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The Supreme Court Has Made a Big Mess; COVID Numbers Keep Getting Worse–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 27, 2022

The Supreme Court Has Made a Big Mess; COVID Numbers Keep Getting Worse–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 27, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle June 27th, 2022June 27th, 2022

I Remember Stars: An Excerpt From David Church’s ‘Thomas Edison and the Purgatory Equation’

I Remember Stars: An Excerpt From David Church’s ‘Thomas Edison and the Purgatory Equation’

by Staff June 27th, 2022June 27th, 2022

Restaurant News Bites: Hooray for Taco Stands; The Impending Rebirth of Luchows

Restaurant News Bites: Hooray for Taco Stands; The Impending Rebirth of Luchows

by Charles Drabkin June 25th, 2022June 25th, 2022

The ‘Rona Arrives at Independent HQ; Bella’s Bingo and Trivia at the Ace Are Returning! Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 23, 2022

The ‘Rona Arrives at Independent HQ; Bella’s Bingo and Trivia at the Ace Are Returning! Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 23, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle June 23rd, 2022June 23rd, 2022

Hiking With T: How to Avoid Trouble While Hiking in the Desert During These Months of Extreme Heat

Hiking With T: How to Avoid Trouble While Hiking in the Desert During These Months of Extreme Heat

by Theresa Sama June 22nd, 2022June 24th, 2022

News

The Aquifer: Local Agencies Say the Coachella Valley’s Water Supply Is Secure Despite the Ongoing Drought—but the State’s Water-Use Restrictions Still Apply

The Aquifer: Local Agencies Say the Coachella Valley’s Water Supply Is Secure Despite the Ongoing Drought—but the State’s Water-Use Restrictions Still Apply

by Kevin Fitzgerald June 21st, 2022June 22nd, 2022

Finally, a COVID Vaccine for Toddlers; Climate Change Is Threatening Sriracha–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 20, 2022

Finally, a COVID Vaccine for Toddlers; Climate Change Is Threatening Sriracha–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 20, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle June 20th, 2022June 20th, 2022

Happy California Reopening Anniversary; Is the Real Estate Market Calming? Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 16, 2022

Happy California Reopening Anniversary; Is the Real Estate Market Calming? Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: June 16, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle June 16th, 2022June 16th, 2022

Opinion

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for June 23, 2022!

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for June 23, 2022!

by Staff June 23rd, 2022June 22nd, 2022

Savage Love: Why Are White Gay Guys So Racist Toward Asian Men?

Savage Love: Why Are White Gay Guys So Racist Toward Asian Men?

by Dan Savage June 22nd, 2022June 21st, 2022

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for June 16, 2022!

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for June 16, 2022!

by Staff June 16th, 2022June 15th, 2022

Arts & culture

Legends in Partnership: Steve Martin and Martin Short Shake Things Up for Their Latest Show, Coming to Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Legends in Partnership: Steve Martin and Martin Short Shake Things Up for Their Latest Show, Coming to Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

by Matt King June 11th, 2022June 11th, 2022

Making the Funny: Wayne Brady Brings Limitless Creativity and Improvisational Comedy to Spotlight 29

Making the Funny: Wayne Brady Brings Limitless Creativity and Improvisational Comedy to Spotlight 29

by Matt King June 6th, 2022June 7th, 2022

Ahead of Her Time: Despite Multiple Delays and Setbacks, Desert Rose’s Mae West Double-Feature Is a Funny, Stylish Success

Theater and Dance

Ahead of Her Time: Despite Multiple Delays and Setbacks, Desert Rose’s Mae West Double-Feature Is a Funny, Stylish Success

by Bonnie Gilgallon June 5th, 2022June 5th, 2022

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Movies & TV

‘Elvis’ Is Back! Austin Butler Is Amazing in the New Biopic—but Tom Hanks Is Terrible

‘Elvis’ Is Back! Austin Butler Is Amazing in the New Biopic—but Tom Hanks Is Terrible

by Bob Grimm June 27th, 2022June 27th, 2022

The Audiences Scores: Beavis and Butt-head Are Back, and as Funny as Ever

The Audiences Scores: Beavis and Butt-head Are Back, and as Funny as Ever

by Bob Grimm June 27th, 2022June 27th, 2022

Familiar Horror: Ethan Hawke Is Fantastic in ‘The Black Phone,’ but the Film Offers Nothing New

Familiar Horror: Ethan Hawke Is Fantastic in ‘The Black Phone,’ but the Film Offers Nothing New

by Bob Grimm June 27th, 2022June 27th, 2022

Music

The Lucky 13: Karla Anderson, Frontwoman for Labia Minora, Performing July 23 at The Hood in Palm Desert

The Lucky 13: Karla Anderson, Frontwoman for Labia Minora, Performing July 23 at The Hood in Palm Desert

by Matt King June 21st, 2022

D.I.Y. Emotion: Slow-Core/Garage-Rock Band Garb Gets Set to Release Sophomore Album ‘Stiff as a Feather’

Music News and Features

D.I.Y. Emotion: Slow-Core/Garage-Rock Band Garb Gets Set to Release Sophomore Album ‘Stiff as a Feather’

by Matt King June 16th, 2022June 16th, 2022

The Lucky 13: Paul Quattrone, Drummer for Osees; Samples/Drummer for Warm Drag

The Lucky 13: Paul Quattrone, Drummer for Osees; Samples/Drummer for Warm Drag

by Matt King June 13th, 2022June 13th, 2022

Food & Drink

Vine Social: Should Writers and Sommeliers Retire the Words ‘Masculine’ and ‘Feminine’ When Describing Wines?

Vine Social: Should Writers and Sommeliers Retire the Words ‘Masculine’ and ‘Feminine’ When Describing Wines?

by Katie Finn June 17th, 2022June 17th, 2022

Caesar Cervisia: After Two Years Off, the Firestone Walker Invitational Was Back to Show Off Some of the Beer World’s Best

Caesar Cervisia: After Two Years Off, the Firestone Walker Invitational Was Back to Show Off Some of the Beer World’s Best

by Brett Newton June 15th, 2022June 14th, 2022

Vine Social: A Wall Street Journal Writer Who Pointed Out Napa’s Sky-High Prices Has a Point

Vine Social: A Wall Street Journal Writer Who Pointed Out Napa’s Sky-High Prices Has a Point

by Katie Finn May 27th, 2022May 27th, 2022

Best of Coachella Valley

Best of Coachella Valley 2021-2022: Readers’ Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2021-2022: Readers’ Picks

by Staff November 22nd, 2021November 21st, 2021

Best of Coachella Valley 2021-2022: Staff Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2021-2022: Staff Picks

by Staff November 22nd, 2021November 21st, 2021

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

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

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From the archives: All about martinis

On Cocktails: If You Want to Cut Your Sugar and Calorie Intake but Still Imbibe, Consider Martinis and Their Cousins

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

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

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

On Cocktails: The Defendant, Vermouth, Stands Accused of Ruining Martinis in This Groundbreaking Court Case

by Kevin Carlow February 16th, 2018December 16th, 2020