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Music, Naturally: Failure Reflects on the Stresses of Creation Ahead of the Band’s Pappy and Harriet’s Show by Matt King May 20th, 2022May 18th, 2022
Gas Prices Top $6; COVID Spikes Around the U.S.–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 19, 2022 by Jimmy Boegle May 19th, 2022May 19th, 2022
On Cocktails: Dreaming of Opening a Bar? Here’s What You’ll Need by Kevin Carlow May 19th, 2022May 17th, 2022
An Interesting Investigation: The Defense Team for a Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Accused of Bribery and Other Crimes Claims He Was ‘Railroaded’ by Kevin Fitzgerald May 17th, 2022May 18th, 2022
Hiking With T: Thanks to the Oswit Land Trust, We Can Enjoy the Preserved Oswit Canyon and Palm Hills Areas by Theresa Sama May 17th, 2022May 18th, 2022
Indy Digest The Current COVID Wave May Have Crested; Hate Leads to More Mass Shootings–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 16, 2022 by Jimmy Boegle May 16th, 2022
Civic Solutions Civic Solutions: A Long-Awaited Park Being Built in Mecca Is a Significant Step Toward Equity by Melissa Daniels May 13th, 2022May 13th, 2022
Indy Digest Watch for COVID-Related Closures; a Tip o’ the Hat to Alternative Comics: Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 12, 2022 by Jimmy Boegle May 12th, 2022
Savage Love Savage Love: My Fiancé Would Rather Exchange Pics/Videos With Stranger Than Be Intimate With Me by Dan Savage May 18th, 2022May 16th, 2022
Literature Easter Sundays: An Excerpt From Alden Reimonenq’s Novel ‘The Upside-Down Tree’ by Staff May 16th, 2022May 16th, 2022
Local Fun Art Outdoors: Melissa Morgan Fine Art’s Sculpture Garden Combines Music, Visual Arts and Community by Matt King April 28th, 2022April 28th, 2022
Theater and Dance Nostalgic Romp: Desert Rose’s World Premiere of ‘Mid-Century Moderns’ Is a Top-Notch Musical in Every Way by Bonnie Gilgallon April 21st, 2022April 21st, 2022
Home Viewing An Incredible Comeback: The New ‘Kids in the Hall’ Season Is Among the Troupe’s Best Work by Bob Grimm May 16th, 2022May 16th, 2022
Film Reviews Flamed Out: The New ‘Firestarter’ Features Some of the Year’s Worst Acting and Dialogue by Bob Grimm May 16th, 2022May 16th, 2022
Film Reviews ‘Madness’ Indeed: The New ‘Doctor Strange’ Film Has a Nice Horror Vibe, but It’s a Bit Too Frantic by Bob Grimm May 9th, 2022May 9th, 2022
The Lucky 13 The Lucky 13: Beth Allen, Bassist/Vocalist of Mötordead; Guitarist of Hot Patooties; Member of Alien Probe by Matt King May 17th, 2022May 17th, 2022
Previews The Power of Music: La Luz Pushes Through the Pandemic and Cancer to Share New Music by Matt King May 16th, 2022May 17th, 2022
The Lucky 13 The Lucky 13: Dale Crover, La Quinta Resident and Drummer of Melvins, Performing at Pappy and Harriet’s on Thursday, June 16 by Matt King May 12th, 2022May 12th, 2022
Beer Caesar Cervisia: Some Brain Droppings on the Current Craft-Beer Landscape by Brett Newton May 15th, 2022May 14th, 2022
Cocktails On Cocktails: A Little Technique and a Little Style Can Elevate Your Drinks From OK to OMG! by Kevin Carlow May 4th, 2022May 3rd, 2022
Wine Vine Social: Bringing Wine to the Party? Here Are Some Can’t-Miss Suggestions by Katie Finn May 3rd, 2022May 3rd, 2022
Readers' Picks Best of Coachella Valley 2021-2022: Readers’ Picks by Staff November 22nd, 2021November 21st, 2021
Staff Picks Best of Coachella Valley 2021-2022: Staff Picks by Staff November 22nd, 2021November 21st, 2021
BOCV Features Pinching Himself: Best Local Musician Winner Bob Gentry Looks forward to the Next Phase of his Career’s Third Act: Performing in Front of Crowds by Matt King November 22nd, 2021November 21st, 2021
On Cocktails: If You Want to Cut Your Sugar and Calorie Intake but Still Imbibe, Consider Martinis and Their Cousins by Kevin Carlow December 14th, 2021December 25th, 2021
On Cocktails: Listen in as Two Bored Bartenders Talk About Martinis, Margaritas and the Best Bar Snacks by Kevin Carlow April 21st, 2020December 16th, 2020
On Cocktails: With the Proper Knowledge and Technique, Anybody Can Make Perfect Heat-Busting Drinks by Kevin Carlow June 18th, 2019December 16th, 2020
On Cocktails: The Defendant, Vermouth, Stands Accused of Ruining Martinis in This Groundbreaking Court Case by Kevin Carlow February 16th, 2018December 16th, 2020