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The Venue Report, February 2023: The Eagles, Penn and Teller, Piano Guys—and More!

The Venue Report, February 2023: The Eagles, Penn and Teller, Piano Guys—and More!

by Matt King January 31st, 2023January 31st, 2023

The Independent Has ChatGPT Do Some Articles; So Long, Cindy Williams–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 30, 2023

The Independent Has ChatGPT Do Some Articles; So Long, Cindy Williams–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 30, 2023

by Jimmy Boegle January 30th, 2023January 30th, 2023

Documentary Drama: Desert Ensemble Theatre’s Intense Show ‘Kill the Editor’ Ponders the Meaning of Truth in Storytelling

Documentary Drama: Desert Ensemble Theatre’s Intense Show ‘Kill the Editor’ Ponders the Meaning of Truth in Storytelling

by Valerie-Jean (VJ) Hume January 29th, 2023January 29th, 2023

On Cocktails: Now That Dry January Is Over, Sip on a Classic Cocktail … or Three

On Cocktails: Now That Dry January Is Over, Sip on a Classic Cocktail … or Three

by Kevin Carlow January 27th, 2023January 27th, 2023

The Girl Club: Meet Melissa Dollman, a Researcher, Archivist and Film Buff Who Loves the Retro Vibe

The Girl Club: Meet Melissa Dollman, a Researcher, Archivist and Film Buff Who Loves the Retro Vibe

by Kay Kudukis January 26th, 2023January 26th, 2023

News

February Astronomy: Comet ZTF Has a Rendezvous With Planet Earth During the First Half of the Month

Astronomy

February Astronomy: Comet ZTF Has a Rendezvous With Planet Earth During the First Half of the Month

by Robert Victor January 30th, 2023January 30th, 2023

The Lack of Consequences for Lying; a Musical Remembrance for Les Michaels–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 26, 2023

Indy Digest

The Lack of Consequences for Lying; a Musical Remembrance for Les Michaels–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 26, 2023

by Jimmy Boegle January 26th, 2023January 26th, 2023

More on the March Toward Fascism; Palm Springs Picks a New City Manager–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 23, 2023

Indy Digest

More on the March Toward Fascism; Palm Springs Picks a New City Manager–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 23, 2023

by Jimmy Boegle January 23rd, 2023January 23rd, 2023

Opinion

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Jan. 26, 2023!

Comics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Jan. 26, 2023!

by Staff January 26th, 2023January 25th, 2023

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Jan. 19, 2023!

Comics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Jan. 19, 2023!

by Staff January 19th, 2023January 19th, 2023

Hiking With T: It’s a New Year, So It’s a Fine Time to Explore New Trails

Hiking

Hiking With T: It’s a New Year, So It’s a Fine Time to Explore New Trails

by Theresa Sama January 17th, 2023January 17th, 2023

Arts & culture

Behind the Wigs: CVRep’s Star-Studded Production of ‘Dirty Blonde’ Tells Two Intertwined Stories Involving Mae West

Theater and Dance

Behind the Wigs: CVRep’s Star-Studded Production of ‘Dirty Blonde’ Tells Two Intertwined Stories Involving Mae West

by Bonnie Gilgallon January 20th, 2023January 20th, 2023

Religious Queries: Dezart Performs’ ‘A Bright New Boise’ Is an Excellent Production That Will Leave Your Head Full of Questions

Theater and Dance

Religious Queries: Dezart Performs’ ‘A Bright New Boise’ Is an Excellent Production That Will Leave Your Head Full of Questions

by Valerie-Jean (VJ) Hume January 15th, 2023January 15th, 2023

Gay or Nay? New LGBT Theater Company The Bent Ponders the President’s Sexuality With ‘The Lincoln Debate’

Theater and Dance

Gay or Nay? New LGBT Theater Company The Bent Ponders the President’s Sexuality With ‘The Lincoln Debate’

by Valerie-Jean (VJ) Hume December 15th, 2022December 15th, 2022

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Movies & TV

Sweet, Not Saccharine: Bill Nighy’s Oscar-Worthy Performance Makes ‘Living’ a Success

Film Reviews

Sweet, Not Saccharine: Bill Nighy’s Oscar-Worthy Performance Makes ‘Living’ a Success

by Bob Grimm January 30th, 2023January 30th, 2023

Outrageously Gory: If You Like Twisted, Complicated Horror, Watch ‘Infinity Pool’

