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Cannabis in the CV: Thanks to Terpenes, Beer and Cannabis Have More in Common Than You May Think

by Jocelyn Kane January 26th, 2022January 26th, 2022

Dinner Party Gone Wrong: ‘Life x 3’ Is Superb Look at Life, Love and the Complexities of Friendship

by Bonnie Gilgallon January 26th, 2022January 26th, 2022

Unearthing History: Modernism Week Looks to Share—and Learn More About—the History of Southern California’s Black Architects Through ‘Stories Untold’

by Matt King January 25th, 2022January 25th, 2022

Wastewater Tests Say Virus Levels Are Decreasing; People Keep Leaving the Workforce—Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 24, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle January 24th, 2022January 24th, 2022

Vine Social: The Only Problem With the Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival: It Only Happens Once a Year

by Katie Finn January 24th, 2022January 23rd, 2022

News

Moving the Lines: Palm Desert Begins the Redistricting Process—and Ponders Whether to Let Voters Decide the Future Number of Districts

by Kevin Fitzgerald January 21st, 2022January 20th, 2022

Are We at Or Near the Omicron Peak?; Essential Workers Lack Government Support: Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Jan. 20, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle January 20th, 2022January 20th, 2022

Better Health: DAP Launches the Coachella Valley’s First Syringe-Service (Needle-Exchange) and Harm-Reduction Program

by Jimmy Boegle January 18th, 2022January 17th, 2022

Opinion

A Note From the Editor: The Independent Is Honored for Our Pandemic and Social-Issues Coverage

by Jimmy Boegle January 26th, 2022January 26th, 2022

Savage Love: Is My Urologist Taking the Time Needed to Do a Thorough Exam?

by Jimmy Boegle January 26th, 2022January 26th, 2022

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Jan. 20, 2022!

by Staff January 20th, 2022January 19th, 2022

Arts & culture

Theater and Dance

Interesting Interviews: Desert Ensemble Theatre’s World Premiere of ‘Artificial Morality’ Is a Well-Acted Play That Covers a Lot of Ground

by Valerie-Jean (VJ) Hume January 23rd, 2022January 23rd, 2022

Vast but Limited: Local Artists Explore the History and Justice of Desert Land Use With Intersect Palm Springs’ ‘Zzyzx Redux’

by Melissa Daniels January 20th, 2022January 18th, 2022

Lez Laugh! Comedian Mina Hartong Offers a Forum for Women Performers With Her ‘Lez Out Loud’ Series

by Jimmy Boegle January 15th, 2022January 17th, 2022

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Movies & TV

A Baffling Boba Fett: The Newest Star Wars Series on Disney+ Is Strangely Slow and Brooding

by Bob Grimm January 23rd, 2022January 23rd, 2022

Unconventional Comedy: HBO Max’s ‘Peacemaker’ Is a Success Thanks to John Cena and Writer/Director James Gunn

by Bob Grimm January 17th, 2022January 17th, 2022

Macbeth Modified: Joel Coen’s Solo Shakespearean Effort Is Something to Savor

by Bob Grimm January 10th, 2022January 10th, 2022

Music

The Lucky 13: Morgan Alise Carmona, Singer/Songwriter for The Sieve and the Saddle, Performing at Plan B on Feb. 3

by Matt King January 24th, 2022January 19th, 2022

The Lucky 13: Jose Ceja, Drummer for Giselle Woo and the Night Owls

by Matt King January 19th, 2022January 19th, 2022

Metal With Masks: The Band Grins and Lies Offers Bad-Ass Music—With a Little Funk, and a Little Theatricality

by Matt King January 17th, 2022January 17th, 2022

Food & Drink

On Cocktails: I Walked Away From Bartending … yet I Am Still a Bartender

by Kevin Carlow January 19th, 2022January 18th, 2022

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The Chicken Korma at Its Taste of India

by Jimmy Boegle January 15th, 2022January 15th, 2022

Caesar Cervisia: Palm Springs’ Las Palmas Brewing Is a Small Taproom That’s Doing Great Things

by Brett Newton January 13th, 2022January 13th, 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