Curry Café
Where Community Members Discuss a Wide Range of Topics from Serious to Whimsical
Curry Café: To Connect, Not Convert – Faith, Art, and Healing with Stacey Hershey
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with Stacey Hershey, an artist, writer, and photographer who recently relocated to Brookings. Hershey shares her transition from corporate communications and affordable housing work into creative and community-driven projects. The discussion explores her photography, devotionals,...
Curry Café: The Del Norte Triplicate Newspaper – Its Mission, History, and Future
Curry Café hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer welcome Dan Schmidt, "editor-in-chief" of the Del Norte Triplicate, along with KCIW radio host and Triplicate columnist Jacques Kepner. After discussing the role of community media, Schmidt outlines the Triplicate’s 150-year legacy, his efforts to save it from closure, and his plan to step down and pass...
Curry Café: A Tribute to Dolly Parton – Talent, Heart, and Legacy
Hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer welcome guest broadcasters Shirley Hyatt and Troy Lea to Curry Café to celebrate music icon Dolly Parton. The panel explores Parton’s multifaceted songwriting and acting career, her inclusive philanthropy, and her enduring cultural impact, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities. We encourage anyone with differing...
Curry Café: Behind the Screens – Year Four of the Wild Rivers Film Festival
In this episode of Curry Café, host Rick McNamer talks with Wild Rivers Film Festival leaders Bev Juday and Sue Wright to recap the event's successful fourth year. The festival doubled its attendance, screening 30 films three times each alongside popular networking events in Brookings' Pocket Park. The guests celebrate award winners and discuss...
Curry Café: War and Remembrance – Reflections on the Vietnam War and the Draft
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer speak with Vietnam War combat veteran Hank Cunningham about automatic Selective Service registration and military conscription. Drawing from their firsthand experiences as combat medics in Vietnam, Cunningham and Gary recount the inevitability of the Vietnam War era draft, harrowing...
Curry Café: Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Wild Rivers Film Festival with Sue Wright and Dan Springen
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with Sue Wright and Dan Springen, organizers of the fourth annual Wild Rivers Film Festival in Brookings, running from August 13–16, 2026. They cover the festival's origin and the diverse lineup of local, national, and international films presented at this year’s festival. The...
Curry Café: Climate Change, Marine Biology, and Offshore Wind – A Conversation with Dr. Bill Gorham
This episode of Curry Café with hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer features Dr. Bill Gorham, a retired marine biologist and climate activist with Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN). They discuss topics including the role of keystone species like the sunflower sea star, impacts of climate change on ocean ecosystems, and the effect of the...
Curry Café: The Brookings Public Art Collaborative
This episode of Curry Café, hosted by Ray Gary and Rick McNamer, features Ron Schneirson of the Brookings Public Art Collaborative and Brookings City Manager Tim Rundel discussing Brookings’ public art initiative. They detailed plans for sculptures, murals, and utility box wraps to beautify the city, starting with a sculpture at the north end of...
Curry Café: Bringing Dance to the Wild Rivers Coast – A Conversation with Skye-Marie McDonald
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer interview Sky-Marie McDonald, founder of Wild Rivers Dance, about her journey in dance and making the art form accessible on the Wild Rivers Coast. Sky discusses producing shows like Alice in Wonderland and the film A Small Town Nutcracker Story, her focus on improvisation and...
Curry Café: Examining Spirituality – Dreams, Karma, and Divine Love
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamara welcome guests Julie Freeman and John Reese for a wide-ranging conversation about spirituality. The discussion explores the distinction between religion and spirituality, emphasizing unconditional love over fear-based teachings. Topics include connecting with nature to open the...
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