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Music, Naturally: Failure Reflects on the Stresses of Creation Ahead of the Band’s Pappy and Harriet’s Show

Music, Naturally: Failure Reflects on the Stresses of Creation Ahead of the Band’s Pappy and Harriet’s Show

by Matt King May 20th, 2022May 18th, 2022

Gas Prices Top $6; COVID Spikes Around the U.S.–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 19, 2022

Gas Prices Top $6; COVID Spikes Around the U.S.–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 19, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle May 19th, 2022May 19th, 2022

On Cocktails: Dreaming of Opening a Bar? Here’s What You’ll Need

On Cocktails: Dreaming of Opening a Bar? Here’s What You’ll Need

by Kevin Carlow May 19th, 2022May 17th, 2022

An Interesting Investigation: The Defense Team for a Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Accused of Bribery and Other Crimes Claims He Was ‘Railroaded’

An Interesting Investigation: The Defense Team for a Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Accused of Bribery and Other Crimes Claims He Was ‘Railroaded’

by Kevin Fitzgerald May 17th, 2022May 18th, 2022

Hiking With T: Thanks to the Oswit Land Trust, We Can Enjoy the Preserved Oswit Canyon and Palm Hills Areas

Hiking With T: Thanks to the Oswit Land Trust, We Can Enjoy the Preserved Oswit Canyon and Palm Hills Areas

by Theresa Sama May 17th, 2022May 18th, 2022

News

The Current COVID Wave May Have Crested; Hate Leads to More Mass Shootings–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 16, 2022

The Current COVID Wave May Have Crested; Hate Leads to More Mass Shootings–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: May 16, 2022

by Jimmy Boegle May 16th, 2022

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

Civic Solutions

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

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

Opinion

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for May 19, 2022!

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for May 19, 2022!

by Staff May 19th, 2022May 18th, 2022

Savage Love: My Fiancé Would Rather Exchange Pics/Videos With Stranger Than Be Intimate With Me

Savage Love: My Fiancé Would Rather Exchange Pics/Videos With Stranger Than Be Intimate With Me

by Dan Savage May 18th, 2022May 16th, 2022

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for May 12, 2022!

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for May 12, 2022!

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

Arts & culture

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

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

Art Outdoors: Melissa Morgan Fine Art’s Sculpture Garden Combines Music, Visual Arts and Community

by Matt King April 28th, 2022April 28th, 2022

Nostalgic Romp: Desert Rose’s World Premiere of ‘Mid-Century Moderns’ Is a Top-Notch Musical in Every Way

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

An Incredible Comeback: The New ‘Kids in the Hall’ Season Is Among the Troupe’s Best Work

An Incredible Comeback: The New ‘Kids in the Hall’ Season Is Among the Troupe’s Best Work

by Bob Grimm May 16th, 2022May 16th, 2022

Flamed Out: The New ‘Firestarter’ Features Some of the Year’s Worst Acting and Dialogue

Flamed Out: The New ‘Firestarter’ Features Some of the Year’s Worst Acting and Dialogue

by Bob Grimm May 16th, 2022May 16th, 2022

‘Madness’ Indeed: The New ‘Doctor Strange’ Film Has a Nice Horror Vibe, but It’s a Bit Too Frantic

‘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

Music

The Lucky 13: Beth Allen, Bassist/Vocalist of Mötordead; Guitarist of Hot Patooties; Member of Alien Probe

The Lucky 13: Beth Allen, Bassist/Vocalist of Mötordead; Guitarist of Hot Patooties; Member of Alien Probe

by Matt King May 17th, 2022May 17th, 2022

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

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

by Matt King May 16th, 2022May 17th, 2022

The Lucky 13: Dale Crover, La Quinta Resident and Drummer of Melvins, Performing at Pappy and Harriet’s on Thursday, June 16

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

Food & Drink

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

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

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

On Cocktails: A Little Technique and a Little Style Can Elevate Your Drinks From OK to OMG!

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

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

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