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The Power of Music: La Luz Pushes Through the Pandemic and Cancer to Share New Music

by Matt King May 16th, 2022May 16th, 2022

Caesar Cervisia: Some Brain Droppings on the Current Craft-Beer Landscape

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

Civic Solutions: A Long-Awaited Park Being Built in Mecca Is a Significant Step Toward Equity

by Melissa Daniels May 13th, 2022May 13th, 2022

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

Coral Mountain Controversy: After the La Quinta Planning Commission OKs the Proposed Development, Opponents Demand a Commissioner Resign

by Cat Makino May 11th, 2022May 11th, 2022

News

Wastewater Tests Show Lots of COVID; the Future of Print Newspapers–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 9, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle May 9th, 2022

CV History: In the Summer of 1905, John Muir Created a Stir When He Visited Palm Springs

by Greg Niemann May 6th, 2022May 3rd, 2022

Happy News Amidst the Sadness; There’s a Fertilizer Shortage Now–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 5, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle May 5th, 2022

Opinion

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for May 12, 2022!

by Staff May 12th, 2022May 11th, 2022

Savage Love: How Do My Wife and I Discreetly Find Other People to Play With?

by Dan Savage May 11th, 2022May 11th, 2022

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for May 5, 2022!

by Staff May 5th, 2022May 4th, 2022

Arts & culture

Easter Sundays: An Excerpt From Alden Reimonenq’s Novel ‘The Upside-Down Tree’

by Staff May 16th, 2022May 16th, 2022

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

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Movies & TV

‘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

Myers Mediocrity: Netflix’s ‘The Pentaverate’ Has Laughs—but Not Enough of Them

by Bob Grimm May 9th, 2022May 9th, 2022

Previews and Features

Cowboy Cinema: The Pioneertown Film Festival Honors Its Location and the Western Movie Genre

by Matt King May 9th, 2022May 8th, 2022

Music

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

Blues and Beyond: The Desert Blues Revival Series Brings Both Local Legends and Touring Greats to the Agua Caliente Palm Springs

by Matt King May 2nd, 2022April 30th, 2022

The Venue Report, May 2022: Gabriel Iglesias, Mariachi El Bronx, Heklina—and More!

by Matt King May 1st, 2022April 30th, 2022

Food & Drink

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

Vine Social: Bringing Wine to the Party? Here Are Some Can’t-Miss Suggestions

by Katie Finn May 3rd, 2022May 3rd, 2022

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The Mini Beef Tenderloin at Willie’s Modern Fare

by Jimmy Boegle May 3rd, 2022May 3rd, 2022

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: All about martinis

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

Kevin Carlow

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

Kevin Carlow

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