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Good, Trashy Fun: Desert Rose Playhouse’s ‘Trailer Park Musical’ Is Hilarious, Chaotic and Masterfully Performed

by Bonnie Gilgallon July 30th, 2021July 30th, 2021

Adventures in COVID-19 Vaccinations; Holstege Announces an Assembly Run–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: July 29, 2021

by Jimmy Boegle July 29th, 2021July 29th, 2021

The Venue Report, August 2021: Haute Chile, Jody Watley, Eevaan Tre—and More!

by Matt King July 29th, 2021July 29th, 2021

Housing Holdup: A Union-Labor Requirement May Be Delaying Key California Affordable-Housing Bills

by Manuela Tobias, CalMatters July 27th, 2021July 27th, 2021

A Note From the Editor: Local Businesses Deserve Our Thanks for Being on the Front Lines of ‘Policing’ COVID Rules

by Jimmy Boegle July 26th, 2021July 26th, 2021

News

Astronomy

August Astronomy: The Moon Makes Way for What Could Be a Brilliant Perseid Meteor Shower

by Robert Victor July 30th, 2021July 30th, 2021

Indy Digest

It May Be Time for Local Indoor Mask Mandates; State, Health Workers Will Need to Be Vaxed or Tested–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: July 26, 2021

by Jimmy Boegle July 26th, 2021July 26th, 2021

Indy Digest

About All the COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases; a Chat With the New CVUSD Superintendent–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: July 22, 2021

by Jimmy Boegle July 22nd, 2021July 22nd, 2021

Opinion

Comics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for July 29, 2021!

by Staff July 29th, 2021July 27th, 2021

Savage Love

Savage Love: My Husband Has Cheated on Me Before, and After Several Great Years, I Think He’s Cheating on Me Again

by Dan Savage July 28th, 2021July 26th, 2021

Comics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for July 22, 2021!

by Staff July 22nd, 2021July 21st, 2021

Arts & culture

Theater and Dance

Back in Business: After a Year of Relocation and Construction, the Desert Rose Playhouse Settles Into Its New Home—and Gears Up for a Busy Year

by Matt King July 14th, 2021July 14th, 2021

Literature

Her First Blaze: An Excerpt From Rodney Ross’ New Novel, ‘Diversionary Fires’

by Staff July 12th, 2021July 16th, 2021

Literature

Dante From Sunny Junket: An Excerpt From ‘VIP Check-In,’ Part of New Short-Story Collection ‘Palm Springs Noir’

by Staff July 2nd, 2021July 5th, 2021

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Movies & TV

Film Reviews

Aging Sucks: M. Night Shyamalan Turns Dark, Satirical Comedy ‘Old’ Into a Overly Tidy Disappointment

by Bob Grimm July 26th, 2021July 26th, 2021

Film Reviews

Murky Mark: ‘Joe Bell’ Is a Well-Meaning Film—but It’s Hurt by an Uneven Lead Performance and Weird Narrative Choices

by Bob Grimm July 26th, 2021July 26th, 2021

Film Reviews

Artsy ‘Pig’: Nicolas’ Cage’s Latest Is Not a Gonzo Revenge Pic; It’s Actually a Restrained, Deliberate Art Film

by Bob Grimm July 19th, 2021July 19th, 2021

Music

The Lucky 13

The Lucky 13: Miguel Arballo, Bassist for More Than Circles, Solo Artist and More; Performing at CV Brewing Co. Sundays, July 25, and Aug. 15 and 22

by Matt King July 22nd, 2021July 22nd, 2021

Previews

Summer Jazz: Leanna and Miguel Join The Jazz Collective for a Pair of Shows at the Cultural Center

by Matt King July 16th, 2021July 18th, 2021

Music News and Features

Not Your Parents’ Jazz Show: Jazzville Continues Palm Springs’ Notable Jazz History in its New Home at the Cascade Lounge

by Matt King July 15th, 2021July 15th, 2021

Food & Drink

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The Chopped Salad at The Slice Pizzeria Ristorante

by Jimmy Boegle July 26th, 2021July 18th, 2021

Restaurant & Food News

Restaurant News Bites: Get Deals Via the Summer Eats Pass; Dave’s Hot Chicken Is Here; and More!

by Charles Drabkin July 23rd, 2021July 26th, 2021

The Indy Endorsement

The Indy Endorsement: The Margherita Pizza at Ferro in Idyllwild

by Jimmy Boegle July 21st, 2021July 18th, 2021

Best of Coachella Valley

Readers' Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2020-2021: Readers’ Picks

by Staff November 23rd, 2020December 16th, 2020

Staff Picks

Best of Coachella Valley 2020-2021: Staff Picks

by Staff November 23rd, 2020December 16th, 2020

BOCV Features

Positively Talented: Despite a Year of Illness and Isolation, Best Local Musician ‘Keisha D’ Mimms Keeps on Performing—and Giving

by Matt King November 23rd, 2020December 16th, 2020

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Snapshot: Enough Is Enough Rally/Protest, Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs, June 6

by Jimmy Boegle June 6th, 2020December 16th, 2020

Snapshot: Before the 2020 BNP Paribas Open Was Cancelled, Local Kids Had Their Day

by Kevin Fitzgerald March 9th, 2020December 16th, 2020

Snapshot: The Fourth Annual Palm Springs Craft Cocktail Championship

by Staff February 6th, 2020December 16th, 2020

Snapshot: The Best of Coachella Valley 2019-2020 Awards Show and Party, Dec. 18, Copa Nightclub

by Jimmy Boegle December 19th, 2019December 16th, 2020