Film Reviews

Outrageously Gory: If You Like Twisted, Complicated Horror, Watch ‘Infinity Pool’

by Bob Grimm January 30th, 2023January 30th, 2023

Nostalgically Decent: The New Kids on Netflix’s ‘That ’90s Show’ Don’t Measure Up, but the Show Is Cute Enough

Home Viewing

Nostalgically Decent: The New Kids on Netflix’s ‘That ’90s Show’ Don’t Measure Up, but the Show Is Cute Enough

by Bob Grimm January 23rd, 2023January 23rd, 2023

Music

Drumming Great: The PS Walk of the Stars Honors Hal Blaine, a Wrecking Crew Member and One of the Most Recorded Drummers of All Time

Music News and Features

Drumming Great: The PS Walk of the Stars Honors Hal Blaine, a Wrecking Crew Member and One of the Most Recorded Drummers of All Time

by Matt King January 26th, 2023January 26th, 2023

The Lucky 13: Rickey Villalobos, Drummer of Empty Seat

The Lucky 13

The Lucky 13: Rickey Villalobos, Drummer of Empty Seat

by Matt King January 9th, 2023January 9th, 2023

Drive-Thru Metal: Meld Black Sabbath Songs, Parodies of McDonald’s Characters, and Anti-Fast-Food Lyrics, and You Have Mac Sabbath

Previews

Drive-Thru Metal: Meld Black Sabbath Songs, Parodies of McDonald’s Characters, and Anti-Fast-Food Lyrics, and You Have Mac Sabbath

by Matt King January 9th, 2023January 9th, 2023

Food & Drink

The Indy Endorsement: The Tortilla Soup at John’s Restaurant

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The Tortilla Soup at John’s Restaurant

by Jimmy Boegle January 30th, 2023January 30th, 2023

Restaurant News Bites: February Brings Jalisco, Greek Fests; Lots of New Mexican Food in Palm Springs; and More!

Restaurant & Food News

Restaurant News Bites: February Brings Jalisco, Greek Fests; Lots of New Mexican Food in Palm Springs; and More!

by Charles Drabkin January 25th, 2023January 25th, 2023

Vine Social: Get Out the Bigger Pants, and Find a Designated Driver—Because It’s Wine-Festival Season!

Wine

Vine Social: Get Out the Bigger Pants, and Find a Designated Driver—Because It’s Wine-Festival Season!

by Katie Finn January 23rd, 2023January 23rd, 2023

Do-Gooder

Steinway Society of Riverside County Honors Jimi ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald at Bravo Children in Music Fundraiser on Feb. 19

Submissions From Nonprofits

Steinway Society of Riverside County Honors Jimi ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald at Bravo Children in Music Fundraiser on Feb. 19

by Pamela Bieri January 19th, 2023January 20th, 2023

Olive Crest’s Third Annual Golf Invitational, on Feb. 6, Features USC Football Legends

Submissions From Nonprofits

Olive Crest’s Third Annual Golf Invitational, on Feb. 6, Features USC Football Legends

by Madeline Zuckerman January 18th, 2023January 19th, 2023

Desert Arc to Host Fifth Annual ‘Champions of Change’ on Feb. 8

Submissions From Nonprofits

Desert Arc to Host Fifth Annual ‘Champions of Change’ on Feb. 8

by Madeline Zuckerman January 18th, 2023January 18th, 2023

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Best of Coachella Valley

Best of Coachella Valley 2022-2023: Readers’ Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2022-2023: Readers’ Picks

by Staff November 21st, 2022November 19th, 2022

Best of Coachella Valley 2022-2023: Staff Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2022-2023: Staff Picks

by Staff November 21st, 2022November 19th, 2022

Inclusive to All: The Living Desert, Winner of Three BOCV Categories, Takes Steps to Assure Visitors With Disabilities Are Comfortable and Safe

Inclusive to All: The Living Desert, Winner of Three BOCV Categories, Takes Steps to Assure Visitors With Disabilities Are Comfortable and Safe

by Kevin Fitzgerald November 21st, 2022November 19th, 2022

A Humble Diva: Best Local Musician Keisha D Pays ‘Tribute to Women of Soul’ in a Major Show at the Palm Springs Cultural Center

A Humble Diva: Best Local Musician Keisha D Pays ‘Tribute to Women of Soul’ in a Major Show at the Palm Springs Cultural Center

by Matt King November 21st, 2022November 19th, 2022

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