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Art in Abundance: The Programming-Packed Palm Springs Cultural Center Needs Revenue to Both Sustain and Innovate

Art in Abundance: The Programming-Packed Palm Springs Cultural Center Needs Revenue to Both Sustain and Innovate

by Charles Drabkin December 3rd, 2023December 3rd, 2023

Behind the Humbug: Revolution Stage Company’s Look at the Creation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is Heartwarming Holiday Fun

Behind the Humbug: Revolution Stage Company’s Look at the Creation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is Heartwarming Holiday Fun

by Bonnie Gilgallon December 2nd, 2023December 2nd, 2023

Civic Solutions: Career and Technical Education Programs Help High School Students Explore Interests—Regardless of College Plans

Civic Solutions: Career and Technical Education Programs Help High School Students Explore Interests—Regardless of College Plans

by Maria Sestito December 1st, 2023December 1st, 2023

The Evils of Foreign Policy Without Values; Viral Diseases Are Skyrocketing Locally–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Nov. 30, 2023

The Evils of Foreign Policy Without Values; Viral Diseases Are Skyrocketing Locally–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Nov. 30, 2023

by Jimmy Boegle November 30th, 2023November 30th, 2023

The Venue Report, December 2023: Stevie Nicks, Gladys Knight, Terry Reid—and Much More!

The Venue Report, December 2023: Stevie Nicks, Gladys Knight, Terry Reid—and Much More!

by Matt King November 30th, 2023November 30th, 2023

News

December Astronomy: The Month Brings the Geminid Meteor Shower—and the Start of Winter

Astronomy

December Astronomy: The Month Brings the Geminid Meteor Shower—and the Start of Winter

by Robert Victor November 30th, 2023November 30th, 2023

The Best of Coachella Valley Results Are In; Newsom and DeSantis Prepare to Debate–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Nov. 27, 2023

The Best of Coachella Valley Results Are In; Newsom and DeSantis Prepare to Debate–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: Nov. 27, 2023

by Jimmy Boegle November 27th, 2023November 27th, 2023

Unpredictable Arrivals: A Look at How Riverside County Deals With the Tens of Thousands of Asylum-Seekers Who Pass Through Each Year

Unpredictable Arrivals: A Look at How Riverside County Deals With the Tens of Thousands of Asylum-Seekers Who Pass Through Each Year

by Kevin Fitzgerald November 24th, 2023November 24th, 2023

Opinion

A Note From the Editor: Reasons to Be Thankful as the End of 2023 Draws Near

A Note From the Editor: Reasons to Be Thankful as the End of 2023 Draws Near

by Jimmy Boegle December 1st, 2023December 1st, 2023

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Nov. 30, 2023!

Comics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Nov. 30, 2023!

by Staff November 30th, 2023November 29th, 2023

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Nov. 23, 2023!

Comics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Nov. 23, 2023!

by Staff November 23rd, 2023November 22nd, 2023

Arts & culture

Igloos in IW? Indian Wells Golf Resort Combines Roller Skating, Golf and Holiday Decor to Create Winterfest

Local Fun

Igloos in IW? Indian Wells Golf Resort Combines Roller Skating, Golf and Holiday Decor to Create Winterfest

by Haleemon Anderson November 29th, 2023November 29th, 2023

High-Energy Cuteness: The Bent’s Production of ‘It’s Only a Play’ Is a Lot of Fun

Theater and Dance

High-Energy Cuteness: The Bent’s Production of ‘It’s Only a Play’ Is a Lot of Fun

by Valerie-Jean (VJ) Hume November 28th, 2023November 28th, 2023

Drive-Thru Revelry: Magic of Lights Returns to the Empire Polo Club for Its Second Year

Local Fun

Drive-Thru Revelry: Magic of Lights Returns to the Empire Polo Club for Its Second Year

by Cat Makino November 21st, 2023November 21st, 2023

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Movies & TV

Half of a Good Movie: Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Has Some Fine Moments—but It Feels Over-Edited and Incomplete

Half of a Good Movie: Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Has Some Fine Moments—but It Feels Over-Edited and Incomplete

by Bob Grimm November 27th, 2023November 27th, 2023

A Gory Holiday: Eli Roth Turns His ‘Grindhouse’ Trailer Into Bloody ‘Thanksgiving’ Mayhem

