sunny day, it's no surprise that Prohibition compliance wasn't exactly Savannah's forte. Today, Savannah is home to the American Prohibition Museum, the only museum in the country entirely dedicated to the story of the 21st Amendment. In this episode, we sit down with Travis Spangenburg, the museum's creative and production manager, to chat about the history of Prohibition in Savannah.

To learn more about the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah, visit https://www.americanprohibitionmuseum.com.  

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Hosted by Shannon Lowery and Produced by Tyler Edic.

Savannah's Gullah Geechee roots date back as early as the 1700s when enslaved West Africans were brought to Coastal Georgia. Today, Gullah Geechee communities like Pin Point continue to practice many cultural traditions of their ancestors. Experience Savannah's rich Gullah Geechee heritage with Gail Smith, historical interpreter and Pin Point native, during this on-site interview at the Pin Point Heritage Museum, where visitors can learn more about this important pillar of Savannah's African American history.

To learn more about Pin Point and the Coastal Heritage Society, visit https://chsgeorgia.org/PHM.

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Hosted by Shannon Lowery and Produced by Tyler Edic.

Tybee Island, known as Savannah’s beach, is home to a rich ecosystem flourishing with tidal marshes, marine life, migratory birds and more. Dr. Joe Richardson of Tybee Beach Ecology Tours shares why the Coastal Georgia habitat is so extraordinary and how you can enjoy it to the fullest during your next trip to Savannah!

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Hosted by Shannon Lowery and Produced by Tyler Edic.

Savannah, Georgia, is a city that truly welcomes all. In this episode, we discuss LGBTQIA+ culture and history in Savannah as well as the annual Savannah Pride Festival with Dusty Church, board chair of Savannah's First City Pride Center. Take a listen to learn more about the evolution of queer culture in Savannah, Georgia!

Plan your next trip at https://www.visitsavannah.com.

Hosted by Shannon Lowery and Produced by Tyler Edic.