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An Anti-Vaxxer Attacks a Purple Room Employee; the Link Between Cat Videos and Misinformation—Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Dec. 2, 2021

by Jimmy Boegle December 2nd, 2021December 2nd, 2021

Post-Growth Spurt: The Regrettes Bring Meaningful Lyrics and an Evolving Sound to Pappy and Harriet’s

by Matt King December 1st, 2021November 30th, 2021

The Venue Report, December 2021: Terry Fator, Barry Manilow, Engelbert Humperdinck—and Much More!

by Matt King November 30th, 2021November 30th, 2021

A Look at the Increasing Abuse of Retail Workers; PSP Is Having a Job Fair—Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Nov. 29, 2021

by Jimmy Boegle November 29th, 2021November 29th, 2021

A New Goth Scene: Luna Negra’s Goals for Its Events at Bart Lounge—Showcase Great Performers, and Create Community

by Matt King November 29th, 2021November 29th, 2021

News

December Astronomy: Venus Is the Celestial Headliner, Along With the Geminid Meteor Shower and the Start of Winter

by Robert Victor November 30th, 2021November 30th, 2021

A Scary New Variant Is a Reminder to Be Thankful: Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Nov. 26, 2021

by Jimmy Boegle November 26th, 2021November 26th, 2021

The Local Climate Crisis: Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Talks About His Takeaways From the U.N. Climate Change Conference

by Kevin Fitzgerald November 23rd, 2021November 23rd, 2021

Opinion

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Dec. 2, 2021!

by Staff December 2nd, 2021December 1st, 2021

Savage Love: A Revelation About My Husband’s Ex Changed an Exciting Sexual Fantasy for Me; What Do I Do?

by Dan Savage December 1st, 2021November 30th, 2021

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Nov. 25, 2021!

by Staff November 25th, 2021November 23rd, 2021

Arts & culture

Theater and Dance

Welcome to the ‘60s! Andrew Levitt, aka Nina West, Discusses Starring in the National Tour of ‘Hairspray’

by Jimmy Boegle November 27th, 2021November 27th, 2021

Alchemy of Art: After Taking Up Abstract Painting at the Age of 42, Wyman Lancaster Finds Success

by Cat Makino November 26th, 2021November 25th, 2021

Theater and Dance

The Meaning of ‘Real’ and ‘Fake’: CVRep’s ‘Bakersfield Mist’ Is a Near-Flawless Production of a Play That Will Make You Think

by Bonnie Gilgallon November 12th, 2021November 15th, 2021

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Movies & TV

Content Shifter: 10 New Series to Stream Through the Holidaze

by Bill Frost December 1st, 2021December 1st, 2021

Beatles Bliss: Peter Jackson Has Taken Unseen Footage of the Fab Four Filmed in 1969—and Created a Masterpiece

by Bob Grimm November 29th, 2021November 29th, 2021

Too Much Homage: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Ruins the Promise of an Original Story by Going Crazy With Tributes to the Original

by Bob Grimm November 22nd, 2021November 22nd, 2021

Music

Breathtaking Bar: The Owner of Yucca Valley’s AWE Bar Wants to Create a Top-Notch Venue for Both Local Musicians and Big Stars

by Matt King November 24th, 2021November 24th, 2021

Big Platform, Big Opportunities: The Indio International Tamale Festival Returns With a Stacked Music Lineup Featuring Both National Acts and Locals

by Matt King November 24th, 2021November 23rd, 2021

The Lucky 13; Vincent Corrales, aka DJ Galaxy, Voted Best Local DJ

by Matt King November 22nd, 2021November 21st, 2021

Food & Drink

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The French Dip Sandwich at Michael’s Café

by Jimmy Boegle November 29th, 2021November 25th, 2021

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The Pho at Fuzion Five

by Jimmy Boegle November 25th, 2021

Restaurant & Food News

Restaurant News Bites: It’s Time for Tamales; Gigi’s Opens at the V; and More!

by Charles Drabkin November 25th, 2021November 25th, 2021

Best of Coachella Valley

Best of Coachella Valley 2021-2022: Readers’ Picks

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

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

by Matt King November 22nd, 2021November 21st, 2021

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From the archives: Music reviews

Live: Idles and Gustaf, Pappy and Harriet’s, Oct. 30

by Guillermo Prieto November 4th, 2021November 4th, 2021

Live: Lucinda Williams and Cass McCombs, Pappy and Harriet’s, Oct. 18

by Guillermo Prieto October 28th, 2021October 28th, 2021

Live: Black Midi and Slauson Malone, Pappy and Harriet’s, Oct. 9

by Guillermo Prieto October 14th, 2021October 14th, 2021

Live: Paul Cauthen and Kirby Brown, Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, Sept. 11

by Guillermo Prieto September 20th, 2021September 20th, 2021