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Curry Café: From Script to Screen with Independent Filmmaker Robert Mann
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer sit down with guests Sue Wright and Bev Juday of the Wild Rivers Film Festival and independent filmmaker Robert Mann to explore the world of independent filmmaking. The discussion covers the unique challenges and freedoms of indie film, including creative control, funding, and genre...
Curry Café: Serving the Community – The Chetco Activity Center
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with guests Roger and Jennifer Mitchell about their volunteer work at the Chetco Activity Center in Brookings. The discussion highlights the center’s essential services for seniors, including Meals on Wheels, free tax preparation, and community events. The Mitchells share their...
Curry Café: Faith, Service, and Sacrifice – The Legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld
In this episode of Curry Café, guest Robert O’Sullivan explores Dag Hammarskjöld’s remarkable legacy as the United Nations' second Secretary-General. Hammarskjöld’s aristocratic Swedish upbringing instilled in him a sense of selfless service and belief in equality. Deeply influenced by Albert Schweitzer’s reverence for life, Hammarskjöld...
Curry Café: Bug-Friendly Gardening – Supporting Beneficial Insects
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer speak with Dave Kollen, a Xerces Society Ambassador, about the vital role pollinators and beneficial insects play in fall ecosystems. Kollen explains the seasonal life cycles of bees, wasps, butterflies, and other insects, highlighting how simple actions can support their survival...
Curry Café: How Wally’s House Child Advocacy Center Serves Curry County’s Kids
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Michael Gorse talk with Jackie Antunes, executive director of Wally’s House, a child advocacy center in Curry County. Jackie details the center’s comprehensive services for children who have experienced trauma, including forensic interviews, advocacy, trauma-focused therapy, medical exams, and...
Curry Café: Empowering Entrepreneurs – The Small Business Development Center Management Workshop
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer talk with Gayle Goldstone from the Small Business Development Center at Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Curry Campus. Gayle discusses the upcoming nine-month Small Business Management Workshop Series designed for both new and experienced business owners, starting October 14th....
Curry Café: Behind the Screams – A Journey Through Horror Film History
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer are joined by guests Coreen McKinney and Lon Goddard to explore the rich history and personal impact of horror movies. The conversation explores classics like Plan 9 from Outer Space, Nosferatu, and Dracula, uncovering fascinating behind-the-scenes stories such as director Ed Wood’s...
Curry Café: Building Brookings’ Film Future – Inside the Wild Rivers Film Festival
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer review the Wild Rivers Film Festival with guests Dan Springen, Sue Wright, and Bev Juday. They explore the festival’s founding during the COVID-19 pandemic, its evolution, and the unique challenges of early projects like A Small Town Nutcracker Story. The discussion highlights the...
Curry Café: Teaching Greatness – Robert O’Sullivan on Mentoring NBA Star Damian Lillard
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer interview Robert “Silky” O’Sullivan about NBA star Damian Lillard’s journey from high school in Oakland to professional basketball. O’Sullivan shares insights as a high school teacher where Lillard was one of his students. The conversation covers Lillard’s rise to NBA stardom, his...
Curry Café: Third Act – Over 60 and Fighting for the Future
In this episode of Curry Café, hosts Ray Gary and Rick McNamer and KCIW’s Michael Gorse talk with Kathleen Dickson about her work with Third Act, a national organization for people over 60 committed to climate action and democracy. Kathleen discusses Third Act Faith, a group that empowers older adults to address climate change through a...
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