A Gory Holiday: Eli Roth Turns His ‘Grindhouse’ Trailer Into Bloody ‘Thanksgiving’ Mayhem

by Bob Grimm November 20th, 2023November 20th, 2023

Nonsensical Laughs: SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy Troupe Heads to ‘Foggy Mountain’ on Peacock

Nonsensical Laughs: SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy Troupe Heads to ‘Foggy Mountain’ on Peacock

by Bob Grimm November 20th, 2023November 20th, 2023

Music

Jetta King Takes the Mic: The Local Songstress Lets Go of Perfectionism During a McCallum Performance

Music News and Features

Jetta King Takes the Mic: The Local Songstress Lets Go of Perfectionism During a McCallum Performance

by Maria Sestito November 21st, 2023November 21st, 2023

Soulfully Somber: Burgundy Blues, Once a Coachella Valley Backyard-Scene Staple, Returns to Play at the Indio International Tamale Festival

Previews

Soulfully Somber: Burgundy Blues, Once a Coachella Valley Backyard-Scene Staple, Returns to Play at the Indio International Tamale Festival

by Matt King November 20th, 2023November 20th, 2023

Growth via Collaboration: Local Indie-Pop Trio Koka Brings the Catchy Melodies on Debut EP ‘4EVER’

Music News and Features

Growth via Collaboration: Local Indie-Pop Trio Koka Brings the Catchy Melodies on Debut EP ‘4EVER’

by Matt King November 11th, 2023November 11th, 2023

Food & Drink

The Indy Endorsement: The Crispy Chicken Tacos at La Fe Wine Bar

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The Crispy Chicken Tacos at La Fe Wine Bar

by Jimmy Boegle December 2nd, 2023December 2nd, 2023

Restaurant News Bites: Native Foods Is Asking for Help; Cipolline Osteria’s Apparent Comeback; and More!

Restaurant & Food News

Restaurant News Bites: Native Foods Is Asking for Help; Cipolline Osteria’s Apparent Comeback; and More!

by Charles Drabkin November 29th, 2023November 29th, 2023

Vine Social: Our Resident Sommelier Tasted About 3,000 Wines Over the Last Year—and These Stood Out

Wine

Vine Social: Our Resident Sommelier Tasted About 3,000 Wines Over the Last Year—and These Stood Out

by Katie Finn November 20th, 2023November 20th, 2023

Do-Gooder

Art Is Essential: The Palm Springs Opera Guild Celebrates 55 Years of Bringing the Coachella Valley Culture

Do-Gooder Features

Art Is Essential: The Palm Springs Opera Guild Celebrates 55 Years of Bringing the Coachella Valley Culture

by Charles Drabkin November 6th, 2023November 6th, 2023

Palm Canyon Theatre’s ‘Broadway in Drag’ Is Back—and It’s Moved to the Pride Main Stage

Submissions From Nonprofits

Palm Canyon Theatre’s ‘Broadway in Drag’ Is Back—and It’s Moved to the Pride Main Stage

by Cara Van Dijk October 26th, 2023October 26th, 2023

Helping the Poorest: The Galilee Center Plans to Double in Size to Meet the Ever-Growing Need for Services in the Eastern Coachella Valley

Do-Gooder Features

Helping the Poorest: The Galilee Center Plans to Double in Size to Meet the Ever-Growing Need for Services in the Eastern Coachella Valley

by Cat Makino October 5th, 2023October 5th, 2023

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Best of Coachella Valley

Best of Coachella Valley 2023-2024: Readers’ Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2023-2024: Readers’ Picks

by Staff November 27th, 2023November 26th, 2023

Best of Coachella Valley 2023-2024: Staff Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2023-2024: Staff Picks

by Staff November 27th, 2023November 25th, 2023

Human-Pet Connections: Animal Samaritans Is Selected as the Best Veterinarian by ‘Independent’ Readers

Human-Pet Connections: Animal Samaritans Is Selected as the Best Veterinarian by ‘Independent’ Readers

by Kevin Fitzgerald November 27th, 2023November 25th, 2023

A Century of Dates: Shields Date Garden—Our Readers’ Perennial Best Date Shake Choice—Tells the Story of How the Fruit Became a Coachella Valley Staple

A Century of Dates: Shields Date Garden—Our Readers’ Perennial Best Date Shake Choice—Tells the Story of How the Fruit Became a Coachella Valley Staple

by Matt King November 27th, 2023November 25th, 2023

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